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Israel exhibit woman gives back rescheduled Philanthropist donates $2,300 to Corona church to replace stolen instruments after backlash BY BILL PARRY video of a thief breaking into trip to . people go when they want to a Corona church. The suspect “I was so touched by the sto- stay out of trouble. I felt so bad BY GINA MARTINEZ A philanthropist from Man- was stealing musical instru- ry and it hurt my heart that it I knew I had to do something.” hattan’s was ments valued at $2,300 by the happened,” Grace said. “When In the early ’80s, Grace and After elected officials expressed watching the news Saturday NYPD. It was then that Boo I saw the story, I was devas- her husband hired three young outrage, the Queens Museum has morning and saw surveillance Grace, 64, began planning a tated. A church is where young men from Brooklyn, through decided not to cancel a re-enactment the Youth Employment Ser- of the 1947 United Nations vote on vice, to paint their apartment. Israel independence scheduled for During a conversation with November. one of them she learned he was The main gallery of the Queens COOL CATS always under pressure from Museum was the site of the origi- kids in his neighborhood to do nal U.N. General Assembly vote on drugs or steal cars, and so he Nov. 29, 1947, establishing Israel as sought refuge at his church’s an independent state. According to after-school programs. City Councilman Rory Lancman “I guess that’s why the story (D-Hillcrest), the re-enactment was touched my heart so much,” being organized by the Israeli gov- she said. “If kids are looking ernment, which reserved the space to the church to stay out of for November 2017. trouble, they should be able to On Monday, the Queens Jewish have music. I knew the church Link organized a rally addressing needed its stolen instruments anti-Semitism and the Queens Mu- replaced.” seum’s previous decision to cancel Grace and her husband the re-enactment. State Assembly started a positive role model members Nily Rozic (D-Flushing) program to reward kids for and David Weprin (D-Fresh Mead- doing good things at a middle ows) attended the rally. The issue school in Yorktown Heights was important to Rozic, who is the where she was teaching. first and only state legislator born “The kids actually ran the in Israel. thing for years, we gave the “I am pleased that the Queens LL Cool J’s Ball and Jump summer camp — a month-long basketball program in Hollis now its 12th year — ends with financial rewards,” she said. Museum reversed their decision so “We ran the program for 10 the rapper and television star showing up for photos and an inspirational talk with the kids. Photo by Michael Shain Continued on Page 12 Continued on Page 14 Lancman settles lawsuit CEO helps girls learn coding over Flushing Meadows BY NAEISHA ROSE in February 2016. inquiries to similar insti- When women sent out tutions and revealed their BY BILL PARRY Women are better cod- coding suggestions to orga- gender, they were hired ers, but are less likely than nizations they had no ties less, according to the scien- The de Blasio administration and City Council- their male counterparts to with and their gender was tific research journal. man Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest) settled a lawsuit get a job in a STEM field not revealed, their propos- In 2016, women made Founder and CEO Reshma last week challenging the structure and funding of without connections, ac- als were accepted more fre- up only 27 percent of com- the Flushing Meadows Corona Park Alliance, an Saujani released the first of 13 books dedicated cording to a peer-reviewed quently than those by men. puter science profession- independent nonprofit organization that will decide to closing the gender gap in coding at the study conducted by PeerJ But as they made the same als, according to the U.S. Continued on Page 12 Central Library in Jamaica. Continued on Page 14

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& Courteous Prompt Service QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 3 Michael Miller, the ex- “The Jewish community, littered is news State Sen. Michael Gia- “The Shulman Mac- joked on to she say She went “It is a tribute to the Martinez Gina Reach said. a terrorist“He’s in Sunny- this in country, this area. side Everybody is so afraid.” ecutive vice and president CEO of theJewish Commu- nity Relations Councilof was disgusted York, New by display public flagrant the of racist, anti-Semitic imag- ery in the lobby. diverse its with together the tolerate willallies, not offensive and frightening and Nazism of glorification Nazi war criminals, espe- faces nation our as cially threats from suprem- white acists.” naris (D-Astoria) agreed. and racism of stories with bigotry on the rise through- out our nation,” Gianaris said. like “We to think we’re in a safe here haven in New unfortunately, But, York. happening are things these right here in our very own well.” as community, of the damn fool women women MacMonnies, once who fool said “What do I care if all damn the ignoramuses and all the of get together and talk statue. my Letabout them tackle, let them battle, can’t changeyou the eter- nal verities that way.” Monnies had “probably a with of trouble lot wom- en.” was very pleased with the Women’s Plaza. andwomen all the peo- supported have who ple inwomen government,” she said. “It is a beautiful plaza and I hope all the borough the in women opportunity an have that it.” do enjoy it to enjoy gmartinez@ at phone by or e-mail by cnglocal.com 260–4566.at (718) ship, now has now ship, its “He’s a bully,” Calvacca a bully,” “He’s Attorney Lynn Calvacca “Queens Borough “There are more cameras are more “There Throughout the rally, rally, the Throughout Shulman said the stat- ader e owns two units in the build- ing there. doesn’t live but She filed against a lawsuit Milano and the condo board. Hall, a building with a strong history of female l Knox,” he said. “And they they “And said. he Fort in than building this in Knox,” are not necessarily to guard against someone breaking are They building. the into to and watch monitor the build- this in live who people ing. That is chilling.” im- stonework, damaged proved landscaping, and new plantings, installed lighting and benches for public use, DDC Acting Bar- Ana Commissioner rio said. The also site ceremonial a includes that indicating plaque the has site been rededi- cated in of the honor of Queens.women residents came and went quickly building the from and comment without fear- caught be would they ing on one of many surveillance cameras and retaliated out- of threats with against and eviction fines, rageous physical even violence, Van Bramer said. member and justice deliver thefor tenants of this con- in living are who dominium in home hasno Hate terror. in or Queens, in Sunnyside, our city.” the cost to move it was was ue has been always a sore it her andpoint for during move to her tenure she tried to get rid of the sculpture, but cost the too expensive. She quoted “DDC is very pleased to to Plaza hon- own Women’s pleased oring the of the women very said. Barrio borough,” is “DDC beau- this build to able be tiful addition new to the neighborhood. Courtesy Van Bramer’s office The base that is the the is that base The Katz endorsed former former endorsed Katz now a centerpiece now of re- Plaza” “Women’s the after place in mained statue was removed, but its condition had deterio- rated to years due of ne- glect and exposure to the elements, Katz said. Be- ginning in May 2016, the and repaired Blasio was base de cleaned as part of a res- Bill funded project toration Department Mayor by and city Katz. The $960,000 complet- project, capital by ed of Design and Construc- Per- contractor and tion Construction spective the restored Company, Marshall’s idea to repair repair to idea Borough President Helen Marshall’s and restore the remain- ing structure and sur- rounding plaza, and to re- purpose and dedicate to it the of Queens. women building that extend far far extend that “There are clear illegalities this inside violations and building thebeyond offensive and posted messages hate-filled in and the throughout lobby common condominium the areas. asked I have the de investi- the administration, to Blasio York NYPD, and the attorney New gen- of eral this manager property gate and condominium board ther go.” must we “There is nothing patri- nothing is “There Plaza“The in Women’s otic having about the names the in Nazis infamous of hav- or directory building ing a large swastika above an he said. apartment door,” Queens – located in our center – civic borough’s meaningful visible, a is tribute to all the of women a made have who Queens in impact positive lasting City and around York New she said.the globe,” “This restorednewly public space Queens at Borough Hall should be utilized by and willmany, serve as a reminder far of how we’ve fur-come and much how patriotism, according to Van “froze who Bramer, and be- dis- he when terrified” came covered the names of Nazis Josef Mengela and Rudolph direc- building’s the on Hess tory. and culture of our great country being ripped removal the with apart of our beautiful statues Many and monuments.” Americans African said the monuments are painful reminders of racist past.America’s the was statue the of said Katz outdated and this new reminder plaza is a pro-women’s gressive who women amazing of Queens.come out The statue, designed The unveiling comes at Milano’s attorney said he at City Hall until 1922 and formerdens) Queens Borough President Claire 1922 Shulman also attended ceremony. the until by Beaux-Arts sculptor Hall MacMonnie, Frederick was installed City and resided at was it relocatedwhen by Guar- La Fiorello Mayor grounds the to 1941 in dia Queens new then the of Borough Hall. Seventy years later in 2012, the statue was to moved Cemetery Green-Wood in Brooklyn, Mac- where mother father, Monnies’ and brother are buried. a time the when national conversation is centered around the removal of monuments. Confederate pro- deadly the Following in Charlottesville, test Va., last week, President tweeted Trump Donald “Sad to see the history ism, boasts of guns in his his in guns terrified rightfully are they of who manager property a of boasts posts images of hate and rac- ism, apartment while hanging posters celebrating guns and the NRA, and retaliates who against speaks who anyone out.” of thewas out country on an extended vacation and was only displaying of a spirit City Councilman Bramer Jimmy Van rallies with Sunnyside community leaders in front of a condominium displaying Nazi and Confederate posters.

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Sunnysiders rally against hate, tenant harrassment tenant hate, against rally Sunnysiders ‘Women’s Plaza in Queens’ unveiled in Kew Gardens Gardens Kew in unveiled Queens’ in Plaza ‘Women’s denchik (D-Oakland Gar- Assemblyman Barry Gro- Comrie (D- St. Albans), tion.” State Sention.” Leroy ing “Vice” and “Corrup- female figures represent- female standing on top of two two of top on standing ue that depicted a male male a depicted that ue 17-foot-high marble stat- of Civic Virtue”of Civic statue, a ough Hall. “Triumph the of site the adjacent toadjacent Queens Bor- and Queens Boulevard, Boulevard, Queens and corner of Union Turnpike Turnpike Union of corner located the at northeast can that without a doubt say in Queens,” a public space days with these tenants, I tenants, these with days Plaza “Women’s restored hand and spending several several spending and hand bon-cutting the for newly “After seeing“After this first- lobby in Gardens. Kew rib- the hosted Katz linda in terror,” Van Bramer said. said. Bramer Van terror,” in standing over two women um. These tenants are living statue that depicted a man this Sunnyside condomini- Sunnyside this replacing a controversial for thefor owners and renters in was unveiled Tuesday, created a house of horrors a property manager has who rassing years. residents for Bramer said has been ha- been has said Bramer ager. Nealager. Milano, Van who against the property man- 47-55 39th Place, protesting ing Wednesday a rally for at joined tenants of the build- the of tenants joined leaders and elected officials Sunnyside). Sunnyside). man Bramer Jimmy (D- Van according the City Council- City the according tooning the building’s lobby, lobby, building’s the tooning President Donald Trump fes- ist images and tributes to Confederate posters, rac- subjected daily to Nazi and rorized in their own homes, condominium have been ter- been have condominium QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 4 Eldercare Services OHEL Access: 1-800-603-OHEL www.ohelfamily.org Harriet Blank, OHELDirector ofGeriatricServices, Community Trust andismakingadifferencein the livesofelderlyNew Yorkers sufferingfrom GERIATRIC ASSESMENTS •HELPLINE ADULT CHILDRENSUPPORTGROUP disabilities byhelpingthemremainathome 718-686-3120 •[email protected] The Lifetime CareLifetime The Foundation The LifetimeCareFoundation maintainsa Community TrustCommunity excellent resource forexcellent you. Funded inpartbyNew York StateDepartmentofHealth For moreinformation, pleasecontact and avoidenteringanursinghome. 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Riders ofthe tor direc- deputy Sifuentes, Nick for said years,” crisis ofslow-motion astate in have been Buses face. riders meltdown public transit that’s subwaythe but obvious, just of state dire the made has one part of the said. office nowitz’ Di- from release apress 2020, priority, but notuntil signal oftransit use the expand it said would Transportation 21stcentury.” the into tem sys- bus our bring and more any notdelay Let’s vestment. in- for minimal percent 25 by times travel bus reduce could that changes brainer all-door boarding are no “Transit signal attention,” hesaid. of media priority amount don’t same getthe and they even if heard, are ers New York- ofall concerns the Photo courtesy of Assmeblywoman Assmeblywoman of courtesy Photo The city’s Select Bus Bus city’sThe Select “The Summer of HellThe city Department of Rozic’s office about 4,000 commuters. of hub saw adecline only transit the through hour peak Week Evening Two. on hour peak morning the baseline of 86,000 during Station, compared to the 11,000 riders through Penn ofaboutshowed adrop which figures, presented Nowakowskiident Patrick Pres- LIRR meeting. board MTA at aJuly 26 officials transit to Hell,” according of “Summer ofthe weeks two first the in ridership in dip a relatively minor subways. the impact to expected was LIRR the on service reduced from ofpeople displacement the and for years structure ofinfra- decline about the known had agency its that admitted Station, Penn percent. by 20 hub reduced be would transit nation’sthe largest in service and structure toinfra- go major upgrades under- would Station Penn which in weeks of eight ofhell,” aperiod “summer the dubbed what Cuomo t into billion $1 extra an ing pour- while trains and nals to sig- upgrades to expedite city’s forJune the subways late in ofemergency state a declared Cuomo Andrew structure meltdowns, Gov. systemwide infra- enced who onit.” depend of riders millions for the service bus around turn to aplan expedite MTAto the now for is time misery. The of years riders bus caused have service unreliable and buses, circuitous routes, “Slow Campaign. hangers Strap- for the coordinator said Jaqi Cohen, campaign ignored,” be cannot service bus for better need the sis, cri- transit City’s current said. release the time travel byogy, which reduced up technol- boarding all-door to 15 implementing after percent percent, h e M But the LIRR reported reported LIRR But the which owns Amtrak, with coincided This After ridersAfter experi- “Amidst New York TA’s funds. capital QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 5 heck on them to make make to them on heck There are 45 horses in Each gelding was specif- “The pays department c e ty to work with them, so it’s it’s so them, with ty work to O’Neill everybody,” for not said. “On the it outside looks great, peoplelove it, really you but to have have of animalsa love or you’re just going not to be happy. the NYPD mounted unit, according to O’Neill. Most it as geldings, are them of was found that they possess the best temperament for job. the ically picked and trained, old. years 4 at starting some O’Neill said the horses tend about for unit the in work to retire they then years, 10 and on a farm live their for days. remaining thesefor horses to be cared so retire, they when for they have good lives once their service time is up,” O’Neill said. “They go to farms and retirement these w sure they are being treated treated being are they sure well.” “These are huge animals animals huge are “These Even so, he does not “Took me 15 years to get A native LongA native Islander, O’Neill expressed great “You get beat up pretty pretty up beat get “You and it’s a huge responsibili- a huge and it’s sugar-coat the amount of comes that responsibility position. the with here, but it’s great,” O’Neill it’s here, but smiled. O’Neill began his police in thework 115th and 111th then Queens, in precincts and his Bronx the in to worked got he before Harlem lieutenant. as position though it took him many many him took it pride to be in the unit, al- though years to do so. good and if you’re afraid afraid you’re if and good of getting dirty or afraid of getting just banged it’s up, not gonna be the place for O’Neill said.you,” that judge if an officer is is officer an if judge that suited the for position. Once an officerpasses the first through go they portion, intensive of months three training. physical Photo by Angelica Acevedo To be considered for the the for considered be To Although some people people some Although unit, he describes the pro- involv- extensive, as cess ing a sometimes years-long waiting list and interviews express concern thefor horses, O’Neill assures that hors- their treats NYPD the es “like gold.” towards them.” towards 347-968-4866 “The public enjoys see- enjoys public “The O’Neill added that they ingO’Neill us,” said. “I large at think of times a lot puts it people especially at ease when they horse, a see gravitate They gatherings. have gottenhave of positive a lot feedback across the com- munity. also extremely inviting.” Officer Beth Bradley and her horse, ride Lucky, the barn. into

“A lot goes into this. You You this. into goes lot “A Perhapsone of the ques- O’Neill had many reasons no- will people of lot “A want to make sure that it’s it’s Meadows Corona Parkand, that of course, Bell Boulevard. sure make to want conducive, that’s area an horses the for safe it’s that O’Neilland not too said. far,” “Bell Boulevard used to be a post mounted where officers andwould go, they haven’t gone there in severalyears.” tions that quickly comes to mind is:Why does the mounted unit still exist? this,as to why a tradition since 1858, is just as efficient as other units in the NYPD. tice a mounted officer be- fore they’ll notice a patrol andcar, the mounted offi- cerhas better a much van- down. tage point because up he’s O’Neill feet,” 10 said. “It’s calm to very good crime for preven- tion. of times, A lot just the people presence of the horse will get The horse is very intimidat- it’s time same the at but ing,

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Meng (D-Flushing). Meng (D-Flushing) and U.S. Rep. Stavisky Toby Sen. Ann state (D-Flushing), Koo Peter man electeds, including Council- local between orative efforts collab- ofthe areflection is They also said the crosswalk area. who the frequent of all that will ensure the safety improvements with munity providing the Flushing com- in forward step a significant marked announcement the Avenue,” shesaid. Blossom across a crosswalk nounce DOT’s an- plan finally to glad Iam and to install ments in the neighborhood improve- safety for traffic ty has consistently advocated through the area. safetytheir work in prioritizing of the everyonecommunity partners for and thanked Schumer and traveling study traffic the securing of the efforts that went into measures. calming traffic no has currently intersection The Center. Senior Rosenthal SelfHelp and Garden, tanical Center,Bo- WIC Queens hood Neighbor- Solutions’ Health Public the buildings, dential multipleof public a busyintersection schools, is area in the middle The that neighborhood. the in fic resi- includespedestrian and vehicle traf- volume of high the and street, struck couplewhich ayoung were that occurred that month in trying Rozic’s acrash cited letter to cross the Schumer and Rozic said Rozic said and Schumer “The Flushing communi- proud shewas Rozic said Eugena Pechenaya Eugena Manager: Sales Classified Amanda Tarley Director: Classified CLASSIFIED Jennifer Goodstein PRESIDENT Les Goodstein CEO: QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 7 Estimates! FREE TOP $ PAID $ TOP

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BRIDAL FASHION BRIDAL BRIDAL CENTER Amboy7233 Road, 227-8647 Staten Island, (718) www.alwaysabridesmaidboutique.com 12 QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 at Stella HighSchool as Maris cation. career her She began of experience in Catholic edu- High School.”King Principal of therole as Christ tonow my lookforward new for all. growth Iand personal the continuum of professional step for thenext searching in of day each challenges and andstudents,the meeting ulty I love to do, working withfac- to always beableto dowhat inmyhave life blessed been excellence.” of apillar academicthe King administration to make Christ and putinby thefaculty forts workfit withthehard and ef- 30 years will beawonderful siasm as an educator for over pal. Herexperience andenthu- asPrinci- Martinez Ms. Gerri ofannounce theappointment to pleased are Christ theKing we candidates, atqualified a thoroughreview of highly ofBoard Trustees said, “After man of theChristKing School. cipal of High ChristtheKing appointed Prin- tinez been has Mar- thatMs.Geri announced HighSchoolChrist theKing Ms. Martinez has many has years Ms. Martinez stated, “IPrincipal Martinez Serphin Maltese, R. Chair- of Board TrusteesThe of Christ the King New Principal (718) 366-7400 York New 11379 Village, Middle Avenue, Metropolitan 68-02 School High King the Christ Announces Announces affiliated organizations. affiliated of educational andCatholic 16 onahost and serves years St. Joseph’s College for over teaching at alsobeen She has ministration andSupervision. York inAd- State certification in schoolcounselingand New Principal of BishopKearney. and mostcurrently, Interim of BishopKearney HighSchool Principal asAssistant served the closingof Stella she Maris, she enjoyed for 14 Upon years. Principal of Stella arole Maris, thenpal. became Ms.Martinez Princi- asAssistant served er counselor,a guidance lat- and Ms. Martinez holdsadegree Ms. Martinez reversal, Lancman and Si- and Lancman reversal, event.” asuccessful this making to forward looking we are and programming arts meaningful our through we serve communities the all to deeply committed “We are astatement. in said museum tionthe proposed commemora- of on mission Israeli the with theQueens 1947Nations, Danny Danon, the Museum vote,”ambassador to the United willconversation with Israel’s the work back on. event the was said Museum reinstated. enactment re- the have to investigation Commission Rights Human for aNYC called and 22 Aug. museum byic” decision the ing) blasted the “anti-Semit- (D-Flush- Simanowitz chael museum.” ofthe friends “Palestinian from position were made public, plans event the after hosting citing op- against decided museum the said that article Post salem our heritage,” she said. heritage,” shesaid. our woven into the celebration of toric occasionty to commemorate opportuni- given the be could thatin is this deeply Queens his- that the Jewish community and 1 Page from Continued across NYC choose a representative to the who member could Council only the was expansion, with the USTA over its park deal 2013 the who brokered Copeland (D-East Elmhurst), Ferreras- Julissa woman ministrative Code. Ad- the and Charter City the breached board out ofthe him man’s contention that locking Lanc- was At issue directors. of city,the board onthe aseat of the fourth largest park in portion southern the resents who rep- Lancman, denying allianceprimarily alleged violated that the city lawnis Association. by uted by the Ten- million that will be contrib- $10 than more how spend to 1 Page from Continued Despite the museum’s Despite the productive a fter “A Queens later A few hours Mi- Assemblyman He and aJeru- cited Lancman Originally, City Council- City Originally, had 2016, in filed suit, The Israel Park of Queens, the most diverse diverse most the of Queens, as a representation cultural York, museum the who fund the people of the City of New herby in placed trust the abused community. has She ingful to New York’s mean- profoundly is and um, Jewishthe site of the Queens Muse- at point turning of ahistoric arecognition is ofIsrael state of the vote establishing the celebration “The statement. Simanowitz said in a joint this matter,” Lancman and fect her Movement Sanctions and decisionin- Divestment Boycott, The the making for support personal own in her let Raicovich, Laura tive director and president, that the museum’s execu- boycott. law, as well as an unlawful the under classes protected both origin, national and services based on religion enjoyment ofits equal and to provide refusal tory full adiscrimina- represented a public accommodation, the decision by the museum, Law. Rights Human city the as known also Code, trative cityAdminis- 8ofthe Title aviolation of as decision the Commission to investigate Rights city’son the Human calling also are They tion. tive directormove the institution’s execu- re- immediately Museum from Queens ofthe board the ing her posi- demand- still are manowitz mean fairresolution representation of this lawsuit will forBayide). (D- Vallone Paul Councilman City and (D-Flushing) Koo ter Pe- Councilman City Hills), (D-Forest Koslowitz Karen Councilwoman City land, Lancman, Ferreras-Cope- rounding the park, including sur- neighborhoods represent who members Council all to board onthe representation Blasio’s motion. de denied Court Supreme year, State but the this earlier lawsuit dismissed have the Copeland’s district. Fererras- in was park ofthe ty majori- the because made was Hall argued the arrangement but deBlasio, City Mayor Bill favoritism of ally towardman political was arrangement the alleged Lancman Alliance. “We are deeply troubled deeply troubled “We are Lancman, to According “I’m very pleased that the The resolution grants to mayor attempted The tracked.” before the museum back- underway for well it was U.N. vote, and planning this re-enactment of the sion already agreed to Mis- Israeli and museum est allies political? The of one ofAmerica’s clos- the U.N.’s establishment took place in Queensa major world event that and “How is commemorating ‘political,’ ” Meng said. is project how this see history. ofakeytion ofQueens piece acelebra- is project the that said and bizarre museum calling the decision by the Flushing) also chimed in, Israel. boycott to amovement praising essay duction,” an which included Agency and Cultural Pro- Resistance, Boycott: suming edited a book of essays, “As- previously Raicovich that covich. Rai- surrounding sations accu- the not address did group’s the website. to heid movement, according anti-apart- African South the by inspired is movement The Palestinian citizens of Israel. and discriminating against colonizing Palestinian land that Israel is occupying and believes movement that led States.” United the in county officials said. officials 21people, 15to from total the board members, increasing an additional two more appoint mayor will the and district new council of each addappointees to meeting to the bylaws at the Oct. 13 changes propose will rectors ofdi- board ofthe sentatives clined resolution.” about this to comment. bring to efforts sincere their for Ferreras-Copeland lissa Ju- member Council sio and Repre- Mayor deBla- thank to I want be. to meant it was park great truly it the make to Meadows Flushing to resources bring toward working together to Ilook for- and park, about the deeply care and use all uents constit- “Our said. Lancman Park,” Corona Meadows overlap abut and Flushing whose districts members Council the all and myself “Personally Idonot “Personally U.S. Rep. (D- Lancman also claimed statement museum The aPalestinian- is BDS Ferreras-Copeland de- Ferreras-Copeland QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 13 14 QUEENS WEEKLY, AUG. 27, 2017 was time well spent.” well time was “It wife,” shesaid. his and pastor wonderful.” She’sment. Just alovely person. buy money to newhave equip- the now we and herheart touched much,” so “God us said. 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