TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 25 CENTS Point of View Participatory Budgeting Vote in Public Health Solutions’ NYC Northeast Queens Kicks Off This Week Smoke-Free and Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School Recognize Kick Butts Day Recently, the students at Thomas Edison High School, Jamaica New York, joined more than 1,000 schools and communities across the United States to recognize Kick Butts Day, a national day of activism hosted by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids. This year, students focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become popular among youth across the country. Over 800 students, teachers and staff at Edison High School participated in a schoolwide pledge that raised awareness of the problem of tobacco use within their school and encouraged youth to reject the tobacco industry’s deceptive marketing and stay tobacco-free. “Although we have made great strides in our fight against the tobacco epidemic, e-cigarette use among high schoolers increased 78 percent in 2018. More work needs to be done within our local communities and schools as we face this new epidemic of e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco product use,” said Vanessa Yvon, Queens Student Engagement Manager for NYC Smoke-Free. The voting for the fifth year of In last year’s cycle, Council Mem- Historically, over 5,000 votes are “The use of e-cigarettes has become a day to day health participatory budgeting in North- ber Vallone was proud to allocate cast within District 19. This year, concern, students using these products don’t understand the east Queens officially begins this nearly $1.8 million in funding to residents of Council District 19 health risk attached and teachers have been thrown for a loop week and will run from Saturday, projects that the community pro- due to the fact that these products have been made in such a way March 30th to Sunday April 7th. posed, developed and voted on. (Continued on page 2) that they are extremely easy to hide/ disguise.” Jaterah Brown, Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Specialist, Thomas Edison High School (Continued on page 2) Lenten Meal Served by Students of Saint Andrew Avellino Parish Lefrak City Tenant Association Meeting
Photo by Joseph Brostek Pictured above, at the Lefrak City Tenant Association meeting which was attended by numerous tenants in the The confirmation candidates at A wide variety of soups was eteria. The pastor, Father Joseph continental room from Lefrak City; was Queens Borough Saint Andrew Avellino Parish in prepared by families and served T. Holcomb greeted the group and Pres Melinda Katz, Michelle Dunston President of the Flushing joyfully celebrated the by the children to parishioners led them in saying grace before Tenet Association and NYC Councilmember Francisco parish’s 17th annual Lenten Meal. and friends gathered in the Saint Moya discussing tenant’s issues. Photo by bob Grant. (on 3/22/19) Andrew Avellino Academy caf- (Continued on page 5) One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Public Health Solutions’ NYC Smoke-Free and Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School Recognize Kick Butts Day
(Continued from page 1) NYCSmokeFree; twitter @NYC- by tackling social, physical, and SmokeFree environmental factors that impact “This year on Kick Butts Day, NYC Smoke-Free- a program New Yorkers’ ability to thrive. we’re challenging policy makers of Public Health Solutions, works Today PHS serves 200,000+ New at every level to do their part to to protect the health of New Yorkers annually, and we support reverse the youth e-cigarette epi- Yorkers through tobacco control the work of more than 200 com- demic and continue driving down policy, advocacy, and education. munity-based nonprofit organiza- youth tobacco use” Matthew L. Formerly the NYC Coalition for a tions. We implement innovative, Myers, President of the Campaign Smoke-Free City, we partner with cost-effective population-based for Tobacco-Free Kids. community members, legislators, health programs; conduct research “We cannot allow e-cigarettes, and health advocates to support providing insight on effective especially Juul, to addict another local efforts to end the devastat- public health interventions; and generation and reverse the enor- ing tobacco epidemic throughout provide services to government mous progress we’ve made in NYC. We believe every New and other nonprofits to address reducing youth tobacco use.” Mat- Yorker has the right to breathe public health issues. Together thew L. Myers, President of the clean, smoke-free air where they with our colleagues in the service Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. live, work and play. sector, government, philanthropy For more information on NYC Public Health Solutions- As one and policy organizations, we are Smoke-Free or to lend support of the largest public health service thought leaders and cutting-edge in ending NYC’s devastating to- nonprofit organizations in New public health professionals in New bacco epidemic please visit www. York City, Public Health Solu- York City and New York State. To NYCSmokeFree.org or follow us tions improves health among the learn more, please visit us at http:// on social media facebook.com/ city’s most vulnerable populations www.healthsolutions.org. 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Vallone Announces Start of Construction on Councilman Eric Ulrich Takes Shelter Crocheron Park Baseball Field Fight to Steps of City Hall, Demands weeks. The project is expected to removed trees. Real Solutions for Homelessness in NYC be completed in one year. “Baseball will always be our The project will reconstruct the national pastime and I’m proud to southwest ballfield, known as Field work with our Parks Department 3, and will include both a new infield to build our kids the field they de- with a clay and sand mixture and an serve and give them a taste of what outfield with topsoil and natural it’s like to play on a bigger stage,” turf. Grading issues, including the said Council Member Paul Vallone. steep existing outfield, will be cor- “The major upgrades to this field rected and existing fences will be will ensure that future generations repaired or replaced along the entire of little leaguers will be able to perimeter of the field. Additionally, enjoy it for years to come, and I new access gates will be installed look forward to kicking off the first and paths and dugouts will be made Bayside Little League season at this accessible and furnished with new beautiful new field.” The long awaited baseball field benches, backrests and arms. The “We look forward to beginning renovation at Crocheron Park is on park will also receive a new section construction on Field 3 at Crocheron its way. Council Member Vallone of bleachers, bottle filler drinking Park this summer after the spring announced that the Parks Depart- fountains, and manual irrigation little league season has wrapped ment plans to begin construction system. Lastly, the existing dugout up,” said Queens Borough Com- on the field, located at 215th Street gate at Field 2 will be removed and missioner Michael Dockett. “Our This Weekend’s Demonstration Marks Ulrich’s and 35th Avenue, this year. The replaced with bollards to make the kids deserve great places to play, Second Protest Over the Course of a Week. Photo construction will begin after July field open and accessible, and new and with new infield clay, regraded Courtesy of the Office of Councilman Ulrich. 4th so that the Bayside Little League canopy and understory trees will turf, water fountains, and benches, will be able to complete their sea- be planted on the site margins to the new ballfield is sure to be a On Sunday, March 24, Council- Ulrich’s sentiments, holding up son, which is set to start in a few add shade and replace previously home run.” man Eric Ulrich led a protest on signs and joining Ulrich in chants the steps of City Hall to demand such as “solutions not shelters,” Senator James Sanders Jr. Hosts Marijuana Discussion at real solutions for homelessness and “audit DHS.” Demonstrators in New York City. Joined by similarly voiced their demands for Community Clergy Breakfast dozens of residents across all five more affordable housing options boroughs, angry protesters spoke in New York City, where the cost New York may be the 11th out against Mayor Bill de Blasio of living continues to rapidly rise. state to legalize the recreational and his Administration’s policies, “While Mayor de Blasio travels use of marijuana. This month at which fail to the root causes of to Iowa and New Hampshire to Senator James Sanders Jr.’s Com- homelessness. explore a delusional campaign for munity Clergy Breakfast held on This weekend’s demonstration President, the homeless population March 21, 2019 at the Springfield marks Ulrich’s second protest in New York City remains at an Gardens Church of the Nazarene, over the course of a week. On all-time high,” the Councilman he invited subject matter experts Monday, March 18, the Council- added. “This Administration has and all faith-based leaders to dis- man organized a demonstration failed to put forward a real home- cuss the health, public safety, and in front of the Dept. of Homeless less prevention strategy. We need economic impact of legalizing Services (DHS) Commissioner real solutions - not more shelters.” marijuana. Steven Banks’ home in Brooklyn, Several demonstrators at this Senator Sanders supports the calling for his resignation. weekend’s protest hailed from decriminalization, but not the “Opening new shelters in Councilman Ulrich’s district, legalization, of marijuana. response to the growing rate of where residents expressed con- “I have seen first-hand what homelessness would be like open- cern about the Mayor’s new- drugs do to the community, and ing new jails in response to a spike ly-announced plans to bring a I could not in good faith vote yes Senator James Sanders Jr. supports the decriminalization, but not the legalization, of marijuana in New York State. in crime - it does nothing to ad- large-scale homeless shelter to on the legalization of marijuana,” dress the homeless epidemic,” said Rockaway Park. Just weeks after Sanders said. “If this passes, then counterproductive and does not other states, with higher taxes, at Councilman Eric Ulrich. “Our the news broke, DHS and de Bla- what? We are going to have to address the war on drugs or in- a marked down price, similarly Mayor and Commissioner Banks sio opened a 113-bed adult male figure out a bunch of stuff. This equalities in social justice. Rather, to what currently happens with are failing New Yorkers. More shelter in the heart of Ozone Park. thing is going to change your life they assert that “Big Cannabis” tobacco. than 60,000 men, women and And just last year, community whether you want it to or not. will mirror “Big Tobacco” and “There is a tremendous under- children will be sleeping in a City residents found out the City was You are going to have to fight for will focus on profits, benefiting al- ground market that does not go shelter tonight - and thousands secretly operating a hotel shelter regulations, so that they don’t put ready wealthy people and special away with legalization,” Sabet more on the streets and subways.” out of two hotels on Redding a dispensary next to your church. interest groups to the detriment of said. “You are not going to have Protesters again echoed in Street in Ozone Park. Imagine that.” public health and safety. a permit to grow marijuana after “We are facing a paradigm The taxes from marijuana legalization; it’s only going to be Senator Stavisky Celebrates Queens shift and when that happens you sales will be only a very small a chosen few.” have to pay attention to how words part of New York’s revenue, about We would like to thank Ban- Day in Albany change,” Sanders continued. “It’s 0.17 percent, according to Kevin ner International Corporation not pot anymore, its cannabis. Sabet, President and CEO, of for sponsoring the event, and There are no dealers. There are SAM, noting that this minuscule Springfield Gardens Church of no pushers. We have dispensaries. amount of money will not benefit the Nazarene for allowing us to The government is the dealer.” schools, roads, transportation, or use their space. The special guest speakers create lower taxes. It is “addiction To continue the conversation, were representatives from Smart for profit,” he said, just as the join us for a community discus- Approaches to Marijuana (SAM), scenario with gambling, tobacco, sion on this topic, which will be a bi-partisan, non-profit organiza- alcohol and pharmaceuticals. held on April 6, 2019 from 1:30 tion opposed to marijuana legal- In other states where marijuana p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Black ization and commercialization, is legal, the black market contin- Spectrum Theatre, located inside which works with local, state, and ues to grow, Sabet said. There is Roy Wilkins Park, at 177-01 federal legislators to create poli- also, what he called the “grey mar- Baisley Boulevard, Jamaica, NY cies that decrease marijuana use. ket,” where people buy marijuana 11434. To RSVP, please call Sena- SAM believes that the legaliza- legally in other states with lower tor Sanders’ Office at 718-523- tion of marijuana is ineffective and taxes and then sell it illegally in 3069 or 718-327-7017. Pictured (left to right) : Senator James Sanders Jr., Borough Statement from Congressman Tom Suozzi Regarding the President Melinda Katz, Senator Leroy Comrie, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Senator John C. Liu, Senator Michael Gianaris, Senator Mueller Report Jessica Ramos, Chairman of the Queens Chamber of Commerce Thomas J. Santucci and CEO and President of the Queens Chamber Congressman Tom Suozzi (D the public. The vote was 420 Thomas J. Grech in the Senate Chamber. – Long Island, Queens) has re- to 0. It is imperative that for leased the following statement full transparency, and in the (Continued from page 2) and it is crucial we support them regarding the Mueller Report: public interest, that Attorney so that they can succeed,” State “The Members of the General Barr release the entire including taxes, the State budget, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky said. US House of Representatives content of the Special Coun- and tourism. “I am pleased that we had the op- voted 10 days ago that this sel’s report. Sunlight is the best “Small business owners are the report should be released to disinfectant.” true backbones of our economy (Continued on page 10) PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Reps. Suozzi & King Propose Bold Bipartisan St. John’s University Provides Free Tax Immigration Reform in New York Times Op-Ed Assistance For Qualified New Yorkers Congressmen Tom Suozzi ment to finding a solution to our temporary protective status after For the 10th consecutive year, the highest number of tax returns (D – Long Island, Queens) and country’s border-security issues. facing natural disasters, violence St. John’s University students are during the season receives the Peter King, (R – Long Island), Together, we have found common and extreme poverty in their home providing free tax assistance to Vincentian Award. The Award have reached across the aisle and ground to address the problems countries. low-income, disabled and lim- comes with a $2,500 scholarship crafted a bipartisan proposal that faced by undocumented immigra- Finally, relatives of Dreamers, ited English-speaking taxpayers that is funded by KPMG LLP. would help bring millions of un- tion and the need for robust border of T.P.S. recipients and of others through the Internal Revenue St. John’s Virtual VITA Center documented immigrants out of the security. who are undocumented — ap- Service’s Volunteer Income Tax is located in The Peter J. Tobin shadows and give them a path to For more than 30 years, our proximately 2.7 million more Assistance (VITA) program. College of Business on the Uni- permanent residency, while help- government has failed to solve people — would be eligible for In partnership with Food Bank versity’s Queens Campusat 8000 ing to further secure our borders. these problems. This year, the three years of protective status, for New York City, students from Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY. It is “Helping people, and solving American people endured the renewable indefinitely, if they St. John’s Peter J. Tobin College in operation through April 15 dur- problems requires that people of longest government shutdown in have been in the United States for of Business serve clients who ing the following business hours: goodwill maintain their values American history when lawmak- a significant number of years and meet certain IRS requirements Monday-Thursday: 12:00 pm while trying to find common ers and the president failed to have no record of criminal activity. and typically do not earn more – 7:00 pm ground and develop actual policy reach a spending deal that centered Taken together, this represents than $54,000 per year. To date, Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 that will get done,” said Suozzi. around border security and im- five million people. more than 700 St. John’s student pm “As legislators, Peter King and I migration along the United States Next, to qualify for protection, volunteers have participated in For media inquiries, please know what we have to do: We must and Mexican border. an undocumented person would the program and have obtainedal- contact mediarelations@stjohns. work together, across party lines The national emergency regard- be required to pay a $2,000 fee. If most $17 million in refunds for edu or 718-990-6847. to address the problems faced by ing immigration reform, however, each of the five million paid that approximately 12,000 VITA About St. John’s Univer- undocumented immigrants while is not on the border, but in the amount, our plan would generate clients. Many of those clients re- sity - Founded in 1870, St. John’s responding to the need for more nation’s capital. We must work $10 billion. ceive, and rely on, the refundable University is a Catholic and Vin- robust border security. These is- together — across party lines — Some of that money, in turn, Earned Income Tax Credit to pay centian university that prepares sues must be addressed in a way to address these matters in a way would be used to cover the admin- for ordinary living expenses. students for ethical leadership in that receives bipartisan, bicameral that receives bipartisan, bicameral istrative costs of this new program; In the last tax year, 2017-18, today’s global society. St. John’s support, and gives the president support, and gives the president we figure those costs would be 61 student volunteers prepared has four campuses—Queens, legislation he feels he can sign.” legislation he feels he can sign. $1.4 billion. almost 1,600 federal and state Staten Island, and Manhattan The complete New York Times On Long Island, we have one The remaining $8.6 billion income tax returns, generating in New York, and Rome, Italy. op-ed is below: of the 10 largest populations of would be split evenly: $4.3 bil- more than $1 million in income The University also has three A Grand Compromise on Im- undocumented immigrants from lion would pay for additional tax refunds for an average refund academic locations—Hauppauge, migration Central and South America, as physical structures along the of $673. Another 200 returns New York; Paris, France; and A bipartisan deal to bring well as countless unaccompanied United States-Mexico border, as yielded almost $342,000, or an Limerick, Ireland. millions of immigrants out of the minors. Many have been in our proposed by the Department of average of $1,735, in Earned In- More than 20,000 students shadows, and pay for a secure communities for decades living Homeland Security, and $4.3 bil- come Tax Credits. come to St. John’s from 45 states border. productive lives, attending school lion would go to aid to El Salvador, “The VITA program is a and 116 countries. The University By Peter King and Tom Suozzi with our children, working six Guatemala and Honduras to help form of social service for the offers more than 100 associate, Mr. King is a Republican rep- days a week and going to church prevent further out-migration from community,” said Professor of bachelor’s, master’s, and doc- resentative from New York. Mr. on Sunday. those countries, as well as to radar Accountancy Nina Dorata, Ph.D., toral degree programs in the Suozzi is a Democratic representa- It is our duty, as elected of- technology, improved ports of C.P.A., St. John’s VITA program arts, business, education, law, tive from New York. ficials, to provide solutions to the entry, immigration judges, border founder. “Not only are the student pharmacy, and the natural and Americans are frustrated by the problems, not sound bites to the patrol personnel and humanitar- volunteers learning the value of applied sciences. Students benefit inaction of their federal govern- press. That is why we are propos- ian assistance along the border, as that service, but are also enhanc- from academic service-learning ment on comprehensive immigra- ing a realistic set of reforms that recommended by the Department ing their learned tax knowledge, activities, extensive global stud- tion reform and border security. would offer legal protection for Homeland Security. which they will be able to apply ies opportunities, an alumni net- So are we. five million undocumented people For far too long, many people as they advance in their careers.” work of more than 184,000, and We both represent districts on and, alongside it, enough funding living in our country have been Each year, in May, the VITA 17 NCAA, Division I men’s and Long Island, and we have both to make our border secure. living in fear, and many others student volunteer who prepares women’s athletic teams. worked on immigration-related is- First, our plan would create a have grown frustrated by the sues for over 25 years — one of us, path to citizenship for approxi- inaction of our elected officials. Representative Suozzi, from the mately 1.9 million immigrants The undocumented have lived perspective of immigrant’s rights brought by their parents, without in the shadows, facing the daily as a mayor, as a county executive documentation, when they were anxiety of potential deportation, mondo and now as a member of Congress; 18 or under, the so-called Dream- even as they try to participate in GIA the other, Representative King, ers. To be eligible, they must have our American communities. from the perspective of border graduated from high school; have As legislators, we know what we Italian American Journal security as a former county comp- no record of criminal activity; and have to do: We must stand together troller, and now as a congressman be either in the military, working and pass legislation that will help To read GIA online and former chairman of the House full time for at least three years or secure our borders while giving Visit www.giamondo.com Homeland Security Committee. attending college. undocumented immigrants a path We come at this from different We would extend similar cov- to permanent residency without Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, points of view and different par- erage to the 400,000 people who the fear that at any moment they Florida and Italy ties, but with a shared commit- were invited to America and given may be deported. Meng Unveils Bold Proposal to Provide Menstrual Equity to All U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) purchasing menstruation hygiene • Allowing homeless assistance introduced the Menstrual Equity products each year. providers to use grant funds that for All Act, the first comprehen- Beyond being cost-prohibitive, cover shelter necessities (such sive bill to address the different different populations of women as blankets and toothbrushes) to challenges that women and girls and girls may face challenges also use those funds to purchase face in affording and accessing in accessing menstrual hygiene menstrual hygiene products; menstrual hygiene products. products. The Menstrual Equity • Allowing individuals to use Menstruation hygiene items, for All Act aims to address these their own pre-tax dollars from such as pads, tampons, cups, and challenges by: their health flexible spending liners, are necessary purchases for • Giving states the option to use accounts to purchase menstrual the vast majority of women. Popu- federal grant funds to provide stu- hygiene products; lar culture would have you believe dents with free menstrual hygiene • Requiring that Medicaid cov- these products are ubiquitous and products in schools – these grants ers the cost of menstrual hygiene cheap, but many women face dif- already provide funding for health products for recipients; ficulty when it comes to affording and wellness efforts; • Directing large employers and accessing them. • Ensuring that incarcerated in- (with 100 or more employees) to It’s estimated that up to 86% of dividuals and detainees in federal provide free menstrual hygiene women use tampons, up to 72% (including immigration detention products for their employees in use pads, and 75% use panty lin- centers), state, and local facilitates the workplace; and ers. Most premenopausal women have access to free, unrationed, • Requiring all public federal use menstrual hygiene products on menstrual hygiene products; buildings, including buildings on inequities toward women, girls, yet millions of women and girls a monthly basis and it is estimated • Ensuring that no visitor is the Capitol campus, provide free and individuals who menstruate. suffer from issues of access and that a woman will use up to 16,000 prohibited from visiting an in- menstrual hygiene products in the We can no longer tolerate these affordability. We want women to tampons in her lifetime. Regard- carcerated individual due to the restrooms. injustices and it must end,” said succeed and advancing menstrual less of income, women spend a visitor’s use of menstrual hygiene “Today, I am introducing Congresswoman Meng. “We significant amount of money on products; legislation that ends our nation’s live in the richest nation and (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5
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For Entertainment Purposes Only the meal. ARIES LIBRA Diners made free will dona- (Mar. 21 - April 20) (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) tions at the door which resulted in You must not make unnecessary You will be popular and will at- a total of $1700 for the “Bridge to changes this week. Your emo- tract members of the opposite sex. Life” charity which was chosen by tional attitude with respect to your Do not lend money to friends. If the children. President Catherine status and direction in society you don’t trust someone, question Donohoe and Administrative As- may be unrealistic. Your lucky him or her. Your lucky numbers sistant Cathy Black spoke about numbers are 1,3,4. are 4,7,9. the mission of “Bridge to Life.”
TAURUS SCORPIO (Apr. 21 - May 21) (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Funny Emotional confusion will cause You will be subject to pushy you to make wrong decisions. individuals if you get involved in Stuff There might be a problem with a dubious organizations. You have will or with an insurance policy. the ability to motivate others. Your You know why you never see Your lucky numbers are 3.9,2. lucky numbers are 5,4,2. elephants hiding up in trees? Because they’re really good at it. GEMINI SAGITTARIUS (May 22 - June 21) (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Why aren’t koalas actual bears? Avoid any intimate involvement You find some acquaintances The don’t meet the koalafications. with coworkers or employers. Don’t eceptive. Try to communicate with CROSSWORD PUZZLE accept empty promises. It may be a others this week. Discuss your A pirate walks into a bar with a disappointing week emotionally. objectives with partners or peers. steering wheel on his pants, a peg Your lucky numbers are 5.2,7. Your lucky numbers are 4,9,1. leg and a parrot on his shoulder. The bartender says, “Hey, you’ve CANCER CAPRICORN got a steering wheel on your (June 22 - July 22) (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) pants.” Emotional relationships will be Look out for those wanting to The pirate says, “Arrrr, I know. It’s plentiful. Your outgoing, aggres- push you into a disagreement. driving me nuts.” sive nature will attract someone You should sign up for creative you’ve been anxious to meet. Your courses. Concentrate on your A man is walking in the desert lucky numbers are 7,8,1. work. Your lucky numbers are with his horse and his dog when 6,3,2. the dog says, “I can’t do this. I LEO need water.” The man says, “I (July 23 - Aug. 22) AQUARIUS didn’t know dogs could talk.” Social gatherings will be con- (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) The horse says, “Me neither!” ducive to meeting new potential Be sure not to reveal private infor- mates. Someone you live with will mation to the wrong individuals. www.queenstimes.com be quite unreasonable this week. Investment decisions look posi- Your lucky numbers are 6,8,1. tive. Your lucky numbers are 9,1,4.
VIRGO PISCES “Try & Find” (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Take care of any pressing medi- Someone in a higher position is cal problems. Get involved in watching to see how busy you creative projects that will enhance are. Refuse to get involved in your earning power. Your lucky idle chatter. Your lucky numbers numbers are 6,3,1. are 1,2,9. ACROSS DOWN 1. Fools 1. Apply 6. Nestling hawk 2. Forearm bone 10. Conceited 3. Benefit TRY AND FIND 14. First Hebrew letter 4. Type of sword 15. Train track 5. Pottery fragment BATTER U P 16. River of Spain 6. Historic period 17. Indecipherable 7. Prattle 19. A soft sheepskin leather 8. Control surface on a plane 20. Bakeshop 9. Sleigh 21. What we sleep on 10. Lingo “Crossword Puzzle” 22. Anagram of “Tine” 11. Agitated 23. Discourage 12. Angry 25. Hotel employee 13. A nine-piece musical group 26. Nanny 18. Coloring agent 30. Incongruous 24. It is (poetic) 32. Goddess of divine retribution 25. Critical 35. Instinctive 26. Picnic insects 39. Seamster 27. Food from animals 40. Overnight bag 28. Dogfish 41. Dyed 29. Chopper 43. Jelly 31. Central area of a church 44. Gambling house 33. Submarine detector 46. Absorb written material 34. Angers 47. Enjoy 36. Liturgy 50. Aquatic mammals 37. Largest continent 53. Journey 38. Extend credit “Sudoku” 54. Citrus drink 42. Scorn 55. Drink 43. A state of SW India 60. Violent disturbance 45. Required 61. Gaunt 47. Thin piece of wood or metal 63. Small island 48. Rebel 64. Hotfooted 49. String quartet instrument 65. Yards of grass 51. 54 in Roman numerals 66. Sweet gritty-textured fruit 52. Aroma A nt he m Ble a che r s Dia mond Glove 67. Terminates 54. Hurt 68. Rental agreement 56. Scottish hillside Aut og r aph Bu nt Er ror s Hel met 57. Hawkeye State Bal ls Cat che r Fai r H it s 58. Backside Ba se s Coa ch Fa stbal l Home Ru n 59. Anagram of “Sees” Batboy Cove re d Flag I n f ield 62. Commercials PAGE 6 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Community Leaders Rally For Melinda Katz in Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Endorse Southern Queens Greg Lasak for District Attorney Borough President and candi- desire to look out for working date for District Attorney Melinda men and women. These are the Katz joined representatives from qualities we look forward to a diverse range of community sharing with voters as we hit the organizations on Sunday for two campaign trail to help Judge Greg separate rallies in support of her Lasak become our next Queens candidacy. Katz first joined lead- District Attorney. Therefore, we ers of the Jamaica Bangladesh urge all voters to take part in the Friends Society, the New Ameri- June Primary.” can Voters Association, and the “The hardworking men and American Bangladeshi Business women of the Sheet Metal Workers Alliance for an endorsement Local 28 are part of the backbone rally. Others at the event included of our economy - which is made former city councilman Archie up in the fabric of union labor. Spigner and Mohammad Ali of And I’m so honored to have their the American Bangladesh Society. Judge Greg Lasak, candidate for support in this race,” Lasak said Katz also attended a Global Queens County District Attorney, upon receiving the endorsement. Diversity Rally in Richmond Hill was endorsed by the Sheet Metal “I look forward to working with with community leaders and elect- Workers Local 28. The New York them to show voters in Queens ed officials throughout southern Katz speaks to leaders from the Jamaica Bangladesh City Building and Construction that I’m the experienced reformer Queens. Councilwoman Adrienne Friends Society, NAVA, and the American Bangladeshi Trades Council affiliate is the ready to do the job of District At- Adams, Assemblyman David Business Alliance during a rally in Jamaica latest in a string of unions to back torney immediately upon taking Weprin, former Councilwoman Lasak over his career politician office - unlike my career politician Elizabeth Crowley, and other lead- communities in our borough. As said Katz. opponents. opponents. And I look forward ers representing the South Asian District Attorney, I will establish “Melinda has always worked “Our members understand that to working with them as DA as community of Queens attended to a separate hate crimes bureau, cre- hard to bring our community to- the job of District Attorney is one we fight for unions and build the express their support. ate an Immigrant Justice Unit to gether and bring us into Borough that requires experience. They best Labor Unit around from the “These events were an ideal work across departments to ensure Hall to make sure we are repre- understand that there’s no more ground up.” reminder of how richly diverse immigrants are treated fairly, and sented. She’ll be a strong partner qualified candidate than Judge Greg Lasak is the leading and supportive our borough is. mandate immigrant-neutral pleas as District Attorney, and I’m Greg Lasak, whose years of com- fundraiser in the race for Queens In a place where residents speak to avoid collateral consequences confident she will work hard to mitment to doing the right thing to District Attorney, having raised over 180 different languages and like deportation whenever pos- reform the office in a more just di- reform the system while keeping more than $800,000 at the Janu- come from over 200 countries, sible. We need leaders who will rection. She has my full support,” us safe make him uniquely ready ary filing deadline. He has been we need leaders who support this work to build a strong and con- said Delwar Islam, president of the for this challenge,” said Sheet endorsed by the Asian American diversity. Throughout my time nected immigrant community, American Bangladeshi Business Metal Workers’ Local Union 28 Congress, the Heat & Frost In- in public service representing who will keep everyone safe from Alliance and founder/president President and Business Manager sulators Local 12, the Sergeants Queens, I’ve learned what it takes hate crimes and the threats com- Kevin Connors. “Judge Lasak’s Benevolent Association, the New to be an ally to the immigrant ing out of Washington every day,” (Continued on page 10) commitment to opening Queens’ York State Court Officers Asso- first-ever Labor Unit will address ciation, the Court Clerks Associa- the important issues facing work- tion, the Supreme Court Officers ing men and women such as wage Association, the NYC Lieutenants theft and workplace safety issues. Benevolent Association and the This exemplifies his continued MTA PBA. Giornale Italo Americano www.giamondo.com Call 718-592-2196
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NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Holds Ribbon Cutting Six Local Women Receive Women of to Celebrate the Opening of New Pediatric Intermediate Distinction Awards Care Unit for Sick Children NewYork-Presbyterian Queens held a ribbon cutting on March 19 to celebrate the opening of a new Pediatric In- termediate Care Unit (PIMU). The PIMU will provide an increased level of care from the pediatric team 24 hours a day to serve acutely ill children and those with illnesses whose con- dition requires a longer hospital stay. The PIMU is also now the only location in Queens with specialized video electro- encephalography technology to observe and track seizures in children with epilepsy and other seizure disorders. Pictured from left to right) Alan Levin, chief nursing officer, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens; Jaclyn Mucaria, president; Joseph J. Abularrage, MD, chairman, Department of Pediatrics; Carla Cangemi, MD, director, Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit; Amir Jaffer, MD, chief medical officer; Maureen Buglino, vice president, Ambulatory Care; and Larissa Elgin, clinical nursing director, Maternal Child Health. Women’s History Month is a gela Nocerino, Mary Provisiero, time when we reflect on the contri- Sincede M. Savoca and Margie butions of many accomplishments Schmidt. Sanjita Koirala was Weprin’s Pakistan Day Resolution Adopted by Assembly women have given to our country, also an honoree however could Assemblyman David I. Weprin to our society and to our close knit not make the event. Assemblyman joined members of the Ameri- communities. Miller will present Sanjita her can Pakistani Advocacy Group Assemblyman Mike Miller pre- award at a future date. (APAG) to announce the unani- sented his annual New York State Assemblyman Miller also mous adoption of Assembly Assembly Women of Distinction thanks Senator Joseph Addabbo, Resolution No. 201 proclaiming Awards in honor of Women’s Jr. for participating in the ceremo- March 23, 2019 as Pakistan Day in History Month. “This past year, ny and recognizing these amazing the State of New York. Weprin’s we saw a record breaking num- women. In addition, Assembly- resolution recognizes the cultural ber of women running for office. man Miller thanks Congress- diversity and strength of the near- It’s been nearly 100 years since woman Grace Meng, who could ly 200,000 Pakistani-Americans women won the right to vote. The not attend the ceremony however in New York City. women we are celebrating this recognized the accomplishment of A national holiday in Pakistan, year have made a difference in these women with congressional Pakistan Day commemorates the our community. Their strength, citations. adoption of the Pakistan Resolu- vision, hard work and compas- “The Women of Distinction tion by the Muslim League on sion are lifting others up and Awards is our way of saying thank March 23, 1940, calling for the strengthening our community,” you to all the recipients for their independence of Muslim majority said Assemblyman Miller. outstanding contributions to help provinces in British controlled This year Assemblyman make our community stronger,” Miller honored Kathy Masi, An- added Assemblyman Miller. territories on the Indian subcon- Assemblyman David I. Weprin, American Pakistani tinent; as well as the founding of Advocacy Group (APAG) President Ali Rashid, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan APAG members stand together on the Assembly Floor. on March 23, 1956. Each year the holiday is celebrated with parades state. It important that we are able can Pakistani Advocacy Group in Pakistan’s Capital of Islam- to come together in this divided President Ali Rashid. “The Paki- abad, a Presidential awards cer- time and overcome the barriers to stani American community seeks emony, and memorials in honor recognizing each other as fellow to uplift and honor the principles of Muhammad Iqbal, regarded New Yorkers and fellow Ameri- of democracy, freedom, and hard as the progenitor of the Pakistan cans,” said Assemblymember work—characteristics that make Movement and Muhammad Ali David Weprin. “I want to thank us unconditionally American. Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan. the members of the Assembly and With the help of Assemblymen The resolution acknowledges the American Pakistani Advocacy David Weprin, American Paki- the various contributions of the Group for their support in helping stan Advocacy Group (APAG) Queens’Finest Pakistani-American community achieve this historic milestone.” has sought to implement March in New York State and recognizes “We stand at a crossroads 23rd a “Pakistan Day” to honor various cultures of people who in our lifetime in which we can the hundreds of thousands of Italian Restaurant add to the overall diversity of become victims to bigotry and Pakistanis that reside in New our State. allow hatred to consume us or York State by allowing them to “By recognizing March 23rd as we can choose to engage in a share their culture with it gives us Pakistan Day we will pay tribute discourse that seeks to educate a grander perspective of life and to not only the diversity of my dis- one another about each other’s more importantly what it means trict but the diversity of our great beautiful cultures,” said Ameri- to be human.” Broadway-Flushing Homeowners Association Meeting Two interesting and very timely topics engrossed the audience at the recent (March 21) gen- eral membership meeting of the Broadway-Flushing Homeowners’ Association. Kevin Morris, 30th President Park Side Restaurant of the 55 year-old community About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart organization, introduced NYPD of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will be sure to be back Deputy Inspector Keith P. Shine again and again for one the city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring the Commanding Officer of the your appetite and enjoy authentic and always delicious dishes 109th Precinct who spoke about using the freshest ingredients and attention to detail served by safety in the car and at home, our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your next phone scams, current crime fight- function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. ing methods and prevention tips. He described the recent spike in 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY “mailbox fishing” and Post Office Pictured (L-R) Broadway-Flushing Homeowners Assn. President (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 Kevin Morris, NYPD 109th Pct. Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Keith P. Shine, NY Regional Red Cross Representative Gary Chin, - Reservations Suggested - (Continued on page 9) and BFHA Vice President Joseph Brostek. Photo by Joseph Brostek. PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
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Where to begin this week? Get Free with online RSVP. Flushing ly/2FASyrk. covered in colored talcum powder Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., ● April 2, Wine and Watercolors, at the Phagwah Parade or swim in http://bit.ly/2Fr5S07. 6 pm. Paint an original watercolor bubbles at a circus. Build wonder- ● March 30, Book Event, 2 pm. with professional artist Lisa Zilker ful creations at Brick Fest or fall in Art Shamsky and Erik Sherman and sample some classic French love at a romantic concert. Rock discuss their forthcoming book wines perfect for spring. Each par- out at a jam or explore a 19th cen- “After the Miracle: The Lasting ticipant goes home with artwork, tury Civil War fortress. Express Brotherhood of the ’69 Mets.” a bottle of one of the wines, and a yourself through painting or treat Shamsky was on this team, and gift bag. $40. RSVP to Lisa Zilker yourself to a hilarious one-man the book is an inside account of the at [email protected]. Square- show. Where to end? consistently last-place team that Wine & Spirits, 24-20 Jackson ● March 29, B: The Underwater turned it around for one season. Ave., LIC, http://bit.ly/2HDVTIb. Bubble Show, 8 pm. Straight from Book Culture LIC, 26-09 Jackson ● April 2, Something Old, Latvia, B is a musical fairy tale Ave., LIC, http://bit.ly/2VbgDtM. Something New, Something Bor- that transports audiences to an un- ● March 30, Footsteps for Prog- rowed, Something Blue, 12:30 derwater world inspired by Cirque ress Fun Run, 9 am start. A five- pm. Quintet of the Americas, the du Soleil. Expect laser technology, kilometer walk/run to raise funds borough’s renowned woodwind snow cannons, optical illusions, for Queens Center for Progress, a quintet, presents jazz, blues, mini- and some surprises. Queens Col- service provider for people with malism, Latin, Middle Eastern, lege’s Colden Auditorium, 153-49 developmental disabilities. Meet and Pop. The guest artists are Reeves Ave., Flushing, http://bit. at 81-15 164th St., Jamaica, http:// Renee Manning on vocals, Earl ly/2U84ysi. bit.ly/2HSqlxI. McIntyre on tuba, and Carlos ● March 29, Joe Kye: Migrants, ● March 31, Phagwah Parade, Maldonado on percussion. Free. 8 pm. Kye brings his unique blend noon. For the 39th year, floats York College CUNY, 94-20 Guy of violin looping, electronics, filled with colorfully clad revel- R. Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, http:// singing, and storytelling, with a ers kick off from 133rd Street and bit.ly/2YjeSwZ. special guest, Chinese-American Liberty Avenue and roll to Phil ● April 3, Monthly Jazz Jam, hip-hop artist Jason Chu. Work- Rizutto Park (formerly Smokey 7 pm. Musicians gather and play shop at 7 pm. Flushing Town Hall, Oval Park) in Richmond Hill for under the direction of saxophone 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. food, music, dancing, chanting, legend Carol Sudhalter. Don’t ly/2OqOVH9. and plenty of incense. Info: http:// play? Come and listen. The theme ● March 29, Live Jazz, 6:30 pm. bit.ly/2HG7lTw. is Louis Armstrong. Flushing The Bayo Fayemi Group creates ● March 31, The Platters with Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., a sonic landscape that explores Special Guest Bradd Marquis, 3 http://bit.ly/2TUZcRQ. the band namesake’s self identify pm. One of the most successful ● April 3, Lauren Bakst: More through the lens of his predeces- vocal groups of all time with 40 Problems with Form, April 6. sors’ homeland, Africa, and his Billboard Hot 100 singles, The Video and dance unfold via a Queens neighborhood. $15. King Platters burst onto the world stage three-act structure. The work Manor Museum, 153rd Street and 50 years ago. Special guest Bradd includes many multiples of Bakst, Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, http:// Marquis presents a tribute to Sam sometimes played by herself and bit.ly/2HFXa1w. Cooke with such songs as “You sometimes by others in videos ● March 29, Welcome to La Misa, Send Me” and “Twistin’ The Night featuring her fellow group therapy Baby!, March 31. In response to at- Away.” Our Lady of the Blessed members, lover, and mother. Ev- tacks on the LGBTQ community, Sacrament, 34-24 203rd St., Bay- ery night at 8 pm. $20. The Choco- performer and activist Migguel side, http://bit.ly/2HDqwxv. late Factory Theatre, 5-49 49th Anggelo presents his new one- ● March 31, Queens Jazz Over- Ave., LIC, http://bit.ly/2TV1oJh. man show. Using music, dance, Ground Spring Fest, noon. A free, Continued from the previous and a kaleidoscope of personali- daylong series of jazz workshops week ties, he pays homage to one of the and performances by student com- ● Queens World Film Festival, most sacred spaces in gay culture: bos, master classes, and school until March 31. This ninth an- the disco. Shows are March 29 bands. The evening lineup has nual extravaganza screens more and 30 at 7 pm and March 31 at six Queens-based ensembles. than 200 movies from 31 nations. 2:30 pm. LaGuardia Performing Free with online RSVP. Flushing The lineup includes 16 world Arts Center Little Theatre, 31-10 Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., premieres, 79 films by women, Thomson Ave., M Building, LIC, http://bit.ly/2FrGDus. 14 with LGBTQ themes, 15 by Gino A. Orrino http://bit.ly/2UQ9NKe. ● March 31, From W.C. Fields to Asian filmmakers, and six by chil- Principal License Representative ● March 30, Brick Fest Live, Goodfellas, 2:30 pm. Jason Antos, dren at two locations in Astoria’s March 31. The ultimate LEGO the author of six books on the Kaufman Arts District: Museum fan experience with sculptures, borough, lectures on the motion of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Multiple Markets with Competitive Rates collaborative building projects, picture industry in Queens. Since Ave.; and Zukor Theatre, 35th hands-on activities, a glow gal- 1900, the borough has hosted vari- Street between 34th and 35th av- Orrino Capital Services, LLC lery, a wall, and more. New York ous movie studios. Some of Hol- enues, http://bit.ly/2lP2kZr. Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., lywood’s earliest superstars lived ● Bringing Steel to Life: An Ex- 46-13 104th St.,Orrino Plaza Flushing Meadows Corona Park, here before the days of Beverly hibition of Sculpture, until April http://bit.ly/2U1EcZX. Hills and Malibu. Queens His- 26. See works by LIC-based artist Corona Heights, NY 11368 ● March 30, Mike Leigh’s Period torical Society, 143-35 37th Ave., Jack Howard-Potter spanning the 718-606-0293 or 718-606-0294 Pictures, April 3. On the occasion Flushing, http://bit.ly/2UQfF6e. last 16 years of his career. LIC Fax: 718-606-0295 of Leigh’s ambitious new film ● March 31, Behind-the-Scenes Arts Open Raw Gallery at The “Peterloo,” he attends screenings Fort Totten, noon. Explore a 19th Factory, 30-30 47th Ave., LIC, of his historical dramas. Schedule: century Civil War fortress with http://bit.ly/2ueYm2Y. “Topsy-Turvy,” March 30, 1:30 the New York Adventure Club and ● The Tempest, until March All Forms of Insurance pm; “Mr. Turner,” March 30, 4:30 an Urban Park Ranger. $29-$32. 31. The Secret Theatre offers a pm; “Vera Drake,” March 31, 7 Meet at the Fort Totten Visitor classic Shakespeare comedy in pm; and an advance screening of Center, Lee Road, Bayside, http:// an 8,000-square-foot space with INCOME TAXES PREPARED “Peterloo,” April 3, 7 pm. Museum bit.ly/2JF8ooJ. dance, projections, and moving of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th ● March 31, Holi, the Spring scenes. All shows are at 7:30 pm. COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts Festival of Colors, 2:30 pm. Color- $25 at the door. Plaxall Gallery, Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” District, http://bit.ly/2Yqtjz0. ful dances and music in celebra- 5-25 46th Ave., LIC, http://bit. ● March 30, The Romantic tion of the Hindu holiday Holi, ly/2EWCeiL. For appointment call (718) 606-0293 Heart, 7:30 pm. The Queens Sym- which marks regeneration. The ● Flamenco with Danza España, or (718) 606-0294 phony Orchestra presents the first Hindu Temple Society of North until March 31. A Latin music- or stop in. concert in its Masterworks Series. America co-sponsors. Queens and-dance adaptation of “The Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Expect romance with Wagner, Museum, NYC Building, Flushing Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Mendelssohn, and Beethoven. Meadows Corona Park, http://bit. (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9
Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Selected as Broadway-Flushing Homeowners Lindsay Fellow Association Meeting (Continued from page 7) ricanes, he spoke about safety in in Government Leadership and edge policy- elected officials have the home, smoke alarms, and how Practice. The fellowship is ad- a responsibility in making sure efforts to thwart it by replacing families can prepare for emergen- ministered through the CUNY they are fully aware of how our old standard mailboxes with new cies, big and small. Institute for State and Local Gov- decisions affect the communities boxes which have smaller slots. The next BFHA meeting will ernance (ISLG). The program, in which we represent.” Gel pens with ink which resists be on Thursday, May 16 at Church which began in 2017, introduces The fellows are set to meet 11 bleaching by mail-thieves and on the Hill in Flushing. State city and state leaders to experts times a year to exchange ideas are recommended for writing Senator John Liu is scheduled to across a variety of policy areas and with experts from the public and checks, were distributed. Shine speak as well as a Representative provides a space for ongoing dia- private sectors, including busi- also conducted a lively Q&A with from NY Presbyterian Hospital to logue and learning. The program ness, civic and academic leaders the audience. discuss their Mobile Stroke treat- aims to support fellows to deepen and former government officials. Gary Chin, New York Regional ment Unit. The Annual Garden their understanding of the pres- Kicking off this year’s program, representative of the American Awards will be presented and sures and concerns that influence the fellows will attend a day-long Red Cross rounded out the pro- American flags will be distributed New York City Council and State government decision-making and opening summit focused on key gram. While most people are to attendees. Legislature have selected seven- enhance their capacity to make policy areas confronting New familiar with what the Red Cross Visit broadwayflushing.org for teen members to become 2019 a positive impact on the future York’s elected leaders: city and does during earthquakes and hur- information about the association. Lindsay Fellows in Government of our government. The Lindsay state budgeting, communications Leadership and Practice. Fellows were selected by an advi- and media, and ethics. Michael sory board of former government Jacobson and Marc Shaw, the co- This past week Assembly- officials who provide guidance to founders of CUNY ISLG, will woman Stacey Pheffer Amato the program. host the day and moderate panel (D-South Queens) announced that “It is an honor to be selected discussions. Going forward, the she was selected as a 2019 Lindsay as a Lindsay Fellow! I am excited fellows will meet monthly with Fellow. Seventeen elected officials to apply the skills I’ll learn dur- public and private sector experts of the New York City Council ing this fellowship to my role as to dig more deeply into key issues (Continued from page 8) March 29 at 8 pm and March 31 and State Legislature have been Assemblywoman for the 23rd such as land use, criminal justice at 2:30 pm. $20. Maggie’s Little selected to receive the Lindsay District,” Pheffer Amato said. “In reform, housing, health care and Bacchae” by Euripides. $42-$45. Theater, St. Margaret Parish Fellowship Award for their work the age of every-changing, cutting economic equality. Friday and Saturday at 8 pm, Hall, 66-05 79th Pl., Middle Vil- and Sunday at 4 pm. Thalía lage, http://bit.ly/2t9bzYY. Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Green- ● The “It’s In Queens” column 9th Annual Queens World Film Festival to Honor point Ave., Sunnyside, http://bit. is produced by the Queens Tour- ly/2HsLZrS. ism Council with the hope that Javier Castaño ● Noises Off with Samuel readers will enjoy the borough’s In the effort to recognize excel- “In the time when diverse Sahara, by using unexpected French Inc., until March 31. wonderful attractions. More info lence in local reporting, Queens voices can’t be easily heard, it is tools. Birthday Night ( Iraq -20 Remaining performances are at www.itsinqueens.com. World Film Festival will honor our pleasure to be honoring Javier minutes) follows two Iraqi men Javier Castaño, the founder of Castaño. He encourages so many whose professed close relationship Joint Schumer-Pelosi Statement on QueensLatino.com for his sharp to do the things they are passionate is tested in a very unusual way. Attorney General Barr’s Summary of and nuanced reporting often about by recognizing their efforts The Christmas Gift(Romania -20 focusing on marginalized com- and sharing their stories with our minutes) takes us to the country The Mueller Report munities and topics such as immi- communities,” said Katha Cato, under the bloody dictatorship Senate Democratic Leader quiry, he is not a neutral observer grants, DACA recipients, LGBTQ the executive director of the festi- where a father’s quiet evening Chuck Schumer and House and others. The award will be val. The program will take place turns to horror as he finds out the and is not in a position to make Speaker Nancy Pelosi released objective determinations about presented by Jehangir Khattak, in the Zuckor Screening Room of nature of his little son’s Christmas the following statement regard- Co-Director of Center for Com- Kaufman Astoria Studios, 34-12 wish. The Remigrant ( Kosovo the report. ing Attorney General Barr’s “And most obviously, for the munity and Ethnic Media at the 36th Street, Astoria, Queens, on -20 minutes) questions constructs summary of the Mueller report. Craig Newmark Graduate School March 31, 2019, from 4:45 PM to such as tribe and home and asks president to say he is completely exonerated directly contradicts of Journalism at CUNY, as a part 6:45 PM. who are refugees and who are “Attorney General Barr’s let- of the Freedom of Expression Featured films: Three Stolen natives. In film The Rabbi (Israel the words of Mr. Mueller and is ter raises as many questions as it not to be taken with any degree screening that this year features Cameras (Sweden, Morocco - 18 -20 minutes) a secure world of the answers. The fact that Special five films from around the world minutes) is a never before reviled much-admired Rabbi is shaken to of credibility. Counsel Mueller’s report does “Congress requires the full that tackle daring topics and cel- story about activists breaking the core when his favorite student not exonerate the president on a ebrate free speech. a media blockade in Western shares with him his deepest secret. report and the underlying docu- charge as serious as obstruction of ments so that the Committees can justice demonstrates how urgent it proceed with their independent What to Do If You Receive a Letter from the New York State is that the full report and underly- work, including oversight and Tax Department ing documentation be made public legislating to address any issues without any further delay. Given the Mueller report may raise. The The New York State Depart- refunds, not to delay refunds.” ways you can respond, but keep Mr. Barr’s public record of bias American people have a right to ment of Taxation and Finance Wages and withholding letters in mind that we can’t process your against the Special Counsel’s in- know.” today explained what taxpayers One of the most common let- return or any refund you’re claim- should do if they receive a letter ters we send, for example, requests ing until we receive and review the or notice asking for more informa- information to verify the amount requested information. A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. tion about claims made on their of taxes withheld from wages. If The best way to respond tax returns. you check the status of your 2018 The most effective way to “First, if you receive a letter refund, which you can do using respond to a letter is using our from us asking for documenta- our Check your tefund status! tool Respond to Department Notice tion to support what you claimed , you may have received a message online service. If you don’t have on your return, don’t panic; it indicating that we sent you this an Individual Online Services doesn’t mean that you did any- letter or are sending it to you. account, you will need to create thing wrong,” said New York Similar letters request addi- an account to take advantage of State Taxpayer Rights Advocate tional information regarding your this service. Margaret Neri. “The Tax Depart- claims of itemized deductions, Visit Respond to your let- ment simply needs to ensure that child and dependent care ex- ter for step-by-step guidance, refunds only go to those entitled penses, college tuition expenses, as well as to view two helpful to them and that returns filed are business losses, and so on. demonstrations: Responding to a General Auto Repairs accurate. The goal is to ensure Read the letter you receive Department Notice and Individual compliance and stop questionable carefully to review the different Account Creation. (Foreingn and Domestic) Accessories • Tires • Batteries Meng Unveils Bold Proposal to Provide ... (Continued from page 4) • Electronic Tune-ups • Inspection Station equity is critical to reach this goal. patory society, we must have laws promised, whether by poverty or • Towing I’m proud to stand with so many and policies that ensure menstrual stigma or lack of resources, it is in women and girls who have worked products are safe and affordable all of our interests to ensure those ARIS & FRANK to realize the dream of menstrual and available for those who need needs are met. By advancing this equity for all. I urge my col- them,” said Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, legislation, the U.S. can show its 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY leagues, on both sides of the aisle, Vice President for Development leadership in the global fight for Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken to support my bill, and to help get and Women and Democracy Fel- menstrual equity. Congresswom- it to the President’s desk.” low at the Brennan Center for (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 “In order to have a fully partici- Justice. “When access is com- (Continued on page 10) PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Speaker Johnson And Public Advocate Williams Release Results Of Bus And Subway Rider Surveys Meng Unveils Bold Proposal ... (Continued from page 9) City Council Speaker Co- back on track and our buses bus stops. The Speaker and an Meng’s vision is bold and of bathrooms that lack toilet “Before providing pads in rey Johnson joined newly moving again. I will never Acting Public Advocate comprehensive, leveraging paper, leaving them nothing the school bathrooms, girls elected Public Advocate stop fighting to make it and his staff focused on a federal funding to ensure to manage with if they get would roll toilet paper in Jumaane Williams to share easier to get around our City different borough each day. that all who menstruate – their period unexpectedly their underwear, tie sweat- the results of two tran- and I will always do so with Over 10,000 people took whether in school, at work, and lack a pad; stories of toi- ers around their waists, or sit rider surveys Speaker the concerns of subway and part in the subway survey or behind bars – are treated let stalls that lack working go home early because they Johnson conducted as Act- bus riders in mind.” and over 6,000 took part in equitably.” locks, impacting their abil- did not have feminine hy- ing Public Advocate. The “Today’s survey results the bus survey. “The Menstrual Equity ity to manage their periods giene products. Some girls results – available online reinforce what many of us The mass transit system for All Act seeks to increase in privacy; and stories of used to miss entire school here – revealed firsthand experience everyday— the has been a growing source the availability and afford- totally absent or inadequate days because they did not insights on the types of MTA is broken and New of frustration for New York- ability of menstrual hygiene menstrual education being have a sufficient way to frustrations New York- Yorkers are ready to see ers, many of whom rely on products for people with provided in schools. We can manage their periods. Now ers face when navigating significant improvements,” subways and buses as their limited access,” said To- do better.” that pads are available in our subways and buses. said Public Advocate Ju- primary means of trans- peka K. Sam, Founder and “Period poverty isn’t just the bathrooms, girls are Speaker Johnson and Public maane Williams. “I’d like to portation. Executive Director of The a monthly issue facing the using them more. Not only Advocate Williams vowed thank Speaker Johnson who Interesting takeaways Ladies of Hope Ministries 180,000 women living on is this a healthier solution, to keep fighting for better conducted a five borough included: and Director of Dignity the streets of our nation,” but it also allows girls to transportation options for transit tour during his time • 55% of subway survey for Incarcerated Women at said Dana Marlowe, Found- stay in school. Without all five boroughs. as acting Public Advocate respondents saying they #cut50. “This bill draws on er and Executive Director easy access to menstrual “It’s no secret that I’ve to gather these results, and experience subway delays our commonalities as wom- of I Support The Girls. “It products, girls miss critical had a lot to say about the urge the state to make the a few times a week and en - it is not a bill specifi- extends to jails, the work- instructional time, which City’s mass transit system capital investments needed 27% saying they experience cally about women in one place, federal buildings and can be detrimental to their recently, but I think it is to get New Yorkers where delays every day; category or circumstance, high schools, where women academic performance. vital that the voices of the we need to go on time.” • The delays are lasting but it instead seeks to create are denied free access to Many girls at my school riders never get left out of In January and February, significant amounts of time, equity in access across all menstrual products. The have thanked me and other conversations on how to City Council Speaker and with 47% of subway survey groups. As Dignity Director reintroduction of the Men- Girl Up Club members for solve our mass transit cri- Acting Public Advocate respondents saying the de- for the Dignity for Incarcer- strual Equity for All Act of our work in providing free sis,” said Council Speaker Corey Johnson initiated lays they experience are ap- ated Women Campaign at 2019 by Congresswoman feminine hygiene products Corey Johnson. “New York- a unique exercise to hear proximately 10-20 minutes #cut50, I have heard the sto- Meng will correct this ineq- in the bathrooms. I hope ers who ride the subways from transit riders about long and 11% saying their ries of anguish from women uity and allow all women to Congresswoman Meng’s and buses every day know their commutes by conduct- delays are approximately in prison who are denied maintain their dignity and legislation passes so that better than most that some- ing two citywide transit 20-45 minutes long; access to these most fun- self-respect.” girls across the country can thing needs to change, and I surveys. The first focused • The greatest concerns for damental of products. As “Every day we see the experience the same relief hope their answers to these on subways and the second bus riders were infrequent a woman who has experi- struggles of families and and security as the girls at surveys add to the chorus of survey on buses. These sur- service, lack of reliability, enced firsthand the anxiety women faced with impos- Justice High School.” voices around our City and veys, which were available and multiple buses arriving and degradation inherent sible questions around man- “Each year thousands throughout our state calling in six different languages, at once (bunching); to the process of requiring aging their periods: Do I buy of girls in our own com- for big ideas and serious were conducted throughout • Only 6% of bus riders women to quantify their period products or food? Do munity miss school due to solutions to get our trains the City’s train stations and are very satisfied. cycle and justify their need I leave the house with only circumstances involving for access to these products, one tampon for a job where their periods,” said Holly I support the Menstrual Eq- I can’t call in sick? How can Seibold, Founder and Ex- “Solitude” Opens at the Jamaica Bay uity for All Act and its step I go to school when I have ecutive Director of Bringing toward ensuring dignity and my period and no access to Resources to Aid Women’s Wildlife Refuge March 31 equity through access to pads or tampons? This bill Shelters (BRAWS). “Our Solitude, an exhibit in the New York City me- About Gateway National essential menstrual hygiene is an enormous step toward organization, BRAWS, of photographs by Agron tropolis. His images invite Recreation Area - Gateway products.” ensuring more families, recognizes that an edu- Jashari, will open on Sun- the viewer to scrutinize is a large diverse urban “The Menstrual Eq- young girls, and women cation is invaluable, and day, March 31. There will and become a participant. park with 27,000 acres in uity for All Act impor- have access to the products through our services, has be an opening reception As a photographer, New York City and New tantly tackles some of the they need to manage their been able to demonstrate from 2 pm. – 4 p.m. at Jashari has spent much Jersey. Gateway combines key challenges that girls, periods in a dignified and that there is a direct cor- the Jamaica Bay Wildlife time waiting to capture recreational activities with women, and people who healthy way,” said Corinne relation between access to Refuge in Broad Channel. the perfect shot since find- natural beauty, wildlife menstruate face here in the Cannon, Founder and Exec- menstrual supplies and an This exhibit will be on dis- ing moments of solitude preservation, military his- U.S.,” said Dr. Marni Som- utive Director of the Greater increase in attendance and play for two months. in New York City is not tory and more. Visitors mer, Associate Professor DC Diaper Bank. “It also academic performance. Jashari, who will be at easily encountered. The can learn about forts, hike, at Columbia University’s directly addresses one of the We are thrilled to see that the reception, was born in breadth and scope of his or camp overnight in the Mailman School of Public larger issues encountered the Menstrual Equity for Kosovo and educated as a images from cityscape, New York metropolitan Health. “I’d challenge us when we speak about men- All Act of 2019 includes a civil engineer at Pristina to water and sky provide area. For more informa- to go further in the coming strual equity - the taboo of provision for students and University. Seeking the a panorama of the NYC tion about Gateway visit years, to go beyond prod- even discussing it.” we’re grateful that Con- beauty of isolation, he cap- metropolitan area. This is our web site at www.nps. ucts, which although essen- “Students need free and gresswoman Meng recog- tures moments of solitude Jashari’s first solo exhibit. gov/gate. tial are only one component easy access to feminine nizes that menstrual equity of achieving menstrual eq- hygiene products,” said is not only a problem that uity. In research underway Natalie Baumeister, a senior exists today, and in our own Lasak: Community Jails are a Bad Idea with low-income girls in the at Justice High School in communities, but that the U.S., we are hearing stories Fairfax County, Virginia. solution is within reach.” Lasak becomes first DA over having a jail in the Kew Greg Lasak is the leading candidate to come out Gardens neighborhood and fundraiser in the race for LEGAL NOTICES against de Blasio plan to the lack of a financial plan Queens District Attorney, Community Leaders Rally For relocate Rikers inmates to to make that happen. having raised more than Melinda Katz in Southern Queens Notice is hereby given that communities in Queens Lasak cited that for $800,000 at the January an Order entered by the Civil the last few years, politi- filing deadline. He has been Court, Queens County on (Continued from page 6) Judge Greg Lasak an- cians have spent countless endorsed by the Sheet Metal and IUOE Local 15. She January 10, 2019, bearing nounced he is against Mayor has also been endorsed by hours debating this issue Workers Local 28, the Asian of the Jamaica Bangladesh Index Number NC-000855- Bill de Blasio’s plans to and the best they could American Congress, the Congressmembers Gregory 18/QU, a copy of which may move prisoners from Rik- Friends Society . Meeks, Carolyn Maloney, come up with for the people Heat & Frost Insulators Katz has a wide range of be examined at the Office of ers Island to a community they claim to care about is Local 12, the Sergeants and Tom Suozzi, along with the Clerk, located at 89-17 jail in Kew Gardens. Ac- support from local elected the Queens County Demo- something that would have Benevolent Association, officials and labor unions Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, knowledging a toxic and no impact for at least ten the New York State Court crats and over 300 local NY 11435, grants me (us) the violent culture on Rikers such as the New York Hotel community leaders - a full years. This is just the latest Officers Association, the Trades Council, 32BJ SEIU, right to: Assume the name of Island, Lasak is in favor of example of how politicians Court Clerks Association, list can be seen here. (First) JACQUELINE (Middle) closing the jail as it stands who have no day-to-day the Supreme Court Officers PATRICIA (Last) GUALPA now, rebuilding it there, and experience with the crimi- Association, the NYC Lieu- Senator Stavisky Celebrates ALVAREZ. My present name overhauling the culture of nal justice system are ill- tenants Benevolent Associa- is (First) JACQUELINE (Middle) corrections. Lasak cited equipped to take the lead tion and the Metropolitan Queens Day in Albany PATRICIA (Last) GUALPA deep community concerns on criminal justice reform. Transit Authority PBA. AKA JACQUELINE PATRICIA GUALPA-ALVAREZ (infant). (Continued from page 3) hubs in New York and it The city and state of my present is important to understand address are Corona, NY. My portunity to bring people their needs and concerns. place of birth is QUEENS, together on Queens Day. I will continuously support NY. The month and year of Queens has become one of Queens businesses so they my birth are October 2003. the most robust economic can continue to thrive.” 3/28/2019 THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11
LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Formation of PF Notice of formation of CAO & SPRINGROCK PROPERTY NOTICE OF SALE 2136 47th ST LLC, Arts of Notice is hereby given that an MERGER, LLC Arts. of Org. ASSOCIATES MEDICINE PLLC. GROUP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed SUPREME COURT COUNTY Org. filed with Sec. of State Order entered by the Civil Court, filed with Secy. of State of NY Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary with the SSNY on 02/27/2019. OF QUEENS of NY (SSNY) 1/16/2019. Queens County on March 08, (SSNY) on 02/25/19. Office of State of New York SSNY Office loc: Queens County. U . S . B a n k N a t i o n a l Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. 2019, bearing Index Number location: Queens County. on 10/31/2018. Office location: SSNY has been designated Association, as Trustee, as agent upon whom process NC-001314-18/QU, a copy of SSNY designated as agent Queens. SSNY design. agent of as agent upon whom process successor in interest to against may be served & shall which may be examined at the of LLC upon whom process LLC upon whom process may against the LLC may be served. Wilmington Trust Company, as mail process to Errol A. Brett Office of the Clerk, located against it may be served. be served and shall mail copy to SSNY shall mail process to: Trustee, successor in interest Esq., 26910 Grand Central at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, SSNY shall mail process to 30-24 150TH PL, FLUSHING, NY, The LLC, 195-11 Linden to Bank of America, N.A., as Pkwy, Arcade 6, Floral Park, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants Corporation Service Co., 80 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity. Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412. Trustee, successor by merger NY 11005.General Purpose. me (us) the right to: Assume State St., Albany, NY 12207, 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. to LaSalle Bank National 2/21,28,3/7,14,21&28/2019 the name of (First) IBRAHIM regd. agent upon whom and at 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Association, as Trustee for (Last) SYLLA. My present which process may be served. SOURMENA LLC, Arts. of Structured Asset Securities Notice of the formation of name is (First) BAKARY (Last) Purpose: Any lawful activity. Org. filed with the SSNY MILANA 7A LLC Art. OF Corporation Mortgage Pass- RIVEL GROUP, LLC. Articles CONDE. The city and state 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 on 02/22/2019. Office loc: Org. Filed Sec. of State of NY Through Certificates Series of Organization filed with the of my present address are Queens County. SSNY has 4/7/2015. Off. Loc. : Queens 2005-14, Plaintiff Secretary of State of New Hollis, NY. My place of birth Notice of the formation of 543 been designated as agent Co. SSNY designated as agent AGAINST York (SSNY) on 11/27/2018. is GUINEA. The month and AUTUMN LLC. Articles of upon whom process against upon whom process against it Su Ling a/k/a Su Mei Ling; et Office located in Queens year of my birth are April 1974. Org. filed with the Secretary the LLC may be served. SSNY may be served. SSNY to mail al., Defendant(s) County. SSNY has been 3/28/201 of State of New York (SSNY) shall mail process to: Daphne copy of process to the LLC, Pursuant to a Judgment of designated as agent upon on 12/27/2018. Office located Konstantinides, 34-20 31 c/o Ginsburg & Misk LLP, 215 Foreclosure and Sale duly whom process against the AAP Real Estate Mgmt LLC. in Queens County. SSNY Street, Astoria, NY 11106. – 48 Jamaica Avenue, Queens dated January 5, 2017 I, the LLC may be served. SSNY Filed w/ SSNY on 2/28/19. has been designated for Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Village, NY 11428. Purpose: undersigned Referee will shall mail a copy of any Office: Queens Co. SSNY service of process. SSNY 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Any lawful act or activity. sell at public auction at the process served against the designated as agent for shall mail copy of any process 2/21,28,3/7,14,21&28/2019 Queens County Courthouse, LLC to: 90-17 221st Place, process & shall mail to: 5281 served against the LLC Kee Expediting LLC Arts of Courtroom #25, 88-11 Sutphin Queens Village, NY 11428. Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, to: The LLC, 14716 249th Org. filed SSNY 12/10/18. 627 Faile Street LLC, Arts of Boulevard, Jamaica, New Purpose: any lawful purpose. NY 11362. Registered Agent Street, Rosedale, NY 11422. Office: Queens Co. SSNY Org. filed with Sec. of State York on April 12, 2019 at 10:00 2/21,28,3/7,14,21&28/2019 of LLC: Myung Hun Song, 5281 Purpose: any lawful purpose. design agent of LLC upon whom of NY (SSNY) 5/18/2018. Cty: AM, premises known as 86-20 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 process may be served & mail to Queens. SSNY desig. as agent 56th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY Notice of formation of LJ NY 11362. Purpose: any lawful 53-31 194 St Fresh Meadows, upon whom process against 11373. All that certain plot Connections LLC. Articles 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 7220 66th Street LLC, Arts of NY 11365 General Purpose. may be served & shall mail piece or parcel of land, with the of Org. filed w/ Secretary of Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 process to 185-08 Union Tpke., buildings and improvements State of New York SSNY on Twiswaco LLC, Arts of Org. (SSNY) 1/31/2019. Cty: Queens. Ste. 106, Fresh Meadows, erected, situate, lying and 11/9/2017. Office location: SSNY desig. as agent upon whom filed with Sec. of State of 11841 119th Street LLC, Arts NY 11366.General Purpose. being in the Borough and Queens County. SSNY has NY (SSNY) 9/26/2018. Cty: process against may be served of Org. filed with Sec. of State 2/21,28,3/7,14,21&28/2019 County of Queens, City and been designated for service & shall mail process to Andrzej Queens. SSNY desig. as agent of NY (SSNY) 2/6/2019. Cty: State of NY, Block 2869 Lot of process. SSNY shall mail upon whom process against Jarog, 72-20 66th St., Glendale, 4 Adair Court LLC, Arts of Org. Queens. SSNY desig. as agent 8. Approximate amount of process to: 8424 120th St, may be served & shall mail NY 11385.General Purpose. filed with Sec. of State of NY upon whom process against judgment $521,450.05 plus #1, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. process to c/o Vincent Yam, 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 (SSNY) 2/8/2019. Cty: Queens. may be served & shall mail interest and costs. Premises Purpose: any lawful purpose. 45-21 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, SSNY desig. as agent upon process to 229 22 Linden will be sold subject to 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 NY 11355.General Purpose. Notice of Formation of KGS whom process against may be Blvd., Cambria Heights, NY provisions of filed Judgment 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 AUTO TRANSPORT LLC 11411. General Purpose. served & shall mail process to Index# 702514/2015. Notice is hereby given that Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Dunnington Bartholow & Miller Eun Chong Thorsen, Esq., an Order entered by the Civil Double 8 Realty LLC, Arts of State of NY (SSNY) on LLP, Attn: Robert Swetnick, Referee Court, Queens County on of Org filed with SSNY on 12/05/18. Office location: Esq., 230 Park Ave., 21st Fl., Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC WALLACE AVENUE REALTY February 01, 2019, bearing 02/05/19. Off. Loc.: Queens Queens County. SSNY NY, NY 10169.General Purpose. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff OF NYC LLC. Art. of Org. filed Index Number NC-001287-18/ County, SSNY designated designated as agent of LLC 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard with the SSNY on 01/08/2019. QU, a copy of which may be as agent of LLC upon whom upon whom process against Rochester, New York 14624 Office: Queens County. SSNY examined at the Office of the process against it may be it may be served. SSNY shall (877) 430-4792 designated as agent of the LLC Notice of the formation of Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin served. SSNY shall mail mail process to 253-21 147th Dated: February 14, 2019 upon whom process against DANIELLE AND NANA NEW Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, a copy of process to: The Drive, #2, Rosedale, NY 11422. 3/14,21,28&4/4/2019 it may be served. SSNY YORK LLC . Arts of Org filed grants me (us) the right to: LLC, 135-36 39th Ave 1st Fl Purpose: Any lawful activity. shall mail copy of process with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Assume the name of (First) 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: to the LLC, 131-29 Sanford on 01/24/2019. Office located in RAAS MANAGEMENT LLC. MIKAYLA (Last) MOUZON. to engage in any lawful act. Ave Flushing, NY 11355. Queens County. SSNY has been Arts. of Org. filed with the My present name is (First) NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. designated as agent upon whom SSNY on 02/26/19. Office: MYKAILAH (Last) MOUZON COURT, QUEENS COUNTY, 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 process against the LLC may be Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y (infant). The city and state Notice is hereby given that an Index No. 704834-16, The served. SSNY shall mail a copy designated as agent of the LLC of my present address are Order entered by the Civil Court, Board of Managers of the Notice of the formation of of any process served against upon whom process against Saint Albans, NY. My place Queens County on March 08, Britton Condominium v. Aslam STAGE MODS LLC. Articles the LLC to: 163-17 130th Avenue, it may be served. SSNY of birth is BROOKLYN, NY. 2019, bearing Index Number Ajani, et al. Pursuant to a of Organization filed with the Apt. 3G, Jamaica, NY 11434. shall mail copy of process The month and year of my NC-001315-18/QU, a copy of Judgment of Foreclosure and Secretary of State of New York Purpose: Any lawful purpose. to the LLC, 108-20 49th birth are December 2017. which may be examined at the Sale dated May 3, 2018 and (SSNY) on 10/29/2018. Office 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. 3/28/2019 Office of the Clerk, located entered on May 9, 2018, Gerald located in Queens County. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Chiariello II, Esq., Referee, will SSNY has been designated 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 FRJ 1031 98th Street, LLC, Arts Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me sell at public auction at the 254-03 58th AVE MGT LLC. as agent upon whom process of Org. filed with Sec. of State (us) the right to: Assume the Queens County courthouse, Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY against the LLC may be served. Sylvan Midway Parking of NY (SSNY) 2/21/2019. Cty: name of (First) AISHA (Middle) 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Room 25, on 02/04/19. Office: Queens SSNY shall mail a copy of any LLC ,Arts of Org. filed with Queens. SSNY desig. as agent NENE (Last) DIAKITE. My Jamaica, New York on April County. SSNY designated as process served against the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) upon whom process against present name is (First) HAWA 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the agent of the LLC upon whom LLC to: 113-15 76the Road, 2/27/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY may be served & shall mail (Last) TOURE. The city and premises known as Unit 3C process against it may be Apt. 2B, Forest Hills, NY 11375. desig. as agent upon whom process to 162-45 Crossbay state of my present address are in the Britton Condominium, served. SSNY shall mail copy Purpose: any lawful purpose. process against may be served Blvd., Howard Beach, NY Hollis, NY. My place of birth is 82-01 Britton Avenue, East of process to the LLC, 105 Clay 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 & shall mail process to c/o 11414. General Purpose. GUINEA. The month and year Elmhurst, New York (Block Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222. Leandro Vaysman, 112-41 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 of my birth are December 1978. 1509, Lot 1032), together with Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, 3/28/2019 a undivided 1.7634% interest MINA’S CAB LLC. Arts. of 2/21,28,3/7,14,21&28/2019 NY 11375.General Purpose. Notice of Formation of Royalty in the common elements Org. filed with the SSNY on 02/15/19. Office: Queens 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 Omni LLC. Articles of Org. of the Condominium (more Notice of Formation of JELB County. SSNY designated as filed with the Secretary of fully described in the subject WEBSTER II LLC Arts. of Notice of Formation of agent of the LLC upon whom State of New York (SSNY) on Judgment of Foreclosure and Org. filed with Secy. of State PARADIES LAGARDERE process against it may be 03/19/2019. Office located in Sale). The approximate amount of NY (SSNY) on 02/14/19. @ LGA 2019, LLC Arts. of served. SSNY shall mail copy Queens County. SSNY has of the Judgment of Foreclosure Office location: Queens Org. filed with Secy. of State QUEENS of process to the LLC, c/o been designated for service of TIMES and Sale is $65,198.12, plus County. Princ. office of of NY (SSNY) on 03/12/19. Alba M. Salazar, 46-30 Center process. SSNY shall mail copy interest and costs; and plaintiff’s LLC: 42-09 235th St., 2nd Office location: Queens Boulevard, Apartment 303, of any process served against attorney’s fees in the amount of Fl., Douglaston, NY 11363. County. SSNY designated Long Island City, NY 11109. the LLC to: 137-36 226th Street, $2,000.00. The premises will SSNY designated as agent as agent of LLC upon whom Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Laurelton, NY 11413. Purpose: be sold subject to the provisions of LLC upon whom process process against it may be 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Any lawful activity or purpose. of said Judgment, filed under against it may be served. served. SSNY shall mail 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 Index No. 704834/16. Dan SSNY shall mail process to the process to c/o Corporation Feldman, Esq., 41-46 Main LLC, Douglaston Development Service Co., 80 State St., St., Ste. 200, Flushing, NY at the princ. office of the LLC. Albany, NY 12207-2543. 11355, Attorney for Plaintiff. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Purpose: Airport concessions. 3/28,4/4,11,18&25/2019 www.queenstimes.com 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 3/21,28,4/4,11,18&25/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019
Assemblyman Miller Thanks the 102nd Precinct Crossing Guards Assemblyman Miller hosted they are out there working hard Assembly for March to be Cross- his annual 102nd Precinct school and ensuring the safety of all ing Guard Appreciation month. crossing guard breakfast along pedestrians.” New York State recognizes the with 102nd Precinct Deputy In- ”You are the eyes and ears on work all crossing guards do each spector Courtney Nilan and the our busy streets and sidewalks,” and every day. All crossing 102nd Precinct Community Coun- said Assemblyman Miller to guards from the 102nd Precinct cil. The breakfast, held at the the crossing guards. “Crossing received a certificate of merit Avenue Diner in Woodhaven, guards put their lives on the line from Assemblyman Miller and acknowledged all the hard work each day to protect pedestrians, three crossing guards, SCG Den- and tough days our school cross- especially our children in the nis Hon, SCG Esperanza Kotsias ing guards of the 102nd Precinct mornings and afternoon dur- and SCG Kelly Cooke received go through on a daily basis. ing school arrival and dismissal plaques from the 102nd Precinct “Our school crossing guards times. They work in all types of for going above and beyond the are the unsung heroes of the New weather conditions and are a con- call of duty. Hon has not missed York City Police Department,” stant presence that reminds pedes- one day of work since he was said Deputy Inspector Courtney trians to cross at the cross walk hired in 2016; Kotsias covers two Nilan of the 102nd Precinct in and for vehicles to slow down,” schools and will be retiring in year, has become a favorite among Local 372 President Shaun D. Queens. “Their work in keeping added Assemblyman Miller. June after working 27 years as a many. Francois for attending this event the community safe is recognized Assemblyman Miller passed a crossing guard; and Cooke, who Assemblyman Miller and and honoring the 102nd Precinct not only today but every day that resolution in the New York State has been on the job less than a Deputy Inspector Nilan also thank school crossing guards. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Commends P.S. 177 Principal on an Outstanding Career
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic opportunity to congratulate Ms. presented P.S. 177 principal Posa on her upcoming retirement. Kathleen Posa with a citation P.S. 177, a K-12 public school in recognizing her 35 years as the heart of Fresh Meadows, has an educator in New York City benefited greatly from Ms. Posa’s public schools. Rozic used the leadership.