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TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 25, NO. 34 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 25 CENTS Suozzi, Joined by Letter Carriers and Mail Handlers: PROTECT THE USPS “We Need an Urgent Call to Arms to Address Cuts, Slowdowns, and Removal of Equipment by Postmaster General That Will Not Only Endanger Elections, but 1775 to PRESENT Hurt Seniors, Veterans, Small Businesses, and Consumers.” The USPS has a Motto which is, “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” In 1775 the USPS United the Colonies which ultimately lead to the formation of the United States of America. The United States Postal Service (USPS) established by the Second Continental Congress on July 26, 1775 making the United States the world’ information-and-communications su- perpower. When established Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first postmaster general of the U.S. postal system and he was responsible for the foundation of many aspects of today’s mail system. During early colonial times in the 1600s, few American colonists needed to send mail to each other; it was more likely that their correspondence was with letter writers in Britain. Mail deliveries from across the Atlantic were sporadic and could take many months to arrive. There were no post offices in the colonies, so mail was typically left at inns and taverns. In 1753, Benjamin Franklin, who had been postmaster of Philadelphia, became one of two joint postmasters general for the colonies. He made numerous improvements to the mail system, including setting up new, more efficient colonial routes and cutting delivery time in half between Philadelphia and New York by having the weekly mail wagon travel both day and night Suozzi and House Members will be called back to D.C. this week to vote on “The Delivering (Continued on page 2) for America Act” to protect the USPS from cuts that could endanger the election, lives, and livelihoods. See story on page 7. Queens Chamber of Commerce Mourns the Passing of Former Borough Pheffer Amato Participates in Legislative Round Table President Claire Shulman on COVID-19’s Impact on Law School Graduates Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) participated in a legislative roundtable on COVID-19’s im- pact on law school graduates specifically as it relates to the bar examination and diploma privilege. The round table was live streamed today and was hosted by Senator Brad Hoylman and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon. The round table discussed the impact of COVID-19’s impact on recent law school graduates specifically as it relates to the New York State Court of Ap- peals decision to administer an online bar exam in October and alternative pathways to attorney licensing including diploma privilege. The New York Bar administered an online exam many law school graduates and exam is typically held twice a have reported multiple technical Deans, the NYS board of law The Queens Chamber of Com- Borough President Claire Shulman. year, in February and July. This glitches[1] fueling the call for examiners, the Association of merce has released the following Claire was a trailblazer as Queens’ year due to the pandemic, the two what is a called “Diploma Privi- Legal Aid Attorneys President, statement from President and CEO first female Borough President and day in person exam, originally lege” which would serve as an and several academic experts Tom Grech on the passing of former an integral part of civic life in our scheduled for July was postponed alternative method for licensing on how we can work together Queens Borough President Claire borough. When you look around until September, then cancelled attorney’s without having them to admit thousands of new at- Shulman: Queens and see the revitalization of and replaced with an online exam take the bar examination. torneys into the legal profession “This weekend, Queens lost for October 5-6. Many states “Today’s roundtable was a an iconic public servant in former (Continued on page 3) who have attempted or already great opportunity to hear from (Continued on page 11) One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

Park Side Restaurant PROTECT THE USPS 1775 to PRESENT (Continued from page 1) 144 million homes and businesses formation-and-communications Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant in the United States, Puerto Rico, superpower. via relay teams. Franklin also Guam, the American Virgin It seems as if we are back in debuted the first rate chart, which Islands and American Samoa. 1774, when Benjamin Franklin standardized delivery costs based The postal service is the nation’s was fired as a Postmaster by the on distance and weight. largest civilian employer, with British for his views. It looks In 1774, the British fired roughly 500,000 career workers. like the same mentality is afoot Franklin from his postmaster The postal service is a not-for- today, dismantling the USPS job because of his revolutionary profit, self-supporting agency over unfounded views on Mail in activities. However, the fol- that covers its expenses through Ballots (Absentee Ballots) which lowing year, he was appointed postage (stamp use in the United have been used successfully since postmaster general of the United States started in 1847) and related the Civil War. Tampering with Colonies by the Continental Con- products. The postal service gets ones right to vote trounces on gress. Franklin held the job until the mail delivered, rain or shine, the freedoms we fought wars to late in 1776, when he was sent using everything from planes to protect; one of those freedoms is About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart to France as a diplomat. He left mules. the right to vote in America. of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination a vastly improved mail system, The history of the post office By dismantling the USPS is an that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will be sure to be back with routes from Florida to Maine is nothing less than the story of assault on the distribution of se- again and again for one the city’s Best Italian restaurants. and regular service between the America. Of the nation’s found- nior’s drug prescriptions, social Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic and always delicious colonies and Britain. President ing institutions, it is the least security checks, packages, mail dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to detail George Washington appointed appreciated or studied, and yet which leads to the diminishing of served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to Samuel Osgood, a former Mas- for a very long time was the U.S. the quality of life for all as well host your next function with our private dining area and flexible sachusetts congressman, as the government’s major endeavor. as limiting the ability of all mail banquet packages. first postmaster general of the Indeed, it was the government deliveries to be delivered to ev- American nation under the new in the eyes of most citizens. As eryone expeditiously. The USPS 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY U.S. constitution in 1789. At the radical an experiment as America is a part of the government that (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 time, there were approximately itself, the post was the incubator must be preserved. 75 post offices in the country. for our uniquely lively, disputa- How can any person in the - Reservations Suggested - Today, the United States has tious culture of innovative ideas United States of America sup- over 40,000 post offices and the and uncensored opinions; with port not to fund the USPS, the postal service delivers 212 billion astonishing speed, it established first world’ information-and- pieces of mail each year to over the United States as the world’ in- communications superpower. New Partners Join Queens’ Hiring Push at Seventh Virtual Jobs Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 PM

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Queens Chamber of Commerce Mourns the Passing of Meng Reminds Queens Public School Former Borough President Claire Shulman Parents Of $420 Per Child Emergency (Continued from page 1) vision. She was a Queens legend – she remained a tireless advocate Food Benefit who has shaped our borough for for Queens’ business community Congresswoman worked to to OK the state’s application for neighborhoods like Jamaica, Long generations to come.” long after leaving public office. secure the payments the program. Island City and Flushing, you see the “I will personally miss seeing The thoughts of everyone at the Receiving the funds is auto- product of Claire’s hard work and Claire at Queens Chamber events Chamber are with Claire’s family.” U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- matic; there is no need to apply and Queens) reminded Queens fami- the money does not need to be paid Congresswoman Meng Issues Statement on Death of lies to be aware of a new federal back. It will be provided to families government benefit that provides regardless of immigration status. Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman all New York City public school The benefit also applies to pri- “I am devastated about the pass- Claire believed strongly in want to thank you for your excel- parents with $420 per child. vate, parochial and charter school ing of Claire Shulman. A great empowering women and pushing lent work in Washington and tell Entitled the Pandemic Electronic students who received free school friend, mentor, and role model, for more women in leadership you how proud I am of you.’ There Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), the lunches. she was an incredible woman and positions, particularly in public is no way to describe how much one-time payment can be used to “No child or family should ever a political icon who during her service, way before it was popular that meant to me. I am so proud purchase groceries. The funds will go hungry,” said Meng. “As the time as Borough President was the to do so. She always believed in and fortunate to have known her, arrive this month for many New coronavirus crisis continues to embodiment of Queens. me, encouraged me, and set high and I will always hold on to those York families with some already cause financial hardships through- Claire absolutely loved the standards that I strove to achieve. words. receiving the money. out our borough, this additional borough that she led for 16 years, Queens is a better place thanks I will never stop treasuring the The payments are made available benefit will help many with putting and she never stopped fighting for to Claire Shulman and I and so close relationship we had, and the nationally under the Families First food on the table. I urge parents its residents. She made so many many owe her an immense debt special bond we shared. I will al- Coronavirus Response Act, a coro- with school aged children to take contributions – way too many to of gratitude for everything that ways cherish the memories I have navirus relief bill that Meng helped advantage of these funds, and to mention – that had tremendous she did for our borough, and I will with her, and although she will to pass in March. It is money that look out for them in the mail if and long-lasting impacts on the forever be in her debt for all the deeply be missed, her work and would have been spent on school they have not yet received them. lives of countless individuals, and help, advice and encouragement legacy will continue to carry on. meals for students if schools had I am also pleased to have played she continued working to improve that she provided to me. At this difficult time, I send my not closed due to COVID-19. New a role in making these payments the borough well beyond her ser- I spoke with Claire recently and deepest condolences to her family York was approved to provide the available to hardworking families vice as Borough President. the last thing she said to me was ‘I and friends.” payments after Meng and local throughout Queens during these colleagues urged President Trump challenging times.” QDA Melinda Katz Issues Statement on The Passing of Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman Attorney General James Vows to Fight Trump’s Efforts to Defund U.S. Postal “I am extremely saddened to residents and paved the way for and prosperity of Queens County hear about the passing of Claire women leaders in the borough. that we continue to enjoy today. Service and Undermine Elections Shulman. I had the pleasure of “I was honored to follow in “My deepest condolences to working for Claire when she was her footsteps as Queens Borough her family and loved ones as we AG James and Other State AGs the presidential election is deeply the Queens Borough President – President and owe her a great mourn her passing and celebrate Will Soon Bring Legal Action to disturbing. It is an attempt at an the first woman to hold the post. debt of gratitude for her amazing a remarkable life dedicated to Stop President Trump’s Authori- authoritarian power grab in an She was a trailblazer. A fierce leadership and profound dedica- bettering the lives of all Queens tarian Efforts effort to hold on to power, plain leader who dedicated her life to tion to public service. Claire was residents. May she forever rest and simple. I, along with numer- bettering the lives of all Queens absolutely pivotal to the vibrancy in peace.” New York Attorney General ous other state attorneys general Letitia James today released the from around the nation, are now Queens Borough President’s Office Mourns the Passing of following statement in response swiftly examining every legal op- to recent reports about President tion to protect the postal service Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman Donald Trump’s efforts to inter- and Americans’ right to vote ab- fere with United States Postal sentee. While the president works Acting Queens Borough Presi- Shulman. You just couldn’t say Queens for more than 16 years with Service (USPS) operations in ad- to disenfranchise voters, we will dent Sharon Lee stated the follow- no to Claire Shulman. She trans- grace, humility and an unrivaled vance of the presidential election: fight to protect our democracy and ing about the passing of former formed the landscape of the City’s determination to build a better “President Trump’s actions to ensure every eligible voter has the Queens Borough President Claire largest borough, and so much of borough for the families who call interfere with the operations of the opportunity to cast a ballot come Shulman, who served as president what we see and enjoy today are it home. I will personally miss her U.S. Postal Service in advance of November.” from 1986 to 2002, and was the the results of her extraordinary counsel and steady voice of reason, first woman ever to have served vision and decisions made over 18 especially this year. The Borough New Partners Join Queens’ Hiring Push in the position in Queens history: years ago. No one loved Queens of Queens salutes Claire Shulman, “Claire Shulman was larger- more than Claire Shulman, and in and our thoughts are with her chil- at Seventh Virtual Jobs Recruitment Fair than-life,” said Borough President turn, she was widely respected and dren and extended family tonight.” LEE. “She did not waste time, and deeply loved. The Office of the Queens Bor- on Wednesday, August 26 at 2:00 PM lived every single minute fully and “Unexpectedly thrust into the ough President will host a special (Continued from page 2) individuals have an opportunity with purpose. In a borough known role of Borough President at a time tribute in the coming days to honor to have a rewarding career with for its trailblazers, few have led a of crisis and great uncertainty, the life and legacy of The Honor- CLEARE. “We look forward to excellent benefits and growth life of dedicated public service as Claire Shulman — an activist at able Claire Shulman. Details to making a difference one interview opportunities. We are an essen- robust and as effective as Claire heart and by nature — shepherded come. at a time.” tial business providing service “QCP has been an essential throughout this difficult time and Attorney General Letitia James’ Statement on The Passing business throughout this pan- beyond.” demic and we have continued to “YAI promotes a mission of liv- of Former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman provide quality services to our ing, loving, working and learning individuals with special needs,” to better the lives of people with Attorney General Letitia and greatest champions. Claire many of the institutions and said Queens Centers for Progress disabilities,” said YAI Assistant James today released the follow- Shulman was a trailblazer for projects that she successfully Human Resources Assistant Di- Manager for Human Resources ing statement on the passing of women in politics as the first fe- fought for. Together, we grieve rector MICHELLE JENKINS. in Suffolk County and Queens former Queens Borough Presi- male Queens borough president, with the Queens community and “We are delighted to continue ANDREJ DROFENIK. “If you’re dent Claire Shulman: a position she held for 16 years. offer our deepest condolences this partnership with the Queens interested in a positive and sup- “Queens has lost one of Her passion for her community to Claire Shulman’s family and Borough President’s Office to portive work environment, YAI is its most steadfast advocates and relentless spirit is alive in friends.” provide meaningful positions that a great place to stay and to grow.” offer great benefits and growth The prior Virtual Queens Jobs Senator Schumer’s Statement on The Passing of Former opportunities.” Recruitment Fairs were hosted by Queens Borough President Claire Schulman “We are delighted to partner Borough President Lee on April with Borough President Lee to 22, May 13, June 3, June 24, July “Claire Shulman had the com- class. Claire loved Queens and the she walked the Earth. I will very promote jobs with Watch Guard 15 and August 5. To view the mon touch, but she was also like people she represented, and the much miss her.” 24/7,” said Watch Guard 24/7 CEO videos, visit www.queensbp.org/ nobility because she was pure borough is a lot better off because Senator Schumer JOHN RAFFERTY. “Qualified recruitmentfair. Statement From Council Member Peter Koo on The 75th Korean Independence Day City Council Member Peter Koo opportunity to reflect on our rich fore us and paved the way for a new stated the following regarding the heritage and to pay tribute to the generation of cooperation and friend- 75th anniversary of Korean Inde- many Korean Americans who are ship between Korea and America. I pendence Day. transforming our nation today. On congratulate our Korean American CM Koo stated, “Korean Inde- this day, we remember the struggles New Yorkers, and wish you all a pendence Day provides a special and successes of those who came be- Happy Korean Independence Day.” PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

MTA to Perform Critical Track Replacement Work at End of E Line in Whirl With Merle Queens Next Month MTA Will Replace and Install Monday, Nov. 2. Phase 2 of the Over a Mile of Track at End of project, which will restore some Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Teaches History E Line in Queens, During Time train service in the two-station of Historically Low Ridership to project corridor, is scheduled to by Merle Exit mercantile. Byron Sully, a moun- of homestead. Other immigrants Improve Service Reliability begin in early November and last tain man who communicates with focused on are Chinese and a until mid-December. Cable station Start TV has the Indians, was married to Lo- Mexican-American couple. Train Service at Two Stations The MTA is accelerating been providing reruns of televi- ren’s daughter. Somehow, his wife Influenza hits the town that is Will be Suspended and Supple- the project’s timeline by taking sion programs that tend to focus and kids died and Loren is pissed. not quite as bad as COVID19 and mented by Alternate Subway, Bus advantage of traditionally low on a female lead character. Dr. Eventually, he and “Dr. Mike,” handled well by Dr. Mike. She and Rail Service late-summer ridership, as well as Quinn, Medicine Woman is one of form a romantic relationship. does have the help of both Sully low airport travel and low general the shows that stars Jane Seymour We are introduced to what ap- and Indian friend Cloud Dancing Work to Be Completed in Two subway ridership due to the CO- as Dr. Michaela Quinn who makes pear to be the first “negro” Robert who provides a special herb or Phases; First Phase Begins VID-19 pandemic, to minimize her way from Boston the city of E, a silversmith and carpenter, flower to concoct a tea. Indian life Sept. 19 the disruption of the work and Colorado Springs during the pe- who had been a slave, now expe- takes the stage many times, mostly impact as few riders as possible. riod of the Old West and just after riences all the prejudices of the on the negative side. The Metropolitan Transporta- The impact on customers is fur- slavery was abolished. town’s people. Very little about Women’s rights come into play tion Authority (MTA) has an- ther reduced due to the ongoing She brings along three orphaned the history re slavery is focused when Dr. Mike’s sister comes to nounced that crews will replace overnight subway shutdown be- children: Mathew, Colleen, and on, although one episode revolves visit having mingled with women and install more than 5,500 feet tween 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., during Brian who she promised to take the around the KKK. Robert E and his seeking rights and now preaching of track and over 7,800 feet of which there is robust alternate motherly position. They are the wife are not the only black family it. Here we learn about the suf- third rail at or near two stations service available on MTA buses. children of Charlotte Cooper, who as we do see others and as a main fragettes. at the end of the line in Queens The work will require a tempo- asked Michaela on her dying bed. character, his wife open’s up an In the end, a photographer beginning Sept. 19. The track is rary suspension of train service I still haven’t completely figured outdoor café. comes to town and wants to take reaching the end of its useful life at two stations: Sutphin Blvd- out how or where they knew each Immigrants begin to come into a photo of the townspeople. With and needs complete replacement, Archer Av, and Jamaica Center- other in the first place. play when Swedes, arriving from much ado on who should belong which will lead to improved Parsons/Archer. These stations We have Loren Dray, played by Minnesota are starving and steal a to this group of Colorado Springs reliability and better service both have multiple connecting Orson Bean, who has been there cow. This group, like each group folks, Indians, immigrants and throughout the line in Queens and bus lines as well as subway since godknowswhen. He owns a of immigrants, constructs a sort blacks are all joined together. Manhattan. service. Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av The critical project, which can- connects with the Long Island ODE TO A RUSSET POTATO by Merle Exit not be delayed, is being done at a Rail Road’s Jamaica station. time of historically low ridership MetroCards and OMNY will be How do we eat thee? Let me you will probably be given butter side dish that may get served on to minimize impact to customers. honored at the Long Island Rail show the ways. Place an order at and asked if you want sour cream a Jewish holiday, sour cream is It comes at a time when the MTA Road for travel to and from Ja- most fast food restaurants and you as well. You would most likely reserved for a dairy meal, while is seeking $12 billion in federal maica and these stations during will hear, “Do you want fries with not think of dipping fries in sour apple sauce, one with meat. funding to help pay for operations Phase 1: that?” French Fries, of course. cream, or putting mayonnaise Then there are mashed potatoes. through the end of 2021. • Penn Station, Forest Hills, Kew Along with it comes ketchup. atop. You would not hesitate, Would you use ketchup, mustard, “The MTA is changing the Gardens, Hollis, Laurelton, Lo- Yes, it was several years ago that however, to make potato salad or apple sauce? way we do construction, and cus Manor, Rosedale, St. Albans. someone (and it really doesn’t mat- using mayo. Lastly are those “I can’t eat just that means getting work done Rep. Gregory W. Meeks said: ter who) came up with the idea of Now, French Fries in Quebec one” potato chips, of which a dip is faster and with less impact on our “Replacing tracks now prevents dipping the fries in that sweet, vin- are marketed as Poutine where conjured up. Although sour cream customers,” said Janno Lieber, disruptions down the line so that egary, tomato based condiment. the fries are covered with a meat may be the base, cream cheese is President of MTA Construction Queens’ straphangers can depend French Fries in the UK have been gravy and cheese curds. used most often due to its thick- & Development. “By doing this on more reliable service for the paired with just the vinegar. It’s A baked potato or fries with ness and being able to add enough critical track work now while coming years. This accelerated all about that worshiped “Russet” mustard? Most likely not, but a flavorings to stick to it as well. subway and AirTrain ridership timeline for track replacement potato and depending upon how Knish is served no other way. Why eat a potato at all? They is low we will get this stretch of takes advantage of the limited it’s cooked, a different condiment How about a potato pancake? contain a lot of potassium. Good the train upgraded in time to be ridership during coronavirus, has been matched. That one is eaten with either for you. It can even help your ready when residents of southeast reducing the amount of commut- Take your average baked and sour cream or apple sauce. As a muscles to lift those 5-lb bags. Queens – and all New Yorkers – ers inconvenienced by the work return to riding the subways in being done. I thank the MTA Check out: www.youtube.com/user/whirlwithmerle larger numbers.” for prioritizing this preventative The service change seeks to work and making sure the train my blog on www.merleswhirls.blogspot.com minimize impacts to custom- can continue to serve Southeast ers. The MTA is making these Queens.” BP Lee on The Creation of New NYPD Task Force to upgrades now and coordinating Senator Leroy Comrie said: alternative travel options in order “Recognizing the unique op- Investigate Anti-Asian Hate Crimes to prevent emergency track work portunity that lower-than-usual and unplanned service changes ridership presents, NYCT will Acting Queens Borough Presi- Hate and bias crimes, however, COVID-19: that would create bigger disrup- expedite a critical track replace- dent Sharon Lee stated the follow- are oftentimes extremely tough “’Chinese virus’ is a deeply tions for customers than the out- ment plan between Jamaica Van ing in response to questions about to prove and require assets to consequential misnomer. CO- age being planned. Alternative Wyck and Jamaica Center along the creation of the new NYPD task allow for serious investigation. VID-19 gives no one license to travel options detailed below the line that will require a partial force to investigate anti-Asian hate Queens lauds the NYPD — es- target, harass or assault anyone, include the , LIRR and bus con- shutdown of this section of the and bias crimes in light of the dis- pecially Chief Rodney Harrison but the term ‘Chinese virus’ pro- nections with the . system. I want to thank the MTA turbing rise in anti-Asian hate and and Deputy Inspector Stewart vokes exactly that. It emboldens “Track replacement is another for adjusting the schedule for this bias incidents during the ongoing Loo — for forming this task force the discrimination, harassment step in the right direction towards project to ensure riders will have COVID-19 pandemic: to bring the necessary attention to and targeting of many Americans. having a modern, more reliable, proper notice and ample time “The rise in hate and bias inci- the inflammation of latent racism Calling it a ‘Chinese virus’ instead safe system that will benefit our to prepare for alternate service. dents during the ongoing pandem- and discrimination. I also urge of the accurate term ‘COVID-19’ riders for decades to come,” said NYCT is committed to a robust ic was further illuminated when, anyone who has witnessed or been inflames racism, empowers sino- NYC Transit Interim President rider notification plan as well as earlier this year, the NYPD Hate the victim of a hate or bias act to phobia, and resurrects ‘yellow Sarah Feinberg. “We’re taking supplementary shuttle bus service Crime Task Force had to create an report it immediately, as time is peril’ perceptions that endanger advantage of unprecedented in Downtown Jamaica. Moreover, entirely new motivation category of the essence in these types of Americans, including American low ridership to make sure this the LIRR will cross honor Metro- of crimes called ‘OTHER CO- cases.” citizens like myself. This is a work causes as few disruptions Cards at LIRR stations in South- RONA’, and a substantial portion Earlier this year on March 18, shared war against a pandemic, as possible for our customers – east Queens for trips to Penn of those targeted were of Asian Borough President Lee — the and as we all race together to stem but that doesn’t mean this is not Station and intermediate stops. I descent,” said Borough President first borough president of Asian the tide of COVID-19, triggering a significant inconvenience for thank the MTA for committing to LEE. “Words matter and have descent in the City of New York a war of words is the absolute last some riders – and I want to thank making transit available via alter- consequences, especially when — stated the following in response thing we need. This virus does customers for their patience while nate services during this subway misnomers like ‘Chinese Virus’ to questions about the racist term not discriminate, and as fellow we work to improve the system service disruption.” and ‘Kung Flu’ are promulgated. “Chinese Virus” when referencing Americans, neither should we.” for all.” For continuous service to and Since 2016, there have been 46 from Jamaica Center, customers incidents between Jamaica-Van are encouraged to transfer to Wyck and Jamaica Center on the and from buses between there line because of track conditions, and train stops on Hillside Av- resulting in 713 delayed trains. enue. Alternatives for customers Phase 1 of the project is ex- traveling to the JFK AirTrain in pected to take six weeks, continu- Jamaica include the lines and ing to the early morning hours of the Long Island Rail Road. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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Queens Theatre Remembers Claire Shulman Queens Borough President Claire Shulman February 23, 1926 - August 16, 2020

With a heavy heart, Queens Theatre sends its condolences to the family and friends of former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, who passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the age of 94. Claire Shulman was a trailblazer – the first woman to serve as Queens Borough President, from 1986-2002. She was a champion of the arts and culture in the bor- WE’RE HIRING! ough of Queens, and, without her, Immediate positions for school bus drivers Queens Theatre would not exist today. Her support and dedication of our organization in its earliest Queens Borough President Claire Shulman and New York days allowed our company to grow City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. perform in the Vallo Transportation and bloom into the institution it is Legislative Revue in this undated photograph from the mid-90 today. Following a $4 million reno- o ers private school bus vation in 1993, our main stage was atre family, past and present, owe Queens Theatre and others until service from Queens to Bronx officially named in her honor. a huge debt of gratitude to this her passing. I will miss her good High School of Science and The Shulman Theatre has had remarkable leader. advice and also hearing her in- thousands of performers and art- “It is impossible to overstate fectious laugh from a seat in the H.S. of American Studies at ists from all corners of the world Claire Shulman’s impact on the Shulman Theatre,” said Queens Lehman College under its proscenium, with no cultural landscape of Queens. Theatre Executive Director Taryn star more charismatic than Claire Claire ensured that all Queens Sacramone. herself, who regularly (and very families would be able to access The Queens Theatre facilities in memorably) participated in the world class cultural institutions Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Legislative Revue performances in their home borough, making are closed due to the coronavirus For prompt, professional and was a constant presence at our the Queens a cultural destina- outbreak. Please continue to ob- & personalized service contact: Annual Galas and performances tion in the process as well. Her serve social distancing guidelines (718) 961-7600 year round. Her leadership touched commitment extended far beyond and follow recommendations from the lives of every single Queens ribbon cuttings - she was a friend, the CDC and the New York City www.ValloTransportation.com resident. The entire Queens The- mentor, patron, and champion to Department of Health. MTA Announces Front-Door Boarding and Fare Collection to Resume on All Local and SBS Buses Beginning August 31 The Metropolitan Transporta- tion Authority (MTA) has an- Italian American Journal nounced front-door boarding and fare collection on all local and SBS buses will resume Monday, August 31 as agency officials remain laser-focused on design- GIA ing and implementing innovative ways to protect customers and To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Front-door boarding will add Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy up to 40 percent more space on buses, enhancing a rider’s abil- Call 718-592-2196 ity to socially distance. Barriers of chains and vinyl curtains will be taken down from the middle ing rear-door boarding measures protected,” said Sarah Feinberg, area of the bus to increase social on March 23 to protect frontline Interim President of New York distancing opportunities as well. employees from the spread of City Transit. “Safety will always As front-door boarding resumes, COVID-19 early in the pandemic. be our top priority. I’m grateful to the MTA is implementing other Regular fare policy remained in our bus team for working closely changes to increase separation effect wherever on-board payment with our labor partners to find a between bus operators and riders boxes and SBS off-board ma- safe solution that protects opera- in order to continue enhancing chines continued to be accessible. tors and employees.” safety. The changes include block- The MTA’s bus revenue and “We have a comprehensive plan ing off the seat directly behind bus ridership projections indicated to enhance the safety of our op- the bus operator, and moving the a loss of approximately $431 mil- erators and customers, who have white line on the bus floor, which lion throughout the pandemic, chosen the bus system over other passengers are expected to stand based on regular pre-pandemic modes of transportation through- behind, further away from the bus ridership. Based on the number out this pandemic,” said Craig operator. of riders who actually boarded Cipriano, President of MTA Bus Polycarbonate sliders designed over the last several months, if Company and Senior Vice Presi- and assembled inside the MTA, the MTA had collected bus fares, dent of NYC Transit’s Department and vinyl curtains to fully pro- those fares would have amounted of Buses. “We are tremendously tect bus operators, continue to to $159 million. As the MTA grateful to our employees, who be installed on 4,800 local buses faces continued financial fallout are the heroes of this pandemic. and are expected to be completed due to the COVID-19 crisis, it As customers continue to choose in the fall. Simultaneously, full- has requested $12 billion from the buses, we now expect them to pay length vinyl curtains are being federal government to get through the fare and remain respectful of installed on 1,000 express buses the end of 2020 and get through others by wearing a mask when- and are expected to be complete 2021. This financial calamity ever on board.” this month. The MTA continues has made it critical to once again “We are continuing to take ag- to block off the front two rows on resume fare collection at the end gressive steps to ensure employee express buses to allow distance of the month. and customer safety and it’s at the between riders and the bus op- “Front-door boarding is a cru- forefront of everything we do,” erator. cial step as we continue to support said Patrick Warren, MTA Chief As an international leader the reopening of New York City Safety Officer and Acting COO among transportation agencies, by making sure our buses have of New York City Transit. “Since the MTA led the way for other more space to socially distance transit agencies by implement- and our bus operators are fully (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Council Member Barry S. Grodenchik Visits Clothing Pheffer Amato Helps Rockaway Pantry at Young Israel of New Hyde Park Little League Play Ball Council Member Barry S. Grodenchik visited Beautiful Memories Gemach, located at Young Israel of New Hyde Park, a synagogue in New Hyde Park, Queens. A gemach is a clothing pantry that provides clothes to those in need. The council mem- ber met with Mark Krieger, who showed him a wide sampling of shoes, coats, handbags, wedding dresses, and suits. The gemach offers clothing to anyone in need, regardless of religious affiliation and regardless of whether the need is short or long term. When a fire or flood has ruined a family’s possessions, the gemach steps in fill the immediate need for clothing, often before a new job, the gemach can provide by appointment to protect every social service application or in- appropriate clothing, thereby help- individual’s dignity. Further surance claim can be processed. ing individuals to secure gainful information is at http://beautiful- If someone is interviewing for a employment. All services are memoriesgemach.org. Suozzi, Joined by Letter Carriers and Mail Handlers

Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) held a press conference at the U.S. Post Office Processing Center in Melville in response to the recent cuts, slowdowns, dismantling of sorting machines, and removal of equipment by the Postmaster General. Suozzi was joined by representatives from National Let- ter Carriers Local 6000, National Recently, Assemblywoman return safely from the impacts of Postal Mail Handlers Local 300, Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South the COVID-19.” and the American Postal Work- Queens) provided hand sanitizer “The Rockaway Little League ers Union, in amplifying that to Matthew Piccione, a volunteer is grateful to Assemblywoman these changes not only endanger and coordinator of the Rockaway Stacey Pheffer Amato for pro- our elections, but hurt seniors, Little League. As part of Phase 4 viding us with hand sanitizer, as veterans, small businesses, and re-opening, the little league can non-profits everywhere are trying consumers. Suozzi, who is return- begin to host games. to cover the cost of coming back. ing to D.C. later this week to vote “As we continue to move Every little bit helps, and we’re on The Delivering for America played politics with the Postal Act, legislation introduced by Rep. through our phased reopening, I excited to get the kids out playing Act, urgent legislation that he has Service for political gain. Never Carolyn Maloney (D-NY12) that am so happy that the Rockaway ball and keeping the traditions of cosponsored to protect the USPS, has a Postmaster General tried to would protect the Postal Service at Little League- and sports across summer alive in Rockaway!” Pic- once again called on the Presi- ruin the Postal Service. Mail is a time when Americans, including the state- are allowed to resume cione said. dent and Senate Majority Leader being delayed and we are grate- seniors, veterans, small businesses games, it is a great step on the Pheffer Amato will be dropping McConnell to finally negotiate a ful for Congressman Suozzi’s and rural residents, are relying path to normalcy for families and off more masks and hand sanitizer response to the pandemic, which attention with this urgent matter more than ever on regular, on-time kids,” Pheffer Amato said. “I ap- refills in the coming weeks. To re- has crippled our nation, including during these unprecedented times deliveries to get their prescription preciate all Matthew and all of the quest masks and hand sanitizer re- the USPS. in postal history.” said Kevin drugs, paychecks, and bills, con- volunteers dedication to the little fills for your organization, please At the press conference, Tabarus, President, National Mail nect with customers, and more. league, and I was glad to catch contact Assemblywoman Stacey Suozzi presented photos of re- Handlers Union Local 300. On Sunday, Speaker Nancy Pelosi up with him in my office. Every Pheffer Amato’s office by phone cently decommissioned mail “Starting employees later at announced that she would call the little bit helps, and I’m happy to at 718-945-9550, or by email at sorting machines at the Melville work, reducing overtime hours House back this week for a vote do my part to help my community [email protected]. facility (attached) and documents and eliminating mail sorting ma- on the legislation to block these outlining the Postal Service’s plan chines will slow down delivery changes at the Postal Service. Meng Calls For Firing of Postmaster for equipment reduction (also at- and, in some areas, curtail it. This The bill specifies that the tached). will not be the fault of the postal postal service shall not imple- General For Continued Attacks on “Undermining and starving the workers, it will be the fault of our ment or approve any change to Postal Service USPS from much-needed funding President to take action and that its operations that would impede General Louis DeJoy. will have collateral damage that action is to provide funding and prompt, reliable, and efficient ser- “Postmaster General Louis will impact more than mail-in to allow this essential service to vices during the COVID-19 public DeJoy must be fired at once. His ballots. These cuts and slowdowns do its job,” said Walter Barton, health emergency. The bill extends assault on the United States Postal will have dire impacts on seniors President, National Letter Carriers these requirements through at Service has been shameful and and veterans who have always Union Local 6000. least January 1, 2021, or longer disgusting. He wants to tear down been able to depend on the postal Three months ago, the House if the public health emergency is this important agency for the service for the timely delivery of passed The Heroes Act, a desper- extended. political gain of President Trump. life-saving prescription medica- ately needed stimulus package to The bill prohibits any sweeping The Postal Service provides tions, as well as consumers and further help our struggling states changes to postal service delivery a critical service to our nation small businesses who have had and local governments, schools, standards during this time includ- and postal workers are dedicated to adapt in many ways to the eco- and hardworking Americans re- ing: employees making sure that mail nomic fallout of the coronavirus cover from the economic fallout of • Any change to postal services gets delivered in a timely and effi- pandemic” said Suozzi. “The the coronavirus pandemic. While that affect service and speed of cient manner. We need them more Speaker has called us back to D.C. Americans anxiously wait for help mail delivery on a nationwide U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) than ever as we continue to fight this week to address this crisis from their federal government, basis; issued the following statement COVID-19. DeJoy has no business which threatens the health and this fiscal lifeline remains stalled • Any revision of service stan- calling for the firing of Postmaster running this agency.” economic security of all Ameri- in the Senate. Included in the dards; cans. We need an urgent call to stimulus package is $25 billion in • Any closure or consolidation arms to break through all the aid for the USPS to offset the fiscal of post offices or reduction of noise and focus on protecting not losses from the pandemic. Just last facility hours; only the security of our elections, week the President stated that he • Any prohibition of overtime but the integrity and reliability of has been opposing the assistance pay; the United States Postal Service. to the USPS because he is trying • Any change that would delay Lives, livelihoods, and our democ- to stop mail-in voting. mail or prevent the Postal Ser- racy are at stake.” This past week, Suozzi cospon- vice from meeting its service “Never has the White House sored The Delivering for America standards. PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 IT’S INSIDE QUEENS

This column is quick to recog- brother. Parking lot at New York pencil and paper for a short writ- nize that Queens is not completely Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., ing or sketching exercise. open. However, it’s also quick to Flushing Meadows Corona Park. ● Aug. 26, Up, 7:30 pm. Drive note that various events really are ● Aug. 22, Summer History in for Pete Docter’s Pixar tale of outdoors this week and the virtual Series: Naturalism, 2 pm. With intergenerational friendship about lineup is simply fantastic. Dance, proper social distancing, Queens a retired salesperson who floats film, music, sculpture, theater, Historical Society hosts outdoor away in his balloon-powered workshops, even a paint party! events every Thursday in Au- house with a young adventurer. ● Aug. 21, Mayor, 7:30 pm. Drive gust and September for children Attendance is free with RSVP, in for this documentary about ages 7–12. This week’s subject is thanks to funding from Interim Musa Hadid, the Christian mayor Naturalism. Weeping Beech Park, Queens Borough President Sharon of Ramallah. His immediate goals 143-01 37th Ave., Flushing. Lee. Parking lot at New York Hall are to repave the sidewalks, attract ● Aug. 23, ET: the Extra-Terres- of Science, 47-01 111th St., Flush- more tourism, and plan Christmas trial, 7:30 pm. Drive in for Steven ing Meadows Corona Park. celebrations. His ultimate mission Spielberg’s coming-of-age SciFi ● Aug. 27, This Is What We is to end the alleged occupation of blockbuster about a lonely child’s Mean By Short Films 2020, 7:30 Palestine. Parking lot at New York friendship with an outer-space pm. Drive in for a Rooftop Films Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., creature. Parking lot at New York collection that includes joyous mu- Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., sical valentines, cinematic explo- ● Aug. 21, Michael Almereyda Flushing Meadows Corona Park. rations of erased Black histories, Here and Now, Sept. 20. A con- ● Aug. 23, Street Theater, 2 a queer, Indigenous mumblepunk stant challenger of set beliefs, reli- pm. Theater for the New City take on the Rock ‘n’ Roll survival gions, and institutions, Almereyda presents “Liberty or Just Us: a story, and the tragic tale of two A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. specializes in unconventional, City Park Story,” an oratorio that dinosaurs who fall in love. Atten- independent works – documen- honors NYC parks for being sites dance is free with RSVP, thanks General Auto Repairs tary, fiction, combinations — in a of activism for many 20th and to funding from Interim Queens (Foreingn and Domestic) variety of genres and styles. The 21st century progressive causes, Borough President Sharon Lee. Accessories Museum of the Moving Image from the Triangle Shirtwaist Parking lot at New York Hall of • Tires • Batteries screens his four most memorable protests to Occupy Wall Street. It Science, 47-01 111th St., Flushing • Electronic Tune-ups 21st-century works and a collec- revisits these movements through Meadows Corona Park. • Inspection Station tion of rarely shown shorts. the eyes of a contemporary Parks ● Aug. 27, Author Talk With • Towing ● Aug. 21, Flamenco Latino Manager in songs featuring him Bruce Goldfarb, 4 pm. As part Más Allá, 4:30 pm. An outdoor and a multi-ethnic, multi-abled of a Queens Public Library se- ARIS & FRANK presentation of flamenco with ensemble. If the Mayor de Blasio ries, Goldfarb discusses “18 Tiny 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY elements of jazz, blues, and salsa allows it, the show will take place Deaths: The Untold Story of Fran- Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken with seven dancers and three mu- at Travers Park, 76-09 34th Ave., ces Glessner Lee and the Invention sicians. The show will stream live Jackson Heights. If not, it streams. of Modern Forensics.” Born to a (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 from the front door of the Jamaica ● Aug. 23, Free Sunday Dance wealthy and influential Chicago Performing Arts Center, 153-10 Class, 3 pm. The Queensboro family in the 1870s, Frances had Jamaica Ave. Dance Festival continues with a a fascination with the investiga- ● Aug. 21, Paper Marbling, free lesson by the Manhatitlán tion of unexpected and suspicious noon. Discover chemistry in art! Mexican Folkloric Dance Group. deaths which led to her life’s work The Lewis Latimer House Mu- ● Aug. 25, Live at the Gantries, 7 of creating dollhouses depicting seum hosts a workshop on paper pm. Grammy-winning Dan Zanes crime scenes and training inves- marbling, an ancient technique and Haitian-American jazz vocal- tigators of violent crimes. that produces patterns that imitate ist Claudia Zanes perform ditties ● Aug. 27, Seen and Unseen: smooth marble and other stones. from their songbook “Dan Zanes’ Moving with Sculpture, 2 pm. ● Aug. 22, Street Theater, 2 pm. House Party!: A Family Roots This monthly Noguchi Museum Theater for the New City presents Music Treasury.” virtual tour lets adults with low “Liberty or Just Us: a City Park ● Aug. 25, Latin Boogaloo vision interact with Isamu No- Story,” an oratorio that honors Meets Afrobeat, 7 pm. Flush- guchi’s art. This month explores NYC public spaces for being sites ing Town Hall begins a rerun of how the artist inspired people to of activism for progressive causes, its 2018 Global Mashup series move and experience sculpture from the Triangle Shirtwaist with NYC-based, Puerto Rico- with their bodies. Featured works protests to Occupy Wall Street. It influenced Spanglish Fly doing are part of the current exhibition revisits these movements through Latin Boogaloo. Then Chop and “Body-Space Devices.” the eyes of a contemporary Parks Quench, which consists of cast ● Aug. 27, Movin’ n’ Groovin’ Manager in songs featuring him and band members from “FELA! Mature Adult Dance Class, 2 pm. and a multi-ethnic, multi-abled The Musical,” does Afrobeat, a Queens Theatre zooms a dance ensemble. If the Mayor de Blasio hybrid of West African sounds class for mature adults. Tap, Con- allows it, the show will take place and American Jazz that Nigerian temporary, Jazz, and Hip Hop with at Sunset Park, 19th Street, Asto- showman Fela Kuti popularized teaching artist Allison Plamondon ria. It not, it streams. in the 1970s and 1980s. Then, the and special guests. ● Aug. 22, Good Time, 7:30 two bands jam together. ● Aug. 27, Live Virtual Paint pm. Drive in for this Benny and ● Aug. 25, Brilliance, 2 pm. No- Party, 11 am. Instructor Masa Josh Safdie comedy with a never- guchi Museum educator Matthew Kitani of Creative Scene guides better Robert Pattinson starring Capezutto leads an interactive participants step by step to create a as a failed bank robber bounc- learning program on Isamu Nogu- beautiful Full Moon Magic paint- ing through Queens to save his chi’s “Brilliance (1982).” Bring a ing. Bring supplies and a beverage. Assemblyman Colton Informs Property Owners Regarding NYC’s New Local Law 157 Which Requires Storefront Registration Assemblyman William Colton ises and it also requires the information about the spaces by (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, Department of Finance (DOF) October 1, 2020. The require- Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) to implement a storefront reg- ment applies to commercial informs property owners re- istry within one year of the premises that are occupied or garding NYC’s new local law effective date of the law which used or could be occupied or 157 which requires storefront was November 21, 2019,” Colton used, for the purpose of offer- registration. stated. ing or selling goods at retail. “The local law 157 which “Under the new law, prop- This includes restaurants and was introduced by the City erty owners of ground-floor service-sector firms operating Council members in 2019 is to or second-floor commercial in storefront spaces. Anyone amend the administrative code properties that are visible from who is a property owner of the of the city of New York, in the street and accessible to the storefront and needs help filing relation to requiring owners to public directly from the street or registration can call my office submit registration statements from the interior of a building at 718-236-1598 or e-mail at regarding ground floor and are required to file an annual [email protected],” second-floor commercial prem- registration statement providing Colton added. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

Suozzi, Chu Applaud CDC Guidance Clarifying Ineffectiveness 32BJ Commends ‘Workers Champion’ of Some Masks in Preventing Spread of Covid-19 Senator Kamala Harris as VP CDC’s updated guidance comes gestion to update our website to ing the CDC to shed light on this 32BJ SEIU, the union repre- workers keep this country going after Members sent letter to Di- state this clearly. We are working important public health matter.” senting 175,000 property service during COVID, Senator Harris rector asking for these changes with our subject matter experts on “If we are to stop the spread workers up and down the east has been fighting to get them the this topic and have updated several of coronavirus, the American coast, today celebrated Joe Biden’s hazard pay and PPE they need. Congressman Tom Suozzi pages to include this information.” people need accurate and reliable choice of Senator Kamala Harris as Senator Harris has the ability to (NY-03) and Congresswoman “I applaud the CDC for updating information on what they can do Vice President. unite working people-regardless of Judy Chu (CA-27) applauded its guidance to bring attention to to protect themselves and those The following statement is at- where we live, what we look like, newly released guidance from this critical misconception. Many around them. In the absence of tributable to 32BJ SEIU President or how much money we have— the Centers for Disease Control people in our communities have clear guidance, well-intentioned Kyle Bragg: around the simple goals we all and Prevention (CDC), which been wearing valve masks because Americans have been uninten- “Senator Kamala Harris will share. Her empathy, dignity and specifies that face masks with they want to do the right thing and tionally put at risk by wearing make an exceptional Vice Presi- intellect stand in stark contrast to valves or vents should not be stop the spread of COVID-19, but improper masks they believed dent. Senator Harris has been a a Presidency defined by ignorance worn to prevent the spread of they were not getting the proper were protecting those around champion for all service workers, and hatred. To a union represent- COVID-19. Suozzi and Chu sent information they needed from the them,” said Congresswoman Chu. has fought to hold corporations ing majority Black and immigrant a letter to CDC Director Robert federal government,” said Con- “That is why Rep. Suozzi and I accountable, advocated for a $15 workers, the selection of Kamala Redfield on July 29 asking for gressman Suozzi. “This updated pressed the CDC for clarification minimum wage, and a path to Harris shows that America is one this clarification to be added to guidance will make it easier for and I’m so pleased that the agency citizenship for 11 million aspiring step closer to fulfilling its long- CDC’s guidance. The full letter people to choose masks that work has updated its guidance to clarify Americans. As frontline essential delayed promise of equality.” can be found below and attached. and will hopefully encourage that valve masks are not effective In a response addressing Suozzi state and local governments to in preventing the spread of the and Chu’s original letter, CDC add greater clarity to their mask coronavirus. I will continue to OMNY Contactless Fare Payment Director Robert Redfield wrote, requirements. I want to thank push for accurate information so “Thank you for your thoughtful Congresswoman Chu for her ad- Americans can be as prepared as System on Track With New Installations letter…We appreciate your sug- vocacy and for joining me in urg- possible to help defeat this virus.” Two-Thirds of Subway System their journeys. Overall, the system Now Equipped With Contactless has recorded more than 16 million Attorney General James Renews Suspension of State Readers taps since launch. Customers can see the stations where OMNY Debt Collection for Fifth Time as Coronavirus Continues Subway and Bus Rollout has been activated at the OMNY Remains On Time and On Budget, website, https://omny.info. to Impact New Yorkers’ Wallets Expected To Be Completed By Additional fare options, com- End of Year parable to the current 7-day and New Yorkers with Student and tens of thousands of New Yorkers settlements and lawsuits brought The Metropolitan Transporta- 30-day passes, will be available Medical Debt Referred to AG’s who are struggling to make ends on behalf of the state of New York tion Authority (MTA) announced in the first quarter of 2021, after Office Will Have Payments Au- meet, which is why we are again and state agencies. A total of more significant additional progress on the activation of OMNY across tomatically Frozen Through suspending the collection of state than 165,000 matters currently its rollout of OMNY, the new con- the entire NYC Transit system. September 4, 2020 student and medical debt referred fit the criteria for a suspension of tactless fare payment system that ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND to my office. As we continue our state debt collection, including, will ultimately replace MetroCard I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T New York Attorney General work to stop the spread of this vi- but not limited to: in 2023. There are now 310 sub- MTA FARE PAYMENTS AND Letitia James today announced rus, we must also work to rebuild • Patients that owe medical debt way stations – roughly two-thirds OMNY: that the state will, on Sunday re- our economy and help New York- due to the five state hospitals and of the system’s 472 total – that are • A list of all subway stations new for the fifth time, an order to ers get back on their feet, and that the five state veterans’ homes; equipped with contactless OMNY and bus routes where OMNY is halt the collection of medical and starts with ensuring our state’s • Students that owe student debt readers which allow customers to currently in use is at this link: student debt owed to the state of residents are not unnecessarily due to State University of New pay their fare using contactless https://omny.info/system-rollout New York that has been specifi- burdened with additional debt York (SUNY) campuses; and bank cards, smart phones, and • The MetroCard was first tested cally referred to the Office of the payments at this time.” • Individual debtors, sole-propri- wearables. The MTA also an- in the system in 1993, debuting to Attorney General (OAG) for col- Millions of New Yorkers, like etors, small business owners, and nounced that OMNY installation the larger public in January 1994. lection. In response to continuing Americans across the nation, certain homeowners that owe debt has been completed on the and All turnstiles were MetroCard- financial impairments resulting have been impacted — directly relating to oil spill cleanup and lines and that all but one station enabled by May 1997 and all buses from the spread of the coronavi- or indirectly — by the spread of removal costs, property damage, has received OMNY on the and began accepting it by the end rus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the COVID-19, forcing them to forgo and breach of contract, as well as lines. Every subway station re- of 1995. Tokens were sold until OAG will renew orders again from income and business. Since CO- other fees owed to state agencies. mains on schedule to be equipped April 2003 and acceptance was this coming Sunday, August 16, VID-19 began to spread rapidly The temporary policy has also with OMNY by year’s end. discontinued that May in subway 2020, through Friday, September across the country in mid-March, automatically suspended the ac- The entire project remains stations and that December on 4, 2020 — a date which coincides tens of millions of residents across crual of interest and the collection on time and on budget thanks buses. with Governor Cuomo’s most the nation have filed for unem- of fees on all outstanding state to the acceleration of work after • OMNY readers accept contact- recent executive order tolling stat- ployment, including more than 3.4 medical and student debt referred installation was suspended for less cards from companies such utes of limitation and other legal million in New York state alone. to the OAG for collection, so New nearly six weeks due to Covid-19. as Visa, Mastercard, American time periods. After this period, In an effort to support many New Yorkers are not penalized for tak- Other than the Eastern Parkway- Express, and Discover, as well as the OAG will reassess the needs Yorkers economically impacted ing advantage of this program. Brooklyn Museum station, digital wallets such as Apple Pay, of state residents for another pos- during this difficult time, At- New Yorkers with non-medical which is currently undergoing an Google Pay, Samsung Pay, and sible extension. Additionally, the torney General James will this or non-student debt owed to the ADA accessibility upgrade, every Fitbit Pay. OAG will accept applications for weekend renew an order — first state of New York and referred to single numbered line in the system • Following the completion of suspension of all other types of made in March and renewed in the OAG may also apply to tem- is now equipped with OMNY OMNY installation at all subway debt owed to the state of New April, in May, in June, and in July porarily halt the collection of state validators. turnstiles and on buses, the MTA York and referred to the OAG for — to ease the financial burdens debt. Individuals seeking to apply “We’ve maintained laser focus will introduce all remaining fare collection. for many workers and families for this temporary relief can fill on this project since the day we options, including unlimited ride “Although New York has had by halting the collection of medi- out an application online or visit launched the public pilot at the passes, reduced fares, student remarkable success in contain- cal and student debt owed to the the OAG’s coronavirus website to end of last May,” said OMNY fares, and more. ing the coronavirus, too many state of New York and referred to learn more about the suspension Program Executive Al Putre. “Not • In 2021, the MTA will in- New Yorkers are still enduring the OAG for collection through of payments. If an individual is even a global pandemic can stop troduce an OMNY card at retail the financial hardships of this September 4, 2020. unable to fill out the online form, the OMNY express rollout. I’m locations throughout the New pandemic,” said Attorney General The OAG collects certain debts they can also call the OAG hotline eager to continue at maximum York region. James. “We have the power to help owed to the state of New York via at 800-771-7755 to learn more. speed and complete the final • Also in 2021, the MTA will third of this game-changing new begin to install new vending MTA Announces Front-Door Boarding and Fare Collection fare payment system by the end machines at locations throughout of the year.” the system. to Resume on All Local and SBS Buses Beginning August 31 OMNY users have shown en- • Only after OMNY is fully thusiastic growth both before and available everywhere MetroCard (Continued from page 6) on all Manhattan SBS routes now On August 14 bus ridership since the beginning of the pan- is today, expected in 2023, will and by year’s end all SBS buses reached more than 1.3 million rid- demic. The portion of riders using the MTA say goodbye to the the beginning of the pandemic in will have rear door enabled con- ers, the highest ridership has been OMNY at stations equipped with MetroCard. March, we have distributed more tactless readers,” said Al Putre, since the start of the COVID-19 OMNY readers increased 168% • Purchasing your fare with cash than 6 million masks across agen- Chief Revenue Officer of New pandemic. As more riders come since August 2019, and 50% since will remain an option. Additional cies. Additionally, infection rates York City Transit and OMNY back, they can plan their trip by May 2020 as more customers ex- info about OMNY is available at among our heroic workforce have Program Executive. “OMNY re- using the new capacity track- perience OMNY at both ends of https://OMNY.info. dramatically decreased since the mains on target for system-wide ing feature on the MYmta app, height of the pandemic with fewer reader installation by years end. unveiled last month, that allows than 170 bus employees currently Riders can utilize our contact- customers to track in real time at home under quarantine.” less fare payment system, a tool the number of passengers on an “Riders can already pay their that can further facilitate social fare using OMNY at the rear door distancing.” (Continued on page 10) PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

Meng Issues Statement Regarding City Launches Digital Training Tool to Help New Yorkers NYC’s Plans to Reopen School Buildings Start New Careers Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) possible to protect our students today issued the following state- and teachers, and ensure that all The NYC Department of Small ery to learn more. gram, the first coding bootcamp in ment regarding New York City’s safeguards are in place before any Business Services (SBS) Commis- “In recent months, we have NYC to offer deferred tuition and plans to reopen school buildings. in-person classes resume. sioner Jonnel Doris announced the been very focused on how we an inclusive and supportive com- “As the mother of two children New York City teachers have launch of Career Discovery NYC, can make our curriculum more munity for women+-identifying who attend New York City public been unsung heroes of this pan- a centralized resource to assist accessible to people nationwide, applicants. A fast-growing com- schools, I know firsthand how demic. As the coronavirus wreaked New Yorkers with career discov- especially those in need of new pany, Fullstack has developed critical it is to ensure the health and havoc on our region, they worked ery and training. The portal will career opportunities,” said Nimit partnerships with leading uni- safety of our students. Nothing is through very difficult and chal- provide online, no-cost trainings Maru, co-founder and co-CEO versities around the country and more important than keeping our lenging circumstances. They en- that prepare New Yorkers with of Fullstack Academy. “The SBS has added cybersecurity to its list kids out of harm’s way, particularly tered unchartered territory to set- the necessary skills to pursue a portal will serve as an excellent of specialty bootcamp offerings. with respect to COVID-19. up and teach in virtual classrooms, pathway for an in-demand career. tool that introduces thousands of Graduates have gone on to work I have heard deep concerns and made sure that students were “Thousands of New Yorkers New Yorkers to potential career at Google, Facebook, Amazon, from both teachers and parents that still able to learn. We cannot put will be conducting much more paths. It is an initiative that we are various Fortune 100 firms, and safety plans for reopening lack spe- them or our children in jeopardy. of their lives in a virtual envi- proud to be part of as it aligns with countless startups. More details cifics, and that needed resources They and parents must feel safe, ronment. This portal is a step to our goals of filling the tech skills can be found at fullstackacademy. such as PPE, testing protocols, and know that all the safety stan- ensure that they are well equipped gap and supporting economic com or at gracehopper.com. Full- and equipment for ventilation and dards they demand are being met. and supported in their career recovery.” stack Academy is part of the Zovio cleaning have not yet been made Anything less is unacceptable. exploration, and to put them on a “Codecademy is built in New (Nasdaq: ZVO) network. available. I stand in solidarity with teach- path toward economic prosperity,” York and we’re thrilled to be able About Codecademy - Since Let me be clear: New York ers, school employees and parents said Jonnel Doris, Commissioner to give back to the community 2011, Codecademy has empow- City must do everything humanly in fighting to protect our children.” of the NYC Department of Small that’s helped us become the com- ered over 45 million people in 190 Business Services. “We must con- pany we are today. Amidst the cur- countries to unlock their personal Pheffer Amato Hosts First Mobile tinue to adapt to a new normal as rent economic turmoil, it’s critical and professional potential through our workforce looks to us to help for us all to do our part to help coding. To date, Codecademy has Office in Breezy Point them get back on their feet.” build skills and employability for raised $42.5 million to make its The portal provides informa- the 21st century so we can come vision of providing an accessible, tion on and resources for New back from this pandemic stronger flexible, and engaging online Yorkers to: than before. Through the partner- education a reality. Codecademy • Explore: Learn about a career, ship with Career Discovery NYC, makes it easy for users to start including skill requirements, we’ll be able to help prepare learning instantly with free les- industry demand and salary ex- residents for the jobs of the future, sons. Codecademy Pro, a $20-$40/ pectations empowering them to gain control month paid membership with • Discover: Take an introduc- over their circumstances and over 100,000 subscribers, allows tory course to discover the skills ultimately transition into a career users to access Codecademy’s required for the job and determine they love. We’re also particularly complete library of content. It whether the career is a good match excited the portal’s first career also unlocks additional features, • Prepare: Prepare for a rigorous discovery and training is on web like Skill Paths and Career Paths job training program by practic- development because there’s a that guide a user through multiple ing foundational techniques and high demand for workers with this courses until they reach a long- gaining familiarity with the work technical skill set and employment term goal. The company, which is • Train: Join an intensive training in the field is projected to grow 13 headquartered in NYC, is backed program that will put an individual percent from 2018 to 2028, which by top-tier investors like Naspers, on a direct path toward starting a is much faster than the national Union Square Ventures, Kleiner new career average,” said Zach Sims, CEO Perkins, Index Ventures, and Y SBS will also provide informa- and Co-Founder of Codecademy. Combinator. Codecademy has tion on where to obtain low-cost or About Fullstack Academy - also partnered with governments free internet access and support Before Fullstack Academy came like The White House, the UK, services. to life in 2012, co-founders and Brazil, Argentina, and others, This portal will launch with co-CEOs David Yang and Nimit and has worked with companies information about careers in web Maru worked as software engi- like Google and Amazon to create development. An Intro to Cod- neers and engineering leaders at curriculum. Learn more at www. ing course, which teaches the startups and large and mid-size codecademy.com. fundamentals of the world’s most companies. Over time, they real- About the Department of Small popular software language, JavaS- ized that providing a high-quality, Business Services (SBS) - SBS cript, will be offered by Fullstack immersive coding education at an helps unlock economic potential Assemblywoman Stacey to help keep my office accessible Academy. In addition, individuals accelerated pace was not only im- and create economic security Pheffer Amato (D-Breezy Point) to all of my constituents,” Pheffer who qualify will have access to pactful but also scalable. Fullstack for all New Yorkers by connect- hosted her first mobile office Amato said. “My team has been Codecademy Pro licenses. Re- Academy was founded with the ing New Yorkers to good jobs, hours in Breezy Point, Queens working non-stop through the sources for additional careers in idea that coding and software de- creating stronger businesses, and as a part of her district wide tour. pandemic, and it’s important to tech, healthcare, media, industrial velopment have the power to posi- building vibrant neighborhoods Pheffer Amato’s team was excited connect them with our community and manufacturing will be added tively influence communities and across the five boroughs. For more to meet with constituents to dis- to assist with anything they might in the weeks to come. economies. Since then, Fullstack information, visit nyc.gov/sbs, call cuss quality of life concerns other need - from unemployment insur- Interested individuals can visit has expanded to Chicago and 311, and follow us on Facebook, issues in their community. Ad- ance issues to their water bill or the portal at nyc.gov/careerdiscov- established the Grace Hopper Pro- Twitter, and Instagram. ditionally, the mobile office was how they feel about legislation. supplied with resource brochures, This is the best part of my job – bug repellant, masks, and hand meeting folks and getting to help MTA Announces Front-Door Boarding and Fare Collection sanitizer which were provided to out where I can!” to Resume on All Local and SBS Buses Beginning August 31 residents. Pheffer Amato will be making “It is even more important stops over the next two months in during the COVID-19 pandemic Rockaway Park, Ozone Park, Far (Continued from page 9) program is underway to provide date, across agencies, 6.1 million to maintain Mobile Office Hours Rockaway, and Howard Beach. free surgical masks via dispensers masks, 8.1 million pairs of gloves, arriving bus. The new tech, being installed inside of buses to further 55,000 gallons of hand sanitizer, CM Barry S. Grodenchik’s Statement rolled out in a pilot across buses, protect riders and employees. The 5.3 million individual sanitizing on Assemblywoman Nettie Mayersohn with 40% of the fleet activated so MTA has rolled out the pilot to wipes, 155,000 gallons of cleaning far, enables customers to better 360 buses on 15 routes across all solutions, and 12,000 face shields It is with profound sorrow that she passed and had signed into socially distance on buses. five boroughs. Customers on the to its heroic employees. Addition- I received the news of the pass- law the Victim’s Sentencing Act, The MTA continues to make Bx12 SBS and Bx41 SBS routes ally, the MTA has distributed 2.5 ing of my dear friend, hero, and the Baby AIDS bill, and numer- improvements to its air filtration in the Bronx, the S53 local route million masks and 750,000 gallons mentor, former Assemblywoman ous other pieces of legislation systems on the bus. The entire in Staten Island, the X63, X64 and of hand sanitizer to customers. Nettie Mayersohn. Words can- that bettered the lives of all New bus fleet of nearly 6,000 buses is X68 express routes and the Q110, MTA Bridge and Tunnel Of- not possibly convey my sense of Yorkers. She inspired me and being upgraded to provide high Q112, and Q64 local routes in ficers and NYC Transit agents loss and what her life meant and many others into lives of public density air filters, allowing fewer Queens, the M15SBS in Manhat- (EAGLE teams) will be deployed means to the people of the com- service. I express my sincerest dust particles and other airborne tan, and the X27, X28, X37, and throughout the bus system to re- munity in which I was raised and condolences to her family, espe- contaminants to pass through the X38 express routes and B38 local mind customers of the need to pay for New Yorkers everywhere. She cially her sons Jeffrey and Judge filter. route in Brooklyn. Each dispenser the fare while entering through the was a rock of integrity and car- Lee Mayersohn. May her memory Riders who have lost or forgot- holds approximately 50 surgical front door starting August 31 and ing and a legislator of the first be for a blessing always, and may ten their mask can easily access masks. of the requirement to wear a mask magnitude. In over 14 terms in we all be inspired by her selfless a mask when boarding. A pilot The MTA has distributed to while on board. the New York State Assembly, service to our community. THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES QDA Melinda Katz Teams Up THE MINDFUL WOMAN, LLC Notice of formation of Limited Notice of Formation of JEREMY WARRIOR21 LLC Articles of With NYPD to Host Two Gun filed Arts. of Org. with the Sect’y Liability Company. Name: NORMAN LLC Arts. of Org. Org. filed NY Sec. of State of State of NY (SSNY) on 4/28/20. Angela’s House Master filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 7/30/20. Office in Buy Back Events This Month Office: Queens County. SSNY Developer LLC (“LLC”). (SSNY) on 07/01/2020. Office Queens Co. SSNY design. Get Up to $200 Bank Cards The past Saturday and has been designated as agent Articles of Organization filed location: Queens County. SSNY Agent of LLC upon whom for Turning in a Working next Saturday, people who of the LLC upon whom process with the Secretary of State designated as agent of LLC process may be served. Firearm; One Hundred own legal or illegal guns against it may be served and of the State of New York upon whom process against SSNY shall mail copy of Percent Anonymous and can trade them in and be shall mail process to: The LLC, (“SSNY”) on July 14, 2020. it may be served. SSNY shall process to The LLC PO Box No Questions Asked rewarded with money. Each 135-23 78th Rd, Flushing, NY NY office location: Queens mail process to: 105-46 87TH 4316 Bayside, NY 11360. working handgun nets a 11367. Purpose: any lawful act. County. The SSNY has been Street, Ozone Park, NY 11417. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Queens District Attorney $200 bank card that is dis- 7/30,8/6,13,20,27&9/3/2020 designated as agent of the Purpose: any lawful purpose. 8/20,27,9/3,10,17&24/2020 Melinda Katz with the New tributed on site after the 7/23,30,8/6,13,20&27/2020 LLC upon whom process York City Police Depart- gun is surrendered and Rapid Claims Solutions Notice of Formation of PANDA against it may be served. The ment is hosting two gun deemed operable. For each Notice of Formation of Limited LLC, Arts of Org. filed with SANITATION SERVICE LLC SSNY shall mail a copy of any buy back events in Queens rifle, shotgun, BB gun or air Liability Company (LLC) Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. process to Angela’s House this month. The first took pistol, the reward is a $25 Name: Inayat LLC Articles 7/15/2020. Cty: Queens. of State of NY (SSNY) on Master Developer LLC, 221-10 place Saturday, August 15th bank card. One can turn in of Organization filed by the SSNY desig. as agent upon 07/21/2020. Office location: Jamaica Avenue, LL1, Queens at the Greater Springfield as many guns as they like, Department of State of New whom process against may be Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y Village, NY 11428. Purpose/ Community Church in Ja- however, you will receive York on: 12/31/2018 Office served & shall mail process designated as agent of LLC character of LLC is to engage maica. The second gun buy a limit of three bank cards location: County of Queens to 159-16 Union Turnpike, upon whom process against it in any lawful act or activity. back event is scheduled for worth $200 each for three Purpose: Any and all lawful Ste. 300, Fresh Meadows, may be served. SSNY shall mail 7/30,8/6,13,20,27&9/3/2020 Saturday, August 22nd at operable handguns. The activities Secretary of State NY 11366. General Purpose. process to: 32-57 84TH Street, Macedonia Baptist Church bank cards can be used as a Notice of Formation of EQUITY of New York (SSNY) is 8/20,27,9/3,10,17&24/2020 East Elmhurst, NY 11370. in Far Rockaway. debit card or redeemed for BUILDER & ACQUISTION designated as agent of LLC Purpose: any lawful purpose. District Attorney Katz cash ATM withdrawal. SERVICES LLC Arts. of Org. upon whom process against QKessy LLC. Arts. of Org. filed 8/6,13,20,27,9/3&10/2020 said, “This summer we All transactions are anon- filed with Secy. of State of NY it may be served. SSNY with the SSNY on 07/22/19. have seen a horrible spike ymous – no questions asked. (SSNY) on 05/13/2020. Office shall mail a copy of process Office: Queens County. SSNY Notice of Formation of QUEENS in shootings. This increase Everyone is welcome to turn location: Queens County. to: Arslan Chaudhry 17122 designated as agent of the LLC JS REALTY LLC Arts. of Org. in gun violence is unac- in a firearm, however, guns SSNY designated as agent Liberty Avenue Jamaica, upon whom process against it filed with Secy. of State of NY ceptable, but we can do from dealers, active and of LLC upon whom process N Y 114 3 3 R e g i s t e r e d may be served. SSNY shall mail (SSNY) on 02/21/2020. Office something about it. The retired law enforcement will against it may be served. Agent of the LLC: Arslan copy of process to the LLC, c/o location: Queens County. SSNY two gun buy back events I not be accepted. SSNY shall mail process to: Chaudhry 17122 Liberty Michael Kessler, 42-09 235th designated as agent of LLC upon am hosting with the NYPD The Saturday’s event is 190-56 111th Avenue, Unit Avenue Jamaica, NY 11433. Street, Douglaston, NY 11363. whom process against it may be are one way to stop the being held at the Macedonia 3Back, Saint Albans, NY 11412. 7/23,30,8/6,13,20&27/2020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. served. SSNY shall mail process bloodshed. Each gun taken Baptist Church at 330 Beach Purpose: any lawful purpose. 8/20,27,9/3,10,17&24/2020 to 41-60 Main Street, Suite Notice of Formation of off our streets is a tragedy 67th Street in the Arverne 8/6,13,20,27,9/3&10/2020 312, Flushing, NY 11355-3833. AEROTIME INTERNATIONAL EVOLUTIONARY averted.” neighborhood of Queens Purpose: Any lawful activity. LLC Arts. of Org. filed with EMPOWERMENT LLC. Arts. MILOU REALTY, LLC. Arts. “We cannot prosecute from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. 6/18,25,7/2,9,16&23/2020 Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) of Org. filed with the SSNY of Org. filed with the SSNY our way out of this. We need Plainclothes police of- on 07/07/2020. Office location: on 08/13/20. Office: Queens on 04/12/02. Latest date to everyone working together ficers, QDA Detective In- Notice of Formation of ALANA Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y County. SSNY designated dissolve: 12/31/2152. Office: – my Office, law enforce- vestigators and members of SIQUEIRA LLC Arts. of Org. designated as agent of LLC as agent of the LLC upon Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y ment, our faith leaders and the NYPD Queens District filed with Secy. of State of NY upon whom process against it whom process against it may designated as agent of the everyone in the community Attorney Squad will be (SSNY) on 03/17/2020. Office may be served. SSNY shall mail be served. SSNY shall mail LLC upon whom process – to stop the violence. The on hand in the churches to location: Queens County. process to 340A SOUNDVIEW copy of process to the LLC, against it may be served. ultimate goal of this initia- accept the firearms. Par- SSNY designated as agent LANE, COLLEGE POINT, 2 Bay Club Drive, Apartment SSNY shall mail copy of tive is to get as many guns ticipants are encouraged to of LLC upon whom process QUEENS, NEW YORK 11356. E21C, Bayside, NY 11360. process to the LLC, 57-58 59th as possible off the streets of bring unloaded weapons in against it may be served. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Street, Maspeth, NY 11378. Queens County and make paper or plastic bags or shoe SSNY shall mail process to: 8/6,13,20,27,9/3&10/2020 8/20,27,9/3,10,17&24/2020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. our community safe for ev- boxes when brought to the 34-18 91ST Street, #C51, eryone. We are all partners 8/6,13,20,27,9/3&10/2020 churches. If transported by Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Notice of Formation of S. Notice of Formation of PMB in this mission,” the DA car, the gun must be in the Purpose: any lawful purpose. WILLIAMS PR LLC Arts. of ENRICHMENT SERVICES said. “I want to also take this trunk of the vehicle. 7/16,23,30,8/6,13&20/2020 Notice of Formation of 108- Org. filed with Secy. of State LLC Arts. of Org. filed with 3 9 PRO PERT I ES , L LC opportunity to thank the 113 Funding for the gun of NY (SSNY) on 07/14/2020. Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) and 100 precincts for their buy back events is being Notice of Formation of WE Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Office location: Queens on 07/08/2020. Office KNOW EVERYTHING LLC of State of NY (SSNY) on participation and Reverends provided by the Queens County. SSNY designated location: Queens County. Phil Craig and Evan Gray District Attorney’s Office Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. 03/24/2020. Office location: as agent of LLC upon whom SSNY designated as agent of State of NY (SSNY) on Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y for opening their churches and the New York City Po- process against it may be of LLC upon whom process to host the events.” lice Department. 05/01/2020. Office location: designated as agent of LLC served. SSNY shall mail against it may be served. Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y upon whom process against process to: 141-41 78th Road, SSNY shall mail process designated as agent of LLC it may be served. SSNY shall Apt 1N, Flushing, NY 11367. to: 225-11 108th Avenue, Read Our Paper Online upon whom process against mail process to: 108-39 67th Purpose: any lawful purpose. Queens Village, NY 11429. Visit our website: it may be served. SSNY Drive, Forest Hills, NY 11375. 7/30,8/6,13,20,27&9/3/2020 Purpose: any lawful purpose. www.queenstimes.com shall mail process to: 3002 Purpose: any lawful purpose. 8/20,27,9/3,10,17&24/2020 3 9 T H Ave n u e, # C 6 0 9, 8/6,13,20,27,9/3&10/2020 STRUCTURE GROUP LLC Long Island City, NY 11101. Notice of Formation of BREEGIFT Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. Pheffer Amato Participates in Legislative Round Table Purpose: any lawful purpose. BASKETBUSINESS LLC Arts. of of State (SSNY) 8/5/20. Office on COVID-19’s Impact on Law School Graduates 7/23,30,8/6,13,20&27/2020 Org. filed with Secy. of State in Queens Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC upon whom Valle Verde Group, LLC. Arts. of NY (SSNY) on 05/27/2020. (Continued from page 1) for an online exam this stituents- have overcome Office location: Queens County. process may be served. SSNY Of Org. filed with the SSNY on shall mail copy of process to October and ensure that tremendous barriers to take SSNY designated as agent of during these unprecedented 06/15/20. Office: Queens County. Paul Liou 120-10 15th Ave the technology is feasible, the bar examination and as LLC upon whom process against times” Pheffer Amato said. SSNY designated as agent for #9 College Point, NY 11356. reliable and accessible for a state we must ensure that it may be served. SSNY shall mail “It is imperative that we process & shall mail copy to: Purpose: Any lawful activity. all who are taking it. Many they are able to begin safely process to 126-10 Farmers Blvd., carefully review the plan 856 N9th Street, Allentown, PA 8/13,20,27,9/3,10&17/2020 graduates- some of my con- practicing the law.” 18102. Purpose: Any lawful. 2nd Floor, Jamaica, NY 11434. 7/30,8/6,13,20,27&9/3/2020 Purpose: Any lawful activity. LO RTENUMSEK A J LLC 6/18,25,7/2,9,16&23/2020 Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. Pheffer Amato Attends State Hearing on Impact NOTICE OF FORMATION of of State (SSNY) 5/21/20. Office of COVID-19 on NY’s Veterans TreDaddyFitness, LLC. Articles 47-17 30th AVENUE REALTY in Queens Co. SSNY design. of Organization filed with the LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Agent of LLC upon whom Recently, Assembly- loss of employment op- our veterans and their fami- Secretary of State of New York the SSNY on 07/20/20. Office: process may be served. SSNY woman Stacey Pheffer portunities, and ways to lies have the care and sup- (SSNY) on 6/29/2020. Location: Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y shall mail copy of process Amato (D-South Queens), protect veterans from future port that they not only need Queens. SSNY designated as designated as agent of the to The LLC 1616 George participated in an online adverse impact. The hearing but deserve,” Pheffer Amato agent for service of process on LLC upon whom process ST Ridgewood, NY 11385. public hearing to discuss was hosted by the Senate said. “As a member of the LLC. SSNY shall mail a copy of against it may be served. Purpose: Any lawful activity. the impact of COVID-19 on Standing Committee on Vet- Veterans’ Affairs Commit- process to: TreDaddyFitness SSNY shall mail copy of 8/20,27,9/3,10,17&24/2020 New York’s Veterans. The erans, Homeland Security & tee, I was honored to hear LLC / 147-36 94th Avenue process to the LLC, 40-11 purpose of the hearing was Military Affairs and the As- from so many of our brave Apt. 14E Jamaica 11435. 23rd Road, Astoria, NY 11105. to explore veteran-specific sembly Standing Committee men and women on how Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. impacts of COVID-19 in- on Veterans’ Affairs and the best to address COVID-19 8/13,20,27,9/3,10&17/2020 8/6,13,20,27,9/3&10/2020 cluding, the provision of Assembly Subcommittee on concerns at the State level care at State veterans’ nurs- Women Veterans. for all of our veterans who ing homes, access to health “During these unprec- have been impacted by this and mental health service, edented times it is vital that pandemic.” PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 2020

Surveying the Courts

Recently Queens District has not missed a beat in investigat- Attorney Melinda Katz toured the ing and prosecuting the drivers of criminal court house to survey violence in Queens County. health and safety protocols inside As we move closer toward the the building, alongside the Execu- full re-opening of the courts, we tive Chief ADA Jennifer Naiburg. remain committed to the pursuit Despite having to readjust our of brave justice and a fairer, more day-to-day procedures because of equitable system for all Queens the ongoing pandemic, my office residents.