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WHO’S THE BEST? What does it mean to be the “best” of Queens? Is it high-quality service? Is it good food? Or is it something else, a combination of factors that brings out the “best” in a business?

For this special issue of the Queens Tribune, we’ve left the decision up to our readers.

We’ve received letters, calls and emails detailing what the residents of the borough think are the “Best of Queens,” and we’re sharing them all.

So if you’re looking for a great Italian place to go eat, or for a new salon for a hair cut or a park to spend a Saturday afternoon, flip through this issue, see what other Queens residents recommend and have some fun.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Good Times .....................................Page 5 Service With a Smile .....................Page 8 Personal Favorites ....................... Page 10 Food & Dining .............................. Page 12 The Best Around .......................... Page 50

This Week’s Tribune Leisure........................................... Page 29 Queens Today ............................... Page 31 Queens Deadline ......................... Page 35 Not 4 Publication ......................... Page 38 Edit & letters ................................ Page 40 QConfidential ............................... Page 49

Cover Design By Candice Lolier Cover Photos by Ira Cohen The Queens Tribune (USPS 964-480) is published weekly every Thursday for $12 per year by Tribco, LLC, 150-50 14th Road, Whitestone, NY 11357. Periodical Postage Paid at Flushing, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Queens Tribune, 150-50 14th Road, Whitestone, NY 11357.

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2012

Good Times Mall/Shopping Center

The Shops At Atlas Park 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Whitestone Shopping Center Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone

Local Musician Betina Hershey Dan Olson, Forest Hills Anthony Piranio Pat Terranova, Corona Oratorio Society of Queens Lawrence Rush, Brooklyn Rhoda Jabbour, Flushing LL Cool J Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Queens Center Mall

Hemlock Shaw Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Vivian Lewis,

Vivian Lewis, Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn

Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn

Pitch Black Brass Band Max Sholl, Manhattan

Paul Graziano Cheshire Frager, Flushing

Movie Theater Kew Gardens Cinemas, 81-05 Lefferts Blvd., Kew Gardens Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Marsha Toma, Flushing Max Sholl, Manhattan Cinemart Cinemas 106-03 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills William Higgins, Ridgewood UA Kaufman Astoria Stadium 14 35-30 38th Ave., Astoria Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Movieworld 242-02 61st Ave., Little Neck Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Jamaica Multiplex 159-02 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica

Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans United Artists Midway Theater 108-22 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Vivian Lewis, Astoria Regal Atlas Park Stadium 8 8000 Cooper Ave., Glendale Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven AMC Loews Bay Terrace 6 211-01 26th Ave., Bayside Ronald Izzo, Flushing Cinemart Cinemas 106-03 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Maureen Murphy, Glendale AMC Loews Fresh Meadows 7 190-02 Horace Harding Blvd., Fresh Meadows Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Theater Group Maggieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Little Theater Middle Village William Higgins, Ridgewood Gingerbread Players Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Oratorio Society of Queens Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park

Sky View Center 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing Travis Brann, Flushing

On The Square Productions Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Local Musician Queens Symphony Orchestra Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Lynda Herndon, Flushing

QPAC Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Park

Simon & Garfunkel Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Sally Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Laurence Woodson Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Kew Gardens Cinema

Sally the Band

Forest Park Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Lynda Herndon, Flushing (continued on Pg 6)

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Bay Terrace Shopping Center Bell Blvd., Bayside Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Cheshire Frager, Flushing

Meghan Ivey Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Tribune photo by Ira Cohen

Queens Center Mall 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Pat Terranova, Corona Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Vivian Lewis, Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Bonnie I. Sholl Bonnie Sholl is an excellent clarinet teacher/performer.

She is inspirational, professional and loves what she does.

Max Sholl, Manhattan

Best of Queens

Dempsey’s 39-31 Bell Blvd., Bayside Adam Lombardi, Flushing

2012

Good Times

Donovan’s Pub 57-24 Roosevelt Ave., Woodside Connor Leavens, Whitestone Tina Mezzacapo, Flushing Grand Café 37-01 30th Ave., Astoria Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst

Louis Armstrong House Sly Fox Inn 177-23 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside

Irish Cottage 108-07 72nd Ave., Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Station Side Café 164-05 Depot Road, Flushing Cheshire Frager, Flushing

Local Bar & Grill 39-24 Bell Blvd., Bayside John Beneduce, Brooklyn Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn Michael Lepore, Flushing

Vetro by Russo’s on the Bay 164-49 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park

Mad Donkey 32-07 36th Ave., Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn

Waltz-Astoria 23-14 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

(continued from Pg 5)

Alley Pond Park Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens William F. Moore Pat Terranova, Corona Tribune Photos by Ira Cohen

Cunningham Park Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows St. Albans Park Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Little Bay Park Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Flushing Meadows Corona Park Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Bowne Park Ronald Izzo, Flushing Juniper Park Floral Park Diana Revenson, Maspeth

CJ’s Bar and Lounge 137-09 Crossbay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Ozone Park

Astoria Park Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Conolly’s Corner 71-15 Grand Ave., Maspeth Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

Socrates Sculpture Park Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Crocheron Park, Bayside Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

Cozy Corner Tavern 60-01 70th Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Kissena Park Russell Baker, Brooklyn Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows Michael Lepore, Flushing

Celebration

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Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden

Monahan & Fitzgerald 214-17 41st Ave., Bayside Adam Lombardi, Flushing Recovery Room 135-24 Booth Memorial Ave., Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing Resorts World NYC Casino 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Lunar New Year Flushing Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Bar/Nightspot Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills The Break Bar & Billiards 32-04 Broadway, Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Kissena Park

Cavo 42-18 31st Ave., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

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Woodhaven House 63-98 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park Diana Revenson, Maspeth

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Best of Queens Florist

Mc Kenna’s Florist 67-11 Central Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood Dana’s Flower Shop 118-01 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Queens Garden Nursery 154-10 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Pat Terranova, Corona Flowers By Marilyn 223-05 Linden Blvd., Cambria Heights Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans

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Hardware Store

Travis Brann, Flushing

Health & beauty Hair Salon Fresh Pond Rd. Barbershop 65-01 Fresh Pond road, Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Dr. Debra Weinstock Amy Marino, Ozone Park

Pilato’s Hair Salon by J 80-14 Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights Lynda Herndon, Flushing

Dr. Syed Rahman Dr. P. Grillo Dr. Dmitri Bondarenko Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Sergey’s Barber Shop 108-24 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park Peter’s Impressions 43-06 47th Ave., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Jere’s Hardware 173-05 Horace Harding Expressway, Flushing Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows Michael Lepore, Flushing

Joe & Sons 900 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Kramer’s Service Station 157-30 Willets Point Blvd., Flushing Marie Bischoff, Whitestone

Angel Tips Nail Spa 153-91 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst

Brendan’s Utopia Mobil 181-05 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

Pure Spa & Salon 40-15 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Precision Auto Works 37-46 9th St., Long Island City Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Gaby’s Place Unisex Hair Salon 12-23 150th St., Whitestone Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

Ya Ya Nails Spa 85-40 Grand Ave., Elmhurst Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Contractor

Doctor

Sweet Pea Nail & Spa 40-06 Bell Blvd., Bayside Vivian Lewis, Astoria

The Competition Home Improvements 133-01 Cross Bay Blvd, Ozone Park Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Green Apple Spa 192-04 Northern Blvd., Flushing Adam Lombardi, Flushing Michael Lepore, Flushing

Mark Alke General Construction 87-02 79th Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale

Auto Repair

Al Perna General Construction 38-25 208th St., Bayside

Space Salon & Spa 29-09 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Whitestone Hardware 12-48 150th St., Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone

Dr. Sun Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

Auto Tech Diagnostic Corporation 121-08 18th Ave., College Point Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Beverly Hill’s Skin Care 46-12 104th St., Corona Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Pat Terranova, Corona

Platz True Value Hardware 65-25 Forest Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale

Hardware City 79-06 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Dr. Bruce Garrison Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

TM&T Service Station 41-15 Northern Blvd., Astoria Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Day Spa/Nail salon

Metropolitan Hardware Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill

Sunnyside Hardware 40-11 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Dr. Marsha Pelts Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park

Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park

N&N Used Auto Parts 38-15 126th St., Corona Maureen Murphy, Glendale

Helen Chiasson Salon II 32-55 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing Marsha Toma, Flushing

Paul’s Hardware & Paint 46-20 104th St., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona

Dr. Roseanne Russo Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace

2012

Service With a Smile

Pace Barber Shop 40-02 Bell Blvd., Bayside Ronald Izzo, Flushing Guy Thomas Hair Salon 26-17 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing Marie Bischoff, Whitestone

Dr. Alan Roth Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Dr. Syed Hussain William Higgins, Ridgewood Dr. Howard Brodnick Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans

Hillside Honda 139-07 Hillside Ave., Jamaica

Pat Terranova, Corona

Electrician Heso Electrical 30-36 41st St., Astoria William Higgins, Ridgewood RSC Electrical 64-07 Broadway, Woodside Dan Olson, Forest Hills LTC Electric 47-10 104th St., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona John Pastore Electrical Contracting 23-02 Francis Lewis Blvd., Whitestone Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Handyman Newman’s Repair Services 69-13 Grand Ave., Flushing Maureen Murphy, Glendale Mr. Handyman 205-07 Hillside Ave. No. 27, Hollis Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Plumber Adriatic Plumbing and Heating 35-47 31st Ave., Long Island City William Higgins, Ridgewood $49.99 Sewer Service Flushing Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park Maher & Son 43-27 Bowne St., Flushing Cheshire Frager, Flushing John J. Giuffre 68-67 Fresh Pond Road, Flushing Maureen Murphy, Glendale John Bretone Plumbing & Heating 42-01 31st Ave., Astoria Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

Best of Queens

2012

Personal Faves Personal Bests

Spolini’s Restaurant 116-25 Metropolitan Ave., Kew Gardens Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill For a great fish dinner no one beats London Lenny’s.

For Caribbean cuisine, no one beats The Door; for clothing, the new K&G store on Jamaica Avenue is an upscale, pocket-friendly choice.

It’s beyond terrific.

Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans

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Queens Symphony Orchestra - the only professional orchestra in Queens and the oldest & largest professional institution of Queens - now in its 60th season!

Lynda Herndon, Flushing The Oratorio Society of Queens and Maestro David Close are the BEST of Queens. Why? Because they keep the beauty of classical music alive! I have performed with them and attended their concerts and they are truly a diamond shining in Queens. Maestro David Close not only brilliantly conducts the orchestra and chorus, but he give the audience member a deep

appreciation and understanding of the piece performed. This is what makes the Oratorio Society of Queens and Maestro David Close the VERY BEST of Queens!

Barbara Ann Flannery, Forest Hills Lawrence Rush, Brooklyn

Maestro David Close of the Oratorio Society of Queens. I’ve sung with other choral directors, but Maestro Close has really raised the bar in terms of how well I perform as part of the group.

Teachers’ Choice Plus on Myrtle Ave. in Glendale. It’s a small teachers’ supply shop, but they have a great selection of teaching and test prep materials Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park Oratorio Society of Queens with David Close, Artistic Director.

This is a wonderful community-based classical music performance organization, presenting two beautiful concerts a year. 125 singers and an orchestra of 45 professional musicians come together to provide the best cultural offering in Queens

F l u s h i n g Y M C A Yo u t h B u i l d ’ s r e c e n t g r a d u a t e s celebrate.

at affordable ticket prices.

Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows My personal best is the Oratorio Society of Queens, the oldest organization of it’s type (just celebrated 85 years) in Queens. Each year our concerts never fail to present the Queens community with outstanding choral music from Handel’s Messiah to other holiday favorites and more eclectic selections for the winter concert and for our Spring concerts, we have performed such outstanding classical music as Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, Mozart Requiem, Beethoven Mass in C Major, Verdi Requiem and many other glorious choral pieces. But this year will be more special than ever. Besides the muchloved Winter concert we are all excited about the Spring feature; Messa di Gloria by Puccini. This one should not be missed!

Marsha Toma, Flushing Oratorio Society of Queens under direction of Maestro David Close presents semiannual concerts of choral and fine music with professional quality at affordable ticket prices Martin & Paula Nava, Rego Park Oratorio Society of Queens- Manhattan-quality performance in our borough... And the members are all amateurs! Maestro David Close gets amazing levels of musical excellence out of the ensemble. No holiday season is complete without their concert, and in Spring, that concert is a highlight. Classical, folk, spirituals, the Great American Songbook: OSQ does it all!

Cheshire Frager, Flushing

David Close, maestro, conducts the Oratorio Society of Queens.

The music experience, especially the Christmas and spring concerts, are the most enjoyable traditions for many families in Queens. David Close, as conductor and moderator, brings talent and musical finesse to the programs.

Shirley and Wesley Horbatuck, Rego Park Steve’s Corn Chips Russell Baker, Brooklyn Home Art Tile 35-10 43rd St., Astoria Gracious service, wonderful selection. Rashid is excellent!

Corliss Alexander, Astoria Great selection, wonderful service Carol Gauila, Bayside Flushing YMCA YouthBuild offers young people a second chance to build educational, occupational and leadership skills necessary to become economically self-sufficient while contributing to their families and community.

Donal, Flushing

Best Political Blog Queens-politics.com Adam Lombardi, Flushing Eugene Mitrano, Flushing Courtney Lombardi, Flushing Alie Valente, Flushing Daniel Veliz, Flushing Michael Lepore, Flushing Travis Brann, Flushing Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing Tina Mezzacapo, Flushing

Catering Hall Roma View, Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park

Christmas Display Irish Cottage 108-07 72nd Ave., Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Community Organization Corona Lions Club Pat Terranova, Corona

Historic Site Onderdonk House, Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Best of Queens

Bakery Mangoes 39-61st Street, Woodside Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Food & Dining

2012

Martha’s Country Bakery 70-30 Austin Street, Forest Hills Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens John Beneduce, Brooklyn Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Vivian Lewis, Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Travis Brann, Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Bagels Bagel Café @ Jackson Heights 85-30 37th Ave., Jackson Heights Stacey Silliman, Corona Mr. Bagel 6864 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood Bagel Oasis 183-12 Horace Harding Expy, Fresh Meadows Stephen Folkson, Oakland Gardens Adam Lombardi, Flushing Michael Lepore, Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Bagel Shoppes 215-03 73rd Ave., Oakland Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Utopia Bagels 19-09 Utopia Parkway, Whitestone Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Connor Leavens, Whitestone Travis Brann, Flushing Tina Mezzacapo, Flushing Old Country Bagel 162-26A Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park Dave’s Bagels & Grill 43-20 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Bagel Time 150-51 14th Ave., Whitestone Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Russell Baker, Brooklyn Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 35-05 Broadway, Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Veyta’s Bakery & Café 35-58 97th St., Corona Stacey Silliman, Corona Grimaldi’s Bakery 2101 Menahan St., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Glendale Bagels & Quality Deli 69-35 Myrtle Ave., Glendale Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Cannelle Patisserie 75-59 31st Ave., East Elmhurst Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst

Bagelette 67-42 63rd Ave., Rego Park Max Sholl, Manhattan Constantine’s Deli 205-10 48th Ave., Bayside Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

Martha’s Country Bakery

Joe’s Sicilian Bakery 212-16 48th Ave., Oakland Gardens Adam Lombardi, Flushing Michael Lepore, Flushing Violet’s Bake Shop 189-09 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows Rudy’s Pastry Shop 905 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale Palermo Bakery 71-10 Grand Ave., Maspeth Diana Revenson, Maspeth Mario & Sal Pastry Shop 25 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing Tina Mezzacapo, Flushing

Breakfast Celebration Café 65-35 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth Veyta’s Bakery & Café 35-58 97th St., Corona Stacey Silliman, Corona

Mendy’s Royale Kosher Bake Shop 72-22 Main St., Flushing Stephen Folkson, Oakland Gardens

Ridgewood Eats 903 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Russo’s Bakery 61-4 Grand Ave., Maspeth Pat Terranova, Corona

Shalimar Diner 63-68 Austin St., Rego Park Dan Olson, Forest Hills

OB’s Bakery 165-76 Baisley Blvd., Rochdale Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans

Smile of the Beyond 86-14 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Storks Pastry Shop 12-42 150th St., Whitestone Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Marsha Toma, Flushing Marie Bischoff, Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone Tribune photo by Ira Cohen

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Baker’s Dozen 81-09 Lefferts Blvd., Kew Gardens Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Whitestone Bagels Factory 24-17 149th St., Whitestone Pat Terranova, Corona

Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park

Sugar Bun Bake Shop 156-22 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park Brownies & Cream 72-40 Austin St., Forest Hills

The Door 163-07 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Georgia Diner 86-55 Queens Blvd., East Elmhurst Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Jackson Diner 37-47 74th St., Jackson Heights Adam Lombardi, Flushing (continued on Pg 15)

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Bagel Time 150-51 14th Ave., Whitestone Vivian Lewis, Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn

Charlie & Sons Meat Market 150-54 14th Ave., Whitestone Tamara Denicker, Whitestone

Steve’s Coffee Shop 40-34 162nd St., Flushing Cheshire Frager, Flushing

2012

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Franco’s Deli and Hot Foods 47-17 104th St., Corona Heights Pat Terranova, Corona

(continued from Pg 12) Foxy’s Diner 43-11 Queens Blvd., Sunnyside Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company 35-05 Broadway, Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria

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Tasty Grill 14-22 150th St., Whitestone Russell Baker, Brooklyn Bagel Time 150-51 14th Ave., Whitestone Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Bayside Diner 207-07 Northern Blvd., Bayside Travis Brann, Flushing

Georgia’s Deli 32-02 37th Ave., Long Island City William Higgins, Ridgewood

Burgers

Jackson Hole 69-35 Astoria Blvd., Jackson Heights Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Pat Terranova, Corona

Celebration Café 65-35 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Dempsey’s 39-31 Bell Blvd., Bayside John Beneduce, Brooklyn Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn

Famous Hamburger 30-94 Steinway St., Astoria Joshua, Queens Jonathan Blandon, Queens Kerry Hanft, Queens Austin Ale House 82-70 Austin St., Kew Gardens Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Burger Club 32-02 30th Ave., Astoria Stacey Silliman, Corona

Donovan’s 214-16 41st Ave., Bayside Lynda Herndon, Flushing Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Marsha Toma, Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing The Avenue Restaurant 71-22 Myrtle Ave., Glendale Amy Marino, Ozone Park Blue Bay Diner 58-50 Francis Lewis Blvd.,

Oakland Gardens Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows Bareburger 23-01 31st St., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills 5 Napkin Burger 35-01 36th St., Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria Tasty Grill 14-22 150th St., Whitestone Russell Baker, Brooklyn Time Café 44-18 Broadway, Long Island City Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Constantine’s Deli 205-10 48th Ave., Bayside Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

Butcher Morscher’s Pork Store 58-44 Catalpa Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Butcher Block 43-46 41st Ave., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Good Eats Diner 69-32 Grand Ave., Maspeth Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

Butcher Bar 37-08 30th Ave., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Deli

Zum Stammtisch 69-46 Myrtle Ave., Glendale Maureen Murphy, Glendale Food Cellar 4-85 47th Road, Long Island City Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park D’Alessandro Food Market 46-07 Hollis Court Blvd., Flushing Tina Mezzacapo, Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows

Coffee Shop Glendale Diner 71-08 Myrtle Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood John’s Coffee Shop 129-20 Hillside Ave., Richmond Hill Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Bell Diner 215-25 73rd Ave., Oakland Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows Tuscany Deli 82-41 153 Ave., Lindenwood Amy Marino, Ozone Park Queens Kickshaw 40-17 Broadway, Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Franky’s Place 53-05 65th Place, Maspeth Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth Valentino’s 66-64 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood Bayside Milk Farm 35-15 Bell Blvd., Bayside Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Ben’s Best Kosher Delicatessen 96-40 Queens Blvd., Rego Park Stephen Folkson, Oakland Gardens Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Shalimar Diner 63-68 Austin St., Rego Park Dan Olson, Forest Hills Zum Stammtisch 69-46 Myrtle Ave., Glendale Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Maureen Murphy, Glendale Corona Park Pork Store 150-54 14th Ave., Whitestone Pat Terranova, Corona Buddy’s Kosher Delicatessen 215-01 73rd Ave., Oakland Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Marsha Toma, Flushing (continued on Pg 17)

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Blue Bay Diner 58-50 Francis Lewis Blvd., Oakland Gardens Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Cherry Valley Deli & Grill

Brach’s Glatt Kosher Meat Market 72-51 Main St., Flushing Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside

Lollipops 153-31 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

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Clinton Restaurant 9-17 Clintonville St., Whitestone Lori Ciminelli

Oasis Café 196-30 Northern Blvd., Flushing Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Cheshire Frager, Flushing

Shalimar Diner 63-68 Austin St., Rego Park Dan Olson, Forest Hills

2012

Food & Dining

Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Marsha Toma, Flushing Vivian Lewis, Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Michael Lepore, Flushing Travis Brann, Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows

(continued from Pg 15) Ragtime Dairy of Howard Beach 157-48 Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park

Manor Otoberfest of Forest Hills 73-11 Yellowstone Blvd., Forest Hills Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Butcher Block 43-46 41st Ave., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Tony’s Deli 11-18 154th St., Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone

Cherry Valley Deli & Grill 12-29 150th St., Whitestone Adam Lombardi, Flushing Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Russell Baker, Brooklyn Michael Lepore, Flushing

Kubus Deli 65-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

Rudy’s Pastry Shop 905 Seneca Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale

Constantine’s Deli 205-10 48th Ave., Bayside Alie & Joseph Valente,

Martha’s Country Bakery 70-30 Austin St., Forest Hills

Flushing Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Desserts Krystal European Bakery 66-72 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

The Macaroons at Brownies & Cream 72-40 Austin St., Forest Hills Eileen E. Scott, Rego Park Astor Bake Shop 12-23 Astoria Blvd., Astoria Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Salerno Pastry Café 153-71 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Diner Celebration Café 65-35 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Jackson Hole 69-35 Astoria Blvd., East Elmhurst Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Vivian Lewis, Astoria Georgia Diner 86-55 Queens Blvd., East Elmhurst Pat Terranova, Corona Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Bayside Diner 207-07 Northern Blvd., Bayside Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside (continued on Pg 19)

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Best of Queens

Food & Dining

Connor Leavens, Whitestone

Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside

La Bottega Bell Blvd., Bayside Marsha Toma, Flushing

Gaby’s Pizza 204-23 Hillside Ave., Hollis Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans

2012

Igloo Ice Cream Café 22-26 31st St., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Mr. Softee Ice Cream Trucks Ronald Izzo, Flushing

Ices

(continued from Pg 17) Ronald Izzo, Flushing Travis Brann, Flushing

Lemon Ice King of Corona 52-02 108th St., Corona Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Pop’s Diner 44-29 Kissena Blvd., Flushing Lynda Herndon, Flushing

Pizza Mamma Mia 66-35 Grand Avenue, Maspeth Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Esquire Diner 105-45 Crossbay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Ozone Park

L’angolo Pizza 116-03 Metropolitan Ave, Kew Gardens Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill

North Shore Diner 196-52 Northern Blvd., Flushing Adam Lombardi, Flushing Blue Bay Diner 58-50 Francis Lewis Blvd., Oakland Gardens Marsha Toma, Flushing Jennifer McVeigh, Fresh Meadows Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Catinella’s Pizza Corner 95-02 37th Ave., Jackson Heights Stacey Silliman, Corona

Tasty Grill 14-22 150th St., Whitestone Russell Baker, Brooklyn Georgia Diner Avenue Diner 91-06 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Glendale Diner 71-08 Myrtle Ave., Glendale Maureen Murphy, Glendale Lollipops 153-31 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone Fame Diner 69-67 Grand Ave., Maspeth Good Eats Diner 69-32 Grand Ave., Maspeth Diana Revenson, Maspeth

Ice Cream Lemon Ice King of Corona 52-02 108th St., Corona Stacey Silliman, Corona Uncle Louie G’s 72-23 Austin St., Forest Hills William Higgins, Ridgewood Eddie’s Sweet Shop 105-29 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Lynda Herndon, Flushing Maureen Murphy, Glendale Max Sholl, Manhattan Scoops Ice Cream 137-20 Crossbay Blvd.,

Ozone Park Pat Terranova, Corona Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream & Treatery 39-33 Bell Blvd., Bayside Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn Malu 12-09 Jackson Ave., Long Island City Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices 12-48 Clintonville St., Whitestone Adam Lombardi, Flushing Vivian Lewis, Astoria Russell Baker, Brooklyn

John’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 83-40 Parsons Blvd., Jamaica Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Lillian Pizzeria 96-01 69th Ave., Forest Hills Dan Olson, Forest Hills Dani’s House of Pizza 81-28 Lefferts Blvd., Kew Gardens Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Aldo’s Pizza 137-01 Crossbay Blvd., Ozone Park Amy Marino, Ozone Park Nick’s Pizza 108-26 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills Barbara Ann Flannery, Forest Hills Manducatis Rustica 46-35 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Pizza Garden 171-01 Northern Blvd., Flushing Adam Lombardi, Flushing Fresh Meadows Pizzeria & Restaurant 195-09 69th Ave., Fresh Meadows Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows Amore Pizzeria 30-27 Stratton St., Flushing Marsha Toma, Flushing Max Sholl, Manhattan Mike’s Pizzeria 71-75 Yellowstone Blvd., Forest Hills Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Rocco’s Brick Oven Pizzeria 79-16 21st Ave., Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Corona Pizza 51-23 108th St., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona

Pizza Chef 153-82 Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Russell Baker, Brooklyn

Pete’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 39-26 Bell Blvd., Bayside John Beneduce, Brooklyn Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn

Sal’s Pizzeria 85-07 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven

Villa Rustica Ristorante & Pizzeria 73-28 Bell Blvd., Oakland Gardens

Gino’s Pizza & Restaurant 25-19 Parsons Blvd., Flushing (continued on Pg 21)

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Pop City Grill 80-26 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Elmhurst Famous Pizza 83-07 Broadway, Elmhurst William Higgins, Ridgewood

Cascarino’s Pizzeria 14-60 College Point Blvd., College Point Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace

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Best of Queens

2012

Food & Dining (continued from Pg 19) Ronald Izzo, Flushing

Meadows Michael Lepore, Flushing

Corato Pizza I 66-94 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale

Valentino’s Pizza & Italian Specialties 71-47 Kissena Blvd., Flushing Alie & Joseph Valente, Flushing

Michael & Sons Pizza & Italian Food 192-13 47th Ave., Flushing Joan Havreluk, Fresh

Seafood Agora Taverna 70-09 Austin St., Forest Hills Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills London Lennie’s 63-88 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park

Park Side Restaurant 107-01 Corona Ave., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans Aqua House 22-27 Van Brunt, Broad Channel Russell Baker, Brooklyn (continued on Pg 22)

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Clinton Restaurant 9-17 Clintonville St., Whitestone Connor Leavens, Whitestone J. Michael Kent, Middle Village

Stephen Folkson, Oakland Gardens Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Marsha Toma, Flushing

Uncle Jack’s Steahouse

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Wah Hing Kitchen 73-12 Bell Blvd., Oakland Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside

(continued from Pg 21) Lisa’s Fish, Fruit & Vegetable 69-02 Myrtle Ave., Glendale Maureen Murphy, Glendale

Uncle Zhou restaurant 83-29 Broadway, Elmhurst

2012

Food & Dining

BKNY Thai 47-11 Francis Lewis Blvd., Bayside

Pier 25A 215-16 Northern Blvd., Bayside Michael Lepore, Flushing

Steak Belmont Steaks 79-11 Myrtle Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood Park Side Restaurant 107-01 Corona Ave., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona

Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Ethnic Food

Christos Steak House 41-08 23rd Ave., Astoria Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City

Asian Westside China Station 60-21 39th Avenue, Woodside Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse 39-40 Bell Blvd., Bayside Marsha Toma, Flushing Michael Lepore, Flushing Kevin Lynch, Flushing

Wan’s Garden 68-26 Forest Ave., Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood

Christos Steakhouse 41-08 23rd Ave., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Happy Buddha Vegetarian Restaurant 135-37 37th Ave., Flushing Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Fame Diner 69-67 Grand Ave., Maspeth Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

Vegetarian Oneness Fountain Heart 157-19 72nd Ave., Flushing

Ayuda Thai 77-08 Woodside Ave., Elmhurst Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City New Cathay Restaurant 195-12 47th Ave., Flushing Adam Lombardi, Flushing Erawan Bell Blvd., Bayside Marsha Toma, Flushing Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Asian Bowl 101-11 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Panda Garden 107-18 Corona Ave., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona

Thai Elephant 21-09 31st St., Astoria Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Bonne Saison 40-04 Bell Blvd., Bayside Tami Beneduce, Brooklyn

Cheung King Kitchen 97-17 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven Sally Scognamiglio, Woodhaven Keilly Chinese Restaurant 132-11B 14th Ave., College Point Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows Mr. Wasabi 42-32 Bell Blvd., Bayside Travis Brann, Flushing

French

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Buddy’s Kosher Delicatessen 215-01 73rd Ave., Oakland Gardens Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside

La Portena Restaurant 74-25 37th Ave., Jackson Heights Lynda Herndon, Flushing

Dave’s Chinese Kitchen 188-20 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace

Joey’s Pizza

Tournesol 50-12 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City La Baraka 255-09 Northern Blvd., Little Neck Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows Cheshire Frager, Flushing

Café Henri 10-10 50th Ave., Long Island City Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Indian Seva 30-7 34th St., Astoria Stacey Silliman, Corona Jus Punjabi 30-60 Review Ave., Long Island City Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens Jackson Diner 37-47 74th St., Jackson Heights Lynda Herndon, Flushing Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Cheshire Frager, Flushing Delhi Heights 37-66 74th St., Jackson Heights Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills Namaste 31-15 30th Ave., Astoria Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park Italian Woodside Pizza Kitchen 44-06 60th Street, Woodside Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth Clinton Restaurant 9-17 Clintonville St., Whitestone Lori Ciminelli, Ocean City, Md. Bonnie Burkhardt, Flushing John Durham, Flushing Marie Bischoff, Whitestone June Hinksmon, Whitestone Cathy Goldstein, Flushing Connor Leavens, Whitestone J. Michael Kent, Middle Village Spolini’s Restaurant 116-25 Metropolitan Ave., Kew Gardens Patricia Petridis, Richmond Hill Antica Trattoria 68-10 Fresh Pond Road, Ridgewood William Higgins, Ridgewood Papazzio Restauarant 39-38 Bell Blvd., Bayside Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst (continued on Pg 24)

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Best of Queens (continued from Pg 22) Daniâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House of Pizza 81-28 Lefferts Blvd., Kew Gardens Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

Prima Pasta & CafĂŠ 161-50b Crossbay Blvd., Howard Beach Amy Marino, Ozone Park Barosa 62-29 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park Barbara Ann Flannery, Forest Hills

Villagio 150-07 14th Road, Whitestone Pat Terranova, Corona Phil Konigsberg, Bay Terrace Anthonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 222-02 Union Turnpike, Flushing Emily Hoffenberg, Bayside Marcia Moxam Comrie, St. Albans

Piccola Venezia Restaurant 42-01 28th Ave., Astoria Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Acquista Trattoria 178-01 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows

Barbara Raisner, Fresh Meadows

The Clinton Restuarant

Trattoria Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;incontro 21-76 31st St., Astoria Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

Joeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza 69-07 Grand Ave., Maspeth Diana Revenson, Maspeth

Ducale Restaurant 12-53 150th St., Whitestone Vivian Lewis, Astoria

Park Side Restaurant 107-01 Corona Ave., Corona Gerry Laytin, New Hyde Park

Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 66-53 Forest Ave., Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale Michael & Sons Pizza & Italian Food 192-13 47th Ave., Flushing Joan Havreluk, Fresh Meadows

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Tequila Sunrise 34-37 Bell Blvd., Bayside William Higgins, Ridgewood Michael Lepore, Flushing Cabana 107-10 70th Road, Forest Hills Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst 5 Burros CafĂŠ 72-05 Austin St., Forest Hills Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens (continued on Pg 26)

Best of Queens (continued from Pg 24) Don Alex 106-26 Corona Ave., Corona Pat Terranova, Corona De Mole 45-02 48th Ave., Sunnyside Dolph Timmerman, Long Island City Cocina Latina Bar & Grill 125-22 Queens Blvd., Kew Gardens Megz Simatoast, Forest Hills

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Rincon Criollo 40-09 Junction Blvd., Corona Cheshire Frager, Flushing

Other Ethnic Brazilian Malagueta 25-35 36th Ave., Astoria Davi Carleial, Roslyn Heights Soao Bandeira, Astoria Angela Clark, L.I.C Francine Montezinos, Astoria Juan Alvarez, Jackson Heights Paulina Rivera, Roosevelt Island Maria Heneghan, Astoria Columbian Pollos Mario 86-13 Roosevelt Ave., Jackson Heights

Tribune photo by Ira Cohen

2012

Food & Dining

Lynda Herndon, Flushing Filipino Fiesta Grill 69-12 Roosevelt Ave, Woodside Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Erawan Kebab House 255-05 Northern Blvd., Uncle George’s Greek Little Neck Tavern Barbara Raisner, Fresh 33-19 Broadway, Astoria Meadows Nina Bogin, Kew Gardens

German Zum Stammtisch 69-46 Myrtle Ave., Glendale William Higgins, Ridgewood Maureen Murphy, Glendale

eXo Greek Mediterranean Restaurant 15-16 149th St., Whitestone Ronald Izzo, Flushing

Polish

Mediterranean

Venezuelan

Greek Agora Taverna 70-09 Austin St., Forest Hills Anthie Milonas, East Elmhurst

Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen 104-02 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills Dan Olson, Forest Hills

Patacon 85-22 Grand Avenue, Elmhurst Rosemarie DiCristo, Maspeth

Hetman’s Deli 84-24 Jamaica Ave., Woodhaven

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JH Filmmakers Turn Lens On Louganis

By MEGAN MONTALVO While adversity, hardship and str uggle may be par t of ever yday life lessons for the average person, for Greg Louganis, the word struggle is an understatement.

Inspired by Louganis’ life story, two local filmmakers are taking on the task of chronicling the story of the Olympic Champion diver in the pending documentary “Back on Board Greg Louganis.”

Produced by Will Sweeney of Jackson Heights and directed by Director Cheryl Furjanic of Brooklyn, the upcoming flick seeks to fill

a void by creating the first ever feature-length documentary about the diving legend.

In addition to competing in a string of Olympic diving competitions, Louganis dealt with an abusive relationship and home foreclosure on top of a fight in the gay rights movement and public bat tle with HIV. “This is an American comeback s to r y, ” S w e e n e y s a i d . “ G r e g Louganis is a pioneer and big part of America n history. We wanted to make sure we told his whole stor y.”

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on Board Greg Louganis” will in the fall of 2013.

Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (DElmhurst) and Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), who Sweeney previously worked under as his former chief of staff.

While Sweeney and Furjanic are steadily working in post production, they anticipate that an initial release of the documentary will take

place in the fall of 2013.

The documentar y’s release date is set to coincide with the 25th annivers a r y o f L o u g a n i s’ g o l d medal w inning per formance in the 1988 Olympic Games.

Sweeney and Furjanik hope to debut the film at domestic film festivals, such as Tribeca, Sundance and South by Southwest with the intention to eventually release it nationwide be re- either in theaters or on television.

Those interested in contributing to film’s fundraising efforts may contact Will Sweeny or Cher yl Furjanic at will@louganisdoc.com or cheryl@louganisdoc.com.

Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

Laundromat Transforms Into Art, Yoga Studio

By MEGAN MONTALVO The local laundromat has long been the site where the community goes to fluff, fold and wash their dir t y duds.

While it may host seldom interactions between washers and dryers, it is hardly considered to be the go-to hot spot for neighbors to get acquainted.

In Jackson Heights, a new phenomenon is taking over the local JH Laundromat, located at 85-15 37th Ave. Customers who would normally be engaging in a dull routine of separating their colors from their whites are now beginning to use the space as a yoga and art studio.

The unconventional use of space began earlier this summer when local resident Suran Song partnered w ith the communit ybased public art organization The Laundromat Project to offer free classes at the JH Laundromat.

Song, who has been a long time artist and devotee of yoga, said her inspiration behind the classes came from the Occupy Wall Street movement.

“Much of my work used to be in high end businesses that catered

to 9 a.m., Song introduces participants to basic yoga principles and introduces experimentation with mono printmaking.

By painting a layer of ink between a yoga mat and a sheet of paper, students learn their about their foot fall pat terns and how to retain balance.

After each held pose, students can lift the paper to reveal an imprint of their stat ionar y body position.

“Yoga is all about holding positions and finding peace,” Song said. “Working with the art techniques is an amazing and innovative way to help individuals work on their breath and balance.”

In November, prints that are made from Song’s installation “Yoga Bo dy Pri nt s a nd PrinInk Prints made from previous ciples” will be exhibited as art at yoga sessions adorn the ceiling at a gallery space in Manhattan. The the JH Laundromat in Jackson date and location will be announced in early fall.

Heights.

Song will continue offering to the 1 percent,” Song said. “By f r e e y o g a c o u r s e s a t t h e J H working with the Laundromat L aundromat e ver y Wedne sday Project in my own community, I through September.

Reach Reporter Megan get to reach a broader group of people who may not have the Montalvo at (718) 357-7400 Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ means to pay for classes.”

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Subtle notes of palate cleansing sage came through with every bite.

As for the Acaraje, it is safe to say that I had not tasted anything more delicious. A plate of perfectly plump shrimp rested ever so gently atop a mashed black-eyed pea cake. With such an original use of back-eyed peas, I could not imagine what the chef had in store for our main course.

For our entrée selections, Before I had even moved to Queens, I had heard excellent Veronica tried the Frango Com things about Malagueta. The food, Prosciutto, which translated to a the ambiance, the sangria – I was sautéed chicken breast wrapped in told they were all to die for. Need- prosciutto smothered in fontina cheese. Her plate came less to say, I knew I had with healthy to pay them a visit.

RESTAURANT stocked por tions of spicy spinAs I made my way to ach and homemade the door with dining mashed potatoes. companion, Deputy EdiJust as I was growing tor Veronica Lewin, by jealous of her beautifully my side, I could instantly plated dish, my order of tell that all the good things Moqueca de Camarao I had heard were true. came i nto vie w. As a An aroma of fresh fruit longtime fan of seafood and pop of color from a stew, I was curios to see pair of yellow daisies what Malagueta would prepare. greeted us as we took our seats.

A plate of shrimp dressed in an The homely décor of crisp white linens, wooden accents and exotic sauce of palm oil, onions, colorful Brazilian paintings set the p e p p e r s , c o c o n u t m i l k a n d per fect background for our up- cilantro proved to be pleasing to both my eyes and my taste buds. scale dining experience.

As we dined, we enjoyed the With a long list of authentic dishes, Veronica and I decided it soothing sounds of Por tuguese would be be st to try a lit tle bit of jazz and washed away our worries with a healthy serving of their sigevery thing.

We began with the Linguica nature red sangrias.

Leaving just enough room for Grelhada Com Madioca and Acaraje appetizers. Though the desert, Veronica and I split a servnames were unfamiliar to us, we i n g o f P a s s i o n F r u i t M o u s s e were delighted to see the plates topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream. that were set before us.

As we left, I almost kicked myThe Linguica Grelhada Com Madioca was an innovative take self for not tr y i ng Malagueta on Brazilian sausages and was sooner. No doubt we will be reexper tly paired w ith a tasty fried turning soon.

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Among those backing the highly anticipated project are

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DINNER NETWORKING LUNCH Fr i d ay, O c to b e r 2 6 9 0 t h Annual Salute to Commun i t y Le a d e r s N e t wo r k i n g Luncheon in Flushing. 6852802.

ENVIRONMENT GARDENING CLUB Saturdays help with our vegetable and shade garden at the Steinway library at 4.

COMPOSTING Mondays June through November at the Steinway library 6-7:30.

INDOOR COMPOSTING Saturday, September 8 H ow to P u t Yo u r K i t c h e n Scraps to Good Use at the Sunnyside library at 3.

FARMERS MARKET Fridays 8:30-4:00 at Dahlia Avenue off Main Street, Flushing.

GREEN MARKET Through November 18 Douglaston Greenmarket at the LIRR station, 235 th and 4 1 st Avenue. www.grownyc.org/follow.

9/11 MEMORIALS Sunday, September 9 music, poetry and tribute program in the garden of historic Poppenhusen Institute, 114-04 14 th Road, College Point at 2. Tuesday, September 11 Forest Hills and Rego Park communities will hold their annual Memorial Tribute at 6:30 at Remsen Park, Alderton Street. Rain location American Legion Hall, 107-15 Metropolitan Avenue.

WALK-A-THON Sunday, September 16 sickle cell walk-a-thon in Queens Village. 712-0198.

ENTERTAINMENT WORLD CASINO 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park. Free admission.

NATURE HIKE Sunday, September 2 Nature Exploration Hike at 10 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park. 760-3141.

LIVE JAZZ & R&B Sundays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 live jazz and r&b 6-10 at Déjà vu, 180-25 Linden Blvd., St. Albans.

SALSA Mondays Resorts World Casino holds Monday Night Salsa events. Lessons 7:30.

110-00 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone ark. 215-2828.

Free.

TAROT CARD READING Tuesdays, September 4, 11 at the Seaside library at 4.

BINGO Tu e s d a y s 7 : 1 5 A m e r i c a n Mart yrs Church in Bayside.

4 6 4 - 4 5 8 2 . Tu e s d a y s 7 : 1 5 (doors open 6) Rego Park J e w i s h C e n t e r . 4 5 9 -1 0 0 0 . $3 admission includes 12 games.

SCRABBLE Tuesdays Fresh Meadows library at 1 and East Flushing library at 3:30.

CHESS Tuesdays 4:30 Rosedale library and 4 at LIC library.

OPEN MIC Thursday, September 6 Open Mic at the Flushing library at 6:30.

SCRABBLE NIGHT Thursday, September 6 at the Bellerose library at 6:30.

GAME DAY Fridays 4:30 Woodhaven librar y.

BANANAGRAM/SCRABBLE Fridays Windsor Park library at 2.

GAME PLAYERS CLUB Fridays 2 Hillcrest library.

LITERACY CELEBRATION Saturday, September 8 Fa m i l y L i tera c y Wa l k a n d Celebration starting at 11.

Ravenswood library.

DISCOVERY DAY Saturday, September 8 Discovery Day Street Fair at the Central library for the family starting at 11.

BLUES Saturday, September 8 James Lewis sings the Blues at the Flushing library at 2.

SHAKESPEARE Saturday, September 8 Shakespeare in Music: Scenes from Famous Operas

by Great Composers at the Forest Hills library at 2:30.

ARMSTRONG Saturday, September 8 Lincoln Center Local presents It’s All About Armstrong at the Peninsula library at 2:30.

NEW PLAYS Sunday, September 9 “Jessie and Sam.” Sunday, September 16 “ Wish Play.”

Sunday, September 23 “ D o n ke y. ” S u n d a y, S e p tember 30 “Zombie Love.”

Sunday, Oc tober 7 “Brilliant Rose.” “The Ladder Series: A Staged Reading Series Aimed at Getting New Plays to the Next Rung” at the Creek and Cave, 10-93 Jackson Avenue, LIC. $7. www.ThePlat formGroup.org CUBAN DANCE Sunday, September 9 Papo Ortega’s Cubanoson at the Central library at 3.

OPEN MIC POETRY Monday, September 10 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 U n i o n Tu r n p i k e , Fr e s h Meadows at 7:30.

PICNIC CONCERT September 16 jazz at the annual picnic and concert at Grace Lutheran Church in Astoria featuring organist/ vocalist Sarah McLawler.

917-667-5331.

JEWISH MUSEUM TRIP Sunday, September 23 trip to the American Jewish History Museum in Philadelphia with Temple Beth Sholom.

225-9479.

RELIGIOUS TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Fridays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 Shabbat Services at 8. Saturday, September 8 Selichot Service at 8 followed by ice cream social.

Sunday, September 9 Open H o u s e 9 - 1 1 . Te m p l e B e th Sholom, 171-39 Northern Blvd., Flushing. 463-4143.

FLEA MARKETS OUTDOOR FLEA Saturdays and Sundays through November 25 94:30 at St. Nicholas of Tolentine, Parsons Blvd. and Union Turnpike, Jamaica.

FLEA MARKET Thursdays-Sundays MFM flea market at 221-01 Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens.

THRIFT SHOPS Saturdays at Trinit y United Methodist Church, Richmond Hill. 347-251-8583.

Saturdays 11-4 at Bargain Boutique Thrift Shop, Queens Baptist Church, 9323 217 th Street, Queens Village.465-2504. First and Third Wednesdays through June at Grace Church, 1415 Clintonville Street, Whitestone. 767-6305.

EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS BEGIN MICROSOFT Saturday, September 1 Central library. Register.

MICRO EXCEL Saturday, September 1 Central library. Register.

PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, September 1, 15, 22, October 6, 20, 27 public speaking and effective communication at Elmhurst Hospital. 646-748-8290 information.

SEWING CLASSES Saturdays 12-3 at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. 2763454.

SCRABBLE CLUB Saturdays at 10 at Count Basie Jr. HS. 886-5236.

BRIDGE Mondays except holidays 12-4 at Pride of Judea in Douglaston. Lesson & play $10. Partners arranged. 4236200.

DRAWING CLASS Mondays National Art League in Douglaston. 3610628.

ADULT CHESS Mondays and Thursdays Queens Village library at 5:30.

MASTERING WORD Tuesday, September 4 at the LIC library at 10.

INTRO COMPUTERS Tuesday, September 4 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y.

Register.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesday, September 4 at the Windsor Park library at 1:30.

SMALL BUSINESS Tuesdays, September 4, 11 at the Central library. Register.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

KNIT & CROCHET Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 2.

GET YOUR YARNS OUT! Tu e s d a y s a f t e r ev e n i n g Minyan at 8, knitters, crocheters, needlepointers, and others meet at the Forest Hills Jewish Center. 2637000, ext. 200.

BASIC COMPUTER Wednesday, September 5 at the Woodside library at 10:30 and the Windsor Park library at 11:15.

KNIT & CROCHET Wednesday, September 5 at the South Ozone Park library at 1.

INTRO COMPUTERS Wednesday, September 5 Central library at 9:30 and Bay Terrace library at 11.

RESUMES/COVER LTS Wednesday, September 5 at the Central library. Register.

ON LINE JOB Wednesday, September 5

on line job applications Central library. Register.

WATERCOLOR Wednesdays all techniques and subjects at the National Art League.969-1128.

MOCK INTERVIEWS Thursday, September 6 Central library. Register.

BOOT CAMP Thursday, September 6 at the Arverne library at 10:30.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, September 6 at t h e O z o n e Pa r k l i b r a r y.

Register.

MICROSOFT EXCEL Thursday, September 6 Central library. Register.

INTRO COMPUTERS Thursday, September 6 Pomonok librar y. Register.

MODERN ART Thursday, September 6 Kew Gardens Hills library at 1:30.

FEDERAL JOBS Thursday, September 6 at the Central library at 4.

FICTION WRITING Thursdays, September 6, 13 at the Langston Hughes library at 5:30.

INTRO EMAIL

Thursday, September 6 Central library. Register.

QUILTING CLASS Thursdays 11-3 Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans.

276-3454 East Elmhurst library at 12.

BEGIN POWERPOINT Friday, September 7 at the Central library. Register.

INTRO WORD Friday, September 7 at the Flushing library at 10.

INTRO COMPUTERS Friday, September 7 at the Hillcrest library. Register.

METRIX LEARNING Fridays, September 7, 14 at the Central librar y. Register. Free online training through Metrix Learning.

INTER. WORD Saturday, September 8 Central library. Register.

BECOME A CITIZEN Saturdays, September 8, 15 at the Flushing library at 3.

Becoming a US Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge.

SOUND EDITING Saturday, September 8 at the Jackson Heights library.

592-9700, ext. 135.

HEALTH WAITANKUNG Sundays at 2. Total-body workout. Flushing Hospital/ Medical Center. Free.

Jimmy 7-10pm 347-2156.

CANCER SUPPORT Mondays, September 3, O c to b e r 1 , N ove m b e r 5 , December 3 Franklin Hospital’s Cancer Support Group 2-4 in the cafeteria.

516-256-6478.

TAI CHI Mondays and Thursdays at 11 at the Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows.

670-1695. $5.

WEST NILE Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 4 W h a t Yo u N e 4 d to K n ow About West Nile Virus at the Peninsula library at 2.

CAREGIVERS SUPPORT Tuesdays Western Queens Caregiver Network in Sunnyside. 5:30-6:30. 7846173, ext. 431. Also, 3:304:30 Selfhelp Clearview Sen i o r C e n t e r , 2 0 8 - 1 1 2 6 th Avenue, Bayside. 631-1886.

Va r i o u s s e r v i c e s a t t h e Queens Communit y House, 80-02 Kew Gardens Road.

268-5960, ext. 226.

AUTISM Tuesdays Qualit y Services for the Autism Communit y holds workshops for families and friends of autistic children and adults. 7-AUTISM, ext. 1219.

DAY TOP

Tuesdays support for family and friends of those affected by substance abuse. 1-8002Daytop.

WILLING HEARTS Wednesday, September 5 family caregivers relief at the Flushing library at 6.

OA Wednesdays Overeaters Anonymous at the Howard Beach library at 11.

ZUMBA Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows. 670-1695. $10 class.

COOKING WORKSHOP Thursday, September 6 healthy Puerto Rican Cuisine at the Sunnyside library at 6.

CO-DEPENDENTS ANON. Fridays 10-11:45 at Resurrection Ascension Pastoral C e n t e r , 8 5 - 1 8 6 1 st R o a d , Rego Park. Women only.

HEALTH TALK Saturday, September 8 Understanding Stroke, Diabetes and the New Health Care Regulations at the Bayside library at 2.

BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, September 9 a t 188-15 McLaughlin Avenue, Hollis from 2-8.

ALZHEIMERS Tu e s d ay s , S e p te m b e r 1 1 , 25 Caregiver Support Group in Forest Hills. 5925757, ext. 237.

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MEETINGS PUBLIC SPEAKING Saturdays, September 1, 15, 22 learn how to communicate effective 10-12 at the Elmhurst Hospital Conference Room A-1-15. 646748-8290.

CENTRAL QNS ACADEMY Mondays, September 3, Oc tober 1 Central Queens Academy Charter School board of trustees meeting 79:30 in Elmhurst. 212-4378351.

CIVIL AIR PATROL Mondays Falcon Senior Squadron at 7 at JFK Airport.

781-2359.

HAM RADIO CLUB Tuesday, September 4 Emergency Communications Service meets in Briarwood.

357-6851.

TALK OF THE TOWN Tuesdays, September 4, 18 learn the art of public speaking 7:15 in St. Albans. 6407092.

GLEE CLUB Tu e s d ay s B ays i d e M e n ’ s Glee Club rehearses at 8 at All Saints Episcopal Church, Avenue, 214-35 4 0th Bayside. 961-6852.

MEN’S CLUB SOCCER Tu e s d a y e ve n i n g s F o r e st Hills Jewish Center 8-9:30.

263-7000.

FRESH MEADOW CAMERA Tu e s d ay s Fre s h M e a d ow s Camera Club. 917-6123463.

ADVANCED WRITERS Tuesdays Advanced Bayside Writers’ Group meets at 6:30 in the Terrace Diner, 212-97 26 th Avenue, upper level.

BEREAVEMENT Wednesday, September 5 Bereavement Support Group at Holy Family in Fresh Meadows at 7:30.

969-2448.

WRITING GROUP Wednesdays, September 5, 12 Seaside Writing Group at the library at 3.

TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, September 5, 19 learn the art of public speaking at the Voices of Rochdale Toastmasters Club in Jamaica. 978-0732.

FLUSHING CAMERA Wednesdays, September 5, 19, Oc tober 3, 17, 31 Flushing Camera Club at Flushing Hospital. 749-0643.

KNIGHTS OF PY THIAS Wednesdays, September 5, 19, O c to b e r 3, 17 Queensview Lodge 433 in Whitestone. 917-754-3093.

BARBERSHOP Wednesdays Jamaica Chapter of t he Societ y for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet in Flushing. 468-8416.

TALKS

MEN’S PRIDE GROUP Thursdays, September 6, 20 Queens Pride House Men’s group 7-9. 429-5309.

CIVIL AIR PATROL Thursdays at 3 at August Martin HS, 156-10 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica. 525-6925.

LEADD CLUB Thursday evenings and one Saturday afternoon. Recreation Socialization Program for Learning Disabled Adults. 18+, able to travel on public transportation.

Arn310@aol.com information.

KNIT & CROCHET Fridays, September 7, 14 knitting and crocheting club at the Fresh Meadows library at 11:30.

CHESS CLUB Fridays, September 7, 14 at the Auburndale library at 3:30.

WOMEN’S GROUP Fridays Woman’s Group of Jamaica Estates meets at noon. 461-3193.

GOLD COAST ROTARY Fridays 516-466-3636.

CLUTTERERS ANON. Fridays Learn how to gain control of your life by eliminating your clutter. 7127656.

LIBRARY DIRECTORS Saturday, September 8 Friends Board of Directors of Queens Library at Cambria Heights meet at 4.

VFW 4787 Mondays, September 10, 24 Whitestone VFW Community Post meets. 746-0540.

CATHOLIC VETS Monday, September 10 American Mart yrs Catholic War Veterans Post 1772 in Bayside. 468-9351.

PARENTS TODDLER PLAYGROUPS Starting in September at M a s p e t h Tow n H a l l . 3 3 5 6049.

OPEN HOUSE Saturday, September 8 Tip’s Place will hold an Open House – grandparent support group, family fitness, youth empowerment. 16110 Jamaica Avenue, suite 508 (Chase Building) noon to 3. 558-5900.

BACK TO SCHOOL Sunday, September 9 International Karate and Fitness Center at the Forest Hills Jewish Center at 2:30.

544-4698.

SAMUEL FIELD Y Diverse services for the needs of children of all ages, stages and abilit y levels. 2256750.

FIFTY SHADES Thursday, September 6 “Fift y Shades of Grey: The Trilogy” discussed at 6 at the Pomonok library.

FLUSHING BOOK Friday, September 7 “American Pastoral.” Friday, Oc tober 5 “The Five People Yo u M e e t i n H e a v e n . ” Flushing library at 1.

ELDER LAW Monday, September 10 Eld e r L a w, P ro t e c t i n g Yo u r Assets, Wills, Trusts, Health Care Proxies 1:15-2:00 at St. Johns Vianney Church, 14010 34 th Avenue, Flushing.

SENIORS KEW GARDENS Weekdays computer lab 104 . M o n d ay s , Tu e s d ay s , Wednesdays, Fridays Open games 1-4. Tuesdays Stay Well at 10. Wednesdays belly dancing at noon.

Thursdays 12:30 beginners French, 1:30 Conversation Fre n c h . Fr i d ay s Ta i C h i / kung 10-11 and Yoga at 11.

Comedy workshop, creative writing, dancercise and computers available. 80-02 Kew Gardens Road, suite 202.

CORNER CAFÉ Weekdays 10-2 at SNAP of Eastern Queens Senior Center, 80-45 Winchester Blvd., building 4, Queens Village.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE Mondays Lunch, lesson and c o n g e n i a l p l ay. P r i d e o f Judea. 423-6200.

STAY WELL Mondays at the Central library at 10 and Wednesdays at 10:15 at the East Elmhurst librar y. Learn how special exercise and relaxation techniques make a difference in your life.

AARP 3654 Tu e s d a y s , S e p t e m b e r 4 , Oc tober 2, November 6 in Bayside. 423-4237.

BASIC COMPUTERS Tuesday, September 4 at the South Ozone Park library at 10.

STARS Wednesdays, September 5, 12 Senior Theatre Acting Repertory at the Hollis library at 11:15.

BRIDGE Wednesdays Reform Temple of Forest Hills. 2612900.

COMPUTERS/EMAIL Thursdays, September 6, 13 at the Flushing library at 10.

STARS Fridays, September 7, 14 Senior Theater Acting Repertory at the Queens Village library at 11.

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TEENS CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

KNIT & CROCHET Mondays Douglaston/Little Neck library at 4.

LIC CHESS CLUB Tuesdays LIC library at 4.

BOOK BUDDIES Tuesdays Windsor Park library at 4.

RESUME HELP Wednesdays at 3 at the Arverne librar y.

GAME DAY Wednesdays St. Albans library at 4 and the Howard Beach library at 4.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 Queens Village library.

OPEN MIC Thursday, September 6 at the Flushing library at 6:30.

TEEN THURSDAYS T h u r s d ay s B ay Te r ra c e l i brary at 3.

CHESS CLUB Thursdays intermediate level at the East Flushing library at 5. Sunnyside library at 5.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.

GAME DAY Fridays Woodhaven library at 4:30.

ECO-JEWELRY Thursday, September 13 eco-jewelry workshop at the Woodside library. Register.

RAP SESSIONS Thursday, September 20 at the Laurelton library at 5.

OPEN MIC Thursday, September 27 at the East Elmhurst library at 6.

ACQC SUPPORT Teen Peer Suppor t Group for those touched by HIV/ AIDS. Ages 14-16. 896-2500.

ART CLASSES Fridays Alliance of Queens Artists in Forest Hills offers teen workshops. 520-9842.

BOY SCOUTS 138 Thursdays Boy Scout Troop 138 in Fresh Meadows. 4542391.

BUKHARIAN LOUNGE For those 15-18 Central Queens YM-YWHA in Forest Hills. 268-5011, ext. 202.

CATALPA YMCA Saturdays recreation, 69-02 6 4 th S t r e e t , R i d g e w o o d .

821-6271.

COUNSELING Call 592-5757 free counseling at the Forest Hills Communit y House.

DROP IN CENTER Mondays-Thursday from 47 the Queens Rainbow

Communit y Center in Astoria for LGBTQQ youth up to 22. 204-5955.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Sunnyside Communit y Services. 784-6173, ext. 129.

GAY GROUPS Mondays the AIDS Center of Queens Count y has a Gay/Bi/Lesbian Yo u t h Group (ages 16-21) meeting designed to support young people in exploring feelings about sexualit y and other

issues. 896-2500.

POMONOK TEENS 591-6060.

SCOUTING Rego Park Jewish Center.

516-526-2492.

SCOUTING Join Scouting in Queens.

212-651-2897.

VAC YOUTH SQUAD T h e G l e n O a k s Vo l u n te e r Ambulance Corps is looking for new members 14-18.

347-1637.

YOUTH QUEENS LIBRARIES Many branches of the Queensborough Library offer toddler and pre-school programs and more. Contact local branches.

STORY BOOK LADY Saturdays 12:30-1:30 reading enrichment program for 6-9 year olds at Maria Rose International Doll Museum in St. Albans. $7.50. 2763454.

SCIENCE LAB Saturdays Central library at 10.

CHESS CLUB Saturdays Flushing library at 2.

SHABBAT SCOUTS Sundays Shomer Shabbat B oy S c o u t Tr o o p 6 1 3 a t Yo u n g I s ra e l o f W i n d s o r Park. 969-1571.

CRAFT KIDS Mondays at the Flushing library at 3.

LEWIS LATIMER Tu e s d a y , S e p te m b e r 4 Children’s Library program on Lewis Latimer at the Central library at 4.

CHESS Wednesdays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library.

TIMELESS TALES Wednesdays at 10 at the Central library.

S TORY T I M E Wednesdays at the Seaside library at 11.

GAME DAY Wednesdays at the Howard Beach library at 4.

CRAFTERNOONS Wednesdays Ridgewood library. Register.

PICTURE BOOK TIME Thursday, September 6 at the Queens Village library at 1:30.

HONEY BEE ALIVE Thursday, September 6 at the Woodside library. Register. Monday, September 10 at the Broadway library.

Register.

ARTS & CRAFTS CLUB Thursdays at the Seaside library. Register.

ARTS & CRAFTS

Thursday, September 6 at the Woodside library. Register.

KIDS ACTIVITIES Fridays at 3:30 at the Briarwood library.

GAME DAY Fridays at 3:30 at the Queens Village library.

ARTS & CRAFTS Fridays Briarwood library at 4.East Flushing Register.

Ozone Park at 4.

GAME DAY Fridays Windsor Park at 4.

CHESS CLUB Fridays Auburndale library at 3:30 and at the Windsor Park library. Register.

CUB SCOUTS 351 Fridays at St. Nicholas of Tolentine. Boys in grades 15. 820-0015.

SCOUTING Join Scouting in Queens.

212-651-2897.

CUB/TROOP SCOUTS Fridays September through June Pack 357 and Troop 357 in Flushing. 591-9514 Cubs, 279-9085 Scouts.

REPTILE EDVENTURE Monday, September 10 at the Ozone Park library at 3.

RAINFOREST BUTTERFLIES Monday, September 10 at the Woodside library at 3.

EXHIBIT DOLL MUSEUM Wednesday through Saturdays 12:30-4:30 the Maria Rose Doll Museum in St. Albans. 276-3454. “”Love Connects Us All” and international doll collection.

HALL OF SCIENCE Through September 2 “Legends of Flight,” “Wild Ocean,” Animation” and “Tornado Alley” at the Hall of Science. 699-0005.

VISIONARIES Through September 12 QCC Art Gallery highlights the works of Visionary Master Artists. Queensborough CC. 631-6396.

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Sanders Calls For Huntley To Step Down York State Senator for over upon Sen. Shirley Huntley to six years now, and it is my take the high road. Step aside desire to continue in this so that a new voice can take capacity of service to our over and that you can deal with community,” the email later the legal problems you’re dealreads. “As such, any assising with.” tance you can provide to After a joint investigation ensure that I can continue to

by Attorney General Eric represent our community in Schneiderman and State Albany greatly valued (sic).”

Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, The email ends with Huntley was formally charged Huntley thanking readers for with two felonies: tampering their support and asks those with physical evidence and falwho can help to call the sifying business records in the senator’s campaign office in first degree. She was also Rochdale Village. charged with a misdemeanor, Parent Workshop was conspiracy in the fifth degree. Councilman James Sanders Jr., candidate Huntley is facing a primary for the 10th Senate Distric t primar y, calls founded to help parents navichallenge from Sanders, a on State Sen. Shirley Huntley to step down gate through the City school three-term councilman, and ac- after turning herself into authorities in system. The organization is accused of funneling public tivist Gian Jones. It is too late Nassau Count y. money to Huntley’s aide, for the Board of Elections to remove Huntley from the ballot for director of inter-governmental re- P a t r i c i a S a v a g e , a n d t o t h e the Sept. 13 primary, but Sanders lations, sent out an email to sup- senator’s niece, Lynn Smith. Acacknowledged that the senator porters Monday night on the cording to the indictment, Savage and Smith submitted fraudulent could publicly announce her plans senator’s behalf.

“The fact that this indictment documents to the state to obtain to not continue in the race.

“We have no intentions of bow- against me has been announced public money from a member item ing out of the race,” Huntley spokes- less than three weeks before the Huntley sponsored. Instead of prowoman Adrienne Felton said on Primary Election is no coinci- viding the promised programs, Savage and Smith allegedly pockdence,” the Aug. 27 email states.

Tuesday.

“I have served humbly as New eted approximately $29,950.

Lois Menyweather, Huntley’s Photo by Ira Cohen

By V ERONICA LEWIN One day after State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) was indicted, her strongest primary challenger is now calling for her to step out of the race.

Councilman James Sanders Jr. (D-Laurelton) stood on the steps of the Queens Criminal Courthouse Tuesday morning to call on the incumbent to step out of the race.

Huntley turned herself in to authorities in Nassau County on Monday and is accused of covering up a member item scam in regards to the Parent Workshop, a nonprofit organization she founded. She pleaded not guilty. In a precautionary move, Huntley called an emergency press conference outside of her home in Jamaica on Saturday morning to announce that she expected to be arrested this week.

“I believe she wants the people of Southeast Queens to have a strong voice in the State Senate,” Sanders said. “One who would advocate tirelessly on their behalf, without the distinct distraction of scandal or the difficulties of mounting legal defense. This is why today, with great regret, I am calling

After learning of the investigation, Huntley is accused of personally writing a template for a false, backdated letter designed to trick investigators into believing that Parent Workshop had conducted workshops that never took place.

Parent Workshop then submitted this letter to Schneiderman’s office in response to a subpoena.

Each felony the senator is charged with carries a maximum sentence of 1 year and four months to 4 years in prison. Under the New York State Public Officers Law, conviction of a felony would result in Huntley’s automatic removal from office. In the wake of the indictment, Senate Minority Leader John Sampson (D-Brooklyn) released a statement Monday.

“With the filings of today’s charges, I have removed Senator Huntley from her committee ranking and leadership positions, effective immediately,” Sampson’s statement said. Huntley was a ranking member of the Senate Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Committee.

Reach Deputy Editor Veronica Lewin at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 123 or vlewin@queenspress.com.

Transfer Station Critics Trumpet New Audit life Hazard Mitigation] Program.”

The audit knocked the FAA for failing to properly monitor its progress toward meeting the goal of reducing wildlife hazards at or near airports. The FAA must improve the quantity and quality of the data reported to its strike database, the audit said. It noted one particular airport reported only 11 percent of its bird strikes.

In the past two decades, according to the audit, wildlife strikes have steadily and dramatically increased from 1,770 reported in 1990 to 9,840 reported in 2011.

Critics of the North Shore Marine Transfer Station, now under construction at College Point, believe the station will attract birds, increasing the possibility of birds becoming lodged in jet engines.

One of the most vocal critics of the station, Friends of LaGuardia Airport Inc., has sued to stop the station’s completion, arguing that the City violated federal grant assurances by allowing the station to be built, therefore allegedly making the airport more dangerous.

“This report finally validated everything we’ve been saying all along,” said Ken Paskar, president of Friends of LaGuardia Airport

Inc. “Our lawsuit attacks the FAA for being arbitrary and capricious.”

Marc LaVorgna, a spokesman for Mayor Mike Bloomberg, refuted Paskar’s claims that a trash transfer station, which stood on the same site from 1954 until 2001, would lead to increased bird strikes.

“A station was in the same location for 50 years until 2001 - was there a bird strike epidemic then? No,” LaVorgna said. “A station was operated safely there and the new station, which has been reviewed by every entity possible, will be even safer: a

fully enclosed, state of the art facility.”

Bird strikes entered the national consciousness when a flock of Canadian geese, especially devastating to airplanes due to their size, downed a commercial airliner in 2009, forcing an emergency landing on the Hudson River. The government this year sought to mitigate potential bird strikes at John F. Kennedy Airport by killing hundreds of geese at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Range, angering some animal rights activists.

“Over the last few years, wildlife

hazard strikes have decreased, while the level of reporting has increased thanks to the FAA’s new approach to mitigate wildlife hazards through research, technology, training, and online reporting,” the FAA said in a statement. “The FAA has already adopted and completed a majority of the IG’s recommendations, and will continue to make improvements to the wildlife hazard mitigation program.”

Reach Reporter Ross Barkan at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127 or rbarkan@queenstribune.com

Boro Mourns Loss Of Sarro

BY MEGAN MONTALVO On Monday Morning, former Community Board 3 District Manager Anna Maria (Mary) Sarro passed away at her home in Jackson Heights due to complications from cancer. She was 85.

For six years, Sarro served as board secretary for CB3 and worked as district manger for 20 Mar y years. After her retirement in 1996, she continued to work

with various organizations, including United Community Civic Association, Jackson Heights Beautification Group, North Queens Home Owners Civic Association and the 115th Police Precinct Community Council.

Her life touched many in her service to the community, and close friend Councilman Daniel Dromm (D-JackSarro son Heights) recounted her help in getting approval for the

first LGBT Pride Parade and Festival ever held in the borough of Queens.

“Mary was such a beloved member of the Jackson Heights community,” said Dromm. “She did a lot to help the LGBT community, and it was such a pleasure to have worked with her. She will be truly missed.”

Sarro is survived by two nephews, one neice, three great nieces and nephews and one great nephew.

Reach Reporter Megan Montalvo at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128 or mmontalvo@ queenstribune.com.

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By ROSS BARK AN A new audit from the U.S. Dept. of Transportation blasted the Federal Aviation Administration for failing to account for wildlife hazards near airports, possibly lending ammo to the opponents of a rising marine transfer station in College Point.

The audit, released last week by DOT Assistant Inspector General Jeffrey Guzzetti, found that the FAA’s Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Program failed to adequately prepare airports for wildlife hazards like bird strikes. According to the audit, the FAA recommends but does not require wildlife strike reporting, FAA inspectors lack technical expertise and sufficient records of inspections were not kept. The FAA, the audit maintains, did not properly reprimand airports that did not follow safety guidelines.

“FAA’s oversight and enforcement activities are not sufficient to ensure airports fully adhere to Program requirements or effectively implement their wildlife hazard management plans,” stated the audit.

“FAA has not developed robust inspection practices, and its inspectors do not have the technical expertise to effectively oversee the [Wild-

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Cast Your Vote To End Albany’s Culture Of Corruption

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By MICHAEL SCHENKLER Two weeks ago, Bronx’s Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera was found spending State money on her lovers – she put the first on her payroll and the second in charge of a not-for-profit she was funding. Last week, Brooklyn Assemblyman and Kings County Democratic leader Vito Lopez was stripped of his legislative power, censured and is being pressured to give up his County leadership post

as a re sult of a n et h ics panel charge that he groped female Assembly staffers. And now, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has admit ted to cover ing up a $100,000 set tlement in the incident.

This week was Queens’ turn, with the indictment of State Senator Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) on corruption charges stemming from playing financial footsie with family members and a not-for-profit she funded.

We could look back and recite convictions and pleas of blatant illegal activity on the part of many elected State Legislators including: remember former Assemblyman Brian McLaughlin, who stole ever ything in sight; former Assemblyman Tony Seminerio, selling his influence; then there’s former Senator Hiram Monserrate, using public money for political purposes and physically brutalized his girlfriend.

Recently, Senators Carl Kruger and Pedro Espada Jr. led the never-ending parade from elective office to handcuffs.

What’s the solution?

Throw the bums out!

Who? Why, all of them.

CULTURE OF CORRUPTION The culture of corruption in Albany is seemingly omnipotent and although we do believe there are still honest legislators there, they have knowingly played ball on the corrupt field. If they’ve been part of the Albany culture for a

decade and have not brought change. It’s time for the people to make a change.

Sadly, even in this redistricting year, very few of the longtime New York State legislators face serious challenges.

If yours does, regardless of party or principal, consider voting for a newcomer – not someone moving from Assembly to Senate, but fresh blood.

We’re very tired of those who go along to get along. We’re very tired of those who are not part of the solution, because they are part of the problem.

It is time for a change.

CHANGE IN QUEENS NO. 1 We have to star t clea ni ng house at home, here in Queens.

Goodbye Shirley.

While the venerable Mrs. Huntley has previously been supported by this paper, the time has come. We’ve seen enough of her relatives benefitting from the notfor-profit footsie game, to seek an alternative to Huntley.

Now, the Attorney General’s

City Councilman James Sanders Jr. should be elected to replace indicted State Senator Shirley Huntley. indictment punctuates the mandate for change.

Huntley’s primar y opponent is Councilman James Sanders (DLaurelton), who has demonstrated his independence and his ability to work hard for the people. While I personally like James, this is not the issue.

Shirley Huntley has been a longtime part of the Albany culture of corruption and it is now catching up to her.

Yes, she is entitled to a trial, but she doesn’t deserve your vote.

CHANGE IN QUEENS NO. 2 The Stavisky family has been

exposed to the Albany culture of corruption years before Senator Toby replaced her deceased husband in the Senate. She had gone to Albany with her husband, who had been a member of the legislature for 34 years before his untimely death.

Toby has extended t he Stavisky hold on the legislature for the past 14 years.

In the close to 50 years the Staviskys have made their living as legislators, their only child Evan was exposed to Albany and learned ver y wel l how to make a huge amount of money by playing the lobbyist game. Don’t get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with lobbying Albany. There is nothing wrong with being a lobbyist.

However, when your mother is chairperson of a commit tee, there is something wrong with that committee legislating and funding your firm’s clients and their industr y or giving gra nts or member items to your firms’ client. There is something wrong when you profit because your mom is an elected official or she does anything as an elected official to help your firm, its clients or to help you to recruit clients.

But such is the culture of Albany.

Evan Stavisky has run the fastest-growing lobbying firm since its inception a decade ago, and his mom’s elective office is one of the firm’s biggest assets with its Albany clients.

If it’s not illegal, it should be.

Either way, it stinks.

UGLY STAVISKY CAMPAIGN On two occasions over the past several months, I took the Stavisky campaign to task for “being ugly.”

First, when the incumbent Senator turned her back on a couple she had known for years because he was my friend and colleague and I wrote the Senator could lose her reelection race.

Next, when a Stavisky campaign spokesperson attacked her opponent John Messer’s campaign worker, falsely calling him a convicted rapist and at tempting to deflect the issue at hand and smear her opponent, resor ting to false ugly guilt by association accusation.

Wel l, now we have Toby Stavisky ugly strike three . . . lying about an endorsement.

There it was on Toby

relationsh ip between Toby and Gary, but as a longtime observer, there is no way she could have assumed Gary would be with her.

Her campaign just blatantly lied.

No surprise, they’ve been pretty ugly so far.

Strike three.

Independent Democrat John Messer deserves your vote against State Senator Toby Stavisky to help rid Albany of its culture of corruption.

Stavisky’s reelection website under the words “Proudly endorsed by:” on the seventh line . . . “Congressman Gary Ackerman”.

Now I don’t speak for my old friend Gary, nor do I know who he endorses or when, but the Congressman endorsing Toby really surprised me, even though she was the choice of the county organization, as all incumbents are.

So I asked: “Gar y, Did you really endorse Toby?”

He responded: “No I did not.”

He continued: “She never asked me, and I’ve not made an endorsement in this race.”

I’m not going to talk about the

JOHN MESSER With more than enough years in Albany, the culture of corruption seem to have done it to Toby Stavisky. It’s time for a change.

I know Toby’s opponent, busine ssman John Messer is bright, hard-working, driven and truly commit ted to all the people of this multicultural district. He is independent, self-funding, not beholden to special interests, and has no lobbyists in the family.

Albany needs the creative, fresh, entr preneurial drive of a John Messer to rid it of the stench caused by Toby and her colleagues who have spent years looking the other way, gone along to get ahead and have played favorites w it h State funds.

Nothing is clearer to this writer, John Messer should replace Toby Stavisky in Albany if the New York State legislature is ever going to change.

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NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: AUSTRO TILE & STONE, LLC. Articles of organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/25/12. 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, 3 0 - - 2 5 9 3 rd S t r e e t , E a s t Elmhurst, New York, 11369.

Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: KAARI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/07/12. Office location: Queens County.

SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to the LLC, 35-21 IR 190 th St, Flushing, New York 11358. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of SOUTH QUEENS MEDICAL GROUP, PLLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/12.

Office location: Queens County. Princ. office of PLLC: 131-24 Rockaway Blvd., S. Ozone Park, NY 11420. SSNY designated as agent of PLLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the PLLC at the addr. of its princ. office. Purpose: Any lawful activity.. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ELPIDA MICHAEL LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 06/29/12.

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, c/o Vasilis Litos, 1087 Maple Lane, New Hyde Park, New York 11040. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 4016 31st AVENUE LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/17/12.

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, c/o Polyxeni Kaliabakos, 20-07 35th Street, Astoria, New York 11105. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ___________________________________ NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: ROLSI LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on 05/25/12. 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, 11-42 46th Road, Long Island City, New York 11101. Purpose: For any lawful purpose. ______________________________________________________________________ Notice of Formation of JC HOLDING INTERNATIONAL LLC, a domestic Limited Liability Company (LLC). Articles of Organization filed with Secretary of State of NY on April 27, 2012. NY office Location: Queens County.

Secy of State is designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. Secy of State shall mail a copy of any process against the LLC served upon him/her to JONG CHAN LEE, 4 5 3 6 1 6 1 st 3 F L F l u s h i n g 11358. Purpose: to engage in any lawful act or activity. ___________________________________ SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF QUEENS Index No.: 12497/08 Date Purch.: 5/19/08 SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS RAYMOND D. LOWMAN Plaintiff, -againstTHE HEIRS OF JAMES E. LOWMAN, JAMES E. LOWMAN, JR. REGINALD LOWMAN DEBORAH LOWMAN KIMBERLY LOWMAN if said defendant(s) be living or dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: spouses(s), widow(s), heirsat-law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assigns of such deceased, any and all persons deriving any interest in, or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under said defendant(s)’ respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at-law, next of kin, descendant(s), executors, administrators devi-

sees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE Defendants. TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney an answer to the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York, or within 30 days after completion of service if service is made any other method. In case of your failure to answer, judgement will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint.

This is an action to determine a claim and quite title to real property known as 147-44 230 Pl., Rosedale, NY 11413 (Block 12710, Lot 22), giving notice to heirs, and as much, basis for the venue designated in the County in which the subject premises is situated. BEGINNING at a point of the Westerly side of 230th Place formerly known as 231st Street (80 feet wide) distant 348.80 feet Southerly from a corner formed by the intersection of the said Westerly side of 230th Place and the Southerly side of 147th Avenue formerly known as Cherry Avenue as shown on aforesaid map: running thence Westerly at the right angles to the Westerly side of 230th Place, 100 feet; thence Southerly paralell with the said Westerly side of 230th Place, 40 feet thence easterly again at right angles to the Westerly side of 230th Place, 100 feet to said Westerly side of 230th Place; thence Northerly along the westerly side of 230th Place 40 feet to the point or place of BEGINNING.Dated: December 1, 2011 Bellerose, New York SOMEKH & ASSOCIATES By: Lori R. Somekh, Esq. 247-19 Jericho Turnpike Bellerose, N.Y. 11426 (718) 740-3300 (718) 343-6295 fax ___________________________________ 12-63 Redfern Partners LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 3/14/12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 251 Monitor St., Brooklyn, NY 11222. Purpose: General. ___________________________________

Catapult Ventures LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/15/ 12. Office in Queens County. SSNY designated agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Eugene Kurdy, 4737 1 5 9 th S t . F l u s h i n g , N Y 11358. Purpose: General. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of CASA VESPA, LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY on 6/20/12.

Office location: Queens County, SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: Marco Mollo, 241-17 4 4 th Avenue, Douglaston, NY 11363.

Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Jingying, LLC. Art, of Org. filed Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/2011. Office location: 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, 114-24 Dalian Court 2FL, College Point, NY 11356.

Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of MF Wellness Holdings LLC. Art. of Org. filed Secy. Of State of NY (SSNY) on 07/25/2011.

Office location: 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, 2 Bay Club Dr. 18A Bayside, NY 11360. Purpose: any lawful activity. ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of Wu Plaza, LLC, Art. of Org. filed Sec’y of State (SSNY) 6/6/ 12. Office location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process to 42-09 Gleane St., Queens Village, NY 11373. Purpose: any lawful activities. SECTION# 206 FOR FORMAT OF AFFIDAVIT. ___________________________________ 24-54 37 TH REALTY, LLC, a domestic LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 10/1/ 08. 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, 24-54 37 th St., Apt. 4R, Astoria, NY 11103. General Purposes. ___________________________________

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF QUEENS HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2006-1 Plaintiff, AGAINST OK SOON KIM, et al.

Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly dated 6/13/2012 I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the Queens County Supreme Court, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Courtroom #25, Jamaica, NY 11435 on 9/21/ 2012 at 11:00 AM premises known as 2838 UTOPIA PARKWAY, FLUSHING, NY 11358. All that certain plot piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Borough and County of Queens, City and State of New York Section, Block and Lot: Block 5965 Lot 46 Approximate amount of judgment $499,327.54 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index #5710/09 Michael G. Sileo, Esq., Referee Peter T. Roach and Associates, P.C., Attorney for Plaintiff, 125 Michael Drive, Syosset, NY 11791 Dated: 8/9/2012 ___________________________________ Notice of Formation of ZIMBA COLLECTIONS, LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 06/21/12.

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Edit Page In Our Opinion:

Enough Is Enough The New York State Legislature has long held a reputation as one of the most dysfunctional government bodies in the country. While that dysfunction has lessened in recent years, the news coming out of Albany this month just confirms the worst opinions of our representatives in government.

Simply put, Albany is a cesspool.

In recent weeks alone, Bronx Assemblywoman Naomi Rivera was caught funneling money to men with whom she had intimate relationships; Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez was caught in a sexual harassment scandal – a scandal that the Assembly Speaker managed to cover up with a $100,000 settlement.

And this week, State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-Jamaica) was indicted on corruption charges.

These incidents are just the latest in a long line of issues that have plagued Albany for decades, cultivating a culture of vile behavior. It is a culture that should not be acceptable, and yet it continues unabated. Not even the threat of being caught – or of being punished for their crimes – seems to ward it off.

We should expect more from our elected officials, and we should hold them accountable for their actions in the only way we can. We need to take the opportunity to change that culture by electing new, uncompromised individuals to office. It’s the only way to change this dysfunctional culture.

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Libraries Are The Best To The Editor: I was interested in your article about special interests in Queens.

Is this a special survey to find out what people like in Queens, or a drive to get more friends to build up the neighborhood, since so many stores are going out of business? It’s true, it’s a changing neighborhood.

However, you forgot the most important branch of service: the Queens Public Library. It’s a haven for all who come there. It’s warm in the winter and air-conditioned in the summer. The libraries are friendly and welcoming to all and give direction to the various programs. It’s an educational, cultural and entertain-

ing place, where you can meet friends and make new ones.

The programs are for all ages: pre-schoolers, grade-school children and teenagers. There are educational programs for immigrants to learn English or the computer.

The list goes on and on.

I am inspired by the wonderful, exciting musical concerts being given all over Queens. Every time I see a concert, I think, “that’s the best, nothing can top that,” until I go to the next one! Recently, I have seen jazz music from Lincoln Center at the Rego Park Library and Spanish music and Flamenco dancers at the Ridgewood Library.

Soon, I will see a rhythm and blues show at the Rockaway Branch. I’m grateful that these shows go on in spite of the budget cuts.

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The libraries are friends to all and makes one’s life seem worth living.

It can cure a melancholy spirit.

Diana Revenson, Maspeth

No Beep Needed To The Editor: As imprudent as it was to have cherry trees chopped down in the courtyard of Queens Borough Hall, it is even more imprudent to spend $17 million in difficult economic times on an atrium project (Chopped Cherry Trees Anger Watchdog – Aug. 16-22). There can be no justification for this useless project, which will not in any meaningful way serve a public need.

This taxpayer debacle clearly rests with Queens Borough President Helen Marshall’s egoism, hardly a public need. When the old Board of Estimate was correctly declared unconstitutional and abolished, the office of Borough Presidents were stripped of any legislative power and became nothing more than a useless political patronage mill.

Because of term limits it will now become the musical chairs dumping ground for politicians term limited out of one office. People should give serious thought to abolishing the office of Borough Presidents and the tens of millions of dollars wasted on the offices be spent on worthwhile public needs.

Benjamin M. Haber Flushing

A Different Opinion To The Editor: Re: “Immigrants Celebrate Defrerred Action” article and “Dreams to Reality” editorial, Aug. 16.

It is obvious that you either have no understanding of the immigration problem or that you are promoting your own agenda with regards to immigration. I know because I came to this country as a legal immigrant in 1960. Not only did my family had to sign a form stating that we would not be dependent on the State for social benefits until we were sworn in as citizens, at least five years after we obtained

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To The Editor: Hearing our Socialist-inChief state that “public” schools, roads, bridges, dams, etc. have anything to do with how business and industry are created makes my blood boil! I shake with rage every

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our green cards, but we had to commit to serve this country in its armed forces.

So when political, religious and civil leaders spoke of “Immigrants being the backbone of this country ....” they meant legal immigrants, not people who cross the borders illegally or overstay their visitors visas by a few dozen years, work “under the table” and pay no income taxes or social security taxes, forward most of their earnings overseas to countries that hate us; they are taking jobs that should be going to legal Immigrants or U.S. citizens and receive all social benefits for free!

Now Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver wants to introduce a bill in the State Legislature to give these “Anchor Children” even more benefits that would diminish the funds available to citizens. These children will now be given driver’s licenses and green cards toward citizenship and then they’ll be able to keep their parents and other relatives thus bypassing the whole immigration process and demonstrating to the world that crime pays!

At least the official immigration process uses some sort of screening of immigrants to make sure that they meet our country’s criterion of acceptable morality and quality of living; many of those who penetrate our country through our porous borders illegally cause large problems in the area of crime: According to official records, as much as 30 percent of our prison population consists of undocumented aliens.

So I think you should revise your editorial to focus on legal immigrants and call for stopping illegal immigration or you are going to be faced with anti undocumented aliens legislation similar to that passeb by Arizona and others states.

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time I drive down some “national” highway built by liberals with money they stole from sovereign citizens.

I would Howard Roark the whole doggone infrastructure!

I would much rather drive my all-terrain vehicle over toll roads built by private individuals. Bridges could easily be replaced by forprofit ferry systems. Lest you think I’m being facetious, such a project would be the ultimate vindication of French economist Basquiat’s Broken Window Theory.

Also, I’d abolish the nannyish Federal Aviation Administration.

Obviously, if your planes keep falling out of the sky, you’ll go out of business eventually, so what’s the point?

Further, no one has a “right” to an “education” any more than they have a “right” to medical care or, for that matter, food and water.

Though considered “weak” by many, Jesus said (in 25 Matthew): “His master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with ten talents. For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. As for this worthless slave, throw him in the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’”

Pete Kropotkin Jackson Heights

Arrogance To The Editor, Councilman Sanders has demanded that his political opponent, Senator Shirley Huntley, resign so that he can run unopposed.

He believes that the voters should not have a choice and he should be coronated State Senator.

This sort of undemocratic arrogance is an affront to the people of southeast Queens.

Howard R. Birnbach, Esq. Great Neck

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Democratic County Chair Congressman Joe Crowley rockin' with the crowd outside of NBC's Today Show

The Real Morning Joe The “Today” Show’s summer concert series is always popular with kids on summer break and tourists visiting the Big Apple.

Apparently, the concert series is also a big hit with the Queens Democratic Party Chair U.S. Rep.

Joe Crowley (D-Jackson Heights), who was spotted Aug. 23 jamming out to the song of the summer, “Call Me Maybe.”

Crowley is a Carly Rae Jepson fan? In the words of the singer herself, “this is crazy.”

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Asheka Gayle Home: Rosedale Age: 23 Height: 5’ 9" Weight: 125 lbs Stats: 34-26-32

“I have a group I go with,” she said. “I became an advisor with the program, so I go hiking, do runs, and spend a lot of time with my family.”

Overall, she’s got an upbeat personality to match her brilliant smile. “I’m really outgoing, and I love to smile,” she said. “I like to try things, and to help people out.”

Confidentially, New York . . .

Things were buzzing in Corona last week – but not as usual. The NYPD confiscated 3 million bees from a home on 111th Street – collecting the swarm from the dozens of hives the unnamed man kept in his backyard. The beekeeper was foiled when a real estate agent saw the millions of bees when the man tried to sell his house.

Garden All Wet You’ve heard of Watergate. Now, you’ll hear of water garden.

One man constructed a floating garden off Long Island City, in the East River. Karim Ahmed, a 22-year-old architecture student at The Cooper Union, will plant sunflowers, kale and corn in floating lumber containers, which are now being built into a 20-by-20-foot garden anchored to keep the structure stable.

Why a water garden? Why not?

The next time you eat some Queens corn, it may just have that wonderful, salty stench of a New York City river.

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Don’t mess with James Todd Smith.

Better known by his stage name LL Cool J, the rapper/actor is also known for his buff body. Keeping in shape serves him well both on and off stage.

Last week, one Jonathan Kirby was charged with first degree burglary with a person present for breaking into Cool J’s LA home. Kirby, according to published reports, had a long criminal record and a manslaughter conviction.

And guess who was present at the break-in and proceeded to subdue the criminal, breaking his nose, ribs and jaw in the process?

Kirby remains in the hospital; LL Cool J remains on top.

fact, if a crime happens, she may some day be the first on the scene to determine just how the crime went down.

Before becoming a model, Asheka Gayle was in the NYPD Explorers program as a student in the Bronx. Today, she is mixed on her criminal justice ambition and her modeling goals.

A model for about 4 years now, Asheka met up with WBLS’s Bob Lee and a photographer for dinner. Some photos were snapped, some discussion was had and suddenly Asheka found herself hooked on the idea.

“It’s been going fine,” she said of her career since. “I’ve had a chance to meet a lot of photographers, work on different projects, Web sites, work with different make-up artists – including with Sephora.”

For now the modeling is parttime, as Asheka is also focusing on her fallback career – forensic science.

She sees a future in working with the FBI, Secret Service or even the State Troopers, and she’s getting her start studying at Queensborough Community College.

In her down time, Asheka likes to get out of the City and go hiking – another love she picked up from the Explorers.

Models Of Queens

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THE BEST AROUND Queens is known for so many things – great food, the Mets, wonderful parks and a variety of interesting people. Within these pages, you’ve seen just a small cross section of what the borough has to offer.

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