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TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 25, NO. 13 THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 25 CENTS

State Education Department and Council Member Moya and Queensboro New York’s Public Television FC Co-Founder Jonathan Krane Donate Stations Announce Expanded Remote Learning During 1,000 Medical Masks to Statewide School Closure Elmhurst Hospital Local Public Media Channels to Broadcast Educational Content for Pre-K to 12th Grade

New Remote Continuity of Learning Resources Website Launches

The New York State Education Department and New York’s nine public television stations announced today that expanded educational resources and “Learn-at-Home” programming is now available for all of New York’s students in response to school closings across the state. In addition, NYSED has launched a dedicated website featuring remote continuity of learning re- sources to provide districts and teachers with options to facilitate continuity of learning. Students from prekindergarten through 12th Grade will have access to PBS educational programming every weekday starting Monday, March 23rd on-air. These efforts will help ensure that all students can “Learn-at-Home”, whether they have a computer or broadband at home. “As we adapt to the ever-evolving situation around COVID-19, (Continued on page 2) Freshdirect Launches Food Initiative to Aid Families in Need Donates 400 Grocery Boxes per Day to Queens for Four Weeks Moya and Krane surgical mask donation to Elmhurst Hospital. See story on page 2. Queens College Makes Swift Donation of Masks, Gloves, Supplies to Battle COVID-19

Acting Queens Borough Beginning today and for the President Sharon Lee announced next four weeks, 400 grocery on Tuesday a partnership with boxes a day prepared by FreshDi- FreshDirect’s citywide initiative rect will be picked up by partici- — dubbed “Operation 5-Borough pating Queens community-based Food Drive” — to help keep organizations (CBOs) to distribute Queens residents and families amongst their constituents, includ- Acting Queens Borough Presi- lege’s School of Mathematics and alcohol. prepared for the ongoing public ing seniors, low-income families dent Sharon Lee lauded a swiftly Sciences, including N-95 masks, The swift donation is in health and economic emergency and other vulnerable populations collected donation of various Per- 30 unopened cases of disposable response to Governor Andrew during the rapidly-developing sonal Protective Equipment (PPE) nitrile gloves, disposable lab coats COVID-19 pandemic. (Continued on page 7) and other supplies by Queens Col- and bottles of 70% isopropyl (Continued on page 6) One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020

State Education Department & New York’s Public Television Stations Announce Expanded Remote Learning During Statewide School Closure

(Continued from page 1) dent broadcast schedules include on-air programming that assist in trusted programs like Wild Krat- learning. New special collections we’re seeing heroic efforts by edu- ts, Peg + Cat, and Cyberchase. have been created for each grade cators and parents to ensure that Middle school and high school level to make it easy for parents children have equitable access to programming include shows like and teachers to select appropriate home-learning,” Board of Regents Nova, History Detectives, and content if they are new to using Chancellor Betty A. Rosa said. Shakespeare Uncovered. As al- the service. Webinars and online “Our partners at PBS have once ways, many additional programs support materials have already again stepped up to provide easily are also available to stream on the been taking place and will con- accessible, high-quality educa- free PBS Video and PBS KIDS tinue to help educators make tional resources for New York Video apps. use of PBS LearningMedia as a students and I encourage educa- Since every PBS station in New distance learning tool. tors and parents to make use of York has multiple digital chan- For more information, please these additional resources.” nels, programming will be avail- visit your local station: “PBS has a long history of able for young children (PreK to • WNET - New York City supporting teachers, parents and, 4th Grade) and older children (5th • WLIW - Long Island most of all, children through its to 12th Grade) on different digital NYSED’s remote Continuity excellent educational program- channels. They can be viewed for of Learning Resources website ming and we’re proud to support free over-the-air with a television is live now and includes options and recommend these resources antenna or on cable. and examples of technology and during the unprecedented school “PBS ensures that its content non-technology-based resources closures,” Interim Commissioner is not only engaging, but aligned for districts and schools, as they Shannon Tahoe said. “It’s crucial to state and national learning develop distance learning plans that we limit learning loss dur- standards, so parents can feel for students during closure due ing this time as much as possible comfortable knowing it’s going to to the Novel Coronavirus. and these free instruction and reinforce what has been taught,” Among many other resources, learning resources offer ideas said Rachel Friedman, a Suffolk this new site features lists of and inspiration for parents and County teacher. “I am so glad that digital content to enhance dis- educators across the state.” PBS is providing this so quickly tance learning in a dozen subject “Online learning is not an in this crisis.” areas including early learning, option for a lot of kids at home Parents and educators should English Language Arts (ELA), because they lack access to check local listings for their local Math, Physical Education, Sci- broadband or a laptop,” said Bill public television stations for ad- ence, Social Studies and Special McColgan, Chair of the Associa- ditional information on schedules Education. Educators will also tion of Public Broadcasting Sta- and channel lineup. You can find find digital tools to assist in com- tions of New York. “That’s why your local PBS station by using municating with students and we are ensuring that all kids can the PBS Station Finder. families and creating engaging access this at-home learning via Local stations will also provide instructional opportunities for our free, over-the-air broadcasts.” more specific educational infor- students. PBS to Broadcast Educational mation and resources developed NYSED’s site also provides Subscribe to the Content for Pre-K Through 12th in conjunction with local school non-technological suggestions for Grade districts, BOCES, parents, and schools and parents to consider All nine public television sta- teachers. when planning for continuity of Queens Times tions in New York are providing New York’s educators and learning. There are many ways “Learn-at-Home” enrichment for parents can continue to access students can continue learning Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens students through their broadcast free educational resources that that do not require access to a stations and increased online supplement and augment learning computing device. Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper educational resources. on the website, PBSLearningMe- NYSED will continue to delivered to your door by US Mail Pre-K and young learners can dia.org. PBS LearningMedia pro- update and add resources to this still watch familiar shows like vides original digital content and dedicated website as they become Please Enter my Subscription For One Year Sesame Street. Elementary stu- supplemental viewing guides for available. Name ...... Council Member Moya and Queensboro FC Address ...... Co-Founder Jonathan Krane Donate 1,000 Medical

City...... Zip...... Masks to Elmhurst Hospital (Continued from page 1) asset management firm. “Thank warmed our hearts during an ex- Please make check payable to: Queens Times and mail to: you to the front line heroes. All of tremely difficult time.” 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 On Monday, Council Member us at Queensboro FC and across As of Sunday morning, Queens Francisco Moya and Queensboro the city are deeply grateful for your had 2,715 positive cases, according FC founding partner Jonathan work and sacrifices.” to Mayor Bill de Blasio. For per- Krane donated 1,000 surgical Last week, the Elmhurst Hos- spective, that number represents masks to NYC Health + Hospitals/ pital CEO Israel Rocha reached nearly 10 percent of all positive Elmhurst as the hospital faced out to Council Member Moya to cases in the United States at that significant shortages of protective request help with the facility’s time. Published every week by C.T. Publishing Corp. equipment due to the COVID-19 shortage of personal protective Hospitals across the country Executive Office: 108-59 49th Avenue, Corona Heights, NY 11368 pandemic. equipment. The Council Member are facing a national shortage of Operations: 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 “Healthcare professionals are then teamed up with Krane who personal protective equipment Phone (718) 592-2196 • FAX (718) 357-3682 on the front line of this crisis and managed to use his business con- such as medical gloves, gowns Web Site: www.queenstimes.com we need to make sure they’re tacts in China to secure the critical and masks. The shortage is so email: [email protected] able to suit up for that fight,” said facemasks. dire that the Center for Disease Council Member Moya, who also “On behalf of our patients Control and Prevention recom- previously worked at Elmhurst and healthcare providers, I want mended that health care providers James C. Lisa ...... Publisher/Editor Hospital as the director of business to thank Mr. Krane and Council use homemade masks like bandan- Lew Scala ...... Associate Publisher/Webmaster development. “Doctors, nurses Member Francisco Moya for their nas or scarves “as a last resort.” In Joseph V. Dorsa ...... Photo Journalist and hospital staff are the heroes generous and much-needed dona- addition to the supply shortage, Lou Duro ...... International Correspondent of this moment. We need to make tion of medical masks to help us Governor Andrew Cuomo also Merle Exit ...... Arts/Entertainment Editor every effort, big and small, to get cope with supply challenges dur- noted that the cost of masks has Nicole Rescigno...... Office Manager them the armor they need to stay ing this unprecedented pandemic,” also skyrocketed. Masks that Bob Grant...... Photo Journalist in the fight.” said Israel Rocha, Vice President previously cost $0.85 now cost as “We will do everything in of NYC Health + Hospitals and much as $7.00, he said. The Queens Times, USPS # P127 AIC060 is published weekly by CT Publishing Corp. our power to support Queens for an annual subscription charge of $28.50, mail subscription request to Queens Times, CEO of Elmhurst and Queens Hos- Council Member Moya and 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357, Periodicals Postage at Flushing, NY. POST- during this crisis and every day pitals. “The outpouring of support Krane are working to secure MSTER: Send address changes to Queens Times at 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, after,” said Krane, Queensboro we have received from community additional shipments of masks NY 11357 FC founding partner and CEO of members and our elected officials from China for donations at area KraneShares, a New York-based has been truly inspiring and has hospitals. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 3

New York Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus Can Domino’s® Stores Across Tri-State Now Apply For SBA Disaster Loans Due to Legislation Area Looking to Hire 2,000 Workers

Congresswoman Meng Helped Secure In First Covid-19 Locally-owned stores looking to U.S. provide a contactless delivery Relief Package hire for part-time and full-time option to customers, while also positions offering carryout to those who The loans became available in Once a borrower submits an prefer it. To make sure service New York after the SBA approved application, approval timelines Domino’s franchise-owned levels remain strong, Domino’s New York State’s disaster declara- depend on volume. Typical time- locations are looking to hire about locations throughout the region tion yesterday. This means that line for approval is 2-3 weeks and 2,000 new team members across need additional team members. small businesses in all counties disbursement can take up to 5 more than 280 stores throughout “While many local, state, and throughout New York State can days. Borrowers are assigned in- the tri-state area. The positions federal rules are closing dine-in begin applying for these Eco- dividual loan officers for servicing include delivery drivers, customer restaurants, the opportunity to nomic Injury Disaster Loans. of the loan. service representatives, assistant feed our neighbors through de- “The outbreak of COVID-19 Small businesses seeking managers and managers. livery and carryout continues,” has wreaked havoc on small busi- SBA disaster loan relief are first “Domino’s works hard to said Hall. “We want to make sure nesses, and I’m thankful that es- encouraged to contact a represen- serve local communities across we’re not only providing food to tablishments in Queens and across tative from the New York Small the country and the tri-state area people, but also delivering op- New York can now access the Business Development Center is no different,” said John Hall, a portunity to those who are looking financial resources that they des- (SBDC). There are over 22 cam- local Domino’s franchise owner. for work.” perately need,” said Meng. “Small pus-based centers and outreach “Stores across this area are con- Those who are interested in Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), businesses play an integral role in offices across New York to assist tinuing to provide pizza to those applying for a position should visit a member of the House Appro- our economy and throughout our clients with the loan application. who are looking for a delicious, jobs.dominos.com. To read about priations Committee, the panel communities. Our government For businesses located in Queens, hot meal, and at times like this, what Domino’s is doing regarding responsible for funding all fed- must continue to be there for them please email the Queens College staffing is critical.” COVID-19, please visit biz.domi- eral agencies and programs, an- during this difficult and uncertain SBDC at [email protected], Domino’s stores throughout the nos.com/web/media/covid-19. nounced today that New York period, and I urge all impacted LaGuardia Community College small businesses that have suf- businesses to take advantage of SBDC at [email protected], QBP Lee, DA Katz Message to Survivors fered economic losses due to the this critical assistance. As Con- or York College SBDC at sbdc@ coronavirus can now apply for gress works on a third relief pack- york.cuny.edu for assistance. During “Stay At Home” Urge disaster loans provided through age for families, I will continue to Entrepreneurs can also apply Help Remains Available for Vic- united message for those out the U.S. Small Business Admin- advocate for and support policies for disaster assistance. For infor- tims and Survivors there perpetuating a scourge as istration (SBA). that help small businesses during mation on SBA disaster loans for heinous as the abuse of a partner, SBA’s ability to provide these this time of need.” New York borrowers should con- Queens District Attorney Me- child or elder: you will be arrest- loans is based on a measure that The SBA’s loan program pro- tact the SBA Disaster Assistance linda Katz and Acting Queens ed and you will be prosecuted,” Meng, and Reps. Nydia Velázquez vides working capital loans of up customer service center by calling Borough President Sharon Lee said District Attorney KATZ. (D-NY) and Judy Chu (D-CA) to $2 million to help overcome the 1-800-659-2955 or emailing disas- affirmed the borough’s unwav- “Our message to survivors is helped pass into law. The provi- temporary loss of revenue. Those [email protected]. ering commitment to protecting equally as simple: Help is avail- sion was part of the recently that receive a loan can use the Those that require immediate and serving survivors of domes- able to all who need it, and it will enacted coronavirus spending funds to pay fixed debts, payroll, assistance from Congresswoman tic violence, sexual assault, child remain available regardless of package that allocated $8.3 bil- accounts payable, or other bills Meng’s office, can call 718-358- and elder abuse, in light of the the developments of COVID-19.” lion in federal funds to address that cannot be paid because of the MENG or email at NY06case- urge for all non-essential work- Phone numbers and more: the outbreak. COVID-19 outbreak. [email protected]. ers and their families to “Stay • NYC 24-Hour Hotline for At Home” during the rapidly- Domestic Violence Survivors: Amid Economic Fallout of COVID-19 Pandemic, Comptroller developing COVID-19 situation: 800-621-HOPE (4673) “Social distancing and isola- • Queens Family Justice Cen- Stringer Calls for Direct and Immediate Economic Relief in tion doesn’t mean help is not ter: 718-575-4545 (M-F 9:00 AM Federal Stimulus ready and available,” said Bor- – 5:00 PM) ough President LEE. “Essential • Safe Horizon one-on-one on family size, now. need workers and businesses to government and frontline work- online chat system: www.safe- • Small Business & Non-Profits: heed urgent public health guid- ers are still operational. If you’re horizon.org/safechat (M-F 1:00 Congress must extend forgivable ance to prevent the spread of afraid that your limited options – 6:00 PM) loans to small businesses and non- COVID-19, limits on paid sick are further constrained by the • Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline profits to keep employees on the leave would only serve to under- current call to Stay At Home, for all crimes, including support payroll--even while they’re closed. mine that goal. Instead, Congress know this: we know you’re there, for family members of homicide These loans should come with the should implement measures to and when you are ready, essen- victims: 866-689-HELP (4357) condition that the money be tar- make small businesses whole for tial services in Queens County • Safe Horizon 24-Hour Hotline geted to paying frontline workers- costs incurred for sick leave and remain live and ready today to for Rape and Sexual Assault: -not executives or investors. This family leave. assist you. Just call or reach help 212-227-3000 measure will allow businesses to • State and Local Government online.” • NYC’s 311 survive and re-open once we get Fiscal Stabilization Fund: It is “Queens has one, simple, • In an emergency, call 911. through this crisis and the state imperative that frontline state and of emergency is over. Congress local governments get the federal must approporiate enough funding support they need to address this to ensure that every small busi- public health emergency and the Park Side Restaurant ness and non-profit that has been economic impact of widespread forced by current circumstances business closures. A State and to close is able to access funding. Local Government Fiscal Sta- Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant Congress should also provide bilization Fund of at least $100 As Congress drafts the federal some funding directly to States to billion initially should be part of stimulus bill there are several key adminster the program, since the this round of federal stimulus, with proposals that are imperative to federal SBA will be hard-pressed amounts to State and local govern- give immediate relief to struggling to administer the program by itself ments determined by the scale of families, businesses, and non- in a timely way. need, including the number of profits and support state and local • Unemployment Insurance: confirmed cases of COVID-19, governments in providing critical Unemployment insurance weekly the scale of loss of tax and other frontline emergency services: benefits should be immediately revenues, and the amount of avail- • Direct Cash Assistance: Cash increased, and their duration ex- able reserves. relief to hard-pressed families tended to at least 39 weeks. The • Student Debt Relief: Congress and individuals should not be waiting period for benefits should should place a moratorium on be eliminated. student debt repayments, with con- About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart conditioned on taxpayer status. of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination Anyone, regardless of taxpayer or • Paid Sick Leave: There should sideration given to cancellation of that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will be sure to be back immigration status or earnings, be no limits placed on emergency debt repayments altogether during again and again for one the city’s Best Italian restaurants. should be able to get a check, based paid leave. At a time when we the emergency period. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 - Reservations Suggested - PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020

National Supermarket Association to Make Free, Accessible AG Letitia James Launches Hotline to Transportation Available to Seniors With Lyft to Select Combat Coronavirus Hate Crimes and Grocery Stores During COVID-19 Situation Xenophobic Rhetoric Seniors will receive reliable “Working together, NSA and ABOUT LYFT - Lyft was individuals at the highest levels transportation during early Lyft are able to connect seniors founded in 2012 by Logan Green of government, to stand united morning hours to support social with free and discounted grocery and John Zimmer to improve against hate, now more than ever. distancing efforts store rides to ensure this commu- people’s lives with the world’s “During this public health nity is able to get the food sup- best transportation and is avail- crisis, people are fighting for their The National Supermarket As- plies they need during this very able to 95 percent of the United lives – fighting to keep their fami- sociation (NSA) has announced challenging time,” said Elizabeth States population as well as lies safe. Yet these incessant, irre- that in partnership with Lyft, Peralta, Executive Director, Na- select cities in Canada. Lyft is sponsible, and atrocious naming of it will provide access to trans- tional Supermarket Association. committed to effecting positive COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus” portation for seniors in New “We are just beginning to ramp change for our cities and making or “Wuhan virus” is endangering York City. The partnership is an it up and we look forward to cities more livable for everyone the lives of Asian Americans. I initiative through LyftUp, Lyft’s adding more stores to grow our through initiatives that bridge thank Attorney General James comprehensive effort to expand mobilization efforts and expand transportation gaps, and by Individuals Who Have Experi- for setting up this necessary ho- transportation access to those food access.” promoting transportation equity enced Hate Crimes and Bias- tline for New Yorkers to report who need it most. Recently, Lyft “We want to increase access through shared rides, bikeshare Based Incidents Are Encouraged coronavirus-related hate crimes launched efforts in collabora- to transportation for those who systems, electric scooters, and to Call the Ongoing Hotline at or biased-based incidents,” said tion with public health entities, need it, particularly to meet public transit partnerships. 1-800-771-7755, or Email Civil. U.S. Representative Grace Meng. local governments, nonprofits their essential needs during this ABOUT NATIONAL SU- [email protected] “I have repeatedly called on pub- and community organizations time. By activating LyftUp, we’re PERMARKET ASSOCIATION lic officials – from the President to create new opportunities for able to partner with the National - Founded in 1989 by Hispanic Attorney General Letitia James to the top Republican in the U.S. drivers, provide rides to those in Supermarket Association to fill entrepreneurs, the NSA is a trade today announced the launch of a House of Representatives – to need, and help distribute essen- mobility needs and increase association that represents the hotline for New Yorkers to report abstain from using derogatory tial goods during the COVID-19 food access for the senior com- interest of independent super- hate crimes and bias-based in- language that demonizes Asian situation. munity,” said Jen Hensley, Lyft’s market owners in New York and cidents. The hotline, which will Americans. This must stop. Public Using the code NSARELIEF in Senior Director of Public Policy, other urban cities throughout the continue indefinitely, comes in officials – and the media – must the Lyft app, seniors will have ac- New York. “We’re also grate- East coast, Mid-Atlantic region the wake of rising reports of ha- speak truth to power and refrain cess to $25 for rides to and from ful to all those who drive with and Florida. Beginning in the rassment and assaults, as well as from dabbling in misinformation designated National Supermarket Lyft for helping provide rides mid-seventies, these entrepre- rhetoric against Asian Americans or conspiracy theories. I’m urging Association-affiliated super- for those in need. Lyft will be neurs had the courage of opening amidst the Coronavirus Disease all New Yorkers to come together, markets in the Bronx, Queens, supporting drivers by creating supermarkets in areas abandoned 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. call virus the coronavirus, and Brooklyn, and Upper Manhattan new opportunities to help them by the large chains, as they were “As we face an unprecedented report to the hotline those who during designated senior hours, earn additional income through economically depressed and and uncertain time for New York, would use this uncertain time to between 5:30am-9:30am daily. the Lyft app and continuously mostly minority neighborhoods. the United States, and the world, make racist, xenophobic or biased NSA-affiliated supermarkets working to protect driver safety.” These men and women had the we must reiterate the fact that this attacks.” include popular city grocery To make sure riders and driv- vision and the commitment to fill pandemic does not give anyone an “Long scapegoated and cast as chains Foodtown, C-Town and ers know the best ways to protect a vacuum in those communities, excuse to be racist, xenophobic, “yellow peril”, Asian Americans Food Universe. Lyft and NSA themselves and those around at a time when the term “food or biased,” said Attorney General are besieged on two fronts by the expect other affiliated supermar- them, Lyft is providing continu- desert” had not even been coined. James. “No one should live in fear COVID-19 contagion, with out- kets to join in the partnership to ous updates. To learn more about Currently, many NSA members for their life because of who they breaks of ignorance and bigotry ensure vulnerable populations how else Lyft is supporting its continue to serve those areas by are, what they look like, or where sometimes inflicting more harm are getting access to food sources community during this time, offering healthy foods and full- they come from. I encourage all than the virus itself,” said State in a safe and reliable way. visit its blog. service supermarkets. victims of discriminatory actions Senator John Liu. “More and more stemming from this pandemic hateful incidents are occurring, to contact my office. We will ranging from distasteful gestures Council Member Peter Koo Calls on Community to Support continue to work with local law to obnoxious name-calling to Efforts to Combat Coronavirus enforcement to combat hate in all outright violence against Asian- its insidious forms.” Americans — and despicably con- medical supplies. He called on the needed. Now is the time. In the last week alone, there have doned by the president himself. community to bolster these good Businesses that can offer supply been numerous reports in New The battle against the coronavirus faith donations by continuing to and manufacturing services can York of Asian Americans being has actually brought out the best seek ways in which to contribute reach out to EDC at: https://edc. harassed or physically assaulted among New Yorkers but it is nec- in the fight against the COVID-19 nyc/covid-19-emergency-supply- as a result of this pandemic. The essary to remind some not to let coronavirus. sourcing-manufacturing?fbclid= last several weeks have also seen a fear of the unknown devolve into CM Koo stated, “The essential IwAR2nOX2cFklkPo0jMH0FO rise in anti-Asian rhetoric through irrational and inexcusable hate, workers and health care profession- ars8fIZTZZFcOJV3_UfnL96JC- the use of terms such as “Chinese and we thank beloved Attorney als battling coronavirus need our hUvXiTut7dGA virus,” creating a stigma around General Tish James for leading help. Many in our community have If you have community space Asian communities. This comes the charge on this front as well.” already stepped forward to lend that can be used for emergency on the heels of a record number of “Currently our community is their assistance, whether through operations, reach out to NYC OEM hate crimes over the past several dealing with COVID-19, a global volunteer service or donated sup- at https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ months in New York, demonstrat- pandemic — but our community plies, but we urgently need more ready/share-your-space-survey. ing the urgent need for action. The is also facing another virus: ex- As health care workers in New to answer the call if we are to flat- page. Attorney General’s Office, in its treme anti-Asian xenophobia,” York City continue to struggle due ten the curve. New York City is To join Medical Reserve Corps: commitment to combating these said State Assembly Member to limited supplies on the front home to numerous philanthropic go to https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ heinous acts, implores everyone, lines of the coronavirus fight, organizations and community as- helpnownyc/resources/covid-19- from everyday New Yorkers, to (Continued on page 9) Council Member Peter Koo today sociations that can mobilize with relief.page thanked those organizations and great efficiency. As New Yorkers, As always, anyone wishing to individuals who have already we have the resiliency, fortitude contribute in any of these efforts stepped up to donate emergency and ability to come together when can reach our office.” WE’RE HIRING! Immediate positions for school bus drivers New York City EMS Calls on Vallo Transportation New Yorkers to “Help The Helpers” o ers private school bus F.D.N.Y Local 2507, the union EMTs and the public include: of F.D.N.Y Local 2507. “Every service from Queens to Bronx representing more than 4,000 N95 masks, surgical masks, day our members put themselves High School of Science and uniformed EMTs, paramedics medical goggles, hand sanitizer in harms-way to keep their H.S. of American Studies at and other first responders for and bleach. To ensure the items community safe. During this Lehman College the City of New York is urging get into the hands of first re- unprecedented pandemic, it’s New Yorkers to help first re- sponders, people are instructed unfortunate, but inevitable, that sponders during the COVIDA-19 to drop them off in a plastic bag first responders will become pandemic by donating gear and outside the Local FDNY 2507 infected with the virus and when For prompt, professional supplies to keep first responders Office located at 150-39 14th that happens, we need to be there & personalized service contact: safe. People who do not have ex- Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357. for them. By donating gear and (718) 961-7600 cess gear can also donate money “The EMSFDNY HelpFund supplies, people can help keep www.ValloTransportation.com at www.EMSFDNYHelpFund. helps first responders battling our first responders safe on the com/donate. medical issues, debilitating inju- job, and by making a financial Specific gear and supplies ries and personal tragedies,” said contribution they can ensure currently needed to help protect Michael Greco, vice president their welfare if tragedy strikes.” THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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Queens College Makes Swift Donation of Masks, Gloves, Rozic Announces Census Deadline Supplies to Battle COVID-19 Extension Due to COVID-19 (Continued from page 1) do everything we can to adjust to this situation, not only for our- Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Bla- selves but for the greater good of sio’s public call on Friday to New all New Yorkers.” Yorkers about the critical need for In response to this unprecedent- PPEs in anticipation of a shortage ed crisis, the U.S. Census Bureau emerging from the fast-develop- has made some necessary changes ing COVID-19 pandemic. Within to help keep residents safe while hours, professors, faculty and still working to ensure a complete college lab technicians (CLTs) of census count. With the majority of “the college of the future” stepped our businesses and libraries closed up and scoured their teaching labs across the state, this gives local for materials that could be of im- communities more time to adjust mediate use by the city’s medical their outreach plans and helps professionals and other frontline prevent our state from being put workers. at an unfair disadvantage. Messages such as, “Now I Rozic added, “It’s more im- remember that I always kept as portant than ever that we all do emergency backup few boxes of Census Deadline Extended to our part to ensure each and every disposable lab coats,” and “The Protect Public Health and Ensure one of us is counted in the 2020 cases (Not open) of gloves are kept Every New Yorker is Counted Census--and it only takes five on the shelves. You can give all the out Queens. Against COVID-19, Blasio and CUNY Chancellor minutes! The information from cases” could be found in a flurry Assemblywoman Nily Ro- every effort helps bend the curve Matos by collecting and donating the Census determines how much of emails between professors, zic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) an- and will save precious lives. We gloves, lab coats, respirators, and funding we receive to support faculty, CLTs and campus security nounced that the 2020 Census can make a bigger impact against disinfectant solutions to assist the hospitals, emergency services, throughout Saturday. deadline is being extended to the curve if we act together and City’s health care workers,” said schools mass transit, and other “A simply brilliant and swift August 14th. Additionally, all act now.” Interim Queens College President essential services. When you re- move by the Queens College com- door-to-door outreach campaigns “I am deeply proud of the WILLIAM TRAMONTANO. We ceive the Census form in the mail, munity,” said Borough President will be postponed until May. Queens College faculty and staff especially thank Acting Borough I encourage all Queens residents LEE. “In a crisis, every minute Assemblywoman Nily Rozic of our School of Mathematics and President Sharon Lee for speedily to respond promptly to ensure our counts, and frontline workers have (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) said: Sciences, including the Biology contacting the Office of Emer- communities get their fair share.” been working around the clock to “The COVID-19 pandemic has Department, the School of Earth gency Management to arrange for Rozic is the Chair of the As- stem the tide. Thank you, Queens overturned our daily lives and put and Environmental Sciences, pick-up. We hope these efforts will sembly’s Office of State-Federal College, for stepping up with such a halt to gatherings and events for and the Department of Family, inspire others who have access to Relations. haste and compassion, and for this Nutrition, and Exercise. Together protective gear and sanitizers to the time being. It’s critical that we immediate assist. We hope this they quickly heeded the calls join in support of the dedicated inspires similar actions through- of Governor Cuomo, Mayor de staff of the City’s hospitals.” ASPCA Commits $5 Million in COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Initiative to Help Shelters and Pet Owners To assist pet owners and shel- ters affected by the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, the ASPCA ® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals ®) is launching the ASPCA Relief & Recovery Initiative, a $5 mil- lion multipronged strategic relief response to the crisis. The response includes $2 million in grants to animal shelters in critical need of funds and pet food to pet owners who face challenges providing food for their animals. “In addition to the unprecedented challenges the COVID-19 pandemic programs, and veterinary services, health and safety of pets needs to has created for people, it is also put- which are proving to be crucial remain a top concern because they ting animals at-risk by straining es- animal welfare services during provide vital comfort and compan- sential owner and shelter resources. this crisis. ionship to people during this very Considering the vital role pets play Pet Food Distribution stressful time.” in our lives – especially in times The ASPCA’s response also The COVID-19 relief response of crisis and stress – it’s extremely includes the creation of regional pet speaks to the ASPCA’s longstand- important to safeguard their health food distribution centers, starting ing commitment to the animal and welfare as much as we possibly first in New York City, one of the welfare community and people can,” said ASPCA President and U.S. cities most severely affected and their pets. In an effort to create CEO Matt Bershadker. by the pandemic. The centers, pro- better access to crucial services Added Bershadker, “We are vided in partnership with the Petco for underserved pet owners and grateful to work with generous Foundation, will give dog and cat improve the health and welfare donors and the larger animal wel- owners free access to critical food of dogs and cats nationwide, the fare community who are stepping supplies as the outbreak continues ASPCA has launched programs up, thinking creatively and coura- to spread. and partnerships in New York City, geously, and forging new paths to ASPCA will also operate regional Los Angeles and Miami that make meet this need. Across the world, food distribution centers in Miami, veterinary care more accessible and people are turning to their pets Los Angeles, and North Carolina, affordable, and continues to develop for comfort, and with the ASPCA where the ASPCA has operations. initiatives to serve the more than 21 Relief & Recovery Initiative, we More information about specific million pets living in poverty with are committed to helping animals locations and dates will be available their owners nationwide. In North return that love and comfort back in the coming weeks. Carolina, the ASPCA operates the to their families by working to Petco Foundation President ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation ensure their health and safety as we Susanne Kogut said, “At the Petco Center (BRC), a facility dedicated weather this crisis together.” Foundation, we have been working to rehabilitating fearful, under so- Emergency Relief for Shelters diligently to mobilize the commu- cialized dogs, and ASPCA Spay/ The ASPCA is launching a mini- nity to foster or adopt to prevent Neuter Alliance, the nationally mum $2 million emergency relief COVID-19 from becoming a crisis recognized leader in high-quality, fund for shelters that have been hit for our pets. We must all come high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter hard by this crisis. Grants will help together to support our animal training and services. shelters fund essential lifesaving shelters and our community, which For more information on the services such as basic operations, is why we’re proud to also support ASPCA’s efforts to help at-risk ani- safety net, adoptions and foster this initiative,” said Kogut. “The mals, please visit www.aspca.org. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Guardian Angels Care for NYC Homeless Amid COVID-19 Freshdirect Launches Food Initiative The Guardian Angels are to Aid Families in Need stepping in to care for the city’s most vulnerable population — the homeless and emotionally dis- turbed, as New York City shutters over coronavirus concerns. “Nobody is tending to the homeless and emotionally dis- turbed, a population where it could spread like wildfire,” said Guard- ian Angel founder Curtis Sliwa. The Angels have been out in shifts over the weekend in Penn Station and on the subways hand- ing out care packages, stuffed with a sandwich, fruit snacks, hand wipes, water, and peanut butter crackers. On one recent Saturday, they helped more than 400 city home- less clean up — and gave out The Guardian Angels hand out care packages, 382 care packages. The supplies stuffed with a sandwich, fruit snacks, hand wipes, were donated or purchased by water, and peanut butter crackers to NYC’s homeless the group. About the Guardian Angels - The Guardian Angels. Conceived Today, The Guardian Angels have In 1979, New York City was the as a grassroots opportunity for expanded into 14 countries and crime capital of the United States. individuals to rally with one over 140 cities. The volunteer or- Along with many NYC natives, another, The Guardian Angels ganization continues to flourish as Curtis Sliwa grew tired of the quickly became an international individuals assume local responsi- subway threats, street fights and phenomenon. Known by their bility for their communities. It is a fearful nights. These dangers and signature red berets, the Angels’ constant example of the power of lack of control were the impetus persona stood for justice and the “Us and We, not I and Me.” for Sliwa’s groundbreaking idea: empowerment of individuals. Website: GuardianAngels.org Coronavirus Updates From the New York State Assembly

(Continued from page 1) of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (KCS) Neighborhood Senior Cen- across all 14 Queens Community ters in Corona and Flushing Districts. The Port Authority of • Our Lady of Grace in Howard New York and New Jersey will as- Beach sist transporting some of the bulk • Peter Cardella Senior Citizens grocery boxes to limited CBOs. Center in Ridgewood “Social distancing does not • Project Hope Charities, Inc. mean familial isolation,” said Bor- in Jamaica ough President LEE. “The next • Queens Community House in few weeks and months will be an Flushing and Kew Gardens unprecedented challenge. Queens • River Fund New York in Rich- thanks FreshDirect for moving mond Hill swiftly and with foresight to help • Services Now for Adult Per- stem the tide of food insecurity on sons, Inc. (SNAP) in Queens the near horizon. We can make a Village bigger impact against the curve • Sunnyside Community Ser- if we act together and act now. vices’ Center for Active Older Queens is also deeply grateful to Adults in Sunnyside our community partners for help- Any Queens-based CBOs in- ing to ensure the most vulnerable terested in participating in the re- are prepared in the coming weeks maining weeks of the FreshDirect and months to weather the CO- initiative can call 718-286-2680 or VID-19 pandemic.” email [email protected], with The Queens CBOs participat- the subject line “FreshDirect.” ing in the very first week of the Each box, provided free of initiative — many of which had charge by FreshDirect, will con- partnered in recent years with tain the following: the Queens Borough President’s • Rice (2 bags, 16oz) Office on various food distribu- • Pasta (2 boxes, 16oz) tions — include: • Canned beans (2 cans, 10-16oz) • Catholic Charities: St. Mary’s • Canned meat/fish (2 cans, of Winfield in Woodside 3-5oz) • Catholic Charities: St. Raphael • Canned vegetables (2 cans, in Long Island City 8-15oz) • Chinese American Planning • Raisins/dried fruit (4 boxes, Council, Inc. (CPC) Queens Com- 2oz per box) munity Center in Flushing • Cereal/oatmeal (1 box, 10- • CommonPoint Queens – Sam 20oz) Field Center in Little Neck • Milk/milk substitute (1 con- • Elmcor Youth and Adult Activ- tainer, 32oz) ity, Inc. in Corona • Corn (2 ears) • HANAC, Inc. Ravenswood • 2 potatoes (two) in Astoria • 1 onion • Harding Ford Vision, Inc. in • 1 carrot Jamaica • Orange/apple (2 in total) • Jewish Association for Services In addition, Nestle Waters is for the Aged (JASA) Rockaway donating 80,000 gallons of water Park Senior Center in Rockaway and Boar’s Head will be donating Park 25,000 Pepperoni Pouches to the • Korean Community Services grocery boxes. PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020

Consumer Alert: The Division of Consumer Protection Advises Businesses and Consumers About Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls During State of Emergency Unsolicited Telemarketing Calls emergency related to the novel should consult with their attorneys are Prohibited During Declared coronavirus, New Yorkers do not prior to engaging in unsolicited State of Emergency need to be burdened with intrusive telemarketing sales calls in this telemarketing calls,” said Sec- state while the state of emergency The New York State Division retary of State Rossana Rosado. remains in effect. Violating the of Consumer Protection is alerting “Thanks to Governor Cuomo’s new law can result in the imposi- businesses and consumers about leadership with the passage of tion of thousands of dollars in civil State law related to telemarket- this law, New Yorkers will have penalties. ing activity during a declared more open lines of communica- Any consumer who has received state of emergency. On December tion on their phones, which are an unsolicited telemarketing sales 18, 2019, Governor Andrew M. critical during this time of social call during this declared state Cuomo signed into law a bill that distancing.” of emergency, is encouraged to prohibits unsolicited telemarket- An “unsolicited telemarketing report it at www.donotcall.gov or ing sales calls to anyone in an sales call” means “any telemar- by calling 888-382-1222. When area subject to a declared state of keting sales call other than a call reporting, be prepared to provide emergency. made: details about the call. The law, which went into effect • In response to an express The New York State Division immediately, makes it unlawful for written or verbal request by the of Consumer Protection serves any telemarketer doing business in customer; or to educate, assist and empower New York to make an unsolicited • In connection with an estab- the State’s consumers. For more telemarketing sales call to any lished business relationship, which consumer protection information, person in a county, city, town or has not been terminated by either call the Consumer Helpline at village under a declared state of party, unless such customer has 800-697-1220, Monday through emergency or disaster emergency. stated to the telemarketer that such Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or visit the On March 7, 2020, Governor Cuo- customer no longer wishes to re- DCP website at www.dos.ny.gov/ mo declared a state of emergency ceive the telemarketing sales calls consumerprotection. The Division relating to the novel coronavirus of such telemarketer.”[1] can also be reached via Twitter at outbreak. Businesses engaged in telemar- @NYSConsumer or Facebook at “During our current state of keting activity in New York State www.facebook.com/nysconsumer. AG James Orders Craigslist to Remove Posts Selling Fake Coronavirus Treatments and Exorbitantly-Priced Items New York Attorney General claim to sell products — includ- eral James has issued cease Letitia James today sent a let- ing coronavirus “testing kits,” and desist notifications to mul- ter to counsel for Craigslist. “protect[ive]” kits, and “N94” tiple businesses in New York com, calling on the company masks — which fraudulently for charging excessive prices to immediately remove posts claim to test for the disease and for hand sanitizers, disinfectant that attempt to unlawfully and offer protection against it. The sprays, and rubbing alcohol — a fraudulently profit off consum- images of these fake test kits violation of New York’s price ers’ fears around the coronavirus have been stolen from different gouging statute. That statute disease 2019 (COVID-19). Mul- government and private websites, prohibits the sale of goods and tiple posts in recent days have and there has been no evidence of services necessary for the health, attempted to sell fake items that an N94 mask ever existing. safety, and welfare of consum- purportedly claim to provide The letter also ordered Craig- ers at unconscionably excessive “immunity” to the coronavirus or slist to remove posts that are in prices during any abnormal dis- allow individuals to test for the clear violation of New York’s ruption of the market. disease, while others have sought price gouging law by attempting The OAG continues to surveil to exorbitantly charge consumers to sell, for example, a 1,200 ml and monitor businesses across for items like hand sanitizer. bottle of Purell for the exorbitant the state for potential scams and “Consumers go on Craigslist price of $222. price gouging schemes designed every day looking for values, but Finally, the letter demanded to exploit public concern related these items only aim to cheat con- that Craigslist provide the Office to the spread of the coronavirus. sumers and profit off their fears of the Attorney General (OAG) Scammers commonly exploit real surrounding the coronavirus,” with information with respect to public health concerns and use said Attorney General James. all proactive efforts the company heightened public fear to prey “These fake products have no is taking or planning to take on consumers and profit from A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. place in the marketplace or on to detect and remove similarly frauds related to those health General Auto Repairs a site that consumers trust for fraudulent, deceptive, or mis- fears. If a consumer believes they (Foreingn and Domestic) every day purchases. We’re de- leading postings on its platform have been the victim of a scam Accessories manding that Craigslist remove related to the coronavirus. or have witnessed potential price • Tires • Batteries these posts immediately and Deceptive advertisements gouging, they can report these • Electronic Tune-ups ensure the company has policies violate numerous New York incidents to the OAG. • Inspection Station in place to stop scammers from laws, including General Busi- Earlier this week, Attorney • Towing taking advantage of vulnerable ness Law § 349 and Executive General James also announced and panicked consumers. My Law § 63(12). The OAG is also that the OAG will temporarily office will not hesitate to take authorized to bring suit to enjoin halt the collection of medical and ARIS & FRANK action against all those who use any illegal acts and practices, student debt owed to the State 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY the coronavirus as a get-rich- including violations of the New of New York and referred to the quick scheme at a consumer’s York State price gouging law — Office of the Attorney General Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken expense.” GBL § 396-r — which provides for collection, for at least a 30- Attorney General James or- for a civil penalty not to exceed day period between March 16, (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 dered Craigslist to remove post- $25,000 and, where appropri- 2020 through April 15, 2020, in ings where users have attempted ate, restitution for aggrieved response to growing financial to sell a number of fake items, in- consumers. impairments resulting from the cluding fake “immunity pack[s]” Separately, in an effort to spread of the coronavirus. Count- that, in reality have no basis to support New Yorkers in the less New Yorkers have been im- the claims that it will help protect fight against the coronavirus, pacted — directly or indirectly consumers from contracting or Attorney General James has — by the spread of COVID-19, fighting the coronavirus. There already sent multiple cease and forcing them to forgo income is currently no Food and Drug desist letters to individuals and and business. After this 30-day Administration (FDA)-approved companies selling and marketing period, the OAG will reassess vaccine to prevent the disease certain products as treatments or the needs of state residents for a or treatment to cure it, and the cures for the coronavirus, includ- possible extension. Additionally, World Health Organization has ing Alex Jones, The Silver Edge the OAG will accept applications also said that there is no specific company, Dr. Sherrill Sellman, for suspension of all other types medicine to prevent or treat the televangelist Jim Bakker, and of debt owed to the State of New coronavirus. others. York and referred to the OAG for Additionally, a number of ads Additionally, Attorney Gen- collection. THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

MTA, TWU and ATU Announced Rear-Door Boarding on AG Letitia James Launches Hotline to All Local & SBS Buses That Began March 23 and Will Combat Coronavirus Hate Crimes and Continue Until Further Notice Xenophobic Rhetoric (Continued from page 4) able discussions. Thank you to chines continue to be accessible. possible,” said President of TWU the Attorney General for setting Rear-Door Boarding is in Effect Yuh-Line Niou. “While we battle “While Governor Cuomo has Local 100, Tony Utano. “This up a hotline to address and to on Local & Select Bus Service this crisis, it has become abun- ordered non-essential workers is the right move. It will better better support our community dantly clear that the coronavirus beginning Sunday night to remain protect our Bus Operators, give through this devastating time of New York City Transit Mov- does not discriminate based on in their homes and not take mass them some peace of mind, and unfounded xenophobia and hate ing Healthcare Workers, First race. Yet, people are using CO- transit, we are taking aggressive demonstrate that their concerns crimes against our community.” Responders and Essential Per- VID-19 as an excuse to perpetuate action to protect our thousands have been heard.” Although local law enforce- sonnel; Operators, Customers racism and xenophobia throughout of frontline employees who are “We thank our members for ment is responsible for criminally Instructed to Keep Six Feet Away New York and the entire country. delivering a critical service to continuing to work in these try- prosecuting these perpetrators, from Others There have been so many reports New York, moving the healthcare ing times and appreciate the MTA the Attorney General’s Office is MTA New York City Tran- of Asian Americans being at- workers, first responders, utility for listening to bus operators and taking on this issue in other ways, sit, Transport Workers Union tacked because they were just workers, and essential employees taking effective action,” said Presi- including connecting victims and and Amalgamated Transit Union riding the subway or wearing a who are protecting us from this dent and Business Agent, ATU Lo- impacted communities to avail- (ATU) today announced a new face mask. The attacks are hateful, public health crisis,” said MTA cal 726, Daniel Cassella. “We also able resources, launching civil rear-door boarding policy on all and go out of their way to blame Chairman and CEO, Pat Foye. recognize maintenance workers investigations, and supporting buses, beginning on Monday, our community. It is important “Transit workers are the lifeblood for their rigorous daily disinfecting local law enforcement, among March 23. The new policy is the that we stand together and remain of this city and region and we are of the buses. Hopefully the public other steps. latest action taken by NYC Transit, educated on the growing emer- going to do everything we can to will listen to the governor and The Attorney General urges TWU and ATU to protect frontline gency. Together we must stop the protect their health and safety.” travel only when essential.” those experiencing hate crimes employees from the spread of the spread of the unfounded harmful “I want to thank the 51,000 “I applaud our entire member- and bias incidences to report novel coronavirus (COVID-19). stereotypes and hateful words men and women of New York City ship of ATU Local 1056 for the them by emailing the Attorney Customers will board and exit that people are using to demonize Transit who are on the frontlines tireless work they do every day. General’s Civil Rights Bureau at all local and Select Bus Service our Asian American community of this crisis and saving lives by This coalition of unions acknowl- [email protected], or calling (SBS) buses using the rear doors. through thoughtful and reason- 1-800-771-7755. Express bus customers will board keeping this city moving,” said edges the MTA for recognizing as normal, but will not be permit- Interim President of NYC Tran- their concerns by acting on this ted to sit in the first three rows of sit, Sarah Feinberg. “Rear-door initiative,” said President and Statement From New York City the bus to ensure customers are a boarding will help ensure a safe Business Agent, ATU Local 1056, safe social distance from bus op- social distance. The safety of Mark Henry. “Rear doors access Comptroller Scott M. Stringer erators. ADA customers will still our employees and customers is is necessary given the way our “To weather the downturn economic fallout of COVID-19 be permitted to board at the front priority one.” state, our city and our nation are ahead, I’ve repeatedly urged City will depend on responsibly sav- of all local and SBS buses, and “We know we are essential dealing with coronavirus. We pray Hall to immediately identify sav- ing today, as will the level of board as usual on express buses. workers providing an essential for all residents as the health risks ings in agency budgets to ensure relief our City can deliver to the Regular fare policy remains in ef- service during this national emer- are great and unknown; together we can protect our city workers hotel, restaurant, entertainment, fect wherever on-board payment gency – but we also need to be we will overcome the challenges and the social safety net. I com- social service and retail workers boxes or SBS off-board ticket ma- protected to the greatest extent before us.” mend the Mayor for taking this who are bearing the brunt of this step to mandate finding savings crisis. I stand ready to facilitate across agencies. The vital services and assist the City’s response to Charter to Expand Showtime® and Epix to All Video for our most vulnerable popula- this emergency with everything Subscribers Through April 19 tions and institutions during the in my power.” Rep. Maloney Urges State Department Charter Communications, Inc. challenging times,” said Tom Mon- tomers who do not currently re- today announced it will provide temagno, Executive Vice President ceive those channels. SHOWTIME to Continue Bringing Home Americans SHOWTIME and EPIX premium of Programming Acquisition for features popular originals such as Stranded Abroad channels at no additional charge to Charter. “The highly-popular origi- Billions and Homeland, as well Spectrum TV customers who do nal entertainment programming as hit movies and documentaries. Following ten of her constitu- quarantines due to coronavirus not currently receive those chan- and movies on these networks will Popular programming on EPIX ents being brought home after have severely hindered travel and nels through Sunday, April 19. be of great interest to a large cross- includes War of the Worlds, God- being stranded in Morocco due left many Americans stranded “We hope that by expanding section of our customers.” father of Harlem and Slow Burn, to COVID-19, Congresswoman outside of the United States. I these programming options it will Charter will expand SHOW- as well as a new series, Belgra- Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) urge Secretary Pompeo to con- provide even more hours of enter- TIME and EPIX by Monday, via, which premieres on Sunday, issued the following statement tinue this work and implement tainment for our customers in these March 23 for Spectrum TV cus- April 12. praising the State Department’s immediate, comprehensive action action and urging the continued to ensure every American abroad work to bring home every Ameri- who wants to return to the United House Democrats Act Rapidly to Save Postal Service from can stranded abroad due to the States can safely do so. I encour- Bankruptcy as a Result of Coronavirus Crisis coronavirus pandemic. age all NY-12 constituents facing “I am incredibly thankful difficulty traveling back to the for the Department of State and United States to contact my staff Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, the gress and the White House. Every be even more dire in rural areas, United States Embassy’s actions and email urgentNY12@mail. Chairwoman of the Committee on community in America relies on where millions of Americans are to assist American citizens, in- house.gov for assistance.” Oversight and Reform, and Rep. the Postal Service to deliver vital sheltering in place and rely on the cluding ten of my constituents, Background - On March 20th, Gerry Connolly, the Chairman of goods and services, including life- Postal Service to deliver essential in getting back home during the Rep. Maloney signed onto Rep. the Subcommittee on Government saving medications. The Postal staples. COVID-19 outbreak. Closed Joe Neguse’s letter to Secretary Operations, issued the following Service needs America’s help, and In addition, more than 25% of borders, movement restrictions, Pompeo calling for immediate statement after House Democrats we must answer this call.” votes cast in recent elections are cancelled flights, and mandatory action to help Americans abroad. introduced a stimulus package According to the Postal Service, distributed through the mail and with emergency funds to save the it is facing a potentially drastic are critical to America’s democ- Postal Service from imminent direct effect in the near term on racy. Statement From the Independent bankruptcy as a result of the coro- mail volumes and could be forced The resources included in the Drivers Guild on New York City’s navirus crisis: to cease operations as early as June. Take Responsibility for Workers “The Postal Service is in need A halt in Postal Service opera- and Families Act, would: Announcement Hiring Out of Work of urgent help as a direct result of tions could have grave consequenc- • Provide a $25 billion emergency For-Hire Vehicle Drivers to Make the coronavirus crisis. Based on a es across the country. For example, appropriation; number of briefings and warnings the Postal Service delivered more • Eliminate the Postal Service’s Deliveries this week about a critical fall-off than a billion shipments of pre- current debt; and “New York City’s for-hire ve- preciate the Commissioner’s hard in mail across the country, it has scription drugs last year, and that • Require the Postal Service to hicle drivers have seen their earn- work to make DeliveryTLC a real- become clear that the Postal Ser- number is expected to grow rapidly prioritize medical deliveries and ings plummet amid this pandemic. ity.” - Brendan Sexton, executive vice will not survive the summer as a result of the coronavirus crisis. allow it flexibility to meet crisis Drivers are ready to step up to help director of the Independent Drivers without immediate help from Con- These negative effects could conditions. the city in this time of great need. Guild, a Machinists Union affiliate We are thankful that the city sees advocating for the city’s more than the value in this workforce and ap- 80,000 ride-hail drivers. PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020

BJ’s Wholesale Club is Offering FREE Same-Day Delivery For New Yorkers to Help Them Get the Supplies They Need Conveniently One FREE Same-Day products to its clubs as To read more about BJ’s Delivery on one grocery quickly as possible and of- response to Coronavirus, order of $35+ using code fering members alternative hyperlinked HERE are the BJS20SPRING on delivery. shopping methods like Buy details on: bjs.com. Valid thru 4/15. Online, Pick Up in-Club and • BJ’s new expanded hours As an essential business, Same-Day Delivery. for seniors 60+ BJ’s will continue to operate This offers comes one • How BJ’s is keeping their under state of emergency day after BJ’s announced members safe and shelter in place orders they increased wages and • Stock questions recently issued in the U.S. bonuses for frontline team • How members can shop Protecting team members, members in New York and the club members and communities nationally for all 218 clubs. • How BJ’s is keeping their is the company’s top priority. The full press released on team members (employees) The company is focused this news can be found hy- safe on getting high-demand perlinked HERE. • Their travel policy Meng Issues Statement on Trump’s Tweet About Asian Americans and The Coronavirus U.S. Rep. Grace Meng xenophobia about Asian insinuating that it was? (D-NY) tonight issued the Americans and now, after Too little, too late. He following statement on an increase in threats and must first apologize for his President Trump’s tweet attacks, says he wants to racist rhetoric, and agree this evening about Asian protect the Asian Ameri- to never, ever again use Americans and the coro- can community? He says the term ‘Chinese virus.’ navirus. the spreading of the coro- Sadly though, I am not “Are you kidding me? navirus is not the fault of confident that this will President Trump spews Asian Americans after happen.” Assembly District 23 Information and Updates on COVID-19 From Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato

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HHS Awards $5,223,535 to New York to Boost Their COVID-19 Response The U.S. Department of HRSA-funded health cen- munities best, to play their Health and Human Services ters nationwide. Recog- part.” (HHS), through the Health nizing the urgency of the The funding supports Resources and Services situation, and the important health centers across the Administration (HRSA), role health centers play in country in their emergency awarded $5,223,535 to 63 their communities, HHS is planning and response ef- health centers in New York making funding for health forts. The awards will give RHP NOAH SYNDERGAARD TO UNDERGO stemming from the Coro- center recipients in New health centers the flex- TOMMY JOHN SURGERY navirus Preparedness and York available immediately. ibility to meet the evolving Response Supplemental “HRSA-funded health COVID-19 needs in their The New York Mets before Spring Training was A second opinion from Dr. Appropriations Act, 2020. centers have been and will respective communities announced that RHP Noah suspended due to the pan- Neal ElAttrache confirmed Health center recipients in be critical players in our including but not limited Syndergaard will undergo demic, Noah and our health the diagnosis and the recom- New York may use these national response to the to, expanding COVID-19 ulnar collateral ligament re- and performance depart- mendation for surgery. Noah awards to address screening COVID-19 pandemic,” said screening and testing ca- construction surgery “Tom- ment have been in constant is an incredibly hard worker and testing needs, acquire HHS Secretary Alex Azar. pacity, purchasing supplies my John surgery” on his contact,” said Executive and a tremendous talent. medical supplies and boost “The new grants we’re re- such a personal protective right elbow. Mets Medical Vice President and Gen- While this is unfortunate, their telehealth capacity in leasing today are a rapid in- equipment (PPE) and pro- Director Dr. David Altchek eral Manager Brodie Van we have no doubt that Noah response to the Coronavirus jection of resources secured viding safety education. will perform the surgery on Wagenen. “Based on the will be able to return to full Disease 2019 (COVID-19) by President Trump from “HRSA-funded health Thursday, March 26 at the persistence of his symptoms, strength and continue to pandemic. Congress in the supplemen- centers provide high-quality Hospital for Special Surgery. Noah underwent a physical be an integral part of our On Friday, March 6, tal funding bill, building on primary care services to 28 “After experiencing examination and MRI that Championship pursuits in 2020, President Trump the strong investments HHS million people in the United discomfort in his elbow revealed the ligament tear. the future.” signed into law the Coro- has made in health centers States. That is 1 in 12 people navirus Preparedness and over the years. President nationwide. These grantees Response Supplemental Trump has emphasized operate 13,000 service de- Appropriations Act, 2020, a whole-of-government, livery sites that are lifelines which provides $8.3 billion whole-of-America response to services and networks of in emergency funding for to the pandemic, and these resources in their commu- federal agencies to respond grants will help health cen- nities every day, and espe- to the COVID-19 outbreak, ters, which know the needs including $100 million for and resources of their com- (Continued on page 11) THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGALLEGAL NOTICESNOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES HHS Awards ADMINISTRATION Notice of Formation of 110-14 15th AVE LLC. Arts. Luminous Management LLC Tiger Estate Capital LLC, $5,223,535 to CITATION File No. 2019- ASTARTEA CONSULTING of Org. filed with the SSNY filed Arts. of Org. with the Arts of Org. filed with Sec. New York to 4525 SURROGATE’S COURT LLC Arts. of Org. filed with on 08/03/18. Office: Queens Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) of State of NY (SSNY) QUEENS COUNTY CITATION Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) County. SSNY designated on 1/21/20. County: Queens. 2/19/2020. Cty: Queens. Boost Their THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE on 02/06/2020. Office location: as agent of the LLC upon SSNY has been designated as SSNY desig. as agent upon COVID-19 OF NEW YORK, By the Grace Queens County. SSNY whom process against it agent of the LLC upon whom whom process against may of God Free and Independent, designated as agent of LLC may be served. SSNY shall process against it may be be served & shall mail Response TO: To the heirs at law, next upon whom process against it mail copy of process to the served and shall mail process process to 30-23 32ND of kin, and distributes of may be served. SSNY shall mail LLC, 110-32A 15th Avenue, to: c/o Louis J. Ruggiero, Esq., St., Apt 2R, Astoria, NY (Continued from page 10) ANGELA KIRTON deceased, process to 39-10 49TH Street, College Point, NY 11356. 35-07 90th St, Jackson Heights, 11102. General Purpose. cially during a crisis,” said if living, and if any of them be Apt 2, Sunnyside, NY 11104. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. NY 11372. Purpose: any lawful 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 HRSA Administrator Tom dead to the heirs at law, next Purpose: Any lawful activity. 2/27/3/5,12,19,26&4/2/2020 act. 3/19,26,4/2,9,16&23/2020 Engels. “HRSA-funded of kin, distributes, legatees, 3/12,19,26,4/2,9&16/2020 Notice of Formation of health centers will receive executors, administrators, Notice of Formation of XU 43-15 Broadway LLC, Arts of OSHA4US LLC Arts. of Org. this funding as quickly as assignees and successors Notice of Formation of PARENT HUB, LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Sec. of State filed with Secy. of State of NY possible so they can main- in interest whose names HOPSKIPANDSEAS LLC Org. filed with Secy. of State of of NY (SSNY) 2/5/2020. Cty: (SSNY) on 03/05/2020. Office tain their ability to deliver are unknown and cannot be Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. NY (SSNY) on 02/07/20. Office Queens. SSNY desig. as location: Queens County. quality primary health care ascertained after due diligence of State of NY (SSNY) on location: Queens County. agent upon whom process SSNY designated as agent services to their patients PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF 01/27/2020. Office location: SSNY designated as agent against may be served & shall of LLC upon whom process while responding to devel- QUEENS COUNTY SATINA Queens County. SSNY of LLC upon whom process mail process to 7001 Ditmars against it may be served. SSNY oping needs in their com- R O B I N S O N PAT R I C I A designated as agent of LLC against it may be served. Blvd., E. Elmhurst, NY 11370- shall mail process to 84-23 55th munities.” ROBINSON A petition having upon whom process against SSNY shall mail process to 1032. General Purpose. Road, Elmhurst, NY 11373. For a list of award recipi- been duly filed by Sherri W. it may be served. SSNY shall Jia-Shu Xu, 112-15 Northern 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 Purpose: Any lawful activity. ents, visit https://bphc.hrsa. McManus, Vice President mail process to 88-12 102 Blvd., #2, Corona, NY 11368. 3/19,26,4/2,9,16&23/2020 gov/emergency-response/ Loan Documentation of Road, Ozone Park, NY 11416. Purpose: Any lawful activity. O.M.T. Holdings, L.L.C., Arts coronavirus-covid19- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Purpose: Any lawful activity. 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 of Org. filed with Sec. of State Notice of Formation of LORIS FY2020-awards. a corporation organized and 3/12,19,26,4/2,9&16/2020 of NY (SSNY) 2/19/2020. DIGITAL LLC Arts. of Org. For more information existing under the laws of the FB Fifth Ave Brooklyn LLC, Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. filed with Secy. of State of NY about COVID-19, visit United States of America, who Kids and Kaboodles, LLC, Arts Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of as agent upon whom process (SSNY) on 03/09/2020. Office http://coronavirus.gov/. is domiciled at 3476 Stateview of Org. filed with Sec. of State State of NY (SSNY) 7/23/2019. against may be served & shall location: Queens County. Boulevard, Fort Mill, SC 29715; of NY (SSNY) 1/27/2020. Cty: Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as mail process to 25629 Union SSNY designated as agent YOU ARE HEREBY CITED Queens. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom process Tpke., Ste. 40100, Glen Oaks, of LLC upon whom process Meng Plans TO SHOW CAUSE before the agent upon whom process against may be served & NY 11004. General Purpose. against it may be served. To Introduce Surrogate’s Court, Queens against may be served & shall shall mail process to 52-55 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 SSNY shall mail process to County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., mail process to Esterlita Beja, 74th Street, Elmhurst, NY 42-55 Colden St., Apt. #10-P, Legislation to Jamaica, NY 11435 on April 16, 107-26 90th St., Ozone Park, 11373. General Purpose. 2325 36th St., LLC, Arts of Flushing, NY 11355-3943. 2020 at 9:30 o’clock in the fore NY 11417. General Purpose. 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 Org. filed with Sec. of State Purpose: Any lawful activity. Provide Relief noon of that day, why a decree 2/20,27,3/5,12,19&26/2020 of NY (SSNY) 1/31/2020. 3/19,26,4/2,9,16&23/2020 to Renters And should not be made in the NOTICE OF APPLICATION Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. estate of ANGELA KIRTON 304 E. 92nd St., LLC, Arts of F O R A U T H O R I T Y O F as agent upon whom process Notice of Formation of P AND Homeowners lately domiciled at 138-30 Org. filed with Sec. of State FOREIGN LIMITED LIABILITY against may be served & B HOMES, LLC Arts. of Org. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng 230th Street, Laurelton, New of NY (SSNY) 2/4/2020. Cty: COMPANY Notice of Qual. of shall mail process to 3704 filed with Secy. of State of NY (D-NY) announced that York 11413, in the County of Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Faith Group, LLC. Fictitious 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY (SSNY) on 03/10/2020. Office she plans to introduce leg- Queens, State of New York, upon whom process against may name: Faith Group Consulting, 11105. General Purpose. location: Queens County. islation which would tem- granting Letters of Limited be served & shall mail process LLC. App. for Authority filed 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 SSNY designated as agent porarily suspend all rent Administration upon the estate to 143-43 226th St., Laurelton, with the Secretary of State of of LLC upon whom process and mortgage payments for of the decedent to Satina NY 11413. General Purpose. NY (“SSNY”) on 2/7/2020. LLC 8808 Justice Ave Holding against it may be served. commercial and rental prop- Robinson, Patricia Robinson, 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 formed in MO on 1/6/04. Office LLC, Arts of Org. filed with SSNY shall mail process erties for the duration of or any eligible distributee, or location: Queens County. SSNY Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) to 186-10 Hilburn Avenue, the coronavirus pandemic. upon their failure to qualify, M I S T R A L M E T A L desig. as agent of LLC upon 2/10/2020. Cty: Queens. Saint Albans, NY 11412. This temporary suspension to the Public Administrator FABRICATORS LLC, Arts. whom process against it may SSNY desig. as agent upon Purpose: Any lawful activity. would be active during and of Queens County, and if of Org. filed with the SSNY be served. SSNY mail process whom process against 3/26,4/2,9,16,23&30/2020 up to six months after the permitted to renounce then on 02/12/2020. Office loc: to 3101 S. Hanley Road, St. may be served & shall mail pandemic to provide those to the Petitioner’s nominee Queens County. SSNY has Louis, MO 63143.Cert. of Form. process to Jiashu Xu, 112-15 ROC BEACH LLC. Arts. of affected by it time to find Oscar Prieto, upon duly been designated as agent on file: MO SOS, John R. Northern Blvd., #2, Corona, Org. filed with the SSNY on employment and other relief qualifying, or to such other upon whom process against Ashcroft, 600 West Main St., NY 11368. General Purpose. 01/29/20. Office: Queens as necessary. She is current- person or persons have a the LLC may be served. Jefferson City, MO 65101. 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 County. SSNY designated ly drafting the legislation. prior right as maybe entitled SSNY shall mail process Purpose: any lawful business. as agent of the LLC upon “Homeowners, renters, thereto and that the authority to: The LLC, 3719 56th 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 ION Taxi LLC, Arts of Org. whom process against it may small business owners, and of the representative under the St., Woodside, NY 11377. filed with Sec. of State of be served. SSNY shall mail so many others face an un- foregoing letters be limited to Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Notice of Formation of NY (SSNY) 2/3/2020. Cty: copy of process to the LLC, certain financial future as accepting service of process 2/20,27,3/5,12,19&26/2020 REELHUB ENTERPRISES Queens. SSNY desig. as 115-10 Rockaway Beach Blvd, the coronavirus pandemic on behalf of the estate of the LLC Arts. of Org. filed with agent upon whom process Rockaway Park, NY 11694. takes an exacting toll on our Decedent in a foreclosure QUEENS PROPERTY AND Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) against may be served & Purpose: Any lawful purpose. economy. Come April 1st, action on a first mortgage ASSOCIATES, LLC. Arts. of on 12/30/2019. Office location: shall mail process to 25-21 3/26,4/2,9,16,23&30/2020 rent and mortgage payments dated November 19, 2009 and Org. filed with the SSNY on Queens County. SSNY 49th Street, 2nd Fl., Astoria, are due, and for those who recorded in the Office of the 12/31/19, with an existence designated as agent of LLC NY 11103. General Purpose. Notice of Formation of KIM have suffered from this pan- City Register of the City of New date of 01/01/2020. Office: upon whom process against 2/20,27,3/5,12,19&26/2020 CPA, PLLC Arts. of Org. filed demic and lost their jobs, York at CRFN 2009000409308 Q ue ens C o unt y. S S N Y it may be served. SSNY shall with Secy. of State of NY they face an impossible on December 14, 2009 in the designated as agent of the LLC mail process to 119-15 180th VMS Investor LLC, Arts of (SSNY) on 11/06/2019. Office decision between paying amount of $422,160.00 on upon whom process against it Street, Jamaica, NY 11432. Org. filed with Sec. of State location: Queens County. the rent or mortgage, put- the Decedent’s real property may be served. SSNY shall Purpose: Any lawful activity. of NY (SSNY) 2/20/2020. SSNY designated as agent ting food on the table, or located at 138-30 230th Street, mail copy of process to the 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. of LLC upon whom process staying healthy,” said Meng. Laurelton, NY 11413. HON. LLC, 10549 88th Street, as agent upon whom process against it may be served. “I’m introducing my rental PETER KELLY, SURROGATE Ozone Park, NY 11417. FB Green Acres LLC, Arts of against may be served & SSNY shall mail process to and housing relief bill to James Lim Becker, Chief Clerk Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Org. filed with Sec. of State shall mail process to 150-28 28-10 Jackson Avenue, #8S, ensure people have a home Dated, Attested and Sealed, 2/27/3/5,12,19,26&4/2/2020 of NY (SSNY) 7/23/2019. 99TH Pl., Ozone Park, NY Long Island City, NY 11101. and ensure no one becomes February 26, 2020. Name of Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. 11417. General Purpose. Purpose: Any lawful activity. homeless because of the Attorney for Petitioner: Gross BRADY & BADER LLP Notice as agent upon whom process 3/5,12,19,26,4/2&9/2020 3/26,4/2,9,16,23&30/2020 coronavirus. We’re locked Polowy, LLC Tel. No. (716) of Registration filed with against may be served & in a national struggle to 204-1700 Address of Attorney: NY Sec. of State (SSNY) shall mail process to 52-55 YOU YONG LLC. Arts. of contain the coronavirus and 900 Merchants Concourse, 1/23/2020.Office located 74th Street, Elmhurst, NY Org. filed with the SSNY on nearly 167 million people Suite 201, Westbury, NY 11590 in Queens County. SSNY 11373. General Purpose. 06/27/19. Office: Queens have been asked to stay Note: This citation is served is designated as agent of 2/27/3/5,12,19,26&4/2/2020 County. SSNY designated home to prevent the virus’ upon you as required by law. LLP whom process may be as agent of the LLC upon transmission. If we’re going You are not required to appear. served. SSNY shall mail copy whom process against to succeed against the virus, If you fail to appear it will be of process to 156-36 CrossBay it may be served. SSNY Stay Safe people need homes to stay assumed you do not object to Blvd., Howard Beach, NY shall mail copy of process inside.” the relief requested. You have 11414, which is also the to the LLC, 163-53 20th a right to have an attorney- principal business location. Ave, Whitestone, NY 11357. at-law appear for you. 68637. Purpose: To Practice Law. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/12,19,26&/4/02/2020 3/12,19,26,4/2,9&16/2020 3/19,26,4/2,9,16&23/2020 www.queenstimes.com PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 2020 Queens Incubator to Deliver Fresh Food

Order Delicious Products and tomized meals such as Teriyaki Support Local Businesses Dur- Shrimp and Pulled BBQ Chicken ing a Tough Time with Sweet Potato and Zucchini. • Daily Spoon/Destination To serve a hungry and stressed Dumplings (https://www.desti- population while also helping nationdumplings.com/): Unique, small startups thrive during the handmade dumplings in various COVID-19 crisis, a Long Island flavors that sell at such venues as City food-and-business incuba- Smorgasburg and Citi Field. tor has announced an innovative • Ipsa Provisions (https://eatipsa. delivery service for fresh and com/): Delicious dishes such as packaged products. Chicken Tortilla Soup, Lasagna Starting on Wednesday, March Bianca, and Yellow Mole with 25, the Entrepreneur Space will Chorizo Meatballs. deliver delicious, nutritious, and Packaged Products for Delivery freshly prepared meals from via USPS and FedEx to Anywhere 10 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays • Broma (https://www.bro- within the following zone: 33rd maspread.com/): Chocolate Street and 30th Avenue to North- spread that is gluten free, non- ern Boulevard; 48th Street to GMO, and preservative-free, and 36th Street; 36th Street and Hon- contains no refined sugars. eywell Street; 35th Avenue and • Lucina’s Gourmet (https:// 21st Street. Plus, clients can use lucinas-gourmet-food-inc.busi- services such as Seamless and ness.site/): West Indian style spicy Uber Eats. black bean patties, rum cake, coco Over time, the E-Space hopes bread, and jerk seasoning. to ramp up and serve Western • Milene Jardine (https://mile- Queens and parts of Manhattan. nejardine.com/): High quality, The process is simple. Savvy artisanal chocolates. shoppers go to the individual cli- Supported in part by a grant ent’s website and order what they from the Empire State Develop- want. The businesses will then ment Corporation, the E-Space is fill the order. Here’s a list of the a 12,500-sq.-ft. venue with a fully current participants. More are equipped commercial kitchen and expected to join soon. clients that make everything from Fresh Food for Delivery in three-course meals to unique the Zone desserts. More info is at www. • Cooking with Corey (https:// entrepreneurspace-qedc.com and cookingwithcorey.com/): Cus- www.queensny.org.