Police Kill Man Who Stabbed Wife Debates ﬁ Ring of Former Head Oakland Gardens Erupts Into Violence As Ofﬁ Cers Shoot Troubled Husband by PHIL CORSO

May 17-23, 2012 Your Neighborhood - Your News® FREE THE NEWSPAPER OF BAYSIDE 111th offi cer assisted Summer drug dealers: NYPD GuideG id tot FunF Page 8 Pages 29-33 Bayside BID Police kill man who stabbed wife debates fi ring of former head Oakland Gardens erupts into violence as offi cers shoot troubled husband BY PHIL CORSO

It was a look into the past, present and future of the Bayside Village Business Improvement District packed into the same meeting last week, and although confrontational at times, the conversation had shifted by the meeting’s end to the core message of bettering local business. “The goal is to leave this room with a healthier Bayside,” said Gregg Sullivan, ousted executive director of the Bayside Village BID. For the first time since Sul- livan’s firing in December, BID members gathered inside All Saints Episcopal Church, at 214- 35 40th Ave., May 8 for a business and property owners summit to publicly smooth over various issues concerning the business group. Those in attendance included Sullivan, BID Chairman Jim Police investigate the scene where a disgruntled man used a knife on both his wife and himself before officers shot and killed him. Photo by Ken Maldonado Riso, Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse CEO William Degel, City Coun- cilman Dan Halloran (R-Whites- BY PHIL CORSO ther stabbed himself in the neck weapon in an outdoor confronta- set, L.I., where the husband was tone), newly appointed BID Ex- and collapsed. When they arrived tion near the courtyard outside pronounced dead on arrival and ecutive Director Lyle Sclair and Police shot and killed an en- at their apartment, at 61-47 223rd the apartment, officers shot Sam- his wife was listed in critical con- members of the city Small Busi- raged, knife-wielding man last Place, near Cardozo High School uel Rivers in the neck and chest, dition with stab wounds to her ness Administration. Thursday night after he used the in Oakland Gardens, police said killing him, police said. chest and neck, police said. The meeting was held partly weapon to stab both himself and they saw that Samuel Rivers, 50, Police said there was no evi- It was unclear whether Sam- in response to an initial gathering his wife, the NYPD said. had used a knife on both him- dence of any previous criminal uel Rivers died from the gunshots Sullivan and Degel helped launch According to police, officers self and his wife Sharon Rivers, history for either Samuel Rivers or self-inflicted knife wounds, po- last month, when Bell Boulevard responded to a 911 call around 51, and was standing outside the or his wife. lice said. business owners and residents 8:30 p.m. from a married couple’s home. Both were taken to North Police recovered the knife Continued on Page 17 17-year-old daughter that her fa- After refusing to drop the Shore-LIJ Hospital in Manhas- Continued on Page 17 A CNG Publication • Vol. 78, No. 20 60 total pages 2 BT Marie Curie gets greener Iannece optimistic COM . Middle-school recycling club captures $2,500K award for video about Assembly bid BY PHIL CORSO to see whom the Queens

TIMESLEDGER Democratic Party would More than one month pick to endorse as its offi- after announcing his inten- cial candidate. tions to run for the newly “I’ve been out there for created 25th state Assem- a long time,” Iannece said. 17-23, 2012 2012 17-23,

AY bly District seat, Commu- “I have an established re-

, M nity Board 11 Chairman cord of over 25 years of com- Jerry Iannece said things mitment to this community EDGER

L have been working in his and I’m looking forward

IMES favor so far, including his to seeing how everything T first endorsement from the goes.” Uniformed Fire The newly Officers Associa- drawn Assembly tion. district lines in- “I am very op- cluded most of Bay- timistic,” Iannece side Hills, where said. “I have re- Iannece lives with ceived some overwhelming his wife and two children. positive reactions and I’m The former Bronx assis- honored in many ways. We tant district attorney also will see what happens.” works within the newly Iannece said he re- drawn lines as an attorney cently officially filed with in Fresh Meadows. the city Board of Elections Since announcing his and is raising money for his plans to run, Iannece said Assembly bid for the seat he has been keeping busy Students of MS 158’s recycling club celebrate a $2,500 prize for their video submission to the 2012 Green Cup Challenge. currently held by Assem- Continued on Page 17 Photo courtesy Rebecca Mostel blyman Rory Lancman (D- BY PHIL CORSO The students were honored May stayed after school for several weeks Fresh Meadows), but given 2 when members of the state Board of to shoot a skit in which a wise Mr. Mi- his experience in previous They won $2,500 for their school Regents visited the school with praise yagi-type figure teaches the students campaigns, he said he was and never had to make a sound. and encouragement. about powering down and turning off confident in his ability to Students of MS 158 Marie Curie The challenge, run in conjunc- electrical devices when not in use. attract money and collect Middle School’s all-volunteer recy- tion with the Green Schools Alliance, After hours of editing, the group signatures. cling club won first place in the video asks students to find innovative ways submitted a black-and-white silent No other candidates portion of the Green Cup Challenge to conserve electricity, help the envi- film, partially inspired by the silent have officially announced after submitting a student-produced ronment and engage in sustainable film “The Artist.” a campaign for the seat. silent film. activities. The contest also includes a “It was a wonderful project to be In 2009, Kevin Kim de- “The kids learned skills they’ll video portion in which schools pres- a part of,” Mostel said. “It was very feated Iannece in a Demo- have the rest of their lives,” said Re- ent films on environmentally sustain- rewarding and a wonderful change of cratic primary for City becca Mostel, a speech therapist and able behavior. pace for everyone.” Council in the district now sustainability coordinator. “Some MS 158’s recycling club won the The video can be found online represented by Councilman students wrote the script, others made video category in the New York City at greencupchallenge.net/nyc/vid- Dan Halloran (R-Whites- costumes and did makeup and some chapter. While the contest was mostly eo2012. tone). Lancman, currently From the Little League baseball acted, too. Everybody had a part.” used by city high schools, MS 158 was running for Congress, said field to the Community Board 11 Mostel said the money would be the only middle school entered into Reach reporter Phil Corso by e- he would endorse a candi- meeting room, Jerry Iannece used to further sustainability educa- the contest and still came out on top. mail at [email protected] or by date for his seat but has not says his community involve- tion in the school, which might in- With some encouragement from phone at 718-260-4573. yet made a decision. ment gives him the experience clude a community garden or a trip to school Principal Marie Nappi and One of the next steps, necessary to be an effective Alley Pond Environmental Center. custodian Bill Hall, the students Iannece said, was waiting leader in the state Assembly. IN THIS ISSUE HOW TO REACH US Police Blotter ...... 8 Focus on Queens ...... 35 MAIL: 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361 Editorials & Letters ...... 10-11 QGuide ...... 37-41 PHONE: Display Advertising: (718) 260-4521 — Editorial: (718) 260-4545 FAX: Editorial (718) 224-2934 — Display: (718) 224-5821 Dishing with Dee ...... 12 Borough Beat ...... 43 Classified: (718) 260-2549 Political Action ...... 12 Business ...... 45 E-MAIL: Editorial: [email protected] Our History ...... 13 Sports ...... 47-50 Display Advertising: [email protected] Summer Guide ...... 29-33 Classified ...... 53-59 Classified: [email protected] TO SUBSCRIBE: Call (718) 260-4521 Copyright©2011 Queens Publishing Corp.

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piece of advice he imparted to the John’s for free,” she said. AY 17-23, 2012 Jumping into the job pool is students gathered on the lawn: The goal is to keep the stu- all about overcoming challenges, Always be willing to learn. dents out of shelters, and so far it St. John’s University head bas- “Seek out mentors, surround has been successful, she said. ketball Coach Steve Lavin told yourself with what I call your own Last year the first group who

graduates at the university’s com- Mr. Miyagis — some wise old owls graduated from the program all TIMESLEDGER mencement speech Sunday, and who blazed a trail with wisdom went on to either find jobs or take tackling adversity is something from a long life,” Lavin said, re- further schooling, but either way he knows a thing or two about. ferring to the martial art master they got the jump-start needed to . Lavin was diagnosed with from the “Karate Kid” movies. make a new life for themselves, COM prostate cancer last year and Lavin also told the students according to Toro. went under the knife in October to develop a resiliency that allows Sabrina Garcia plans to go before battling his way back to for a quick rebound from unex- back to school at CUNY now that the bench early this year. pected setbacks. she earned a business associate As he stood before about 3,000 But a group of 20 graduates degree and was ready to walk graduates Sunday, he imparted St. John’s University students, including Marcial Sebazze (r.) and Tayrn Glynn would not have been sweating in across the stage. some life lessons he brought back (second from r.), celebrate graduation. More photos on Page 44. the sun along with the sea of stu- “I’m super excited,” she said. from his fight with the deadly dis- Photo by Christina Santucci dents clad in red and black poly- “I didn’t expect to be in college at ease. Lavin initially returned ing at St. John’s, where the men’s ester gowns without already pos- 35 getting my degree.” “Now I stand here, May 13, to coaching a little more than a team went to its first NCAA tour- sessing a little bit of resolve. Garcia, like most students in cancer-free and able to share month after his surgery, bucking nament since 2002. Lavin previ- Members of The Advantage the program, was homeless and some thoughts with you as you the advice of his doctors. ously coached at UCLA before Academy were homeless when had a family to take care of before move forward on your journey The stress proved too much, getting the ax and ending up at they started the St. John’s pro- joining the program. and your path,” Lavin said to Lavin said in several reports, ESPN, where he was a broadcast- gram, according to program di- cheers from the audience. “But and he instead took a behind-the- er and commentator. rector Kim Toro. Reach reporter Joe Anuta by the takeaway is that life is pre- scenes role for a few months. The Lavin’s journey to St. John’s “The program allows in- e-mail at [email protected] or cious. Life is fragile.” season was his first year coach- and his eventual acquiescence to dividuals who are homeless or by phone at 718-260-4566.

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his longtime partner Dan Dan partner longtime his to married be to planning (D-Sunnyside), who is Van Jimmy Bramer man, gay council- openly other Queens’ July 2011. in riage mar- same-sex to recognize resentatives have legisla- ofRep- U.S. House the and ough last Hall Thursday. Bor- Women at Queens Act State Violence Against New York The announced Stavisky (D-Whitestone) Toby Sen. state and ing) an Grace Meng (D-Flush- report domestic violence. they when status migration anonymity of victims’ im- the protect to legislation and have introduced state for aresolution not waiting are lawmakers but Queens level, federal sion onthe exten- a women’s bill rights versions of competing two to protect female immigrants Borough lawmakers pen bill Both the U.S. Senate State Assemblywom- currently are There BY ANUTA JOE Photo by Rebecca Henely Rebecca by Photo change their mind on this on this issue and they can done the right thing. hehad that was portant im- what was said Dromm earlier, issue rights a civil as see what many porting for notsup- him criticized orhave reasons political to heart of Obama’s change While some have credited Ave. 37th at 78-02 fice, of- post Heights Jackson week at last the postcard you thank agiant Obama news conferenceway.” many for so yet again fulfilled is in suchday, atry,” profound “To- Van said. Bramer that to coun- our and forhope him promise sendmany of us were with filled so as of elected, was Obama hope President night the a tear president’s support. the moved by hewas statement Hendrick in July, said in a lence, sexual or otherwise, vio- women against tects law pro- federal The port. twice with bipartisan sup- renewed and 1994 in passed Women first Act, Against Violence federal the extend tive proposals that would domestic violence. violence. domestic of victims immigrant to bill protect proposed lawmakers’ the cuss dis- Meng Grace Assemblywoman state York; and ofNew Women Toby (l.-r.);State Sen. for the Center Stavisky ofthe Jawin, Ann “[People] can evolve“[People] can Dromm a arranged “I remember shedding 718-260-4564. rhenely@ at cnglocal.com e-mail or by by phone atHenely couple,” said. Gilbert every as protections and rights same couples the same-sex give can riage nized that only civil mar- rights. federal al addition- 1,138 from barred are they protections, 1,324 laws give same-sexNew York state’s marriage couples Agenda, said that while Pride State Empire of the with applause. address his greeted dience au- university The speech. Carolina’s commencement at the vote University the after ment Sunday amend- Carolina’s North ofmarriage and criticized North in support of same-sex aspeech made Bloomberg said. issue,” Dromm latest iteration. should be included in the U.S. Senate differ ofrapes. types certain on for penalties what increases and Continued on 46 Page Continued Reach reporter Rebecca Rebecca reporter Reach recog- “[Obama] has Paul Gilbert, Gary Mayor Michael A House subcommittee subcommittee A House the and But Congress Photo by Joe Anuta Joe by Photo NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 17-23, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 5 Photo by Christina Santucci “This cannot happen,” happen,” cannot “This Continued Page 46 on (D-Sunnyside), chairman chairman (D-Sunnyside), of the Council Cultural Af- fairs and Libraries Com- would “These cuts mittee. 600 over put librarians out closeof a job, 18 libraries five Sun- eliminate or altogether, four day services all at branches closed and potentially keep 30 libraries days a week. Bramer said.Van “Queens as residents deserve a budget well as — one that preserves all services their of cul- educational, free the tural and informational make that programming institution prestigious this it cultural strong the hub Continued Page 46 on Other areas in the latter half The priciest blocks in Douglaston blocks, she said, prices ranged from $1.35 million to $1.66 million. The most expensive sale on those blocks was a single-family 98 at home Ascan million, $1.7 for went which ac- Ave., cording to the report. in blocks pricey included list the of Douglaston, Oakland Gardens and Jamaica Estates. included one boxed between Depew provided by the Queens Li- funding to vital services Queens the by provided Council- City said brary,” man Bramer Jimmy Van Photo courtesy Dominick Photography Totino “We found that“We the area there is propertyshark.For the study, Out of the Forest 10, top Hills actually very small and in a community that has been well taken care of,” said. Gatea all for prices sale median used com least at with Queens in blocks the of three sales home since 2010. blocks took the second, third and fourth spots in a community Gatea said was well-known pricey for homes and well-heeled residents. On those blocks in Queens, according to a report by propertyshark.com, a real estate search en- search estate real a propertyshark.com, by report a to A block along East Hampton Boulevard in Oakland Gardens is among according the 10 most pricey Queens, in blocks website. research and gine “The mayor’s execu- mayor’s “The to keep budget cuts from slashing hours of operation at libraries libraries at operation of Library advocates hours rallied front in of Queens Library in Flushing slashing from cuts budget keep to across the borough. the borough. the if enacted, budget, tive would $26.7 cut million in BY PHIL CORSOBY BY STEVEBY MOSCO sup- Library Queens along officials, Elected who those to According no placeThere’s like — home in of some showed report recent A blocks costly most 10 the Of Marketing analyst Laura Gatea “The northern part of the bor- GateaBut said the staff prop- at According to the report, the pric- Real estate site ﬁ nds priciest properties sold in northeast Qns northeast in sold properties priciest nds ﬁ site estate Real Advocates gather to stop library cuts library stop to gather Advocates Doug blocks draw big bucks big draw blocks Doug porters rallied to close the for cuts budget on book good. with staff and community members, stood on the steps of Queens Library in against fight to Flushing that cuts budget proposed slashwould $26.7 million institu- learning the from tions. in attended the May8 rally, Mayor in jobs proposed cuts the of Michael Bloomberg’s exec- budget would threat-utive hundreds en library service and dis- solve especially for 10 pricey blocks in in blocks pricey 10 for especially Queens. the most expensive borough’s blocks in ar- concentrated were real estate of eas near Douglaston and Forest Hills. and Douglaston in areas Queens, Oakland Gardens made almost up half, according to a report proper- by en- search estate real a tyshark.com, gine and research site. from propertyshark.com said the re- be might area the in prices higher lated to its proximity to Long Island. ough seems to be a little more pric- bit Queens,” eastern of rest the than ey Gatea said. “Houses are higher in value there and reside in wealthier areas.” ertyshark.com was surprised to have learned that the most expensive block the into far actually was Queens in opposite direction. iest in block the borough was located Rock- the in Harbor/Neponsit Belle in the where medianaways, sale price between block, beachfront the on 145th Street and Beach 146th Street, was $2.5 million. Photo by Christina Santucci One hotel worker said One worker hotel “It was as if he knew,” of theA photo scene Police said the other Ramon Sterling, 42, Continued Page 46 on Business Bureau collected complaints 4,000 than more company Weiss’ against the to according 2009, in general’s attorney Florida office. he noticed several suspi- European-looking cious, men meeting in a cafe near andthe speaking lobby another language beforehear- ing the shots. Theworker said the one of had men asked the where bathroom was and left the room sec- onds before the shots were fired. said.the worker “Some- going was suspicious thing on.” looked be what to appeared what showed with lyingWeiss face-up in a pool blood of over hunched Zalevsky like a nearby to chair after gun the the used he said DA himself.shoot thefour men at im- table mediately fled the room thewhen shots were fired, were apprehended soonbut after. was after on his home way working his shift the at nearby Do & Co. catering, he when St., 132nd 149-32 at officerssaw from the 106th men four the put Precinct handcuffs. in ground the on He said they appeared to be in their mid-30s and Euro- pean.

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Oaks throughout April, according to the banks in Forest Hills, Flushing and Glen robbing with charged was Park, Ozone Queens. across banks over several knocking before agun flashed who week said they last man jured, but a cat was killed in the fire. fire. inthe killed was acat but jured, werein- residents no said scene the at Officials house. the blazegutted that atwo-alarm containing after Tuesday Avenue inBayside afternoon 48th near Street 206th on of ahome out file Firefighters Cops catch suspect inQueens bankrobberies Cops look for robbers whobrandished guns A day later, the duo struck twice along along twice A day later, duo struck the 5in May incident happened first The for looking were —Police FLUSHING On April 23, Lopez walked into a into walked Lopez 23, April On Ave. of84-17 109th in Lopez, John a arrested —Police HILLS FOREST Blotter POLICE ing to the NYPD. the to ing accord- routine, same the pulled and Tnpk. Union at 252-25 bank One aCapital entered he later hour but an just ofcash, amount said. police handgun, a black flashed then and anote Ave., ateller passed Metropolitan at 99-00 Bank, aChase tered NYPD. the to manding money before fleeing, according (CRIMES) and entering TIP577. entering and (CRIMES) 274637 ortexting nypdcrimestoppers.com website its at visiting (8477), 1-800-577-TIPS tact NYPD’s Crimestoppers by calling said. cops cellphone, and cash his with off made and at gunpoint old man NYPD. the to according street, same the Lopez got away with an undisclosed undisclosed gotaway an Lopez with en- p.m.,Lopez at 1:30 26 onApril Then Those with information should con- a50-year- menrobbed the a.m., At 12:15 Photo by Christina Santucci Christina by Photo NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 17-23, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 9 She alsoShe suggested Pres- supports Crowley City, York New In “I think of what a lot she said Crowley is cousin Crowley’s said theCrowley rela- Ack- Gary Rep. After Continued Page 46 on money for job creating job for money from come could measures winding down the war in Afghanistan. homeland on Barackident plan Obama’s home troops the bring to and said America should focusing be policing of instead security countries across the globe. is a staunchCrowley sup- over porter the of the NYPD, outcry and recent the with said odds Kelly’s Ray Commissioner at is QuestionStop, and Frisk policy safety. city’s our Police Department is doing today has to do with policing,” she defensive said, criticizing the mayor and the Kelly for dwindling number of officers the on force. would voted against have would that week a bill brought to the House last floor take federal funding away departments police from that country the around beenhave deemed to en- a profiling, racial in gage measure her cousin, Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-Jackson (D-N.Y.), of. voted in favor Heights), Holt The measure was proposed Rush Rep by singledwho the out NYPD on the floor. Dem- the of chairman also of Organization ocratic Queens en- which County, for race the in Meng dorsed of instead seat Queens the cousin. his tionship between the two has not soured since she the for seatmadebid her official, and that despite her party going with a rival candidate, she feels she has the strongest name recog- win- of chance and nition ning. erman (D-Bayside) announced in March he would retire the at end of his term, Photo by Christina Santucci But theBut woes of the “When more have you said theCrowley pub- “My plan is that all ur- the Social Security and and Security Social the Medicare, predicted dire large the as consequences boomerbaby generation en- stipu- and retirement ters keep to lated that legislative inter- required is vention entitlements afloat. tanking system could be accordingsolved, to the councilwoman, by creating jobs so morenat- people pay into programs. the you’ll working, people urally have more money Security,” Social into going said. Crowley budget, transportation lic iswhich under fire from House, the in Republicans could be a boon New for if cities, 80 where York percent of Americans live, proj- road can claim their fair share toward of funds instead of letting go them the of middle the in ects country. ban areas come together in a caucus and those follow dollars back to our where taxes are coming from,” she said. After June June After (D-Flushing) as as (D-Flushing) well as Bayside allergist Robert Dr. Mittman. Crowley is currently currently is Crowley hasCrowley also made The cost of the entitle- City Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley discusses her platform and campaign issues in the TimesLedger Newspapers newsroom. and Elections and State and Federal Legislation. Dem- four-way a in involved against primary ocratic City state Assembly members Rory Lancman (D-Fresh and GraceMeadows) Meng Republican face 26, the winner will go on to Halloran Dan Councilman Green and (R-Whitestone) Party candidate Evergreen inChou a general election. protecting Social Security a pillar of her campaign, her of story the invoking deathfather’s and her single mother subsequently with children 15 raising government the of help the subsidy. with program, along ment Medicare and Medicaid, of has ballooned to 36 per- of thecent federal budget, unsustain- is that growth a Trustees the accordingable, to a govern- by report, That report. ment issued BY JOE ANUTA BY City Councilwoman was theCrowley 14th the reason main A enough have don’t “We The Af- president’s the joined Crowley She was re-elected House contender backs women’s rights, Social Security and health care health and Security Social rights, women’s backs contender House Crowley lays out platform out lays Crowley Elizabeth (D-Mid- Crowley dle Village) touted her life experience she is as to why the best candidate the for congressional Queens new the with sitdown a in seat Newspapers TimesLedger week. last out of 15 children in a close- fam- Queens western knit restorative a as worked ily, art painterand was the first elected women to her western Queens Council district. councilwoman decided to run the for House U.S. of Representatives is to balance theratio gender in Washington, D.C. in Con- representatives gress that can advocate to health,protect women’s whether it be reproductive access,” basic just or rights said. Crowley Carefordable Act and how has contraceptives covers it been the source of a recent Congress, involving flap the White House and religious in- stitutions, and the single mother of two said she would like on the a say to have na- level. tional Council in a 2008 special election, she was where the first Democrat and first woman elected in the district, the covers which neighborhoods Republican of Glendale, Village, Middle Maspeth, Hill, Ridgewood Richmond over Woodhaven. and 2009 in sub- and Ognibene Thomas sequentlybecame chair- woman of the Committee on Justice Criminal and Fire Services. She also serves on the Committees on Cul- Environmen- Affairs, tural tal Protection, Housing and Buildings, Parks and Rec- Privileges Rules, reation, Photo by Mosco Steve City HealthCity Commis- leav- abruptly Before “I wish there was a sil- were comments Shah’s that disappointed “I’m of many said Ulrich Continued Page 46 on of whom said the public in Far Rockaway. public Nirav Shahsioner was on the the receiving end of much of the criticism from both said residents and elected offi- cialslast many Thursday, whom of hearing should been have held before the hospital its doorsshut in April. ing 5 p.m. full — a at two hours before the scheduled end of the hearing — Shah said the peninsula has suffered from a lack of health care too for long. bulletver that could solve of issues care health the said. he peninsula,” this are“We doing all that we can to ensure proper health care this for community.” not well-received espe- — cially attendees when re- commissioner the alized slipped of the out hearing exit making his without public. ShahMr. didnot see fit to opin- my In p.m. 5 past stay too not is hours four ion, are to ask you when much the is servant,” said Citya public “He Park). Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone pub- a is he commissioner, lic servant. us, for He works him.” for do not work we his constituents used Pen- their as Hospital insula He facility. care primary

BY STEVEBY MOSCO Peninsula Hospital in “What will happen will“What happen Bernie Feuer, who op- who Feuer, Bernie Residents expressed “This is a human be-

Hundreds of Rockaway

fall on deaf city ears city deaf on fall Peninsula rally cries rally Peninsula uled to end.uled to before Shah abruptly left two hours before the hearing was sched- Department of Health panel listened to many concerned residents City Health Commissioner Nirav Shah (standing) and Dr. the sula: Episcopal St. John’s one hospital on the penin- about 1,000about people, leaves facility, which employed employed which facility, shuttering of the 173-bed the beach The community. years after first it opened in doors in April, close to 104 Far Rockaway closed its its closed Far Rockaway up andup is do what right.” the time leaders for to step get out of Rockaway. Now is Now Rockaway. of get out jam, they are not going to peninsula during a traffic bulance is diverted off the sence?” he asked. “If an am- when time is of the es- the of is time when hospitals. that are diverted to other other to diverted are that will any ambulances block Park, said bridge gridlock the summer in Jacob Riis Riis Jacob in summer the erates a parking during lot months. aways duringaways the summer visitors flood the Rock- in danger as an influx of of influx an as danger in concern that lives will be at 333at Beach 90th St. Knights of Columbus Hall, Hall, Columbus of Knights at the hearing, at a packed packed a at hearing, the at cillo, a Rockaway resident to die,” said Lindato die,” Rus- ing issue. are People going last week. last Health at a public hearing hearing public a at Health at the city Department of of Department city the at tal aimed their ire directly closureof Peninsula Hospi- residents sickened by the 10 EDITORIALS NE COM . DUNKIN’ DUMMIES

Anyone old enough to drive and smart enough to

TIMESLEDGER know the difference between a donut and a bagel should be smart enough not to park a luxury car in a public spot with the keys in the ignition. But apparently not. In the last two months, several people reported that their cars were stolen while they 17-23, 2012 2012 17-23, were making a purchase inside the Clintonville Road AY

, M Dunkin’ Donuts in Whitestone. Fortunately for the thieves, the shop is blocks EDGER

L away from the stolen-car super highway. For decades

IMES cars thieves have picked up cars in Queens and driven T them across the Whitestone Bridge to chop shops in the Bronx. In the case of luxury cars, the vehicles are often placed in containers and shipped overseas, where they are sold for more than their list price in the States and become virtually untraceable. Normally car thieves have to jimmy locks, work around alarms and hotwire the vehicle. It becomes easier when the keys are left in the ignition. The cars stolen outside the shop include a 2008 Porche Carerra, valued between $60,000 and $70,000, and a 2011 Mercedez-Benz CL63, valued at about OTHER VOICES $130,000. The Mercedes was recovered when a security device shut down the car on the Whitestone Bridge. We were shocked the donut shop patrons told our reporter they continue to leave the keys in the ignition St. Mary’s should be source of Bayside pride and leave the engine running while they dash in for their early morning fix. This is dangerous. One man said he leaves his key in his Chevrolet ayside is fortunate construction project can be grounds will alleviate The work by St. Mary’s Tahoe even though his uncle’s Porsche was stolen from to have St. Mary’s noisy and generate traffic, street parking. goes way beyond its Bay- the same location. Healthcare System look at some of the things 4. There will be a per- side facility. We confess we are skeptical and the police should Bfor Children in the that renovation will add for manent home established Going further, the 10 be as well. The timing of the thefts and the value of the community. Over the years, a long time to come: for PS 23, the on-site public “Stories of Inspiration” at stolen cars stretch the limits of credulity. The insur- it has built a reputation for 1. The child patients school. its website, stmaryskids. ance companies and police would do well to take a close quality service to children will have right-sized pa- A year ago, the state org/stories-of-inspiration/ look at the pattern emerging here. and been recognized for tient rooms, instead of Department of Health patient-stories/ demon- Meanwhile, drivers will probably be surprised to such on a national level. cramped rooms with four granted final approval for strate what St. Mary’s is all learn that it is illegal to leave a car running. Police of- For example, U.S. or five beds within. St. Mary’s Extraordinary about. ficers from the 109th Precinct say they are keeping an News & World Report re- 2. There will be some Home Care program. That All Baysiders should eye on the location and handing out summonses to vio- cently included it in its 2012 family suites for overnight program provides short- be proud of St. Mary’s and lators. Honor Roll for Best Nurs- visitations by parents of the term, intermittent-skilled the good work it will con- Signs are posted on the doors of the Dunkin’ Do- ing Homes. patients, which will aide nursing and therapeutic tinue to do. nuts warning patrons not to leave their keys in their Its Patient Pavilion the recovery of children. and personal care services cars. renovation will be done 3. The addition of 58 to special-needs patients Daniel P. Doyle That really shouldn’t be necessary, should it? later this year. While any new parking spots on the after they leave St. Mary’s. Bayside

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Co-name Jamaica Bay refuge after James Buckley EDGER

he Jamaica Bay area urge that this be corrected. also represent “one of the served at the top levels of ing named for him, with contributions of Buckley to , M

has a number of pub- The individual we are most significant bird sanc- all three branches of the the new Penn Station to be his nation. AY lic works named for writing about is former U.S. tuaries in the northeast U.S. government. Aside called “Moynihan Station.” Because of Buckley’s 17-23, 2012 Tnotable New York- Sen. James L. Buckley. United States,” according from his election to the 2. Jacob K. Javits has advocacy for the Jamaica ers who merit our remem- Buckley was a co- to the refuge’s website. Senate, Buckley was under- the other immense federal Bay Wildlife Refuge and brance. There is the bridge sponsor of S. 1192, creating Buckley continues his love secretary of state, after building named for him, the Gateway National Rec-

named for former U.S. Rep. the Gateway National Rec- and observation of birds at which he served as presi- along with the city’s prima- reation Area, this would TIMESLEDGER Joseph Addabbo Sr., the reation Area. The senator age 89. dent of Radio Free Europe. ry convention center. be an ideal opportunity to Marine Parkway Bridge spoke on behalf of the bill As a Senate candidate He was then nominated by 3. Alphonse D’Amato recognize Buckley by re- named for New York Mets on the Senate floor Oct. in 1970, Buckley questioned President Ronald Reagan has the federal courthouse naming the Jamaica Bay . and Brooklyn Dodgers hero 14, 1972, and specifically the wisdom of a proposed and confirmed to serve on on Long Island named for Wildlife Refuge for him. COM Gil Hodges and Floyd Ben- mentioned the “wildlife extension of an airport run- the U.S. Court of Appeals him. nett Field, which honors preserve in Jamaica Bay” way into Jamaica Bay, sup- for the D.C. Circuit, the 4. The federal build- Thomas Long the famous Brooklyn avia- during the floor debate. porting local community second-highest court in our ing in upstate Rochester is Member tor. And, of course, there is Jamaica Bay is the groups. Although Buckley judicial system. named for Kenneth Keat- Community Board 14 John F. Kennedy Interna- only wildlife refuge within was known for conserva- Consider that New ing. Far Rockaway tional Airport. the U.S. National Parks tive views on most issues, York’s former senators have 5. There are a number But there is a long- System. We propose renam- many liberals and Demo- had major public works or of schools bearing the name Herbert Stupp standing major omission ing the area the “James L. crats acknowledged his ex- other facilities named for of Robert F. Kennedy, along Former Commissioner in recognizing someone Buckley-Jamaica Bay Wild- pertise in and support for them: with the recent renaming City Department for the who has helped to change life Refuge.” environmental issues. 1. Daniel Patrick of the Triborough Bridge. Aging Jamaica Bay and the Rock- The bay and its wet- Buckley is the only Moynihan has the Man- Clearly, it is time to Manhattan aways for the better, and we lands, marshes and islands living American to have hattan federal office build- honor and recognize the

Don’t abuse eminent domain use Question boro Dems, not Lancman

or about 200 years meowners it threw off their transparency and misin- find Bob Friedrich’s col- action of the party. Friedrich ought to look since the founding of properties. formation it pursues in its umn about state Assem- When Barry Groden- more carefully into the past this Republic, every- The Kelo case caused a ill-advised Willets Point blyman Rory Lancman chik ran for re-election as actions of the Democratic Fbody — Republicans, furor throughout this coun- proposal, to wit: Lisa Bo- I (D-Fresh Meadows) mis- assemblyman, Assembly- Party. Democrats, independents, try, with the result being va-Hiatt, deputy chief of leading (“Lancman attack woman Grace Meng (D- There seems to be a lot rich, middle class and poor that 44 states enacted leg- the city Law Department, on Queens Dem machine Flushing) and Ben Singer missing when it comes to — were in agreement that islation prohibiting such a claims that if H.R. 1433 is rings hollow,” May 3-9). ran against him. He lost. politics. government could exercise taking. Not surprisingly, passed, “important revital- Lancman’s criticism of the Does this sound fa- eminent domain and take New York state was not one ization projects would not Queens Democratic Party miliar? Did Judaism have David Copell private property for just of those states, given the be possible” (“Bill could is based upon the previous anything to do with it? Flushing compensation for a public fact that too many politi- nix Willets project,” Times purpose, to wit: a school, a cians are bedded with real Ledger Newspapers, April road, transportation facili- estate interests. 19-25). ties, a public building. For example, several With all due respect, All were in agreement years ago Daniel Doctoroff, Bova-Hiatt must be work- there could be no taking then a high official in the ing on another planet Church must allow priests to marry for a private commercial Bloomberg administration, because she fails to un- business enterprise. The bragged before a group of derstand the issue. For time-honored concept that real estate moguls that un- hundreds of years, urban he recent criticism continues to bury its head cept change and to be able eminent domain should not der its administration more expansion has taken place by Pope Benedict XVI in the sand regarding this to change. be used for a private real than 90 percent of varianc- with builders buying prop- that priests should issue. Other Christian de- It is the real world and estate development came es sought were granted. erty from private owners Tnot question celibacy nominations allow their the church needs to get its to an end several years The U.S. House of without governmental emi- is typical for an institution ministers to marry, as well act together. ago, when the U.S. Supreme Representatives recently nent domain. that refuses to accept that as the Jewish faith. It is Court, in a 5-4 decision in enacted a bill, H.R. 1433, It is called free enter- there must be change in high time for the Catholic John Amato Kelo v. City of New London, called The Private Prop- prise, the foundation of the this area. Church to come down off its Fresh Meadows ruled a municipality could erty Rights Protection Act capitalist system. Has any- The Catholic Church throne and be willing to ac- take private property and of 2012, which would take a thing changed? The answer turn it over to a private real significant step to correct is yes: It is called sordid estate developer. the results of the Kelo case. politics and the little people Parenthetically, that That bill is now pending be- be damned. development never came to fore the U.S. Senate. CORRECTION pass, the property remains Predictably, the Benjamin M. Haber empty to date and the mu- Bloomberg administra- Flushing The article on the upcoming Queens Pride Parade in the May 10-16 edition of TimesLedger Newspapers should have listed its website as queenspride.org and the parade’s co-chair as Hank Krumholz. nicipality passed a resolu- tion opposes the bill with tion apologizing to the ho- the same sort of a lack of 12 COLUMNS NE COM . Bronx beep speaks at monthly meet of boro Dem club TIMESLEDGER left who remembers you. A ing those less fortunate. show their support. There ough president. He became and 3. That’s another event Dee happy Mother’s Day to all Their services were dedi- were also two other honor- the borough president in you might consider contrib- Richard the mothers out there and cated to the blind. Longtime ees: Julia Blair and Rhon- 2009 after serving 12 years uting to. Try and attend the to all their children who friend Joel Miele was also da Bair. in the state Assembly. Luminaria Ceremony, as it n 17-23, 2012 2012 17-23, love them. an honoree. Friends Daniel The RDRC would like I had never met Diaz is most impressive. AY Dishing

, M Congratulations to Leone, of QPTV, and Linda interested folks to adopt se- before but was impressed • Mary Conaty tells with Dee TimesLedger Newspapers Marr, of New York Com- nior high school students, by how intelligent and well- us there is a free camp for EDGER

L account executive Victor munity Bank, served on the as some have hardships versed he was. He also had children ages 6-18 with can-

IMES Clavie. Victor won the luncheon committee. trying to pay graduation a great sense of humor. cer and their siblings. They T e hope everyone Community Service Award On May 9, the Rock- expenses. If you would like There was no doubt he was will all get a free week at a fortunate enough at the VISIONS 28th annual away Development and to help, call Renee McWil- devoted to helping his con- sleep-away camp on Shelter to still have their luncheon at Terrace on the Revitalization Corp. held liams for additional infor- stituents and serving the Island, L.I. Parents do not Wmothers enjoyed Park May 6. It was a lovely its 26th annual tribute and mation at 718-327-5300. Any needs of his community. He have to worry as there is the day by celebrating in luncheon with a large num- gala dinner at Russo’s on help, however small, will wants the Bronx to be the 24-hour medical service at some way with their mom. ber of honorees, including the Bay. One of our favorite be appreciated. Please help best it can possibly be. I’m the camp. The American For those among us who are four Holy Cross High School buddies, Jack Friedman, if you can, as education is sure we’ll hear a lot more Cancer Society number is not that fortunate, we hope boys — Charles D’Oria, executive director of the the key to these children’s about that young man in 718-261-1092. you took some time out to Evan Munoz, Salvatore Queens Chamber of Com- future. the future. That’s it for this week. say a little prayer and remi- Graci and Spyros Panag- merce, was singled out to Last Thursday, the Some bits and pieces of I look forward to your nisce about the good times iotopoulos — as well one of receive the 2012 Joseph W. Jefferson Democratic Club information: voice mails at 718-767-6484, you had with your mother their instructors, Michael Stehn Community Build- held its May meeting at the • The American Can- faxes at 718-746-0066 and e- while she was with us. Genovese. ers Award. Of course, all Clearview Golf Club. The cer Society will once again mails at deerrichard@aol. They say you never re- The boys were honored the QCC’s employees made guest speaker was Ruben be holding its Relay for com. ally die until there is no one for their dedication to help- the trip to Howard Beach to Diaz Jr., the Bronx bor- Life” at Fort Totten June 2 Till next week, Dee.

Stark parallels exist between careers of Romney and Reagan

Reagan never lost an They spent the next paign, Reagan defeated prisoners. The wives of these men William election, having been suc- four-year period, after Carter in a landslide, with Today, the main prob- have and are playing a ma- Lewis cessful in his two races for 1976 and 2008, preparing Carter only carrying five lem with the Iranian gov- jor role in their husbands’ n governor and his two cam- for a second attempt at the states. It remains to be ernment is its possible campaigns. That was true paigns for the presidency. presidency. They traveled seen how Romney will do development of nuclear of Nancy Reagan and it is Political Romney lost a bid for the around the country mak- against Obama this fall. weapons, aside from its now true of Ann Romney. Action U.S. Senate when he ran ing speeches and setting up In the case of these can- negative attitude toward Reagan and Romney against U.S. Sen. Edward local campaign organiza- didates, unemployment and the western world. were both over 60 when Kennedy before running tions, besides engaging in inflation were and are key Both Reagan and Rom- they launched their quest oth Ronald Reagan successfully for governor. fund-raising. issues in their campaigns. ney seem to exemplify faith for the presidency after suc- and Mitt Romney Both men, however, In 1980, Reagan, after It is fair to say Reagan and and optimism in America. cessful lifetime careers. began their political were defeated in their first winning the New Hamp- Romney had or have little In the case of Carter, he The question this year Bcareers in elective try for the Republican pres- shire primary by a decisive or no foreign policy expe- seemed to criticize our na- is can Romney duplicate office by serving as gov- idential nomination. Rea- margin, went on to win rience, but it was during tion for not having faith the political success of Rea- ernors of large industrial gan, after completing his the Republican nomina- the Reagan administration in the future. He called it gan. He seems to have the states. Reagan served two second terms as governor tion. This year Romney, that Communism became a “crisis of confidence.” ability and determination terms as governor of Cali- in 1974, entered the presi- after winning most of the less of a threat to the west- Obama in some cases has to do so, but Obama is a fornia and Romney served dential primaries in 1976 primaries, will most likely ern world. seemed to apologize for past more formidable candidate one term as governor of against President Gerald capture the presidential It was also during and American foreign policy than Carter was. Obama’s Massachusetts. Ford and lost his first at- nomination. Reagan in 1980 immediately before Rea- initiatives. campaign fund-raising will It can be said they also tempt to become the Repub- ran against an incumbent, gan’s presidency that Iran Reagan and Romney be a big help to him. started in politics with lican presidential nominee President Jimmy Carter, and Islamic extremism want respect for our nation Some of the similari- mostly liberal ideas. Rom- by 117 votes at the party as Romney this year is also became a serious foreign throughout the world. Rea- ties in Reagan and Rom- ney began as a liberal Re- convention. Romney in running against an incum- policy problem, with the gan and Romney look and ney are striking but will publican and Reagan was 2008 lost his first presiden- bent, President Barack American embassy being act presidential. Both of not necessarily lead to the a liberal Democrat before tial bid to U.S. Sen. John Obama. taken over by Iranian revo- them by the time they were same results. History re- becoming a conservative McCain (R-Ariz.) in the pri- At the conclusion of lutionaries and the embas- governors had achieved a peats itself, but not always Republican. maries. the 1980 presidential cam- sy personnel being held as degree of financial wealth. in the same way. 13 Farmers ﬁ rst settled Flushing N E T IMES

ing their farming and had maica to a ferry leaving L Joan EDGER not approved of using the from Brooklyn.

Brown rocky New England soil. It was William Prince, , M

The Dutch already had son of the founder of the AY Wettingfeld the land they were allowed famous Prince Nurseries, 17-23, 2012 n to settle on called “Vlissin- who originated a compa- Our History gen.” Perhaps, it is suggest- ny in 1800 to charter and ed, Flushing is a name of erect a bridge over Flush-

Dutch origin. ing Creek and a route was TIMESLEDGER he town of Flushing Farming was the first opened through Newtown was first incorpo- occupation of the new set- and Brooklyn for a fare of rated Oct. 10, 1645, by tlers in the area, which 50 cents. . Tthe order of the gov- came to be known as Flush- A better road became COM ernor of New Netherlands, ing. Nurseries followed, necessary and was built on William Kieft. beginning with that of the meadows by the New- A group of English men Prince’s in 1787. Bloodgood town Turnpike Co. and women were among Nurseries was established By 1822, travel to New the first settlers of Flush- in 1798, followed by Parsons York was by steamboat ing. They were granted a and Co. in 1838. rather than a sailing pack- patent which allowed them Beginning early in the et. For a 10-year period a to settle in an area along 19th century, those who new steamboat was used, the north shore of western preferred the comforts and commanded by Capt. Jona- Long Island in 1645. quiet of home, like promi- than Peck and named the Some of those settlers nent businessmen and pro- “Linnaeus.” had not come right from fessionals, began to move to England but had already Flushing as traveling facili- Joan Brown Wetting- ASTE OF THE ROPICS been settled in New Eng- ties improved. The original feld is a historian and free- T T land. They were among route at that time appears lance writer. Vidya Visva enjoys coconut water on Liberty Avenue in Richmond Hill during the warm weath- those interested in better- to have been by way of Ja- er on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Christina Santucci

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BY JOE ANUTA Halloran (R-Whitestone) may eventually include a Park, whose group also COM . and Mark Weprin (D-Oak- street renaming or memo- helped put up a memorial City Councilman Pe- land Gardens) after a story rial plaque, after speaking in New Jersey in 2009. ter Koo (D-Flushing) has in a Flushing-based Korean with some Korean groups The letters that came to

TIMESLEDGER been stirring up an inter- newspaper was picked up in in the area. the councilmen denied that national controversy with Japan, according to Koo’s “Councilman Koo, he the atrocities occurred, but his plans to honor Asian office. really showed an interest did not change the minds women forced into prostitu- The letters, which in supporting this,” said of the recipients, who both tion by Japan during World feature the same text but Chejin Park, of the Korean support Koo. 17-23, 2012 2012 17-23,

AY War II. are all signed by differ- American Voters’ Council. “I was a little stunned

, M Koo has plans for a ent people, accused Koo of The council, a Flush- by them,” said Weprin. “It Flushing memorial to hon- propagating false informa- ing-based nonprofit, also seems logical to me to give EDGER

L or the so-called “comfort tion and pandering to his advocated for a federal res- the women some type of

IMES women” from countries in- Korean base, a charge a olution recognizing the ex- memorial or recognition of T cluding Korea and China spokesman for the Shang- istence of comfort women what they went through.” who were kept as sex slaves hai native firmly denied. that was passed in the U.S. And Halloran said for the Japanese military. “Councilman Koo has House of Representatives while the numbers might But citizens of the is- actually met comfort wom- in 2007. be debatable, there is no land nation of Japan do not en who are still alive and According to Park, doubt it happened. share Koo’s enthusiasm who have told their stories,” there is often argument “I’ll air on the side of and started a letter-writing said James McClelland, over how many comfort caution and say history is campaign targeting his fel- referring to an event last women existed. The num- never as clear as we like it low Council members. year in conjunction with bers vary between 20,000 to be,” he said. “But there is “We Japanese are pro- the Kupferberg Holocaust and 200,000 depending on no difference between this foundly concerned about Center at Queensborough the source. and saying the Holocaust his political activities,” a Community College, where But he said finding an didn’t exist.” letter signed by a man from several comfort women re- exact total is irrelevant. Tokyo said. counted horror stories of “It doesn’t matter. Even Reach reporter Joe Dozens of the letters their internment. City Councilman Peter Koo is drawing flack from Japanese citi- if only one woman was vic- Anuta by e-mail at januta@ came pouring into the of- Koo began advocating zens for proposing a memorial dedicated to the comfort women timized by a government, it cnglocal.com or by phone at fices of Councilmen Dan for the memorial, which of World War II. is still a big problem,” said 718-260-4566. Ozanam Hall nursing home union moves closer to strike

BY PHIL CORSO Meckler said the union “We understand the the office of state Sen. Tony must give 10 days’ notice employees’ frustration and Avella (D-Bayside) Friday, Tensions surrounding before a strike, and last we have made proposals, May 18 at 11 a.m. for a press ongoing labor negotiations week’s majority vote only which take into account the conference outside Ozanam at Bayside’s Ozanam Hall gave the union the ability to employees’ needs and the Hall to share stories and nursing home mounted let Ozanam Hall know that home’s long-term crisis,” sign a letter addressed to as members of the UFCW members have authorized a Ozanam Hall said in a state- Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, Local 342 union voted last strike if necessary. ment. “So far, the union has head of the Brooklyn Dio- week to authorize a strike, The Ozanam manage- rejected our proposals. Nei- cese, to address their con- the group said. ment said Medicaid and ther side has declared an cerns. Labor negotiations at Medicare reimbursements impasse and more negotia- The 432-bed facility, at Ozanam Hall have been have been reduced by more tions are scheduled.” 42-41 201st St., is adminis- ongoing since the previous than $7 million since April But according to Meck- tered by the Catholic Car- contract expired in 2010 due 2009. ler, the home’s cuts have melite Sisters for the Aged to what the home’s manage- “This crisis is especial- resulted in a decrease in and Infirm and has been ment attributed to cuts in ly severe in nursing homes care for its more than 400 serving elderly residents Medicaid and Medicare re- in New York,” Ozanam Hall residents. with both short-term reimbursements. said in a statement. “The “The members are habilitation and geriatric The union voted May state has savagely cut nurs- tired and fed up,” Meckler care in Bayside for more 7 to authorize a strike, pro- ing home reimbursement said. “If necessary, we’ll than 30 years. viding them with an addi- for Medicaid and Medicare now have the ability to According to the more tional tool at the bargain- services, which cover the strike.” than 400 union members ing table, the union said. great majority of residents A bargaining commit- at the home, cuts in hours “The members voted in the homes.” tee made up of union mem- have forced them to take ‘yes’ to authorize a strike,” The home said it has bers would make the final on more work, lessening said Kate Meckler, the negotiated in good faith call on whether or not to the quality of care for their union’s director of commu- with the workers union and strike, Meckler said. patients. nications. “But that doesn’t Union workers hand out leaflets to raise awareness of what they hopes Local 342 will recog- The union announced mean they are on strike or said were unfair working conditions at Ozanam Hall nursing nize the financial crisis and Tuesday they would join will strike.” home. Photo courtesy UFCW Local 342 long-range implications. with representatives from 15

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BY JOE ANUTA ing, saying that while they ing the department, but due COM . paid taxes to the city, they to ongoing sewer work and In the wake of a city were not getting the requi- potential infrastructure decision to drop its emi- site services in return. work in the future, cannot

TIMESLEDGER nent domain proceedings, “Would you tolerate begin a widespread paving property owners from Wil- conditions in front of your campaign. lets Point called on the city house that looked like Earlier in the meeting, Department of Transporta- this?” Paterno asked before the board passed a resolu- tion to repair the streets of turning to CB 7 Chairman tion stating that commu- 17-23, 2012 2012 17-23,

AY their neighborhood at Mon- Gene Kelty. “Mr. Kelty, nity boards around the

, M day’s Community Board 7 back in 2008 you actually city should have a role in meeting and had a unique chastised the people of Wil- deciding whether to close a EDGER

L guest speaker to help make lets Point for not being vo- school like Flushing High

IMES their case. cal enough in demanding School, which is set to be T Ralph Paterno, who city services.” shuttered and reopened owns property where the A young man who under the name Rupert B. city wanted to build the came to the meeting then Thomas Academy at the first phase of a $3 billion re- activated a CD player and Flushing Campus. development project for the Kelty’s voice from 2008 was Budget cuts on the city area, took to the podium immediately audible. level are also threatening flanked by large posters of “I can tell you this — if after-school programs for the pothole-strewn streets. someone was taking taxes the area’s youth, according “The city will not be Willets Point property owner Ralph Paterno calls on the city to repair potholes in the blighted neigh- from me and I wasn’t get- to Al Stark, who works with in the position to actually borhood. Photo by Joe Anuta ting my services, I certain- the Beacon Program and develop Willets Point any- ly wouldn’t be paying my urged the board and com- time soon or perhaps ever,” maintain the Willets Point viding any details said the uities, run by the Wilpon taxes,” Kelty said on tape. munity to show their out- he said. “So I and other Wil- streets.” redevelopment project is family, were awarded a con- DOT said in a state- rage at the proposed cuts, lets Point property owners The mayor’s office re- still moving forward. tract to build a 12-acre mall ment it already repairs pot- which would force many are here tonight to publicly cently dropped the bid to Sources with knowl- across from Citi Field. holes in the Willets Point after-school programs out ask Community Board 7 condemn property in the edge of a city-issued request But that was not on the area on an ongoing basis. of existence. to please help us put pres- 20-acre Phase 1 section of for proposals said that Re- minds of the property own- DOT replaced 100 potholes sure on DOT to repair and the plan, but without pro- lated Co. and Sterling Eq- ers who spoke at the meet- within the last year, accord- Hero pilot trashes city waste station near LaGuardia

BY STEVE MOSCO path of oncoming flights, thority to halt plans for the Meng referred to the putting thousands of lives facility. 2001 tragedy involving Opponents of a waste at risk, including passen- She said the station, American Airlines Flight station near LaGuardia gers in the sky and citizens set for completion in 2013, 587, which crashed into Airport have taken to the on the ground.” poses an extreme hazard Belle Harbor shortly after airwaves with a hero pilot Ken Paskar, president to both air travelers and takeoff and resulted in 260 at the helm. of Friends of LaGuardia residents on the ground. fatalities on board and five Capt. Chesley “Sully” Airport, said Sullenberger According to the assembly- on the ground. Sullenberger, the US Air- lends credibility to the woman, the Federal Avia- State Sen. Toby ways pilot who safely guid- cause. tion Administration has Stavisky (D-Whitestone) ed a passenger plane into “This is a world-re- raised concerns about this and Assemblyman Michael the Hudson River following nowned hero with personal project on numerous occa- Simanowitz (D-Flushing) a bird strike in 2009, has experience dealing with sions over the last 10 years. also weighed in, both co- lent his voice to a radio ad bird strikes,” said Pasker, “It is plainly unrea- sponsoring Meng’s legisla- campaign denouncing the whose organization was sonable that the city would tion to block the completion construction of the North formed last year to oppose plan to build a waste facil- of the facility. Shore Marine Transfer Sta- the transfer station. “I sus- ity so close to LaGuardia A representative for tion. pect this is an issue that Airport,” she said. “Our Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s Critics say the waste is very important to Capt. goal is to protect Queens office said a waste station station, which will be close Sully.” families. People are wor- operated safely on the same to a LaGuardia runway According to Paskar, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger speaks out against a waste ried about the Sully inci- land from 1954 to 2001. near College Point, will whose organization sued transfer station near LaGuardia Airport in a new radio ad. dent happening again and But Paskar shot back attract birds by the thou- the city in 2011 to prevent remember — too vividly — at that claim, saying all it sands and put passenger the station from opening, is already attracting birds, phase,” he said. the devastating air tragedy takes is one disaster. planes at an increased risk the facility is expected to as hundreds can be seen Elected officials also in Queens from 2001. My “It’s a question of of potentially disastrous handle an estimated 3,000 perching on the under-con- joined the fight against the bill in the Assembly will when, not if, there will be bird strikes. tons of garbage every day — struction facility. waste station, with state prohibit building waste a major catastrophe,” he In the radio ads, Sul- providing a dangerous at- “The facility is already Assemblywoman Grace transfer stations near air- said. “The transfer station lenberger says the station traction for hungry birds. proving to be a hazard Meng (D-Flushing) calling ports in heavily populated will significantly increase “will attract birds into the He said the building during the construction on the city and the Port Au- New York City.” the risk.” said. “We could not get my job to make you mon- 17 BID anything done with him in ey.” charge.” Elizabeth De Leon, B T Continued from Page 1 Arguments over the de- deputy commissioner of cision to fire Sullivan and the Neighborhood Devel- T called on the BID to respond his actions became heated opment Division at Small IMES to claims of inactivity and a at times, as members of Business Services, said she L EDGER lack of transparency since the board sparred with the was impressed and not dis-

Sullivan’s firing. former executive director couraged by the emotional , M

“Nobody denies that over different aspects of his and heated conversation at AY 17-23, 2012 we did face a huge setback,” tenure. The tension became the meeting. She said of the Riso said in his opening ad- so intense that at one point 67 city BIDs she oversees, dress at the May 8 meeting. Halloran jumped out of his the most passionate are the “The last thing I wanted to seat to put an end to the ones that thrive.

do was fire Gregg.” squabbling. “It’s amazing to see a TIMESLEDGER Riso said Sullivan’s “You’re all killing me,” community come together termination was a board Halloran told the suddenly so much,” De Leon said. decision and not his alone. quiet room. “There needs “You guys are headed in . The firing came in light of to be more input with the the right direction.” COM behavior that Riso said in- business owners. What I Since the meeting, cluded Sullivan’s conduct- would like to see is for ev- Sullivan had both publicly ing business without the eryone to move forward.” and privately said he would board’s approval. The meeting shifted help Sclair with his new po- But according to De- New Bayside Village Business Improvement District Executive Director Lyle Sclair (r.) tells Bayside focus after Halloran spoke sition however possible. gel, one of the BID’s biggest business owners what he plans to do with his new role while his predecessor Gregg Sullivan (l.) looks out and Sclair took the mi- “Bayside is very pre- problems in recent months crophone to talk about the cious,” Sullivan said. “I on. Photo by Phil Corso has been keeping business BID’s future with him at wish the new director the owners and residents in- infighting made it diffi- rant, was on the board that different businesses on the helm. best of luck and I’m here to formed as to where their cult for him to get his point voted to terminate Sullivan Bell Boulevard and signed “I think we have a lot help in any way I can.” taxpayer money was going. across. and said his biggest issue contracts even though ex- of opportunity going for- Sullivan said he tried “I want this to be one was acting without speak- ecutive directors were not ward,” Sclair said. “Once I Reach reporter Phil to rebut claims made by truth,” Sullivan said. ing to the board. given that responsibility. understand our challenges, Corso by e-mail at pcorso@ the board about his perfor- Dominick Bruccoleri, He said Sullivan had “We’re doing damage we can match our collective cnglocal.com or by phone at mance at the meeting, but owner of Pappazio restau- charged different fees to control now,” Bruccoleri strengths to face them. It’s 718-260-4573.

counters were friendly. Stabbing “I would say ‘hi’ to Iannece them all the time,” Park Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 2 said. “They were always co-ops and condos legisla- quiet and nice. They never tion to monitor tax rates from the scene. had any problems with us.” juggling the duties of the and the New York Dream Crime tape and spat- A nearby neighbor community board, his work Act. tered blood were still vis- who lives on the other side as an attorney and support- Iannece said that al- ible at the scene Friday of the courtyard said she ing graduations for both though he was reluctant at morning as cops said they heard what sounded like his son from college and first to throw his hat into were still investigating and a firecracker early last daughter from high school. the race for Lancman’s 25th looking for evidence involv- Thursday night, but did not Whenever possible, he District seat, he received ing an apparent domestic think it was a gunshot. She said he has been working overwhelming support dispute. said children often play in to familiarize himself with from various civic and po- Danny Park, 48, has the area and she never the most important state is- litical leaders. lived with his family in the would have guessed that A man was shot and killed by police after attacking a wom- sues. “Things are going ac- upstairs apartment for four there was a violent dispute an outside 64-46 223rd Place in Queens last Thursday. “The issues are a little cording to plan and even years. According to Park, across the courtyard. Photo by Ken Maldonado different on the state level,” better than expected in Sharon Rivers lived with After hearing the news Iannece said. “There are some ways,” Iannece said. her 17-year-old daughter in of what had happened, “I was devastated to timing is of the essence. If bigger policy issues than an “I am being embraced by a the downstairs apartment the neighbor said she was hear the news,” the neigh- a kid might have seen that, Assembly member would lot of people and it’s hum- for almost 20 years. He said caught off-guard and never bor said. “I’m thinking this it could be terrifying to have to be familiar with.” bling.” his neighbors were quiet suspected such violence so was an isolated incident them.” In particular, Iannece and all of his passing en- close to home. in this neighborhood. But cited hydrofracking, city

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BY TATYANA SOUTHERLAND family. “We usually stay because there is so much to roundings can lead to new discoveries. He suggested do here. We go to the Queens Zoo, Botanical Garden, that staycationers look for adventures and learning As gas prices rise and airline tickets soar, some visit Ellis Island, all the tourist stuff,” said Laghezza. opportunities in their everyday surroundings. Visit- families are opting to stay home for the summer on Matt Wixon author of “The Great American Stay- ing local restaurants, shops, theaters, firehouses and what are now commonly called “staycations.” They cation,” an all-inclusive guide to making staying at other municipal buildings or museums and asking for are an alternative to traditional summer vacations home during a vacation enjoyable, said that living tours or a history of their business can be a unique and they are becoming more and more popular, es- within one of New York City’s boroughs can be benefi- learning experience for children. Wixon said he was pecially for those who are concerned about their fi- cial for Queens residents who are looking for things to inspired to write “The Great American Staycation” nances. do over the summer months. when he decided not to travel one summer because he Many people have never even heard of the term “There are so many things you can take advan- thought it would be less of a hassle to stay home for “staycation,” but they have taken them. “Staycation? I tage of here,” said Wixon. “During the work weeks we vacation rather than travel with his two young sons. don’t even know what that is,” said Rebecca Laghezza are all really busy, but there are tons of things avail- “Air travel and long drives aren’t always kid- of Bayside. Although Leghezza revealed that she had able that we just don’t have the time for that are pos- friendly,” said Wixon. As an alternative, Wixon en- never heard of a staycation, she admits to having sible to do during a staycation.” gaged his two sons by taking them on scenic train stayed local during her summer vacations with her He said exploring your local neighborhood sur- Continued on Page 33 S30 TL

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River between the Hell Gate and KennedyRobert bridges F. and has a view of the Manhattan skyline. The park contains bocce courts, a pool, dog runs, a tennis court, and playgrounds. Location: bounded by Ditmars Boulevard, 21st Street, Astoria Park South and the East River. Baisley Pond Park With 109 acres and a 30-acre pond, the park is located at North Conduit Avenue, Baisley golf courses and a soccer ﬁ eld. golf courses and a soccer ﬁ Attractions: • Alley Pond Environmental 228-06Center, Northern Blvd., 11363. NY Phone: Douglaston, 718-229-4000; e-mail: info@ alleypond.com. Center, • Alley Pond Tennis Queens Blvd., Winchester 79-20 Village, NY 11427. Phone: 718-264-2600; e-mail: info@ alleypondtenniscenter.com. Park Astoria This 66-acre park is on the East Staycations

PARKS Queens For those prefer the who outdoors, According to Wixon, children older can there are many recreational activities to get get to activities recreational many are there “There borough. the throughout in involved the for are of things plenty spokesman can here for you enjoy Warren, John said free,” use the Internet as a learning tool taking by activ- an vacations,” “virtual calls he what ity that researching involves a foreign coun- learningtry, their about land, foodculture and language and sharing they what have learned. rides in their area, making trips to movie after rooms projection the tour to theaters watching a film, and going even bowling and learning the how mechanical pin set- ters The worked. trips proved to be a fun and educational experience his for two sons. Continued from Page 29 Alley PondAlley Park This 657-acre park follows the course of Alley Creek, which Little Neck Bay. leads into It includes nature centers, hiking trails, barbecuing areas, elds, tennis courts and baseball fi courts,handball playgrounds, For moreFor information about any of these or other city parks, call the city Parks Department at 1-800-360-8111 or visit the Parks Department Web site at www. or www.nycgovparks.org partnershipsforparks.org. City Parks piers or through its manicured gardens and unique mist fountain. Along admire the way, the rugged beauty of the park’s gantries. restored centerpieces: These industrial monuments were once used load to and oats and barges. unload rail car fl they are remindersToday of the waterfront’s past. With the city skyline as a backdrop and the gantries as a stage, the park’s plaza is a wonderful place to enjoy a spring or summer concert or theMacy’s Fourth of reworks display. July fi Recreational facilities include courts, playgrounds, basketball shing handball courts and a fi pier with its own cleaning table. Open daily and year-round, but pets. no Contact: 409 St., 47th Long Island NYCity, 11101 or 718-786- 6385. 34 NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 17-23, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM tested proficient — a figure that that —afigure proficient tested ofstudents percent 99 Exams, report. college-ready, according to the graduate minorities, of whom are percent school’s 90 students, 415 22,000 evaluated. out nation, ofnearly the in best enth best in the state and 52nd it the fourth best in the city, sev- ranking agold school medal, the awarded magazine the exams, English and math on levels ciency Marmor. David Principal with morning the in early rooms said aswant he toured to sing week. News &World last Report several aboutof the best in the country by U.S. class-ca school it,” Jamai- the after morning Monday was Walcott recognized at York Sciences for the College asaround one lap avictory took Walcott Dennis the Queens High School LATEPAGE Walcott tours award-winning Jamaica high school On state English Regents Regents English state On Some 87 percent profi- near-perfect Citing of the we news and good is “This Chancellor City Schools BY BOCKMANN RICH New York has agreatnew team. Questions? Visit trance exam and draws students requires applicants to take an en- is a specialized high school that testing proficient. percent 100 with Exams Regents on by Math students bested was During a visit to Queens High School for the Sciences at York College, city Schools Schools city College, York University. 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BY ARLENE MCKANIC Hollander, Beth Krensky, Batya assistant curator, spoke to the COM . Kuncman, Howard Lerner, Anush TimesLedger via e-mail about the Often when a tourist visits Mirbegian, Zac Monday, Shervone new exhibit. Turkey they’ll see an eye drawn on Neckles, Yasemin Ozsavasci Nehan, Why was it being put up? And

TIMESLEDGER a door or knocker in the shape of a Carin Riley Shelton Walsmith and why now? hand. This is the Nazar, a talisman others. “Recently Turkey has received against the evil eye, a curse directed Not all of the artworks were more global attention, due to the at a person or thing the spell caster made specifically for this exhibit, current political climate, as well as dislikes or envies. Now the evil eye though they were all chosen as a re- being a haven for artists, writers 17-23, 2012 2012 17-23,

AY is the subject of a fascinating art ex- sponse to the theme. The works are and musicians,” wrote Mathison.

, M hibit at Queens College Art Center. in different media and range from “We wanted to do a show respond- Called “Amulets, Nazars & Evil spooky to quirky to humorous. In ing to Turkey’s cultural resurgence EDGER

L Eyes: Artists Looking Forward,” Walsmith’s “The White Album No. on the global art world.”

IMES it’s part of Queens College’s “Year 66,” a digital photograph shows the The exhibit took about a year T of Turkey: Exploring Past, Present, sort of toy eyeball a person might from conception to fruition, she add- Future.” The exhibit features the get from Archie McPhee’s joke store ed. As for the artists, “We selected works of more than a dozen artists, clipped to something that looks like artists from an international call, not all of Turkish descent, including a key ring. based on how the work fit into the Jonas Angelet, Adam Cooper-Terán, On the other hand, the Dutch overall thematic structure of the ex- Asya Dodina & Slava Polishchuk, artist Reineke Hollander’s “Dead hibition.” Rehab El-Sadek, Anujan Ezhikode, Fetishes Waiting for a Ceremony” is Amulets, Nazars & Evil Eyes: Roya Farassat, Julia Forrest, Becky by turns playful and unsettling. It’s Artists Looking Forward will be Franco, Flore Gardner, Reineke a mixed media collection of brightly at the Queens College Art Center, colored, unnamable, vaguely Afri- Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, 65- can objects. Some are fixed in neat 30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing through Reineke Hollander’s “Dead Fetishes rows to a wall, while the rest lie in June 29. The gallery is open Monday Waiting for a Ceremony,” a mixed- a jumble on the floor. Many are cov- through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 media installation, is part of Queens ered in what looks like fish netting. p.m.; Friday and May 29 through College’s exhibit Amulets, Nazars and On some of the objects, the viewer June 29, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed week- Evil Eyes on display through June 29. can see a hint of a Nazar talisman. ends and holidays. Free and open to Photo courtesy Queens College Tara Mathison, the exhibit’s the public.

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Bill Popp and The Tapes — L When: May 20, 3 pm Flushing Town Hall Jazz EDGER Continued from Page 37 Performing 1960s chart busters Where: Church on the Hill, Jam Series is a unique free and originals. No cover, no 168th Street and 35th Avenue, jam session right here in , M but the part of Whitestone excuses. Flushing Queens. No need to travel into AY 17-23, 2012 where I live is really nice,” When: May 18, 10 pm Manhattan, share the stage says Castaneda. “It’s quiet, Where: The End Zone, 149-44 Mass in C, Op. 86 — The with our Jazz Jam house band and everything is really 14th Ave., Whitestone Oratorio Society of Queens at monthly jams curated by close to other areas I need Contact: celebrates its 85th anniversary! internationally acclaimed trumpeter and Queens College to get to, whether Manhat- To celebrate this historic TIMESLEDGER Brahms’ Requiem — A choir tan or Long Island or else- landmark in community music- Professor, Michael Mossman. All of 200 voices will perform the where.” making, the chorus presents levels are welcome; just drop Edmar Castaneda, a Whitestone resident, makes a living putting the beloved masterwork. by and sign in! (btw, we got the He finds Queens to be Beethoven’s “Mass in C, Op. harp in the musical forefront. Photo courtesy Edmar Castaneda . When: May 19, 8 pm 86” as well as a special Armed baby grand, drum kit and the COM an ideal place to work on Where: Queens College Arts house band.) his compositions, practic- family. Andrea Tierra, the busy tour schedule that has Forces Salute, African-American Center, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Spirituals and Opera highlights. When: June 6, 7 pm ing the harp almost every vocalist in his quartet, also him globe-hopping to every- Flushing When: May 20, 4 pm Where: Flushing Town Hall, day. happens to be Castaneda’s where from Poland to Chile Contact: (718) 997-3770 Where: Queensborough 137-35 Northern Boulevard, “But when I tour, when wife. They have been mar- to Hungary just in the next Website: kupferbergcenter.org/ Performing Arts Center, 222-05 Flushing I play, that’s like a practice ried for seven years, after few months, and he makes qcchoralspring.htm 56th Ave., Bayside Contact: (718) 463-7700 for me so I play a little less,” meeting in a jam session in sure to get back to Colom- Contact: (718) 631-6311 Website: www.ﬂ ushingtownhall. says Castaneda. “I have to New York City. bia once or twice a year to April Lynn James — A Website: www.visitqpac.org org rest my hands, you know?” “Twenty days after we perform or visit friends and program of music for the 125th Castaneda jokes that met, we got married,” says family. All of this makes anniversary of St. Gabriel’s Queens Jazz Orchestra — he is slightly “obsessed” Castaneda. getting back to Queens that Church. Music director Jimmy Heath. KIDS & FAMILY with keeping his hands pro- They have two chil- much sweeter. When: May 20, 1 pm This year’s concert will tected and loose by playing dren: Zeubi, their daughter “For me, home is New Where: St. Gabriel’s Church, showcase female jazz artists Big Apple Circus — It’s scales and other exercises, who is almost 3 years old, York, but my roots are from 196th Street and Jamaica on the Queens Jazz Trail: Ella stupendous, it’s amazing, it’s comparing it to any other and a 1-year-old son, Zamir, Colombia,” says Castaneda. Avenue, Hollis Fitzgerald, Lena Horne and the Dream Big circus! Come and see jugglers, balancing acts, sport. who have both lived their “Now I’m home. It’s great to Contact: (718) 46502876 Billie Holiday. spirited horses and Grandma He also finds Whites- lives in Queens. see my two kids.” When: May 25, 8 pm Spring Concert — The Bayside the clown. tone a good place for his Castaneda keeps a Where: Flushing Town Hall, Men’s Glee Club will hold its 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Continued on Page 40

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T underground NYC acts to concept to fi nished product, AT THE ZOO 38th Annual Greek Festival nationally touring headliners. ECRU TWAS AJAR storyboarding, character CROSSWORD PUZZLE ALLAN ROTH NONE — The festival will feature a DJ The show is absolutely free, BLOBS IOTA TINA design and drawing. CATBURGLAR EN I D playing modern and traditional no cover charge and no drink TimesLedger Newspapers IRE RELATED When: Weekdays, 9:30 am–5 LAST VERTEBRA SAT May 17-23, 2012 WEEK'S ACE EASY MERGE pm, Saturdays and Sundays, 10 Greek music for listening and minimum. THEPEL I CANBR I EF y ANSWERS SOLED NOLO CAT am–6 pm, until Sunday, Sept. 2 dancing. 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Using the classic form of the traditional journey complete with songs, sword fi ghts, and When: May 19 and June 9, 2pm American musical, they have fashioned a faithful plenty of audience interaction. Where: The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Long NE The Jack Cole Project — A world dance rendition of the novel, equally appealing to When: May 26 and June 2, 16, 2 pm Island City premiere musical. children and adults, to devotees of the novel and Where: The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Long Contact: (718) 392-0722 to Secret Garden newcomers as well. Island City Website: www.secrettheatre.com When: Through May 20 T IMES Where: Queens Theatre, Flushing Meadows When: Thursdays and Fridays 8 pm, Saturdays 2 Contact: (718) 392-0722 L

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CHAMETZ RED AND GREENX HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT City Councilman James Gennaro (c.) meets with rabbis from the The Sacred Heart cheerleaders from Sacred Heart Parish in City Councilman Mark Weprin visited YAI Network’s center in congregations in his district in April morning to buy “chametz” Bayside marched in this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in March. Bayside. It provides programs specializing in treating people with during the Passover celebration. developmental disabilities, such as autism, and aiding them in becoming independent, valued members of the community.

MEALS ON WHEELS FEAST DAY THE FOUR R’S City Councilman Mark Weprin (l.) joined Meals on Wheels to deliver Queens College’s Italian American Club held a feast and fund-rais- “Reduce, reuse, recycle and rethink” has been the motto for Marie Passover matzoh and meals to seniors in Hollis Hills. In the east- er in honor of St. Joseph’s Day. The students invited the commu- Curie Middle School in Bayside, which has become an environmen- ern Queens district that Weprin represents, there is a significant nity to listen to music, play bocce and soccer and enjoy the deli- tally conscious school striving to implement, inform and educate senior population, and programs like Meals on Wheels aid those cious Italian pastries as they raised money for the Samuel Field Y its students and staff on how the smallest energy and recycling with limited mobility who might face the threat of hunger. and Autism Awareness. efforts can make a difference in saving our planet.

MULTILINGUAL TALK HEADS UP THANKS A LOT Speaking at a recent Queens College public symposium celebrat- The Clinton Democratic Club held its monthly meeting March Holy Cross High School seniors show their appreciation of alum- ing the literature of the Middle East were Sara Khalili (l.-r.), edi- 21 at the law offices of Vallone & Vallone. Featured speakers ni and donors during the school’s inaugural Thank-a-thon. Seated tor and translator of contemporary Iranian fiction and poetry; were Queens Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski and are Kenneth DiNero (l.-r.), Jason Jean-Gracia, Matthew Bedrossian, Barbara Harshav, who has published more than 50 books of trans- city Sanitation Department Community Affairs Officer Ignazio Thomas White and Justin Alick. Standing are Nicholas O’Leary lations from Hebrew, French, German and Yiddish; and Aron Aji, an Terranova gave the 100 club members updates for the spring and (l.-r.), Joe McManus, Ricardo Chamorro, Hubert Silva, Steven award-wining translator of Turkish authors’ works. summer seasons. DiDonato, Michael Chu-A-Kong, Victor Benavides, William Davis, Jordan Sukhnandan, Anthony Libroia and Wilkenson Louis. 44

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St. John’s graduation is sea of red St. John’s University held its 142nd commencement exercises Sunday afternoon. (Clockwise from top l.) officials estimated that including students, staff, family and friends about 19,000 were in attendance; Dan Bart, who received a master’s degree in accounting, gen- uflects like Tim Tebow; one student sports sandals; Bradley Jacques (r.) of Richmond Hill reaches over to hug his grandmother Marie Fortunat Sr. after he received his diploma; (l.-r.) Imran Khan, Shaban Khan (c.) and Sherizan Khan cross the stage; Albert Chen Tseng (l.) adjusts his daughter Wan Chen Tseng’s cap; and Angela Eyer (l.) and Angela SIhn catch Sophia Petrillo after she returned to the student procession area. Photos by Christina Santucci 45

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BY PHIL CORSO dinals and said he brings his opened in 2009 with four cages, . bunch to the cages at least once a a party room and a main lobby COM Without looking, the sounds week. with clear glass to allow parents of Bayside’s Batting and Pitching He threw pitches to his play- and spectators to watch practices Academy resembled any other ers as they warmed up during as they unfold. ball field amid the early spring batting practice. It is open from 3 p.m. to 10 season frenzy. The cracking of “We come here because we p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. aluminum bats seemingly domi- can focus more on the batting and to 10 p.m. on weekends. nated the room only to be met pitching aspects of the game,” The busiest season, Socci with the encouraging yells of a Vassallo said. “The pitching ma- said, ranged from December to Little League coach. chines are more accurate than April, when the weather might But the baseball factory, on any pitcher could be and it helps not permit the most baseball- the second floor of 42-02 215th St., the kids get better.” friendly conditions. doesn’t look like your traditional Vassallo said there weren’t “Sometimes it’s tough to get diamond-shaped field. Inside, bat- too many cages in the area that a field,” Socci said. “Here coaches ters of all ages take their swings were as especially clean as the and players can book the cages encased in black nets and fielders Bayside Batting and Pitching. anytime they want.” practice their skills on a mock in- “They keep it clean, which Walk-ins are also welcome. field. I feel is most important,” Vas- Socci said championship “Practice makes perfect, and sallo said. “Appearance is every- teams have come through the bat- this is the best place to do it,” said thing.” ting cages and credited some of Mike Socci, manager at Bayside Andy Chui plays third base their success to the time they de- Batting and Pitching. and outfield for the Cardinals and voted to the practice space. Members of the Little Neck-Douglaston Cardinals line up to practice their swings The one-stop baseball and said practicing has been an easy “It’s more than just hitting,” Batting and Pitching Academy’s softball practice spot offers an af- at the Bayside indoor practice facility. and enjoyable experience for his Socci said. “People can come here Photo by Phil Corso fordable, year-round facility to lo- entire team. to learn teamwork, defense and cal players and teams of all ages, Hitters looking for an extra But one of the most common “It’s so close to home,” Chui other fundamentals of the game.” Socci said. Whether it’s offensive push also have the option of train- uses of the facility, Socci said, in- said. “That makes it easy to prac- strategies or defensive mechan- ing alongside hitting coaches and volve Little League teams from tice and improve on a regular ba- Reach reporter Phil Corso by ics, there isn’t any aspect of the former Major League Baseball the area, including Bayside and sis.” e-mail at [email protected] or game that can’t be perfected in players Gabby Martinez and Kev- Little Neck. Sal Vassallo coaches Bayside Batting and Pitch- by phone at 718-260-4573 Bayside. in Baez. the Little Neck/Douglaston Car- ing, owned by Anthony Chiodi, BUSINESS CALENDAR FUND-RAISERS

Queens Chamber Business Expo — The new Queens chapter of the national Drea’s Dream Dance-a-Thon — The When: May 20, 9 am the Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club. chamber’s best networking event of the organization that empowers and Astoria Dance Centre and the Andrea Where: Verdi’s, 149-58 Cross Island When: May 17, 6 pm year. supports women in their business, Rizzo Foundation’s nationwide Pkwy. Where: Verdi’s, 149-58 Cross Island When: May 22 personal and spiritual lives. fundraising effort, “Dance Across Pkwy., Whitestone Where: Queens Chamber of Commerce, When: Third Tuesday each month, noon America,” will coordinate a pledge Annual Fashion Show — To benefi t 75-20 Astoria Blvd., Suite 140, Jackson to 2 pm drive. Astoria Dance Director the parish, raffl e for sweepstake 180th Anniversary Gala — Heights Cost: Members and fi rst-time attendees Maureen Gelchio will oversee prizes. Celebrate women’s health at $30, nonmembers $40; includes lunch dancers as they collect pledges for When: May 22 Elmhurst Hospital Center. Youth Tech Initiative Program — Where: Giardino, 44-37 Douglaston dancing. Where: Our Lady of the Blessed When: May 17, 6:30 pm Increase your employability. Free Pkwy., Douglaston When: Saturday, May 19, 6–9 pm & Sacrament, 34-24 203rd St., Bayside Where: Terrace on the Park, 52-11 advanced training in Microsoft Word for Contact: Gayle Naftaly, gnaftaly@ Sunday, May 20, 5–8 pm Contact: (718) 229-5929 111th St., Corona anyone ages 16-24. Participants will have accessoffi ce.net, (718) 217-0009 Where: Astoria Dance Centre, 42-16 Contact: 718-592-5000; www. the opportunity to take the Microsoft Website: www.powerfulyou.com 28th Ave., Astoria Scholarship Dinner — Sponsored by terraceonthepark.com Offi ce Specialist exam at the end of Contact: (401) 952-2423 training to become Microsoft Certifi ed. Power Networking Group — Led by Website: www.dreasdream.org When: Tuesdays through May 22, 6–8 pm Harvey G. Beringer [ Follow us on Twitter: Where: The Daughters of Isis Foundation When: Every Wednesday, 7 am First National Walk — The TEAM Offi ce, 148-14 Liberty Ave., Jamaica Cost: $10 for breakfast TSA National Awareness Walk is a twitter.com/timesledger ] Contact: (917) 292-5176; loliver24@ Where: Jackson Hole Diner, 35-01 Bell 5K (3.1 mile) walk to raise funds and verizon.net Blvd., Bayside awareness for Tourette Syndrome. Website: luecorp.tripod.com Contact: Harvey G. Beringer at HGBCPA@ Funds benefi t TSA chapters in the

aol.com or (718) 423-0427 Tri-State area as well as the national TM Powerful You! Women’s Network — A Tourette Syndrome Association. 46 NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 17-23, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM to savequeenslibrary.org. with the libraries’ plight directed those concerned who Galante, said ment,” oninvest- return a great munity. com- ofany well-being the services areessential to job search and information care homework help, health mation, Internet access, “money well spent.” rected toward libraries di- funds CEO, called and Queens Library president throughout the borough.” neighborhoods over in 60 is Continued from Page 4 Page from Continued began. seat open for the a scramble 9 Page from Continued 5 Page from Continued 5 Page from Continued signed. which hede- cancer.com, mywifesfightwithbreast- of his wife at the website slowment deterioration the docu- to photos taking gan be- Angelo and diagnosed married, Merendino was husband. by her sively documented exten- was disease the with served in writing. pre- are herthoughts cause be- herinspiration track can family and Friends unison through the water. in women paddling the all sitting at the table, NYPD men other the not arrested much.” too cooperated they look like didn’t “It said. ling Ster- stomachs,” on their ROP Survivors Libraries Crowley Murder “Libraries provide He said the free infor- Thomas Galante, the Crowley said she has Crowley shehas said Some of the earlier Five months after they herstruggle fact, In Although police have all them had cops “The the local library was a was library local the aschoolteacher,she was when said Helen Marshall weaker rate than expected. grown, they have risen at a revenues have tax while gap. Hesaid billion a$2 off ed in the budget to stave implement- were measures said numerous cost-cutting Bloomberg month, this lier he released his When 2007. since agencies budget ear- city’s ofthe all across made 11through rounds of cuts already has been saved billion $6.2 said Bloomberg lion funded by city bil- $49.2 with billion, $68.7 dollars. is new budget executive landscape.” economic and educational onthe pact “Libraries make a huge im- gressional seat. that overlap with the con- district of herCouncil eas ting out the vote in the ar- onget- concentrating been looked on. looked rowers the while shape in order to whip them into volunteers and Scouts Boy orders atbarking young day the spent and boats seat in one of the team’s of the group, took the front co-founder and dino’s nurse from moving forward. not stopherteammates hospitals. to confined is scenery the Eventually cafe. sidewalk a past strolls woman a bald as sidelong looks the cane, a with acab — hailing realities of chemotherapy hintimages also at the grim but the mirror, the in head her shaving woman fiant de- almost an show photos possibility of the men’s ofthe possibility ing. tive upon their question- notcoopera- were and yers for law- menasked four the among investigators. to flee attempts their Browne said J. Paul spokesman chief raised skepticism Borough President The makeup of the “If you want to win an an you win to want “If Alex Herzan was diag- Meren- Wilson, Donna did But herstruggle When asked about the the about asked When police, to According generation.” for anew future a better build to need they tools the with visitors veteran ing provid- while society tural to assimilate in a multicul- for gap new immigrants the diverse county, bridge also America’s most Queens, said. “Libraries here in ambitions,” and she goals how achieve your to learn and new visions broaden and explore read, learn, to It’s aplace neighborhood. for every resource portant immigrant population. the support to system brary as Queens needs a strong li- diverse as aborough said also She lessons. on school expand could students and teachers where both place a June primary.” in especially excite a base, way to is best “The said. numbers,”attention to she you have pay to election, good chance.” good you have areally years, you five getto say if “They chemo,”since shesaid. herguard. let down she said. herstrength, gives struggle her women who shared other ofthe camaraderie this?’” Idoing am ‘Why paddling, to myself in the middle of say still “I recalled. zan a.m. on Saturday?” Her- Flushingding?’ Bay at 8 water orboats. ming, ofswim- notafan she is since racing, boat dragon out why try to shedecided and2009 cannot say exactly nosed with breast cancer in point,” said. Brown at this ofspeculation ter links. potential onany comment not also would out. Brown were not anything ruling it unclear, but was police said Kelly crime, ganized connection to Russian or- “A library is an im- Crowley notchal- did “It’s been two years years two “It’s been to notime now is And and support But the ‘Are said, “I you kid- “That is only amat- only is “That Continued from Page 9 Page from Continued 5 Page from Continued politics ethnic the from removed that have largely been shehas said played and ballot, getonthe to a collected her competitors petitions ofthe any lenge situation. the line in an emergency on are lives when their tals itmake hospi- to other area said he fears many will not Continued from Page 4 Page from Continued became aware ofit. aware became port that status if he or she norre- victim ofthe status immigration aboutask the not could violence domestic of cases handling ficials of- law enforcement sure level. state on the protection extra an ensure Stavisky’s legislation would and Meng Senate, and the bill pass the full House her bid. bill has nothing to do with the but insists Congress, for who running is Meng, fensive women,” to said is really ridiculousconsider tweaking this law and of- makers. law- Queens the from cry is what which immigrants, illegal prompted protecting out provisions took aversion that passed the out- 230th Street. Avenue, and Street 231st Avenue, 64th tween 67th be- boxed properties the and 56thEast Hampton Boulevard Roadfound near the corner of astop-ranking blocks were well as list. the made also Avenue Thornhill and Road Leeds between of property piece Another Street. 243rd as well Street and as 240th Avenue Street Poplar and Hearing “Closing Peninsula Peninsula “Closing Their bill would en- would bill Their should To compensate “For Congress to even In Oakland Gardens, Blocks Bill to siphonto away votes Jewish designed aplant was race, who out bowed tlieb, ofthe Got- Jeff named candidate another that charged man role in the race after Lanc- victims of domestic vio- of status immigration the year. election an in versy designedcalled political additions tofire createsion for contro- has also whatcrats. come Demo- by well as tweaked under some some victims. haveent path to citizenship for bill also opened up a differ- quest for citizenship. The people sponsoring their same the by abused ing immigrants who were be- illegal to visas temporary provided up for renewal sion. ver- federal ofthe aspects two notremedy could bill status. immigration ening to reveal that victim’s by threat- avictim silence to attempted abuser an er if consid- to ajudge allow also ing from the Department of we com- don’t have aplan that fact the And ceptable. unac- and reprehensible is of know we that plan no and with no emergency room hospital remains shuttered the that fact “The he said. ride,” ambulance every to minutes critical adds that some people outside out there communities nice of really are “It shows there in their area,” Gatea said. many blocks so see to residents Queens doing so well values in the borough. lowest ofthe some had said, Cambria Heights, Gatea and Albans St. Jamaica, ing southeast Queens, includ- values. top 10 list with high price outside just the ranking behind, notfar were Hill Whitestone and Murray Along with protecting The U.S. Senate’s ver- been has act But the bill federal the First, state proposed But the would legislation The “I think it’s good for throughout Blocks in areas said Gatea remain on the list. to Douglaston and Hills est For- sheexpected and 2012, endof at the updated be said. Queens,” Gatea consistently growing in including Queens in 2010. before Manhattan in areas studying ofitstime most spending after borough the coming more with familiar onbe- working was com propertyshark. said Gatea that,” Crowley said. have beenfrom the assemblyman. distracted by need police help to seek it.” seek help to police need for it easier women whoing mak- “We be should said. she protections,” and rights important move critically al legislatures trying to re- nothing phony about feder- on‘war women.’ There’s phoney a manufactured have Democrats that say who aisle side ofthe other astatement. in claim that an election cycle. onwomen” a“war in clare crats to conveniently de- issues allow will Demo- obvious partisan the said rankled Republicans, who couples,to which same-sex on Indian reservations and timsextend of domestic5,000 more. protectionU.S. violence Senate year, the given out. This bill were visas 10,000 years, ous would temporary visas. previ- In add out more sion hand would tolence, vic- the U.S. Senate ver- ments. public com- onthe based report be generated will the Health Department. A nity meeting hosted by acommu- which requires Act, Closure Hospital the vened in accordance with Health is inexcusable.” ize.” notreal- might borough the She said the study will will study the said She “Our expertise is “I think my opponents “There are some on the the on some are “There But disputed Stavisky also would bill The The hearing was con- was hearing The As f o r future studies, NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 17-23, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 47 “He’s a kid you give a kid you “He’s Armstrong was all set Continued Page 50 on the ball to and really he can score the basketball,” Monroe Coach Jerry Burns said. “He did everything askedwe of him. His career was just as a JUCO career should be: two years, you I scholar-get a Division ship.” Maine to after go to one thinking Monroe, at year he was fully qualified. The NCAA red-flagged him because score his SAT in- Photo courtesy Monroe Community College Athletics Armstrong enjoyed enjoyed Armstrong lights I was there when and I liked the they play way with their guards. I like their overall of play. style hard work, rewards He liked I thing another that’s him.about I That’s where in.” fit a solid two-year career at Monroe after a standout four seasons av- at Forest he led towhich a Queens Hills, Monroe, at borough He title as a senior. shined also game per points 11 eraging winter. this “I’ve been the under- He was drawn to Cop- of- a shooter’s “It’s last year. last dog before Forest — at Hills I was the underdog,” he said. “I’ll continue that there.” pin State 26th-year by head Coach Mitchell. Ron Arm- strong liked the Mitch- way ell uses his guards, the the in have they freedom Eagles’ up-tempo system. shoot- his uses he fense, ers Armstrong very well,” said. “I watched film high- Former Forest Hills standout Andre Armstrong, of Monroe Community College, signed with Coppin Coppin with signed College, Community Monroe of Armstrong, Andre standout Hills Forest Former State. Forest Hills alum heads to Division I program in Baltimore in I program Division to heads alum Hills Forest Andre Armstrong’s Armstrong’s Andre After solid years four Armstrong’s Division “I was relieved, fi- get will Armstrong He chose theEagles BY ZACH BRAZILLER ZACH BY Andre the Giant goes big goes Giant the Andre Sports journeyto I a Division fea- scholarship basketball and stops many tured as starts as the Brooklyn/ included Expressway. Queens it Hills, Forest at one year of prep school at Notre Dame Prep, two junior college years Mon- at roe Community College and a verbal commitment to shoot- talented The Maine. ing guard’s plan was to at- junior tend Maine after one year the Monroe,at the but NCAA at red-flagged his transcript, year forcing Armstrong to do a second college. I goal was finally I realized May 8 as the 6-foot-2 Flush- Cop- with signed native ing excited. pin State of the MEAC conference. very “I’m nally after everything,” he of said. lot A throughwent to go to a lot level. of people I’mwhere at. A lot this doubted me, said I couldn’t at play force to to play trying were people chance a me to II. go Division I I felt deserved I.” Division that chance at Coppin State. Hofstraover and Norfolk State. After seven Coppin State seniors graduate, scorers leading including Akeem Elis and Gal- Tony Armstronglo, will be given an make to opportunity an the with impact immediate program, 14-16 went which Photo by Denis Gostev “When she started she Martin, 6-foot-3 The Continued Page 50 on Intent with Dominion. Old was just a tall girl in the middle, not really serious the Toro said.about game,” great“It’s to see a kid who went from not wanting to get on the court and work has to a kid who out helped win games and wants to play everychance she gets.” willwho try to visit ODU next week, an felt imme- the with connection diate coaching staff, watched who tape and then cameher during the season. The to watch wanted felt native Queens and everything loved she heard the about school, es- and south down being pecially season the and Virginia, warm in last Dominion Old program. 11-21 went

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with Old Dominion Old with Ford’s ‘Pookie’ signs Bishop Ford’s BrittanyBishop Ford’s Martin is headed Old to Dominion. signing a National Letter of basketball next season after season next basketball will be playing Division I I Division playing be will Falcons so she — so much a major contributor for the contributora major for Two years later Martin was Coach Apache Paschall. with Exodus and then- and Exodus with ago when she wasago playing when work ethic two work summers change in her attitude and and attitude her in change Toro said he began to see a a see to began he said Toro to this year I improved.” said. “From freshman year olic school. went to the Brooklyn Cath- Brooklyn the to went in organized ball until she ing up, but didn’t compete didn’t ing but up, had the played sport grow- The Bishop Ford center center Ford Bishop The Brittany “Pookie” Martin. “Pookie” Brittany ways a serious thingways for 48 NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 17-23, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM seemed else Everything playing. for why meis Ikept thing to comefact that it was the hardest said of “But basketball. the easy hard,”really Plummer for Christi. A&M-Corpus Texas at play Division I basketball to shecommitted years, three aremarkable cap Friday, and to semifinals A Class tors to PSAL the senior helped United. lead Museum at Lab the astar became quickly and Ga- a of pair basketball shorts her cheerleading skirt for Shawn, Plummer in traded ment of side.” other onthe be her to “It’s much so said. better acheerleader,”er and she motherline waving pom-poms. De-the stands or on the base- in it was game, a basketball at was Plummer Ashanti if (9-3) has now strung seven now strung has (9-3) SFP rain, the despite all Fresh Meadows. Somehow, Queens ‘AA’ in baseball Brooklyn/ CHSAA in ian viously undefeated Xaver- over 2-1, pre- season, of the win biggest its to Prep cis two-hitter topitched acomplete-game lead St. Fran- like that Friday. play.” to want “They said. Kent Robert fixing the field,” Brother postponed. were alone week last games Park has been dicey. Three at Cunningham field grass Terriers’ at the play games to attempting rain, the all than bats and gloves. With weeks two last the in els wielding rakes and shov- time have more spent ers Prep boys rake up winover strong Xaverian ball club Lab cheerleader trades pompoms for high-tops BY MARC RAIMONDI BY MARC RAIMONDI “I tried it and it was it it was and tried “I 6-foot-2 year, the This With the encourage- “I wanted to be a danc- ago, years two Up until Dylan Lawrence seemed certainly It “The kids get of tired play- Prep Francis St. signed Plummer’s LMU LMU Plummer’s signed had White Roxanne sistant as- Royce and Chadwick Coach Christi New Corpus way. afortuitous in Christi by found Corpus was tic, artis- also lent and student excel- an is plays softball, me.” moving guys up and not not upand guys moving don’t in “I believe said. pitch,”you’re gonna Kent ing dividends. team. That decision big help the felt hecould is pay- coach longtime the because up but him Kent brought friends, his all with JV the most al- pitched right-hander the more, story. the asopho- was Just this yearond. on pick-offwild attempt to sec- a after run winning the and John Mendez scored RBI an and triples two with Bobby Perretti went 2-for-3 play.” even couldn’t we week this ing “WeKent play- were said. good momentum,” rhythm, your last2-3. season league the starting weekstraight wins together after and Ashanti Plummer, a former cheerleader, will be joining Division I basketball program at Texas at program A&M. Ibasketball Division joining will be cheerleader, Plummer, aformer Ashanti Plummer, who also Plummer, who also “If I bring you up, Ibring “If Lawrence, though, Friday,Until is. that keep to “It’s difficult St. Francis Prep’s Dylan Lawrence tossed a two-hitter against Xaverian. Xaverian. against atwo-hitter Francis tossed St. Prep’s Lawrence Dylan were game and they semifinals talking to forhave aspot abig girl. me,” her—butdidn’t they liked said and Plummer knew White and Chadwick Marshall. at whenRamirez, they were AAU teammate, Jenny and Long Island Lightning signor McClancy and then Mon- against a win wet in pitching him.” “They came to my Lawrence got his feet feet gothis Lawrence Photo courtesy Long Island Lightning Dingle Lightning Island Long courtesy Photo and took White with him. him. with White took and as A&M-Corpus Christi wick left Marshall for Tex- do it.’” you can hard, working keep play for aDivision Ischool, to ‘You potential have the said, both native. “They Park Ozone Plummer, an him into the fire against de- against fire the into him the 10th-grader to throw in confidence enough had Kent King. the Christ beat One month ago, Chad- ago, month One Division I basketball player journey from cheerleader to Florida.” like was it here, down when Icame Then heat. sweltering and farms thinking Iwas down, coming Iwas heard first today. I beach the When to water. Ilove Iwent it there. said. trees, “The palm the it. loved it —she like just mer didn’t Plum- it. sheliked if see and team the meet end to Corpus Christi this week- visit to had Shejust though. White, for and Chadwick to go down to to Texas play shewanted knew She ter). (Roches- Monroe and oyne LeM- State, Indiana ered blessed.” happyeye. and so Ifeel pened in the blink of an hap- “It them,” shesaid. I’m committing to playcoaches made. for the call first the mer was Plum- athletic the and size some needed Islanders The rewarded with him a bril- Xaverian (12-1). Lawrence champion intersectional AA Class CHSAA fending Plummer’s incredible incredible Plummer’s she “It’s beautiful,” consid- also Plummer you know, thing “Next Photo by Robert Cole Robert by Photo role, I’ll play arole.”role, I’ll tell me. coaches the do whatever If I havesary,” Plummer to said. “I’ll play a askirt. and pom-poms long as that doesn’t include As impact. an make der to or- in to shehas anything doing mind shedoesn’t And tion.” going in the right direc- program getthat her really help will athleticism and length “Her coach. sistant her,” oneDivision Ias- said guidelines. necessary metthe transcript der and or- in were hergrades sure talking to coaches, making heracollege, finding in diligent was Jungers Katie Coach level. LMU next the herto for taking Bradley na ning Dingle Coach Jaywa- fundamentals and Light- Low with teaching her the York Kevin Coach Rockits Plummer credited New help. some and dedication wasn’t easy. 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The Commodores (12-3) suffered their second straight loss and watched go to continue bats their credited Kassimis quiet. be- Lewis, a squad she thought year the the in beat to team the was when division gan. She is interested now to see her young team how adversity some to responds “It just shows that just“It shows it Francis Lewis’ Alina Cerda Lewis’ had fiveFrancis RBIs, including a grand slam. up just five hits, walked runs scored and two RBIs. had also Lallave Samantha walked three hits and scored twice. older her Lallave, gave Priscilla hits, She allowed justsister, a run in five single RBI an on Faracci. fourth the Tina by just up two and struck six. out She recent team’s her missed vis- while Cardozo to loss iting her grandmother in Rico. Puerto matterdoesn’t kind what of get, if get a grand you hit you slam like Alina did or get a thing bunt weird fake little like I did, doesn’t matter,” it Concepcion said. “Things Alina Cerda provided The senior delivered a Cerda topped“It off,” it The win a avenges de- well played “We Lewis (11-3), which another added They BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Commodores routed 13-1 in match-up against Fresh Meadows rival Meadows Fresh against match-up in 13-1 routed Commodores Francis Lewis tops Bayside tops Lewis Francis no-doubt blast to left cen- left to finisha big for day to a big Francis Lewis. blast no-doubt five-run a ter the well over head of of part the outfielder a grand for as slam fifth inning. was It the cap an Patriots five-RBIof Cerda’s and day the give helped impressive 13-1 five-inning, rival over win run-rule inand host PSAL Bayside Queens softball A-I May 8. said. “I did feel like shedding some tears once I got feels It home. really great.” all 6-1 loss from earlier in the in wreaks and contin- season ued havoc on the division per- standings. Lewis Coach all-around Bryan Brown called excelled his it best team’s team formance of the season. His off showing phases three a balanced offense, superb defense and the Patriots got stellar pitching from win The Lallave. Priscilla di- year’s last Lewis, moves vision champ, into a tie in Bay- with column loss the andside gives Cardozo a chance to win the division outright. we playedfensively, small ball,” Brown had said. “We them a little off balance. timing.” perfect is This reached more the semifinals last season, used a mix of five center small by ball and hits. big It single got a run in the first inning scored bunt a on fielder Kiara Libreros. The Patriots times in the fifth to take a 7-0 lead, highlighted an by RBI single Cerda by anda Neileni by double two-run also threw who Esmeral, a runnerout to end home at fourth. the when fourth the in run singled Stelloh Samantha home Bianca Concepcion, was 3-for-4who with three Photo by An Rong Xu That’s exactlywhat “She can Ken- shoot,” McFarland, said who young,” “They’re McFarland is happy, Douglass travel team un- team travel CAS her This and season scorer. with summer last Douglass der Coach JeffPaige, she guard point more showed skills. the with year next be she’ll “She Knights and she’ll have a great in mentor former Christ the King and St. starJohn’s Sky Lindsay, is anwho assistant. McFarland. there. of good nedy Coach O’Neil Glenn very said be has a nice handle. I think she’ll a tough kid. She’s She’s Kennedy the through been system.” she might in major com- munications, is excited superior QC’s aca-about demics and the campus. concernedShe wasn’t with I schools,Division though interestshe did have from Cleveland State and Jack- sonville. Staying was home because her, to important close with her father, she’s Leverne, in works who Mc- weekends. on Queens Farland was also consid- ering Mercy College, New Paltz, ASAand Monroe College. Community Glenn said of Queens. “She things some do really can a fullthere. It’s ride. I’m her.” happy for too. She plans on taking the opportunity to play right and runaway with it.

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