Bell Blvd. Eyesore to Be Razed ﬁ Nally Named Bayside Shanty Will Be Demolished for New Commercial/Residential Building City Landmark by MARK HALLUM

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July 22–28, 2016 Your Neighborhood — Your News® 75 cents THE NEWSPAPER OF FLUSHING, AUBURNDALE, KEW GARDENS HILLS & FRESH MEADOWS LIC Pepsi sign Bell Blvd. eyesore to be razed ﬁ nally named Bayside shanty will be demolished for new commercial/residential building city landmark BY MARK HALLUM

BY BILL PARRY SALSA FOR SATCHMO Bayside’s Community Board 11 picked up a notice It took nearly three de- from the city Department of cades, but the Pepsi-Cola sign Buildings which may hold in Long Island City’s Gantry welcome news for many who State Park is finally an offi- walk regularly along Bell Bou- cial New York City landmark. levard. The storefront at 42-07 The City Council voted 43-0 in Bell Blvd., which was formerly favor of the designation last home to Chelsea Coffee Shop, week. is officially slated for demoli- “For almost 90 years, the tion. swoops and swirls of the Pepsi- The building, which has Cola sign have welcomed visi- been in ruins for years, has tors to Long Island City and become an eyesore with open symbolized Queens’ status as windows, exposed brick and an industrial powerhouse,” doors torn out off the hinges. City Councilman Jimmy Van Pigeons dominate the dirty Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said. front awning and notices of “Today, after long last, we’ve rodent traps behind the steel officially made the sign a New gate suggest the existence of York City landmark, and this an interior ecosystem taken staggering piece of pop art will over by rats. An open window now shine forever across the in the top floor allows birds to East River.” come and go as they please. Changes in the zoning code According to the Depart- in the latter half of the 20th ment of Buildings website, the century and early 21st cen- property has collected griev- tury contributed to a reduc- ances from the community tion in the number of large, since 2014 with little action on illuminated signs, which once the part of the city. crowned the factories and Back in June of that year warehouses of Long Island one complaint said: “Vacant City’s most prominent compa- store with demolitions start- nies. The Pepsi-Cola sign was ed, front doors removed with built in 1936 and stood atop a gate down, rodents and birds massive Pepsi-Cola bottling One of the dancers with the percussion band Samba New York welcomes visitors to the third annual reported getting in through plant since 1940. celebration of Louis Armstrong and his music in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Coverage on Pages gate, residents report foul The plant was closed in 1999 9, 22. Photo by Michael Shain odors. Can we get the building Continued on Page 42 Continued on Page 42 Pols call for tire dumping to stop

BY MARK HALLUM is the work of one outfit dump- and state Assemblyman David ing entire truckloads at once, Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) at Stacks of abandoned tires has been regularly required a Tuesday news conference. have been seen littering the to haul the garbage away. The “The area alongside the side of the highway around city agency has been quick to Clearview Expressway is pro- 73rd Avenue and Clearview remove the tires, diligence tected parkland, and no part of Expressway in recent months. which was praised by City New York City, least of all our The Department of Trans- Councilman Barry Groden- parks, is to be used as a pri- portation, which believes this chik (D-Oakland Gardens) Continued on Page 18

A CNG Publication Vol. 25 No. 30 52 total pages City preps free meals Main Street sidewalks Program ensures students fed throughout summer soon to be remodeled

BY GINA MARTINEZ de Blasio’s vision for a more resilient city, and to accom- Main Street is about to be- modate the city’s remark- come a lot more convenient able growth, DDC is happy for pedestrians and commut- to partner to relieve conges- ers. City Councilman Peter tion and enhance access to Koo (D-Flushing) announced public transportation in one an upcoming project that will of NYC’s busiest pedestrian completely reconstruct four corridors,” Peña-Mora said blocks of the second busiest “We are committed to work- pedestrian hub in New York ing in the least intrusive City behind Times Square. way so as to create minimal The project, set to cost disturbance. I’d like to thank up to $7.8 million, will re- Council member Koo for his construct and resurface the help in coordinating this im- roadbed; replace manholes, portant project.” fire hydrants and sewers; and Koo acknowledged that widen the sidewalk, among construction would be dis- other things. The sidewalk ruptive for commuters but from 38th Avenue to 41st Av- said the year-long wait would enue will by widened by as be worth it. much as eight feet to create “The reconstruction of more space in an incredibly Main Street is a major capi- crowded sidewalk, according tal improvement project for Peter Koo (c) standing with volunteers from Hunger Free America. to officials. Construction will our district that will signifi- Photo courtesy Councilman Peter Koo's office begin July 25 and is expected cantly improve the long-term to last one year. This will be quality of life in the down- BY GINA MARTINEZ executive officer of Hunger said “Seven-day summer meal the first reconstruction of town Flushing area,” he Free America. “This an- service is an important tool in Main Street in more than 20 said “In the short term, our In an effort to provide free nouncement ensures that now the battle against childhood years. community must endure an meals over the summer to un- low-income children will be hunger, and I’d like to thank Koo was joined by Queens entire year of construction derprivileged kids, Hunger able eat free lunch every day of the Department of Education Borough Commissioner Ni- at the second busiest pedes- Free America has collaborat- the week.” and Hunger Free America for cole Garcia, of the Depart- trian hub in the city. My of- ed with the city Department Lunch will be served from bringing this important pro- ment of Transportation, fice has been working with of Education. Hunger Free 11 a.m to 1:30 p.m on weekdays gram to our community. Department of Design and DOT, DDC, MTA and other America is a non profit orga- and 11 a.m to 3 p.m on week- He went on to say, “As we Construction Commissioner agencies over the last year to nization that helps schools ends. In addition to the three know hunger doesn’t wait for Feniosky Peña-Mora and make sure this project moves through out the country feed school sites, there are some the weekend to be over, so we other officials to make the forward with as little pain kids. The Summer Meals pro- parks, pools, and trucks that have to make sure our chil- announcement Tuesday. as humanly possible. Dur- gram will run in three loca- are also open seven days per dren in our community, no “In keeping with Mayor Continued on Page 42 tions in Queens, Brooklyn week. matter their income, have ac- and the Bronx. The program City Councilman Peter Koo cess to nutritious food when will provide free summer (D-Flushing) was joined by they need it.” meals to anyone 18 years old some volunteers as he spoke Koo pointed out that one in and under. last Friday in front of PS 20 five children in the city don’t The Summer Meals Pro- on 142-20 Barclay Avenue, the have enough to eat. gram is federally funded and Queens location for the pro- Breakfast and lunch will run by the USDA to reduce gram. He addressed the impor- be served throughout the sum- child hunger. It will be offered tance of free meals for young mer until Sept. 2. throughout the summer to people who otherwise cannot Hunger Free America said serve children who may solely afford to eat. the food it will provide to kids depend on free meals from “For most kids, the sum- will be nutritious and healthy. schools to eat, ensuring they mer months are a time for “We distribute high-qual- don’t go hungry when school rest, relaxation and recupera- ity, sustainably grown, af- is out for summer break. tion for the next school year, fordable produce through the “I like eating seven days but for countless low-income Farm Fresh Community Sup- a week, and so do low-income youth summertime brings ported Agriculture program,” Flushing’s pedestrian hub is the second-busiest in New York City, after people,” said Joel Berg, chief hunger and added stress,” he the group said. Times Square. 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BY MARK HALLUM it is a proven method to teach- a large groups, according to ing and gauging the success Frank. September marks the be- of students put through the “Knowing how to swim is ginning of the Boys’ Club of class. An added benefit to this not a requirement,” Frank New York’s swimming pro- is with a program used nation- said. “It’s not like knowing gram with the goal of helping ally between many organiza- how to read. A kid goes to to mitigate the risk of drown- tions, students are all working school and he learns how to ing for young males through- toward the same benchmarks. read, this is a requirement. out the city and the borough. “Learn to Swim can take a He learns how to add two and The club’s Abbe Clubhouse, non-swimmer through several two, that is a requirement. But located at 13301 41st Rd. in different stages of swimming it is not a requirement for all Flushing, will offer classes at competence. At the end of the American kids to learn how to its facility in Flushing based program, when he’s completed swim.” on curriculum from the Amer- all the stages, he’s not just a Frank continues to explain ican Red Cross Learn to Swim competent swimmer, but has since swimming is consid- Program. hours of swimming experi- ered an extracurricular, it is The city has more than 500 ence,” Frank said, emphasiz- easier to access for more afflu- miles of waterway and every ing the importance of the pro- ent youth. Swimming lessons day about two children 14 and gram to minority youth. “For often cost more money than younger from unintentional black, Hispanic and Latino lower income families are able drowning, according to the kids, they’re living in lower- The Boys' Club of New York is turning the page on a new year for its budget in, but BCNY member- Boys’ Club. Helen Frank, di- income neighborhoods, and Learn to Swim program, which tries to prevent drowning through swim ship is only $5 per year, mak- rector of communications for lower-income neighborhoods lessons. Google Earth ing the swimming program the Boys’ Club, said inner city generally do not have access their clubhouse in Flushing children grow up with limited to public swimming. So there parents’ country of birth, so it 62 percent advancing by one an easy option for families. access to swimming pools and is already this built-n barrier. isn’t a value that’s been passed swimming competency level. are not presented with the op- On top of that, in a lot of these down.” Situations of higher risk Reach reporter Mark Hal- portunity to adopt the skill of communities, swimming isn’t Last year, 224 out of 662 where drowning occurs most lum by e-mail at mhallum@cn- swimming until it is too late. part of their endemic culture. participants were swimmers are when children are at glocal.com or by phone at (718) BCNY uses the American It’s not something that was val- at the end of the program birthday parties and on school 260–4564. Red Cross curriculum because ued in their parents’ or grand- which wraps up in July, with field trips which put them into

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TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 3 Delta plans terminal NY senators unveil Port Authority warns of chronic LGA parking problems airplane noise bill BY BILL PARRY ment program effectiveness.” “This legislation will pro- Both U.S. senators from vide additional tools to assist New York state believe the communities in addressing federal Environmental Pro- excessive airplane noise by tection Agency should take re-establishing the EPA Of- the lead role in airplane noise fice of Noise Abatement and abatement. Control,” Gillibrand said. Charles Schumer and “The federal government Kirsten Gillibrand intro- must take more proactive duced new legislation last steps to address the concerns Friday that empowers the of New Yorkers who are af- EPA to oversee airplane noise fected by airplane noise, and issues across the country, in- this bill will give the EPA the cluding in the noise-plagued ability to act.” neighborhoods surrounding Under the legislation, the JFK and LaGuardia airports. EPA would conduct research The Port Authority and Delta Airlines agree on a plan for its new terminal as part of the reconstruction of While the Federal Aviation on the impacts of noise and LaGuardia Airport. Courtesy LaGuardia Gateway Partnership Administration currently provide technical assistance oversees airplane noise is- and grants to communities to BY BILL PARRY minal B. At a ground-break- Delta nearly $3.6 billion on sues, Schumer and Gilli- mitigate noise. The bill was ing last month, Gov. Andrew the new facility with its least brand explained that the EPA first introduced by U.S. Rep. The Port Authority board Cuomo announced the entire extended to 2050, according is better fit to address these Grace Meng (D-Flushing) in was set to debate later this project would cost nearly $7 to the resolution. LaGuardia matters. the House of Representatives week a tentative deal with billion, with Delta’s terminal Gateway Partners, the consor- “Communities in the New last year. Delta Airlines, which if ap- accounting for nearly $3 bil- tium of developers which en- York metro area have long Meanwhile, state Sen. Jose proved would constitute the lion of that. tered a 35-year lease on June struggled with incessant Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) final piece of the massive re- The new central terminal 1 to build and operate the air- airplane noise caused by the has launched an online form construction of LaGuardia building and Delta’s new fa- port, has its lease until 2050 as highly trafficked skies and where residents can voice Airport, the first complete cility are to be built closer to well. it’s time we set up an office their concerns about airplane rebuild of an airport in the the Grand Central Parkway, The Port Authority contri- dedicated to tackling this noise, particularly in Jackson United States in 20 years. which will create more room bution would cover the costs issue head -on,” Schumer Heights and East Elmhurst, Delta, the airport’s largest for an additional two miles of concourses and ramp work, said. “Airplane noise is a ma- two neighborhoods affected carrier, would design and con- of aircraft taxiway space and the construction of an elec- jor quality-of-life issue and by low-flying aircraft using struct a new 37-gate terminal increase flight operations trical substation, roadways, that’s why it makes sense for LaGuardia’s Runway 22. to replace Terminal C & D at a by 240 percent, according to other infrastructure and the the EPA to take the lead role “It has always been my po- projected cost of nearly $4 bil- Cuomo. “That means more expansion of the East Garage. in addressing these matters. sition that the Port Author- lion, according to the Port Au- flights coming in, and turning The rebuild, the largest This legislation will once ity should work to alleviate thority’s board resolution. around faster for departure,” public-private partnership again set up an Office of Noise traffic on Runway 22 during The new terminal would he said. in U.S. history, will create Abatement and Control at the the early morning hours, es- connect with LaGuardia’s new The Port Authority would 18,000 direct and indirect jobs, EPA so that environmental pecially on weekends when Central Hall and 35-gate Ter- contribute $600 million and Continued on Page 42 experts can address airplane residents are at rest,” Peralta noise.” said. “While I understand Due to budget cuts in 1981, that weather conditions of- the EPA’s Office of Noise ten come into play and may Abatement and Control was dictate otherwise, it is im- Bioswales upset Flushing residents dismantled and the FAA was portant that the Port Author- given oversight into all mat- ity works to minimize use ters involving airplane noise of Runway 22 at these times BY MARK HALLUM employees marking sidewalk pollution. Schumer and Gilli- because of man-made factors space which have suitable con- brand’s “Quiet Communities such as construction.” A city Department of En- ditions for bioswales, others Act of 2016” would restore Those seeking to comment vironmental Protection proj- by word of mouth. the EPA’s office and would re- online may go to www.ny- ect to install bioswales across “There is no way a hom- quire the EPA Administrator senate.gov/questionnaires/ Flushing to clean up nearby eowner, a taxpayer, can have to conduct a study of airport jose-peralta/voice-your-con- waterways has residents fum- this forced upon them without noise and examine the FAA’s cerns-about-airplane-noise. ing over the lack of homeown- any input whatsoever.” said selection of noise measure- Peralta’s office will relay the er notification. Jena Lanzetta, vice president ment methodologies, health information to the Port Au- State Sen. Tony Avella (D- of the civic association. “An impact thresholds, and abate- thority. Bayside) and Joseph Bran- open and honest discussion zetti, president of the Friends needs to be started regarding of Fort Totten Parks and the State Sen. Tony Avella and Friends the city’s plans and an opt-out Northwest Bayside Civic Asso- of Fort Totten Park President policy – taxpayers deserve that ciation, held a news conference Joseph Branzetti called upon the choice” July 14 to call upon the DEP city to seek homeowner input pri- According to the DEP, bio- and the de Blasio administra- or to the installation of bioswales. swales are green infrastruc- tion to include residents in the Photo by Mark Hallum ture installations cut into the decision to place bioswales in pavement to absorb rain water front of their homes. about the project and how they and remove some of the burden Dozens of Flushing hom- felt about the installations. from the sewer system. The ul- eowners attended the news Many residents only found out timate goal of a bioswale proj- U.S. Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand introduce new legis- conference and shared their a s t hey questione d D epa r t ment ect is to clean up waterways, in lation that would return airplane issues to the federal Environmental stories about how they heard of Design and Construction Continued on Page 42 Protection Agency. Photo by Michael Shain 4 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM Martins ready for congressional run GOP state senator touts ability to ﬁ nd common ground in bid to replace U.S. Rep. Israel

BY PATRICK DONACHIE County Executive Tom Suozzi ers,” he said. “But we have ag- is the Democratic candidate. ing infrastructure, we have Many politicians speak Martins was born in Jamai- needs here and there’s a time about the need to broker com- ca, Queens, and is the son of when we need to bring those mon ground, but state Sen. Portuguese immigrants. The same infrastructure dollars Jack Martins (R-Mineola), a family moved to Mineola when back.” Republican candidate for the Martins was a young boy, and When asked about Don- 3rd Congressional District, he eventually returned to the ald Trump, the Republican says his work in his district borough to earn a law degree Party’s presidential nominee, and Albany proves he can at St. John’s University. He lat- Martins stressed his indepen- obtain results by negotiating er served as Mineola’s mayor dence from the candidate and with people who have strong for eight years and was elected the national leadership of the and divergent opinions. to the state Senate in 2010. He Republican Party. “I can point to legislation said his decision not to run for “I’m not Donald Trump. we’ve sponsored, supported re-election and instead pursue For anyone who thinks I am a and negotiated that brought the open congressional seat person who is in any way be- people from different politi- was informed by the state of holden to anyone else in the cal spectrums together,” he the nation. party hierarchy, I’m not,” he said during an interview this “Given the nature of the said. “The opportunity to go to week with the TimesLedger seat and the nature of the is- Washington and be a moder- editor and reporters. “It is our sues affecting the country, the ate Republican voice is impor- responsibility to govern, to not fight today is in Washington,” tant.” simply believe the other side is he said. “The issues that need Martins detailed the opioid always wrong, but to find com- to be addressed are there.” and heroin crisis that he said mon ground and work from He spoke extensively about plagued every neighborhood that.” the need for economic devel- STATE SEN. JACK MARTINS in Long Island, as well as com- The 3rd Congressional seat opment and infrastructure Courtesy of state Sen. Martins' office munities throughout the coun- is being vacated by U.S. Rep. improvements, saying that try. He noted that the crisis Steve Israel (D-Melville). The the United States’ bounceback sion was insufficiently robust “For years, we have always began with an overabundance district includes parts of Nas- from the 2008 crash and reces- in comparison to past recov- been net contributors to the of prescription opioids, and sau and Suffolk counties as eries. He also said New York greater good nationally. And tighter regulations on doctors well as parts of Bay Terrace, needed more of its tax dollars that’s the nature of our tax meant addicts sought an easier Whitestone, Glen Oaks and ELECTION spent at home for necessary system, those who have more source of drugs, leading to an Floral Park. Former Nassau 2016 repairs. contribute more and help oth- Continued on Page 42 Stavisky, Jung square off Senate passes new law again in state Senate race to protect autistic kids BY GINA MARTINEZ The bill, originally pro- BY MARK HALLUM posed by U.S. Sen. Chuck The U.S. Senate has Schumer (D-NY) in March, S.J. Jung is challenging passed a bipartisan bill aims to protect young kids state Sen. Toby Stavisky (D- named in part for a Queens with autism and other men- Flushing) again as the two file autistic teen whose disap- tal disabilities by placing a petitions and raise funds for pearance set off a citywide tracking device on the chil- the Democratic primary Sept. search that lasted months. dren that alerts teachers or 13. The bill, known as Kevin guardians when they wan- Jung lost out to Stavisky and Avonte’s Law, was unan- der off. The bill would pro- in the 2014 election with about imously approved July 7. The vide $10 million in funds for 40 percent of the vote in 2014. bill was in honor of Kevin training programs to deal Stavisky has been elected Willis and Avonte Oquendo, with teens with autism and seven times to the seat she has two autistic boys who both other mental disabilities to held since 1999. died after wandering off. prevent any chances of them Former president of the Toby Stavisky (l) and S.J. Jung are opponents in the primary race for Avonte disappeared in Oc- disappearing. MinKwon Center for Commu- state Senate in District 16. tober 2013 when he ran out The voluntary tracking nity Action and board member of Riverview High School in system will be similar to of the New York Immigration for to run for Senate with 3,347 to give our children better Long Island City. His where- ones used on Alzheimer’s pa- Coalition, Jung announced his signatures filed, the minimum lives than we had,” Jung told abouts were unknown until tients. The devices vary from second run back in March and of which is 1,000. a recent rally in downtown January 2014, when officials anklets or bracelets to ones said his staff would include “Do we want to relive the Flushing. “Folks, it’s a choice discovered pieces of his body whichcan more subtly be veterans of the Obama and problems that have plagued between Groundhog Day or a washed up onto the College placed on belt loops or shoe Bernie Sanders campaigns. our community? Congestion, new day, and I think the choice Point shoreline. Willis, 9, had laces. If a child disappears, He recently announced his crime, corruption, trash in is clear. a similar fate. His body was caretakers alert the manu- campaign had exceeded the our streets? Or do we want to Stavisky announced that discovered in the Raccoon facturers, which then alert number of petitions necessary vigorously tackle these issues Continued on Page 42 River in Iowa in 2008. Continued on Page 42 TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 5 FLIP Borough musicians compete in Battle of the Bands Library hosts event at Queens College for several groups spanning wildly diverse genres

BY PATRICK DONACHIE participating sent in audition it played the song “Cupid” live tracks and judges selected the on WNYC. Enterprising bands from seven bands that competed at “Music is my life. I’ve been throughout the borough the battle. rapping since I was 10 years graced the stage of the Colden “I was surprised at how old,” he said, and mentioned Auditorium at Queens College diverse the genres are,” said that he hoped Chiv Culture on July 14 for the Queens Li- Kevin Matharu, the guitarist would be releasing a record brary’s second annual “Battle for the band Noise on 93rd. by late this year or early next of the Bands.” A fast-moving “It’s kind of exciting, because year. thunderstorm did not deter we usually do shows where As he waited backstage to the excited crowd of family, it’s just one genre, but our introduce the next act, Mc- friends and fans. More than most successful shows have Daniels spoke about his work 2,000 free tickets were distrib- been when there’s all types of at the library and the prepara- uted and by the time the first bands.” tion that went into the compe- band hit the stage many seats Matharu also enjoyed the tition. He said he hoped that were full. dichotomy of a library known the Battle of the Bands would “It’s really nice to be having for peace and quiet contempla- inspire new bands to form in a battle of the bands,” Queens tion also hosting a collection the borough. Library President Dennis M. of raucous rock bands. “It’s easier to book a DJ Walcott said in his introduc- “Queens Library doing a now, so the fact that we’re tory remarks. “These bands battle of the bands?” he said. doing this is kind of like a represent the best of the best.” “The irony in this is just so throwback,” he said. “I think Ralph McDaniels, the good.” with the young people, their Queens Library’s hip-hop co- The array of groups ranged Akinyemi (c), the frontman for Chiv Culture, performs with the band QNA musical tastes are all over the ordinator and co-creator of from singers belting Adele’s at the Queens Library Battle of the Bands competition held at Queens place. And their tastes mean Video Music Box was the em- “Hello” to punk bands skirt- College. Photo by Pat Donachie that they can play anything.” cee for the evening. The con- ing the limits of speed records test was open to bands of all and volume. The winner of crowd as he wove powerful had only had one rehearsal Reach reporter Patrick different musical genres with the competition was Chiv exciting rhymes into a musi- to prepare for the event. Ak- Donachie by e-mail at pdonach- members ranging in age from Culture, headed by Akinye- cal backing provided by local inyemi mentioned that Chiv [email protected] or by phone at 13 to 22. Bands interested in mi, who expertly worked the band QNA, who said that they Culture gained traction after (718) 260–4573. COLLISION EXPERTS WE’LL DO THE JOB RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. We work for you, not the insurance company. Have us negotiate your claim and we'll repair your car to pre-accident condition. DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS? www.liabra.org IT’S YOUR RIGHT TO KNOW! According to Section 167C of the New York State law you have the right to have your car repaired in the registered shop of your choice. “Your insurance company cannot direct you otherwise.” SERVING THE COMMUNITY FOR OVER 30 YEARS ALL YOUR AUTO BODY NEEDS UNDER ONE ROOF GOLDEN AUTO BODY 131-09 14TH AVE. COLLEGE POINT Monday - Friday 8am-5:30pm. Call for Saturday Hours. 718-939-2006ÛÝÛGoldenAutoBody.com Do not settle for substandard repairs!!!

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Legendary piano man Dr. John performs some of his greatest hits at a festival celebrat- ing fellow New Orleans jazz great Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong in Flushing Meadows Corona PRICES Park. Photo by Bill Parry SLASHED! BY BILL PARRY immense cultural legacy and raises awareness of Kupferberg’s three per- Flushing Meadows Corona Park formance spaces and community was transformed into the Big Easy as events. Monday & Thursday 10am-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10am-6pm 718-225-6626 Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John “We are spreading culture to all 216-21 Northern Blvd. headlined the third annual Louis of our neighborhoods with over 150 Saturday 1pm-6pm Bayside, New York Armstrong’s Wonderful World Festi- events a year in libraries, schools Sunday 12-4pm val Saturday. and community spaces,” Queens Col- The 75-year-old legend from New lege Assistant Vice President Jeffrey Orleans’ Third Ward shuffled onto the Rosenstock said. “This event is a cul- stage near the New York State Pavilion, mination of those efforts and it’s a way using a voodoo staff as a walking stick, to build our brand. Last year Lauren and joined his band, The Nite Trip- Hill’s performance drew 20,000 people pers, for a powerful set of his signature and 80 percent of them were from out- swamp funk, a hybrid that combines side Queens. We added 10,000 names blues, zydeco, and boogie woogie. to our mailing list. This year, all 7,000 When the six-time Grammy Award- that reserved ticket were added to winner was inducted into the Hall in the list. Basically what we’re doing is Your town 2011, Dr. John said New Orleans music building our data base.” was not invented. The lineup included jazz trumpeter “It kind of grew up naturally, joy- and singer Kermit Ruffins, a fixture at fully, just for fun. That’s it. Just plain Mardi Gras and the New Orleans Jazz is my town. down-to-earth happy-times music,” Festival and a scene stealer in the HBO Dr. John said. “When I was growing post-Katrina series “Treme,” which up in the Third Ward, I used to think also featured cameo appearances by ‘Oh, man, this music makes me feel the Dr. John. best.” A beer garden set up inside the The thousands in attendance ap- lobby of the Queens Theater served peared to agree, singing along to some potent Hurricanes, adding to the Bour- of his biggest hits such as “Right Place, bon Street feel of the evening, but there Now proudly serving Bayside. Wrong Time,” “Such a Night,” and “Iko were no gumbo or traditional po’ boy I live and work here just like you. So I’m right around the corner Iko.” Many danced as Dr. John pound- sandwiches served by nearby vending when you need me. I can help protect the things you own and the ed his Yamaha piano, adorned with a trucks. There was a band without ties people you love. Call or stop by today for a free quote. skull staring out at the crowd. to the Crescent City that fired up the Jazz legend Louis Armstrong grew crowd just before Dr. John took the Sean Cohen up in the Third Ward as well, but lived stage. 718-353-3500 his final three decades in Corona. His Soulive, a jazz/funk trio that origi- 212-45 26th Ave., Ste. 1B house at 34-56 107th St., which was de- nated in Brooklyn, said they thorough- Bayside signed by New York State Pavilion ar- ly enjoyed playing their set at Flushing In Bay Terrace Shopping Ctr. chitect Robert Johnson, was given to Meadows Corona Park. Guitarist Erik Professional Office Suites. the city after his death in 1971. Krasno, drummer Alan Evans and his [email protected] It is a National Historic Landmark organ playing brother Neal were all fa- owned by the city’s Department of miliar with the old World’s Fair site. Cultural Affairs and administered by “The crazy thing is me and my Queens College, the largest cultural brother grew up in Brooklyn and we campus in the borough, whose Kupfer- used to see this place from the highway berg Center for the Arts presented the all the time,” Alan Evans said. “But daylong free event Saturday. it’s our first time stepping foot on the © 2014 Allstate Insurance Co.

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8 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM FLIP 9/11 objects removed Hundreds camp out from hangar at JFK Hopefuls spend weekend on sidewalk to land union jobs BY PATRICK DONACHIE held a 40,000-pound piece of the North Tower’s massive In the aftermath of the television antenna. terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, The foundation hopes to 2001, Hangar 17 at John F. eventually house the artifacts Kennedy International Air- in a permanent exhibition, port was put into service to according to John Hodge, the house artifacts recovered foundation’s chief operating from the site—from battered officer. The organization also ambulance cruisers to retail created a mobile exhibit that clothing covered in ashes. travels throughout the coun- Now, Hangar 17 is being try, educating visitors about cleared of the artifacts, and the attack. the final significant pieces NYPD Chief of Citywide were removed Tuesday in a Operations Thomas Pur- ceremony to honor the lives tell spoke about the mas- lost and the memory of the sive undertaking of rescue attacks. and cleanup in the attack’s “This hangar collected aftermath and the logistics history. It told stories of peo- that were employed. He re- ple running from around the called the Red Cross Tent and city to the World Trade cen- Bellevue Hospital’s on-site More than 1,400 people waited in line all weekend for the right to apply for the apprenticeship program at UA ter. It told stories of people morgue, as well as the Fresh Plumbers Local 1 in Long Island City. Photo by Bill Parry running through the tunnels Kills landfill where debris to the tower,” FDNY Assis- was sent, but he noted the one BY BILL PARRY ways good to have something at getting in. My brother did tant Chief Joseph Pfeifer said place that had never been de- else to do.” this two years ago and our during the ceremony. “But mobilized was Hangar 17. They began arriving soon Nick Aloisi arrived on 37th father did it himself, so it’s a the steel behind us has more “This is burned in our after last Thursday’s fero- Street Friday after coaching family tradition.” to do than just remember- psyche,” he said. “We will cious thunderstorm and began a youth baseball game in his The 1,000 applications were ing. It provides us hope that never forget this.” stakingout spaces along 38th hometown of Huntington, L.I. handed out Monday morning we will again run into those The foundation’s work Street just south of Queens “I’m already a plumber in without incident, according dangerous situations.” was a testament to Siller’s Boulevard in Long Island City. the union in the B service,” he to Plumbers Local 1 business The event was conducted family and friends, accord- Many more came streaming said. “I’m hoping to get in so I agent Ray Rondino. He ex- by the Stephen Siller Tunnel ing to Catherine Christman, into the neighborhood on Fri- can move up to A. That would plained the to Towers Foundation, which Siller’s cousin. She said the day evening and by Saturday be like hitting the jackpot.” applicants need only a high is named in honor of an FDNY foundation’s annual Tunnel morning more than 1,400 peo- A father and son, who did school diploma and will leave officer who ran through the to Towers Run, which re- ple were camping out along not want to be identified, got a the program with an associ- Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to traces the path Siller took to several blocks waiting for an room at the LaQuinta motel on ate degree from SUNY Em- reach his squad on the day reach his FDNY companions application for the UA Plumb- 37th Street and Queens Boule- pire State College. Professors of the disaster. He died along on Sept. 11, came about or- ers Local 1 apprenticeship pro- vard and they took shifts hold- travel to Long Island City and with 11 other members of his ganically in the aftermath of gram that would be handed ing their place in line. The son teach the apprentices at the engine. the loss. out Monday morning. was in the room watching an Trade Union Facility at 37-11 In a parking lot adjacent “One of his friends said, Jeff Durant, a 33-year-old afternoon Mets game and the 37th Ave. to the hangar, multiple speak- ‘Why don’t we just do what physical therapist from Bel- father would use to room later ers took the podium, their Stephen did that day?’” she lerose, was one of the lucky in the evening and watch the One thousand applications voices amplified above the said. “They could have cursed ones. When he arrived Friday Yankees game. were handed out meaning sound of taxiing jets nearby. the darkness and been bitter, night, he found a spot on 37th Many people set up camp- more than 400 were disappoint- Behind the podium were two but they did this.” Street under some construc- ing gear with tents or folding ed after waiting all weekend. flatbed trucks holding the Christman said there tion scaffolding and as the canopies and watched portable Arthur Klock, the director of last artifacts. One truck held were 2,500 participants at the temperatures reached 94 de- TVs or listened to radios. Oth- training at the Trade Union a 35,000-pound express eleva- first race in 2002, and she is grees Saturday, he was thank- ers had laptops and coolers full Facility said other unions tor motor and a 40,000-pound expecting between 25,000 and ful for his luck. of beer, water and food. have tried more modern elec- column from the Twin Tow- 30,000 for the upcoming run “We’re in a good spot right Ronnie Bullum, 26, came tronic or computer methods ers’ underground parking on Sunday, Sept. 25. More in- here,” he said, glancing at doz- from the Bronx prepared with but Department of Labor fair- structure, while the other formation on joining the run ens of shirtless men exposed a folding chair, a huge contain- ness rules make it more dif- can be found on the founda- to the midday sun just a few er of watermelon and a deck of ficult so it’s more efficient to tion’s website. feet down the street. Durant cards. He played poker with line the applicants up over the With an NY PD color guard explained that Local 1 would some newfound friends who weekend. and bagpipers on hand, the be handing out applications were also waiting for Monday “It a recruitment process flatbed trucks slowly exited for the five-year program that morning to come. and we’ll end up with 500 to 600 the lot on the way to a new requires an apprentice to have One of the poker players ranked places on the list that storage space. Hodge said the over 10,000 hours of on-the-job had heard that between 200 will fill openings in the pro- Port Authority, which had training as well as more than and 250 slots in the program gram over the next two years,” operated the hangar and of- 1,070 hours of classroom edu- would be open this year. Bul- Klock said. “A lot are disquali- fered space for the artifacts cation from certified instruc- lum did not seem to mind wast- fied because they don’t meet in the years since the attack, tors. The average hourly wage ing a weekend considering the the requirements, and some were incredible partners. for an “A” plumber is $67 per long odds of getting into the of the applications don’t even Daniel Rodriguez sings the “This is the end to another hour in New York City while program. come back. That part mysti- National Anthem during a cere- era,” he said. “This building a “B” plumber averages $40 “This is what I do all sum- fies me because they just spent mony marking the removal of ar- and the people who have been an hour with benefits and job mer long. I sit in this chair at a the whole weekend on the side- tifacts from the Sept. 11, 2001 at- in it have been great stew- security. beach or some music festival,” walk.” tacks from Hangar 17 at JFK. ards.” “It would give me plenty of Bullum said. “This is much Photo by Michael Shain options,” Durant said. “It’s al- more productive taking a shot TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 9 FLIP Do you know a Student of Distinction? POLICE

TimesLedger Newspapers and Community Newspaper Group invite your school to participate in our feature highlighting Blotter young people who are excellent students as well as role models for their younger peers. Wallet stolen, credit card used at Astoria CVS Nomination requirements are: ASTORIA - Police were looking A) That the student excel in academics in addition to for two men who stole a wallet from a participation in extra-curricular school activities. parked car last week and then used the victim’s credit cards to make purchases at a nearby CVS store. B) A nominating letter from your school’s guidance The two suspects allegedly grabbed counselor and instructors describing the student’s abilities the wallet from inside the victims car which was parked in the vicinity of and why they would be worthy of this recognition. 77th Street and Ditmars Boulevard around 5 a.m. on July 15, according to C) Please make sure that the student’s bio and a recent the NYPD. The two men made purchases at the CVS located at 31-10 Ditmars photo are included with the nomination. Blvd., the NYPD said. Police describe the first suspect as a D) Categories are: white or Hispanic man last seen wear- 1) Middle School 2) High School 3) College ing a black-tan top and gray shorts. The second suspect was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, with a white shirt Please send nominations and information to: wrapped around his head, according to the NYPD. [email protected], or mail to: Anyone with information is asked One of the suspects in a July 14 grand lar- to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers ceny at 77th Street and Ditmars Boulevard. S. Rossi – 41-02 Bell Blvd., 2nd Floor, Bayside, NY 11361 Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS. Courtesy NYPD If you have any questions, you may contact me at: 718-260-4522 Man hit by LIRR train near Qns Village station

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Republican nominee Donald Trump, in keeping with the new unorthodoxy, broke the rules at the GOP convention in Cleveland, flouting tradition by turning the political rites into a TV spectacle. But The Donald, a Queens native and reality TV veteran, is not alone in challenging the rigid way things have been done in the past. He is adept at harnessing the new forces of social media that are transforming the world and has been among the first in the political area to recognize the near limitless power of the new technology. There is also a revolution afoot in the West un- leashed by cell phones, iPads and Facebook, but it might have happened anyway—albeit at a slower place—without the high-tech boost. As Trump plastered the campaign trial with his rapid-fire tweets, House Democrats in Washington staged a sit-in to protest the Republicans’ refusal to bring gun control legislation to a vote. After receiv- ing training sessions from Twitter on how to master social media, the Queens delegation hauled out their cell phones to alert constituents and the media to their protest. They and their colleagues defied the chamber’s protocol, to the dismay of the old guard Washington establishment. In an ironic twist, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who dislikes social media and tried to ban Twitter in his country, went on Facebook Live to beat back the military coup that threatened to drive him from power. There was the president using an iPhone to keep his job. THER OICES Social media values instant reaction and a sense O V of familiarity that marks a departure from the more scripted communication of the past. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been influenced by the new openness when she publicly criticized Trump and called him a “faker,” a Beat the heat while saving the earth headline-grabbing shocker since the justices are expected to steer clear of electoral politics. Circumspect is no longer the case in buttoned-up New York’s first heat wave of heat waves from growing even against climate change. Ulti- England, where Boris Johnson—the top cheerleader the summer arrived this week as more frequent and severe. mately, we should build a zero- for Brexit—was named foreign minister. He is the temperatures soared into the 90s. So let’s take ambitious state- emission electricity system that British version of Trump, known for his undiplomat- Across the area, people looked for wide action to protect our cli- does not put our climate or our ic pronouncements and character assassinations. ways to beat the heat. mate. communities at risk. But then again he is American-born, so Britain can Hitting the pool and turning Governor Cuomo should If we work together, we can blame us in part for his gaffes. on the air conditioner are always strengthen the Regional Green- beat the heat and minimize the Trump may be the standard bearer for a brave popular choices. But considering house Gas Initiative to accelerate impacts of global warming. new world or just the first guy who exploited the that scientists continue to warn our progress in cleaning up car- 140-character tweet to savage his political opponents us about global warming, we bon pollution from power plants, Heather Leibowitz on a grand scale. need to dig deeper. We’re in con- while increasing the amount of Director, Stay tuned. This is one Trump show where we trol here. By slashing pollution in power we get from clean, renew- Environment New York could all learn more about ourselves in Queens and New York and across the world, able energy sources. New York the rest of the country. we can prevent these kinds of should take the lead in the fight

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That book made it to the big of 9/11. screen (“The Killing Fields”) Sydney Schanberg grace- and the relationship between ydney Schanberg wasn’t your fully told me that he under- Schanberg and Dith, played S stood our poor timing and by Sam Waterston and Dr. Ha- typical columnist. He always spoke that he was going to move on, ing S. Ngor, was witnessed by but to keep in touch if we ever millions who learned of this truth to power, going after rapacious wanted to revisit the City Hall brutal episode in history. newspaper idea. Schanberg was a prickly, developers like Donald Trump I eventually was able to hen I went to Columbia hard-bitten journalist who and Harry Macklowe, and shining launch that newspaper in 2006, Journalism School in didn’t suffer fools. When he five years later, incorporating 1985, we were taught returned from Cambodia, he a light on other miscreants in Gotham. some of Sydney’s ideas and Wthat good journalism was on the fast track at The zeal for covering government. “comforts the afflicted and af- New York Times: first as met- And now, as I plan the 10th flicts the comfortable.” ropolitan editor and then as cades. newspapers in Manhattan. I anniversary issue and gala Sydney Schanberg life’s an op-ed columnist, covering I got to know Schanberg had an idea to start a political for the publication we first work embodies that motto. metro matters. A column at in 1985 at The Times when I weekly newspaper titled “City conceived in 2001 (now called Schanberg died July 9 and The Times is generally akin interviewed to be his assis- Hall.” I was looking for a high- City and State), comes word of the perilous craft of investiga- to an appointment to the Su- tant. We had a candid conver- profile editor. I called Sydney Sydney Schanberg’s death at tive journalism lost yet anoth- preme Court—you either re- sation, he seemed to like me Schanberg. He was available 82 of a heart attack. er of its finest. tire or die in that post. and I walked out feeling good and he liked my idea. I hope that his passing can He was best known for his But Sydney Schanberg about my prospects. And then For the next few months be a lesson to all of us who toil courageous war-zone report- wasn’t your typical columnist a phone call from him came we worked together on the pain media that we can give in ing from Cambodia during and he wasn’t your typical two days later. “I’m not going per. He was happy to create a to the better angels of our na- the fall of Phnom Penh in 1975 Timesman. He always spoke to hire you,” were the disarm- hard-hitting publication that ture and be more like Sydney and his chronicling of the sav- truth to power, going after ra- ingly candid words he uttered. would shine a light on malfea- Schanberg. His reporting from age genocide by Pol Pot and pacious developers like Don- “But I’d like you to freelance sance in city government. He Cambodia, his extraordinary the Khmer Rouge. He won a ald Trump and Harry Mack- for me and do research for mocked up a number of front friendship with Dith Pran, his Pulitzer for that but, more lowe, and shining a light on some of my investigative col- pages and interior sections tough-nosed columns about importantly, he showed the other miscreants in Gotham. umns, OK?” in pencil, all with creative New York’s rogues gallery of world another side of himself His unrelenting criticism Sure, I replied, and we ideas and biting sensibility. characters, they all added up through his close relationship of The Times’ coverage of vowed to get together in a few This was in August 2001. We to an extraordinary career. with his Cambodian inter- Westway, a controversial wa- weeks to discuss this poten- planned a launch date of Octo- preter, Dith Pran. terfront road project that will tial gig. ber that year. Tom Allon, president of City Schanberg and Pran saved forever be linked to Donald It never happened, howev- But alas, the Twin Towers & State NY, was a Republican each other’s lives during this Trump, ultimately led to his er, because shortly thereafter came tumbling down a few and Liberal Party-backed may- period and forged a bond that demise. He was unceremoni- his column was discontinued. weeks later and it was not a oral candidate in 2013 before was recorded in Schanberg’s ously dumped from the op-ed Fast forward 15 years later propitious time to launch a he left to return to the private best-selling book, “The Death page and he became a media and I was the publisher and newspaper in Lower Manhat- sector. Reach him at tallon@ and Life of Dith Pran.” wanderer for the next few de- co-owner of a group of weekly tan, where the air still reeked cityandstateny.com. Civic associations improve their neighborhoods

fracking. Although fracking same. They thanked Council- children early and don’t have its members that if they are Bob is illegal in New York state, man Paul Vallone for his help to make two trips to school. A concerned that there may this toxic wastewater can be in this matter. monthly weeknight exercise be lead in the water in their Harris sent into the state and could be Gloria Boyce-Charles, a class, a weekend tennis club house, they can call 311 to n used to deice roads. member of the board of the and a health fair help families obtain a free testing kit from The Civic Several members of the Rosedale Civic Association have better health. Principal the DEP. Scene Auburndale civic attended a Inc. wrote a full page praising Bailey said she attended pub- The October 2015 Bayside rally held by the Broadway- PS 195 in Rosedale. She spe- lic schools in nearby District Hills Beacon printed a thank Flushing Homeowners As- cifically mentioned Principal 28 and is just giving back. you to member Jo-Ann Skutch n the March-April 2016 sociation to demand that the Beryl Bailey, who has been The February 2016 Fresh for her efforts in maintaining Newsletter of the Auburn- Landmarks Preservation there for 14 years. Bailey was Meadows Homeowners Civic the planters, shrubs and flow- dale Improvement As- Commission grant city land- singled out for the way she Association Inc. Newsletter ers on the malls and other Isociation Inc. First Vice mark status to the communi- works with teachers, parents warned residents that they green spaces in Bayside Hills. President Henry Euler told of ty. President Terri Pouymari and the children. It seems may live in an illegal apart- Also praised for their work in several activities by the civic. and Euler sent a letter prais- that many children come into ment if they live in an attic, beautifying the community He gave information about ing the city Department of the building in the morning get electricity with an ex- were Marrianne Downes, City Council Intro 446, which Finance for permitting prop- and sit on her lap and often tension cord, live in a cellar Ron Keil, Barbara Feder, Jack would ban the discharge, dis- erty owners and homeowner give her a hug. Zero Periods (half of your bedroom is un- Niedermeyer and Sebastian posal or use within the city of associations to record exist- three days a week help chil- derground) or lock the door D’Agostino. This is a commu- New York of any wastewater ing restrictive covenants into dren prepare for the statewide with a padlock. These apart- nity making itself better. or natural gas waste produced the agency’s Automated City assessment tests. There are ments are often dangerous. from the process of hydrau- Register Information system even adults available so par- Landlords can be fined up to lic fracturing, also known as and hope the state will do the ents can bring in their young $25,000. The civic informed 14 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM COLUMNS Pokemon Go gets the fear mongers going

BMW somewhere in Missouri could choke!), playing baseball around you. Slow car parallel- tling neighborhood, Jackson Lenore for waiting in a secluded area (they could get hit by a bat!) ing a person on foot might be a Heights, when I saw one mom Skenazy and robbing the Pokemon play- and attending school (what if sign it’s a getaway car.” showing another mom the app. ers who stopped by. they fall off the stage during a Um, yeah. Except that with The explainer had her 10-year- ■ So if you are part of the vast production of “Annie”?). literally 15 million people play- old son with her. “Can he go Rhymes web of Very Concerned Adults As delightful as Pokemon ing this game across the entire out on his own to play?” I (a whose life’s purpose seems to Go is to play—I love it and I’ve country for the past week, we stranger!) asked. with Crazy be dreaming up terrible things never played video games (or have that one BMW in Mis- “Oh no, no, no,” she said, that can happen to kids when whatever this is) before—it souri to point to as an actual as if I’d queried, “Would you they venture beyond the kitch- seems to be more exciting to menace. bathe your child in acid?” The y now even if you have en, you can relax. You’ve got the authorities who can spit Meantime, over in England, other mom agreed: No way. not yet played Poke- your stranger-danger stories. out a new set of warnings faster which you’d think has bigger “What age do you think mon Go, you are more Following this incredibly than you can say “Air time.” problems to freak out about, the you’ll let them play on their Baware of it than your predictable script, a bunch of And so all the way across authorities are warning that own?” own breathing. You have read our local television stations the country, the San Fran- the app could be used to make Answered Mom #1, grimly that the app has been more are solemnly warning us about cisco Police Department took children “easily accessible to laughing: “28.” downloaded than any other scenarios they have made up it upon itself to tell moms and criminals”—and they don’t The Pokemon game is so app, ever, and that it has actu- in their heads: Reports CBS dads that they should “know even have the game there yet. fun, so simple, so shareable, it ally convinced kids to leave New York, “there are worries where your kids are going It is almost like there’s a paris as if the company invented the house to go play outside—a that sex offenders might use when playing with the app” allel universe out there: Game the 21st century equivalent of miracle! the app to lure children.” And, and “set limits”—as if parents players get points for finding the ball—a toy kids can play But you have probably also says NBC New York, the app couldn’t possibly figure this Pokemon, and the warning with on their own, or in a heard about the player who “could potentially put young out for themselves. As if this class gets points for dreaming group, or when they’re walk- stumbled upon a dead body, people at risk.” whole “kids going outside” up Hollywood horror movie ing down the street. and the two guys who walked Note to news editors: Wor- thing is just so new and crazy. plots. But the warners also But the ball came of age off a cliff (but lived), and the ries are not the same as “re- The ’Frisco Fear-mongers get massive publicity, because before the warning industry, 15-year-old who didn’t look up alities.” What’s more, pretty also published this Pokemon nothing sells like kids in peril. indeed before the dawn of his- and got hit by a car. (She’s alive, much anything can “potential- Go Safety Tip: “Know your sur- Even if they aren’t in peril. tory, so kids simply got to go too.) And then there were those ly” put young people at risk, roundings and pay attention to So the other morning I outside and play with it. four guys arrested in a black including eating dinner (they where you’re going and who is was walking around my bus- Imagine that.

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TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 15 New subway car planned for MTA: Cuomo

BY BILL PARRY tems, and focusing on our core mission to renew, enhance and expand.” Riders of the beleaguered No. 7 sub- The new cars will also feature way line have been dreaming of open- much wider doors to reduce delays by gangway subway cars for years as an allowing passengers to enter and exit answer to the chronic over-crowding more quickly, a host of new amenities on their trains. When Gov. Andrew including WiFi, USB chargers and Cuomo announced Monday that he has customer information displays and se- a plan that will bring 1,025 new subway curity cameras to promote passenger cars, including 750 “Open Car End” de- safety. The exterior will include a new signed cars, to the MTA, hope ran high blue front with large windows, LED on social media. headlights, and a blue stripe with gold But the new cars, which are de- accents along the sides. signed to increase capacity, will not “The governor gave the MTA a man- roll on the No. 7 subway line because date to implement new, world-class de- they wouldn’t fit and the line recently signs as quickly as possible for all new received new cars, according to the subway cars and that’s what you’re MTA. The open-gangway cars won’t seeing today -- innovation making the run on any numbered lines but only lives and commutes of all New York- on the lettered lines, according to the ers easier,” MTA Chairman and CEO MTA. Thomas Prendergast said.” “That’s a shame, because they The initiative includes a new and are really wonderful,” 7 Train Blues New gangway subway cars are included in Gov. Cuomo's plan for the MTA, but don't look for improved design standard for sub- founder Melissa Orlando said. them on the No. 7 subway line. Photo courtesy Gov. Cuomo's office way stations. Extensive renovations The open-gangway subway cars are planned for 31 stations across the have a new design that replaces the wonderful new cars but it’s disappoint- renovations were announced as part of five boroughs, but it is not clear which door between cars with an accordian- ing to know we won’t be getting them,” the MTA’s $27 billion, five-year capital stations in Queens will be selected or like connector that eliminates separa- 7 Train Blues Founder Melissa Or- plan. when any projects would begin. . tion between cars and increases capac- lando said. “Even when the new CBTC “New York deserves a world-class “We are going to do more than reno- ity by as much as 10 percent. It creates signal system is up and running in transportation network, worthy of its vate, we are bringing subway stations longer, open spaces, allowing for great- 2017 and we will have two extra trains role as the heartbeat of the 21st century to a higher standard than ever before,” er passenger flow, and they are grow- each hour, we still won’t have enough economy,” Cuomo said. “The MTA de- Cuomo said. ing more popular in London, Paris and capacity for the growing population ex- sign team developed a bold and vision- Toronto. plosion in western Queens where all of ary reimagining of the quintessential Reach reporter Bill Parry by e-mail “I’m really happy for New York City our lines are pushed to the limit.” commuter experience, incorporating at [email protected] or by phone at Transit that they are getting these The new cars and major station best practices from global transit sys- (718) 260–4538.

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16 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM Zemser honored by Far Rockaway

BY GINA MARTINEZ

City Councilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) announced the renaming of the corner of Seaside Avenue and Beach Channel Drive in SUN-SATIONAL Far Rockaway as “Mid- shipman Justin Zemser Way” for the late Queens JUSTIN ZEMSER resident who died in the 2015 Amtrak crash while up the new street sign, so on his way to visit family we can continue to honor in the Rockaways. The Midshipman Justin Zem- City Council passed leg- ser’s life.” islation to approve sever- Howard Zemser, al renamings in the five Justin’s father, praised boroughs. Ulrich and his team for The train was en route their efforts. from Washington, D.C to “We thank Council SAVINGS Penn Station and crashed member Ulrich and his in Port Richmond, Pa., staff for getting this done near the Philadelphia and fighting to honor train station. The derail- Justin,” he said “We’re % ment killed eight pas- looking forward to put- sengers and injured 200. ting up the new sign and NYCB ELITE RATE 1 Investigators from the inviting the community to join us.” 1.11 APY National Transportation 11-MONTH CD Safety Board determined Zemser was an active it was caused by the en- member of the Rockaway gineer, who became dis- community. He would 3466/ tracted and lost control often visit and give mo- of the train. He lived in tivational speeches to NYCB Elite*" Forest Hills. high schoolers while in NYCB Elite Gold Checking account and maintain $100,000 or his midshipman’s uni- Zemser, 20, was re- 2 membered as a bright form. Joseph Feather- more in combined balances . young man with a great ston, assistant principal future ahead of him. He of Channel View School graduated from Chan- for Research, believes nel View School for Re- the street renaming is search as valedictorian the perfect way to honor in 2013 and was in his Zemser. second year at the U.S. “The signpost bear- Naval Academy at the ing his name will be a time of his death. During constant reminder to high school he kept busy Channel View’s students by serving in student that they should live government, volunteer- their lives following the ing and was captain of ‘Zemser Way’ — patrio- +&!#BEFFGFE=9=4=6 his schools varsity foot- tism, service, academic ball team, according to success, honesty, friend- Ulrich. ship, and leadership,” he Ulrich has a special said “ motivation for honoring U.S. Naval Academy Zemser, who was one of Public Affairs Officer his interns. CommanderJohn Scho- “Midshipman Jus- field also believes the tin Zemser embodied street renaming is a the very best our nation great way to honor the 1 Annual Percentage Yield (APY) above is accurate as of date of publication and is subject to change without notice. has to offer,” Ulrich said serviceman. The minimum balance to open the promotional CD and to earn the stated APY is $500. The interest rate remains “He was a born leader, a “Justin Zemser was gifted student and a tire- and will always be a !" less servant. We can all member of the Naval 2 ###%&##'*+&!,-+&!,/" learn from the example Academy family,” he 34*666+&!,7+89 he set every day and said “Any effort to keep '3#66*666+&!,8 from his commitment to his memory alive is cer- +&!,#6#%&##' tainly an appropriate both country and com- :"" munity. I’m thankful to way to remember who he my colleagues in the City was and the excellence he '<6#=+&"!"N'? Council for passing this embodied as a U.S. Naval legislation, and I’m look- Academy Midshipman.” ing forward to putting TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 17 FLIP Annual blood drive

BY MARK HALLUM Bread and Stop & Shop will provide Body language bread and water during the drive. can tell you all State Assemblyman Edward Braun- “By spreading the word or even sorts of things. stein (D-Bayside) will be sponsoring hosting your own blood drive, inviting Like someone is his fourth annual summer blood drive friends, family and community orga- having a stroke. at Bay Terrace Shopping Center Aug. nizations, you may save lives in your 11. community,” said Andrea Cefarelli, The New York Blood Center, which executive director of the blood cen- announced an emergency shortage in ter. “We are in dire need of O negative June, will be looking for charitable blood with a reserve that is currently veins on this day to combat the issue. below a two-day supply, and that is just Donors will receive electronic vouch- too low.” ers for two tickets to see the New York For eligibility to give blood, donors Mets at Citi Field, courtesy of Braun- must show a donor card or a photo ID stein. with signature, be a minimum weight “Each blood donation helps to save of 110pounds and be between the ages up to three lives,” Braunstein said. “A of 16 and 75 with no new tattoos within blood shortage emergency has been de- the past year. clared in New York City and our hospi- Donors are reminded to eat well and tals are in need of your assistance, so drink plenty of water beforehand. I hope you will take the time to share The drive will take place between this life-saving gift.” 2:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and will be lo- The first 100 donors will receive a cated 212th Street and 26th Avenue. certificate for a free bowl of soup from For more information, call Braun- Ben’s Kosher Delicatessen. Panera stein’s office at 718--357-3588.

munities. Waste tires hold standing Tires water, offering mosquitoes a place to breed, and even pose a safety risk for Continued from Page 1 drivers on the road who look to use the

Know the sudden signs. shoulder,” Weprin said. strokeassociation.org Spot a stroke F. A . S .T. dump,” said Grodenchik, referring to Grodenchik and Weprin walked re- nearby Cunningham Park. “As a com- porters and attendees to the spot of the munity, we spend a lot of time and ef- most recent dump removed by DOT, fort keeping our parks and neighbor- near the shoulder of the southbound hoods beautiful, and this illegal tire 73rd Avenue exit of the Clearview Ex- dumping is an affront to our work.” pressway. The grassy area with newly Grodenchik and Weprin were planted trees qualifies as the edge of adamant that the DOT should not be Cunningham Park. burdened with hauling off tires and “They [DOT] have been very vigi- the perpetrators must be prosecuted. lant in removing it. The last dump that Elected officials and the DOT employ- just occurred was about 383 tires they ees are in agreement the stacks aver- said. They’re clearly on top of it and pa- age around 200 tires and are neatly off- trolling the area along with Highway loaded from a truck. Patrol. I think we’ve been catching Iggy Terranova from the Depart- the incidences right after they occur. ment of Sanitation said the proper way Nobody’s actually been caught in the to dispose of spent tires is with a vendor act. It’s been done in the middle of the which specializes in reselling them or night.” with the Sanitation Departent, which The Department of Sanitation op- takes up to four tires per day from resi- erates an illegal dumping award pro- dents, but does not accept commercial gram in which individuals who pro- disposals. According to Terranova, the vide them with details of incidents can tire dumping next to the Clearview is collect on half the fines levied from the work of a commercial entity. those found responsible. Witnesses are “Illegally dumped tires are more also encouraged to call 311. than just an eyesore for Queens com-

date the large immigrant community Mainstreet in Flushing. In addition, traffic en- forcement agents will be placed at key Continued from Page 2 intersections to maintain the flow of traffic, all construction will be done at must be patient while the city works to night time, and one lane will be open to make sure Main Street finally receives vehicles in each direction during work AARP gives you the information to help care for your loved ones, just like they did with you once. You don’t have to do it alone and it’s okay to ask for help. Visit our website or call now to get the attention it deserves.” hours, according to Koo. practical health and wellness tips to provide even better care for those who once took care of you. As a result of construction, bus We provide you information to give care and give back. stops will be temporarily relocated, but Reach Gina Martinez by e-mail at aarp.org/caregiving officials have promised to warn com- [email protected] or by phone muters ahead of time through signs, at (718) 260–4566. 1-877-333-5885 post on social media and the MTA web site in multiple languages to accommo- 18 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM

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TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 19 WTC relics leave their JFK resting place Photos by Michael Shain

A FDNY color guard leads two flat-bed trucks bearing some of the last relics of 9/11 out of the lot at Hanger 17 A volunteer from the Tunnel to Towers Foundation standing with an arti- at Kennedy Airport. fact from the WTC that is being moved.

A motor for one the WTC's elevators survived the collapse. A section of the parking garage under the WTC is one of three pieces the Port Authority donated to a 9/11 foundation.

The FDNY attends to the handover of relics Volunteers draw the flag over the largest piece, the base for a TV antenna John Hodge (l), president of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation from the World Trade Center attacks to the that had been mounted on the roof of the World Trade Center. named for his cousin, Stephen Siller, a firefighter who died foundation. in 9/11, finalizes arrangements with Port Authority police. 20 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM LATE

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TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 21 Saluting Satchmo in Flushing Meadows Photos by Michael Shain

Selfie time in the front row, with the band in the background.

Grammy-award winning Dr. John, the best-known practitioner of traditional New Orleans music these days, is at the top of the bill for the third annual Armstrong festival in Flushing Meadows Park.

Up close, Deputy Borough President Melva Miller lets the good times— The percussion band Samba New York with its dancers Father and daughter are all ears for the beat of old and her cellphone camera—roll as Dr. John performs. walks around the Unisphere to draw an audience. New Orleans.

Under the shadow of the New York State Pavilion, festival-goers heard six different bands for free. Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins is about as close as you can get to a reincarnation of Armstrong. 22 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM ADVERTORIAL SAFETY NOT JUST DRIVERS’ RESPONSIBILITY

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TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 23 Business Bayside gets Paraguayan ﬂ avor Sabor Guarani opens the neighborhood’s eyes to a little-known South American cuisine

BY MARK HALLUM to the United States, the fam- out dishes from around the ily opened up Little Paraguay world. Sabor Guarani in Bayside is in Westchester, where Ojeda Paraguayan food, however, more that just a new addition to began getting involved in the has yet to gain a foothold in the variety of ethnic cuisines family business. In 2008, I the United States, Ojeda says found on Bell Boulevard. It is Love Paraguay opened in Sun- “We want people to know also a story of immigration, nyside. what Paraguay is. Some peo- hard work and ambition. When Ojeda decided it was ple walk in here and they say, Fabricio Ojeda opened Sab- time to start his own business, ‘Where is Paraguay?’” Ojeda or Guarani with his sister and he chose Bayside for strategic said. “Everybody knows Co- business partner, Natalia Arce, reasons. There is active foot lombian, everybody knows in October 2015 after spending traffic through the business Mexican food, Peruvian food. years learning the restaurant district and easy access for But we want to be the ones who business from his mother, who the Paraguayan communities bring Paraguayan food onto owns the Sunnyside establish- of Flushing, Whitestone and the plate of New York.” ment I Love Paraguay. Long Island via the Cross Is- Sabor Guarani is not only Ojeda and his family re- land Expressway, Highway about introducing Paraguayan located from Lambare, Para- 295, Highway 495 and North- dishes to the American public. guay to Westchester in 2000. ern Boulevard. The long-term goal of the res- In their hometown, Ojeda’s The cultural diversity of taurant is to serve immigrant mother had owned a restau- Bell Boulevard was another communities from the South rant called Petit Amore, and draw for Ojeda, who was look- American country, wherever also provided lunches for local ing to position his enterprise they are. Ojeda currently man- schoolchildren. Upon moving in a place where people seek ages the business himself, but within a year he plans to hire a manager and expand the oper- ation to Westchester County in order to serve customers who voice complaints about having to make the trek to Queens. He hopes to later expand to Man- hattan, Washington, D.C. and one day Florida. According to Ojeda, the nation’s capital has a significant Paraguayan The cultural diversity of Bell Boulevard’s restaurant row led Fabricio community with no place to Ojeda to open his restaurant there. Photo by Michael Shain satisfy their native culinary cravings. their talents. Standout items mousse, or Queso con Miel Ne- Ojeda recently showcased on the menu include the I Love gra, a cheese and honey dish. his famous empanadas at Paraguay steak sandwich and the annual Taste of Bayside, the Bife a Caballo, a steak dish Reach reporter Mark Hal- a fund-raising event in May served with eggs and onions. lum by e-mail at mhallum@cn- Sabor Guarini wants to familiarize New York diners with the tastes of which gave local restaurants For dessert, there is Mousse glocal.com or by phone at (718) Paraguayan food Photo by Michael Shain the opportunity to showcase de Mbaracuya, a passion fruit 260–4564. BUSINESS CALENDAR

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ife is about mak- Long Island. tion, students were permit- Ling this world a Appropriately titled the ted to wear sneakers versus better place for Animal Rescues Committee mandated uniform attire. all living beings. Holy Cross (ARC), the team consists of Coupled with faculty mem- Peter Salerno High School is committed to six students: ber Christine Burke’s dona- ‘18 Joseph Viera molding our students into al- , Chairman, tion of leashes, collars, toys, ‘18, Justin Tay- truistic, strong young men Chairman, and other supplies, the group who will one day better the lor ‘18, Chairman, Domenic collected newspapers, paper world by utilizing all they Avallone ‘18, Chairman, and towels, and crates and, in the have learned and experi- Executive Members, Joseph enced. Cinquemani ‘17 and John end, surpassed their goal. This past February, Peter Neuenfeldt ‘18. Recently, Give Me Shelter Salerno (Junior) approached With a $1200 goal, ARC Project, Inc. of Forest Hills Dr. Teresa Augustyniak (aka members began collecting happened to save a very ill Dr. A.), Director of Communi- from faculty and staff. A kitten, Nadia. Nadia’s medi- beyond proud of the kindness NON-PROFIT RESCUES cations and Marketing, and “general store” was opened cal bills are high and ARC’s donation arrived at just and respect these students AWARDED FUNDS & asked if he could begin an in- in Dr. A.’s office where donors MATERIALS school organization focusing redeemed vouchers they re- the right time! In addition, have for their environment. Give Me Shelter Project, on lessening the suffering of ceived upon donating – choos- the other rescues benefited It was astounding to watch Inc., Forest Hills, N.Y. the world – in particular, ani- ing from candy, beverages, greatly from the funds and and only confirms that when NY Bully Crew, Inc., mals in need. Little did Mr. and healthy snacks. Shortly unexpected gifts. Holy Cross the right people are in their Patchogue, N.Y. Salerno know he was about to thereafter, the team hit the is now a proud, permanent element, they soar and do Second Chance Animal begin the process of helping ground running to the com- part of the NY Bully Crew, amazing things just as these Rescue, Copiague, N.Y. to save felines and canines munity. In May, Holy Cross Inc. as we have an in-house young men did this year. at four local animal rescues held a school-wide Sneaker plaque for our donations. There’s truly something for Second Chance Rescue, NYC, spanning from Queens to Day for ARC. With a dona- Dr. A. offered, “I am everyone here at Holy Cross.” Whitestone, N.Y.

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A costume design workshop at Queens Borough Hall, with Borough President Melinda Katz At New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Flushing, the ribbon is cut on a new pharmacy (c), helps kids make their own costumes for the Junior Carnival coming this September, which for patients so they can get prescriptions filled right on the spot. (l-r) Ricky Chow, is National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Courtesy of the Borough President's office Kevin Wilkin, Jaclyn Mucaria, Stephen Limonta, Alex Melchert, Stephen Mills, president and CEO of NYPQ, Andrew Castiglione, Les Saltzman and Thomas Weigl. Courtesy of NewYork-Presbyterian-Queens/Dominick Totino

Council Member Paul Vallone speaks to the City Council during deliberations to rename Rego Park teen Bernard Witek won the 2016 National Championship in Men’s Saber—the 32nd Avenue and 204th Street in honor of Bayside High School’s longtime women's coach most difficult of the fencing styles—in Dallas last week. Witek, a senior at Loyola School in Stephen Piorkowski. He is credited with creating a dynasty in both softball and girls’ bas- Manhattan, trains five days a week, says his family. Courtesy of Bernard Witek ketball at the city championships during his tenure.

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Lea Bertucci will be composing a new piece at the Queens Museum, thanks to an Exploring the Metropolis residency. Photo by Walter Wlodarczyk

limited resources that many solidate Edison, Inc., offers its TWO QUEENS performers have at their dis- participants up to 25 hours of posal, can make finding suit- free rehearsal and work space COMPOSERS GET able rehearsal or work spaces per week. Each composer extremely difficult. teams up with the host facility ROOM IN THE With that problem in mind, to present a free, open-to-the- nonprofit Exploring the Me- public program at the end of BOROUGH TO DEVELOP tropolis (EtM) has come up the residency. Creative spaces MAKING with innovative workspace in such cultural facilities as PATH-BREAKING solutions. EtM’s efforts have Flushing Town Hall and the created wider opportunities Queens Museum have been PROJECTS for artists and audiences in provided, with over $450,000 communities across the city, worth of rehearsal space and including Flushing and Ja- financial support awarded to BY TAMMY SCILEPPI maica. more than 45 composers since SPACE A major part of those efforts EtM got its start in 2009. Despite the many contribu- is EtM’s Con Edison Compos- Last month, the nonprofit tions that performing artists ers’ Residency. announced five recipients of make to the city’s cultural vi- Matching a composer with the 2016-17 EtM Con Edison FOR MUSIC brancy, the high cost of real a facility, the residency pro- Composers’ Residency. Each estate, combined with the gram, funded in part by Con- Continued on Page TK TIMESLEDGER.COM TL TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 33 Let Us Cater Your Next Party Delicious Homemade Italian Food

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BY NAEISHA ROSE kept getting pursued to model and the garment, and now it is like a when she did, she loved it,” adds little brother-and-sister environ- Christopher Garcia, who Garcia. ment, instead of you look better serves in the U.S. Army Reserve To help further their younger than this person,” says Nicole and works in construction, simply children’s passion for modeling, Garcia, 37. wanted to be present in his chil- Garcia sent his children to a mod- With the Strike A Pose man- dren’s lives and help set them up eling coach. Once again, he found agement team, the kids learn for a bright future. Little did he himself disappointed. about more than modeling. They know that he and his wife Nicole “One day we went down, and get lessons in self-confidence, how would turn that wish into a youth the door was locked. The owner of to prepare for the future and how modeling agency, Strike A Pose. the building said ‘I’m not opening to conduct themselves on social After ushering their first five the building because this girl owes media. children (out of 10 overall) into so much money,’ and all these par- “Social media can give you dance, modeling and pageantry ents and kids were lined up out- great exposure, but you have to in the late 1990s and early 2000s side,” says Garcia. “I spoke to my remember that as a model what the Garcias tired of the favorit- wife and we were going to pay the you put up online should be indus- ism and extreme competition they back rent so we could continue to try relevant,” says Jesus Lewis found there. They were also tired help all these kids.” (also known as Jay Runway), an of management companies that Unfortunately for the Gar- SAP modeling coach and a former promised elaborate photo shoots cias and the many other parents model. for free, only to charge them up to that relied on the trainer, it took The Garcias hope to expand $600 once the pictures were taken. months before the landlord decid- Strike A Pose’s current focus on Eventually, the family left the ed to lend them space for practice. modeling and dancing to include fashion and pageant circles. “Down the line, he approached acting. “We were parents first, that got us about taking over the studio, “We want our kids to know ev- burned,” says Garcia, 43, from Ja- and my wife and I became busi- erything,” says Garcia. “Hopeful- maica. ness owners,” says Garcia. ly, before the summer is out, that But the Garcias soon found Together the Garcias decided is something we may pursue.” themselves drawn back into the that the business, Strike A Pose, Strike A Pose is also a show- style industry with their younger would be like one big family. They case for up-and-coming designers, children. currently have a roster of 20 kids, and is a producer of child/teen “The 2-year-old (now 8) was put ranging in age from 3 to 19 years fashion shows. in a pageant photo contest by my old. By producing the kids segment Young Strike A Pose models took to the runway at the father-in-law without us knowing “They teach each other how to of fashion shows, the Garcias Fashion on the Hudson show, which features models and de- and she won,” says Garcia. “She pose, how to smile, how to work Continued on Page TK signers of color. Photo by Naeisha Rose

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Rogue Valley Symphony, will which includes performance- Where: Fisher Landau Center When: Saturday, July 13, 1 - 4 For the most up-to-date listing of events happening lead the Queens Symphony based and site-specifi c pieces. for Art, 28-27 30th St., Long pm in Queens, check TimesLedger’s website at Orchestra in a varied program When: Through July 31 Island City Where: Socrates Sculpture www.timesledger.com/sections/calendar that promises to take the Where: Queens Museum, New Cost: Free Park Beach at Hallets Cove, audience on a musical trip York City Building, Flushing Conact: (718) 937-9397 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island that charts the course of one around the world—from Meadows Corona Park Website: www.fl cart.org City FILM of the borough’s greatest South America to Asia and Cost: $8/adults suggested, Cost: Free contributions to rock music: beyond, even including a stop $4/seniors suggested, Free/ Contact: (718) 956-1819 Outdoor Cinema: “Rivers The Ramones. See the band’s at Graceland, the legendary children 18 and under FITNESS Website: and Tides” — The outdoor birthplace and explore the home of Elvis Presley. The Contact: (718) 592-9700 socratessculpturepark.org/ Kayaking and Canoeing cinema series at Socrates neighborhood that started evening is part of the 2016 Katz Website: www. programevent/free-kayaking- — Astoria Boaters and LIC Sculpture Park presents “River it all, Forest Hills. Starting Concert Series queensmuseum.org canoeing-5/ Community Boathouse offer and Tides,” a documentary with a tour of the “Hey! Ho! When: Wednesday, July 27, 7 “The Women List” — free kayaking and canoeing, about the work of British Let’s Go!: Ramones and the pm - 9 pm Photographer Timothy Fitness Walk in Fort Totten departing from Socrates “earthworks artist” Andy Birth of Punk” exhibition at Where: St, John’s University Greenfi eld-Sanders, whose Park— Get fi t with these Sculpture Park Beach at Goldsworthy, who makes his the museum, the tour will - Great Lawn, 80-00 Utopia “The Black List” chronicled the twice-weekly, self-guided 2 Hallets Cove. No prior boating pieces from such materials as culminate in a concert at the Parkway, Jamaica stories of African Americans, mile walks open to all adults. experience is required and grass, mud, water and leaves. Low Tide Bar at the Beach 97th Cost: Free now turns his eye toward a participants may sign up on Continued on Page 40 The evening will also feature Street concession in Rockaway Contact: (718) 990-5892 Max Bratwurst und Bier, plus Beach with the bands Sick Website: http://www. music from Emily Wolf. queensbp.org/events-in- FOR THE BIRDS Feeling and Unstoppable Death BARS STRAP PR I M When: Wednesday, July 27 at 7 queens/queens-calendar/ CROSSWORD PUZZLE LUAU THE I R AONE Machines. OT I C EAGLESCOUT pm (fi lm begins at sundown) CONCEPTS HESSE When: Saturday, July 23, 2 TimesLedger Newspapers ER I C AVERTED Where: Socrates Sculpture LAST PIGEONHOLED pm - 9 pm Jul. 22-28, 2016 LORDS GOES ADD Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long IDS AND AMILY WEEK'S OWE S CELTS ALEE Where: Starts at the Queens K F WAY SORE LLAMA ANSWERS CARD I NALS I N Island City By Bill Deasy SCHOOLS NOUN Museum, New York City URBAN LAIDINTO Cost: Free Storytime and Crafts — GOOSEBUMPS GOOD Building, Flushing Meadows ACME CANOE HARD Bring your little nature lovers REBS CLODS TH I S Contact: (718) 956-1819 Corona Park Ms. Scarlet's Friends to Queens Botanical Garden Website: Cost: $10 for an afternoon og nature- 12345 6789 10 11 12 socratessculpturepark.org/ Contact: (718) 592-9700 Across inspired stories, followed by program/rivers-and-tides/ Webiste: www. 1. 1970s veep 13 14 15 16 a botanically-themed craft queensmuseum.org/events/ 6. Tell ___ story activity. 17 18 19 Movies Under the Stars: from-forest-hills-birthplace- 10. The Amazing When: Saturday, July 23, 2 20 21 22 “The Avengers” —A team of of-punk-to-rock-rock- superheroes, including “Iron pm - 3:30 pm Race aid rockaway-beach 23 24 25 Man,” “Captain America” and Where: Queens Botanical 13. Polished-off “Thor” team up to pull the world Garden, 43-50 Main St., 14. Musical symbol 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 Flushing back from the brink of disaster MUSIC 16. Born in the 34 35 36 37 38 in this big-screen adventure. Cost: Free with admission ___: Springsteen When: Saturday, July 23 from Contact: (718) 886-3800 39 40 41 Hot Jazz / Cool Garden — 17. Type of crime 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm The Louis Armstrong House Website: www. 42 43 44 45 46 Where: Wayanda Park, Robard queensbotanical.org 19. Avg. level Museum hosts an afternoon 47 48 49 50 Lane between Hollis Avenue of music and food in Louis’s 20. Verbally assault and Montery Street, Floral Park Garden. 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TIMESLEDGER.COM TL TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 37 Tidtaya Sinutoke is working on a new musical about Hart Island, the potters field in the Bronx. Photo by Kat Dickerson

“Through the process of yourself with both, and developing this piece,” sometimes with neither RESIDENCY she said, “I will also of them. However, there Continued from Page 33 be generating a series is always a sense of home received a six-month of shorter collages and everywhere I go.” residency in one of EtM’s making recordings at During her residen- partnering facilities, plus the Queens Museum.” cy, she will work on a a $2,500 stipend. Two re- Prerana Reddy, the musical titled “Hart Is- cipients are from Queens: Queens Museum’s direc- land Requiem” with her Ridgewood resident Lea tor of public programs and collaborator, Grammy Bertucci, who will be at community engagement, Award winner Ty Defoe. the Queens Museum, and said that Bertucci’s resi- Hart Island is the potters Thai-born, Queens-based dency fits in well with the field in the Bronx, where composer, writer and mu- active environment the an estimated one million sician Tidtaya Sinutoke, museum provides for art- people are buried. who will be at Flushing ists of all mediums. “Our “Flushing Town Hall Town Hall. collaboration with Explor- is thrilled to host Tid- Bertucci, a sound art- ing the Metropolis allows taya Sinutoke for her ist, composer and perform- us to welcome composers residency as a part of its er, uses both acoustic and to join the visual artists partnership with EtM electronic instruments, already in our studio com- Con Edison Composers’ and said she takes “an munity,” she said. Residency,” Flushing idiosyncratic approach to Sinutoke’s work is Town Hall’s Executive the amplification of wood- composed mostly for mu- and Artistic Director El- wind instruments, creat- sical theater. len Kodadek said. “The ing organic yet electrified “When people ask emotional depth of Tid- sonic interventions.” She me about how did I be- taya’s compositions and said her music is “ab- gin my theater career, her remarkable back- stract in nature, as I have I often said it was fate,” ground make her a truly found that more complex Sinutoke, a graduate of unique artist.” ideas and feelings can be Berklee College of Music EtM is also looking expressed without tradi- in Boston, said. “In Thai- to expand its footprint tional structural, melodic land at that time, theater in Queens beyond Flush- and harmonic modes.” was almost non-existent. ing Town Hall and the She is interested in I first discovered musi- Queens Museum. To help “the sonic and spatial cal theatre when I saw it do even more for local expansion of acoustic a school production of performing artists, the instruments through ‘Grease.’ For me, it was organization is seeking multi-channel speaker the very first bite I’d tast- funding from the city systems, with an uncon- ed of musicals and I’ve Department of Cultural ventional approach to loved them ever since.” Affairs, which would fa- the placement of each Growing up in two cilitate expansion into speaker in a space.” different cultures, Sinu- such communities as the During her residency toke said her main goal Rockaways, where a part- at the Queens Museum, in writing is to express nership is in the works she will work on a piece the meaning of identity. with the Rockaway Wa- for a 20-voice children’s “When you live in two terfront Alliance for a choir and surround- distinctive cultures, residency in their newly sound electronics. sometimes you identify renovated space. 38 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 TL TIMESLEDGER.COM 19-11 FRANCIS LEWIS BLVD., WHITESTONE, NY 11357 s 718.747.2583 s BLVDRESTAURANT.COM s [email protected]

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the true greats in all of mu- bioswales will only make the homeowner going to have to Dr. John sic.” Bioswales problem worse and cost hom- maintain this? The city doesn’t He was referring to Dr. eowners money. maintain the city trees as it is Continued from Page 7 John, whose real name is Continued from Page 4 Residents complain bio- now. They’re going to come out Malcolm John “Mac” Reben- swales will take away from and maintain this little island? grounds. What a great vibe, nack, who claims to be no this case, Flushing Creek and the parking space, while trees Of course, they’re not.” it’s beautiful in here, man.” stranger to the borough. Flushing Bay, a DEP spokes- planted in the installations Avella went on to make the Krasno currently lives in “I’ve played Queens be- man said. A similar project in will cause sidewalks to crack, argument that the Zika vi- Greenpoint, Brooklyn. fore, oh yeah,” Dr. John said Brooklyn launched in June by yet again costing homeowners rus is carried by mosquitoes, “I was never here before in his familiar Nola drawl. “I the city agency will cost $35 money to fix. Other fears go which breed within areas of either and it’s a real kick to remember playing here some million and install more than back to the issue of city trees standing water and bioswales perform at the old World’s years back, yeah. Can’t re- 800 bioswales to improve wa- being planted in the homeown- are counter-intuitive to the Fair and I can be home in 10 member exactly where or ex- ter quality in Jamaica Bay. ers’ yards and then neglected city’s fight to keep the disease minutes,” he said. “The park actly when, but yeah, Queens Branzetti, a resident of by the Parks Department at bay. is cool and the people really is great and it’s good to be Murray Hill, says that infra- tasked with their upkeep. Lynn Boledovic said she know their music, and I love back.” structure which absorbs wa- “The homeowner should recently replaced the sidewalk playing with Mac. He’s one of ter into the ground is less than have the right to say, ‘I don’t in front of her house at her ideal in what he calls the low- want this.’ If you look at the own expense only to have it est point in Flushing. Many sidewalk here that’s marked marked up and possibly torn homes in his neighborhood off, half the sidewalk will be out by the project, which is in til late every Thursday until have pumps to remove water gone,” Avella said, pointing to its screening phase. She lives LaGuardia Labor Day weekend because from basements under nor- the green spray paint in front on a corner and her property of ongoing construction proj- mal conditions, and he fears of one Flushing home. “Is the is slated for three bioswales. Continued from Page 4 ects. Travelers flying from according to Cuomo, help- LaGuardia Airport between ing New York “get its mojo” mid-mornings on Tuesdays back. through late evenings on Law, we are one important run away. It can be the result It will also create head- Thursdays until Labor Day Avonte step closer to increasing the of sensory overload and lack aches for those looking for weekend are urged to use chances of a positive ending of impulse control. parking for many years to ground transportation that Continued from Page 5 to many of these nightmares. In a statement Avonte’s come. does not require parking at first responders. This bipartisan bill applies family lawyer, David Perec- The Port Authority issued the airport. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R- proven community alert sys- man, expressed gratitude to a travel advisory Monday Additional parking is Iowa), who collaborated on the tems to help locate people those who pushed the law to warning that all parking lots available off-site. For a list legislation with Schumer, be- with Alzheimer’s, dementia, be passed. at the airport are expected to of independent parking op- lieves this law will make sure autism and related disorders “We at the Perecman firm reach capacity early every erators, travelers can visit fewer families have to face who may be susceptible to are proud to have been a part Tuesday and remain full un- laguardiaairport.com. what Kevin and Avonte’s fam- wandering away from safety. of the process that has brought ily went through. It also supports training for Kevin and Avonte’s Law this “The feeling of dread and first responders and other far along,” he said “We want to eration, even less,” he said. helplessness families must community officials to better thank Sen. Schumer and his “It’s been a combination of feel when a loved one with prevent and respond to these hardworking staff along with Martins things that got us there, but Alzheimer’s or autism goes cases.” Sen. Grassley. I am sure Van- Continued from Page 5 public perception is affected missing is unimaginable,” he According to the Interac- essa, Avonte’s mom, is happy by education.” said “But with the Senate’s ap- tive Autism Network, around that some good comes out of increase in heroin overdoses Martins also expressed proval of Kevin and Avonte’s 49 percent of autistic teens such a dark time in her life.” and deaths. his support for preventing Martins believes the coun- individuals on the terror- try cannot not incarcerate its ism no-fly from purchasing to display the sign on the prop- the sign. way out of the heroin crisis weapons, in contrast to some Pepsi erty and when the developer The Pepsi-Cola sign had and said education could play Republican congressional constructed the last of six lux- been under consideration by an important role in helping representatives. He said the Continued from Page 1 ury high rises, it had architect the Landmarks Preservation to stem the tide of addiction issue was less a question of firm Aquitectonica design the Commission since 1988. by drawing an analogy to the partisan politics than com- and demolished to make way building to wrap around the decrease in the amount of mon sense. for the 21-acre Queens West sign. The building’s facade fac- Reach reporter Bill Parry by cigarette smokers over time. “There are no necessarily Development Corporation. ing the sign is set back for the e-mail at [email protected] “My parents’ generation, Republican and Democrat so- When TF Cornerstone bought first eight floors and juts out or by phone at (718) 260–4538. everyone smoked. My genera- lutions,” he said. “There are the site from Pepsico, it agreed from the ninth floor to frame tion, less so, and the next gen- solutions.” 42 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM Sports Hackimer settles in Former St. John’s star hits his stride as a pro player

Cardozo alum Dalilah Muhammad, with her coach, Lawrence Former St. John's star Thomas Hackimer is on his way up as a pro baseball player after being drafted by the Johnson, is set to make her Olympics debut in Rio next month af- Cincinnati Reds in the MLB Draft this year. Cedar Rapids Kernels ter a dominant performane at the track and field trials. Photo courtesy of Dalilah Muhammad BY LAURA AMATO moments that even the most the metaphorical punches— dramatic spoilers couldn’t or pitches, as it were—and A few months ago, Thomas have predicted. allowed the St. John’s coach- Hackimer was sitting on a “This is where it’s actu- ing staff to push him towards Muhammad takes bus on a Sunday night desper- ally getting really interesting pitching. ately trying to avoid “Game of because people are having Hackimer started throw- Thrones” spoilers. trouble predicting what will ing sidearm for the Red Storm He refused to check Twitter, happen,” Hackimer said of the and, over the next four years, the fast lane to Rio wouldn’t open Facebook, would hit show. “A lot of the stuff this became one of the most domi- barely even talk to his St. John’s season was exciting because nant relievers in Big East his- baseball teammates for fear of they didn’t have any idea tory. BY LAURA AMATO faith has paid off. After years finding out information about what was coming and some of “The first time I worked of waiting and dreaming and, his favorite show before he had the stuff was just legitimate with the pitching coach, he Dalilah Muhammad was 7 of course, running, Muham- a chance to watch it. shocks.” immediately dropped me to years old when she first start- mad is set to make her Olym- He had to see how the story Hackimer’s description of the lower arm slot,” Hackimer ed running. pic debut next month, joining would unfold himself, and the show could, very easily, said. “The appeal was that I But it wasn’t until she Team USA in Rio. inadvertently running into be used to describe his career could keep playing baseball if was in high school that she “Even from a young age spoilers on the Internet wasn’t with the Red Storm. I did it and it turned out that it decided running had a focus I was good at hurdles,” said a chance he was willing to Once upon a time Hackimer was a pretty comfortable way and involved hurdling over Muhammad, who gradu- take. was a standout at Archbishop of doing things.” literal obstacles. ated from Cardozo in 2008. “I While it might seem like a Molloy, a dominant presence Hackimer’s presence on the Muhammad has been think that’s what motivated stretch— even to Hackimer— at shortstop, but he opted to mound was so impressive that running the 400m hurdles for me and focused me to do only the Floral Park native’s base- attend St. John’s on an aca- he was selected by the Mets as long as she can remember, that. I just felt like that was ball career is a bit like the sto- demic scholarship instead of in the 15th round of the MLB but she never quite counted my race. My coaches used to rylines on “Game of Thrones.” athletic. draft after his junior season on the metaphorical hurdles tell me that I was made for Hackimer, drafted 123rd He refused to leave base- in 2015. He didn’t sign with she’d have to leap in order to this race and some part of me overall by the Minnesota ball, however, and decided to the team. Instead, he decided achieve her goal. believed that.” Twins this year, isn’t trying try and walk on to the squad. to come back to school for his Through it all, however, The road to Rio has not to seize control of a fantasy There was just one problem— senior season. the Bayside native never been an easy one for Muham- kingdom, but his own story the team didn’t need a short- People told him he was cra- lost hope—or a fierce sense mad and she’s the first to is an exciting one, filled with stop. zy. He had missed his chance. of determination—and that Continued on Page 45 one-of-a-kind characters and So, Hackimer rolled with Continued on Page 45 TIMESLEDGER.COM BT TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 43 Garrett succeeds by focusing on baseball

BY LAURA AMATO Northridge. ERA. He ultimately decided to “I’m getting better every Amir Garrett has always devote himself to baseball in time I’m out there,” Garrett loved baseball. Ask him why 2014. said. “I’ve been working on and he can rattle off a multi- There was a reason for that my changeup a lot. I’m able adjective, minutes-long speech decision. In addition to his to throw off it and my pitches describing all the reasons he struggles with a packed sched- are working any time and any loves the game. ule, Garrett simply couldn’t count.” But for a short time, Gar- shake the idea that he was Garrett’s unusual story, rett wasn’t simply a one-sport meant to be on the mound and, not to mention his recent suc- athlete. For a short time he in the end, he went with his cess, have thrust him into the was a Division-I basketball gut. national spotlight. He tossed standout at St. John’s Univer- “I just love being on the two shutout innings in the sity and, for two seasons with mound,” Garrett said. “It’s me Futures Game during the All- the Red Storm, Garrett found vs. the hitter and there’s noth- Star Weekend in San Diego himself splitting his devotion ing like that. There’s no bet- earlier this month. between two sports. ter feeling. It’s me or him and Garrett enjoyed his time on It wasn’t easy, but Garrett I just know that I can help my the hardwood and he even still did his best to make it work, un- team win on the mound.” plays in some pickup basket- til, one day, he simply couldn’t Since becoming a one-sport ball games from time to time, keep up anymore. So, he went athlete, Garrett has dedicated making sure his jumpshot back to baseball, focusing on himself to getting better and isn’t rusty, but he is, first and his first, and truest, love. his stats prove he’s done just foremost, a baseball player. It’s a decision that’s paid that. They say you never forget off. Amir Garrett spent two seasons with the St. John's University men's The left-hander, now 24, your first love and Garrett has “I got drafted by the (Cin- basketball team before turning his attention to a professional baseball posted a 5.15 ERA across Rook- loved baseball for as long as he cinnati) Reds and then I went to career. Louisville Bats ie and Class A levels of the can remember. Now, he’s hop- play basketball at St. John’s,” minor leagues in 2013. In 2014, ing that dedication will help Garrett said. “It was really “I just kept thinking I could Garrett’s athleticism was his ERA dropped down to 3.64. him keep playing for years to overwhelming. I didn’t know play basketball and then play on full display during his time Then last season in the Class come. what to think and I couldn’t baseball in the summer. It was with the Red Storm. He was A Advanced Florida State “The biggest thing is get- really grasp it all. I was so a lot to handle, but I was able a good basketball player and League, Garrett recorded a ting time on the mound and young and I didn’t know what to do it at first and it was a fun the 6-foot-6 guard averaged 6.4 2.44 ERA. it’s going good so far,” Garrett was going on or what I was get- process. I really did enjoy ev- points per game in Queens be- This year, through 95.2 said. “I’m just going to con- ting into.” ery minute of it.” fore transferring to Cal State innings, he’s boasted a 1.98 tinue to focus and, hopefully, Engstler ready to return to the basketball court

BY LAURA AMATO ple that I’ll be playing against getting back into a full sched- in high school, how I’m going to ule and the grind of the AAU It’s difficult to miss Em- be in the next season and what circuit. It’s about making sure ily Engstler when she’s on the it’s going to be like later this everyone—from coaches to court. year. I’m kind of excited to get her future high school foes— Aside from her 6-foot-1 stat- out on that court again.” knows she’s back. ure, the rising junior is an un- Engstler is thriving this “The main thing that I’m deniable talent. She is an offen- summer, taking the entire focusing on is getting expo- sive force on the wing, while country by storm as the Belles sure,” Engstler said. “I’m try- her ability to haul in rebounds have crisscrossed states and ing to have some fun with that on both sides of the court time zones over the past few and so far that’s working.” makes her one of the most dy- months. Engstler’s summer sched- namic players in the city. The soon-to-be Terriers ule is far from over—the Belles Engstler, however, wasn’t star just wrapped up the Battle still have a few more tourna- able to showcase her skills on in the Boro multi-day event in ments in front of them—but the hardwood this season— Tennessee and was named to she’s ready for all of it. forced to sit out a year due to the Sophomore Showcase Divi- This summer has been ex- transfer rules when she opted sion all-tournament team. Emily Engstler was forced to sit out a season after transferring to St. actly what Engstler was wait- to attend St. Francis Prep after “It was good,” Engstler said Francis Prep from Chris the King, but she's making up for lost time on ing for when she was forced to beginning her high school ca- of the tournament. “We did the AAU circuit this summer. Photo by Gina Palermo sit out the high school season reer at Christ the King. pretty well, we came out good last year. It’s been packed with It was a frustrating year for to start, but ended up losing in the last few weeks, Engstler back on the court this sum- basketball, with competition the star, but now, she’s using the playoffs. It’s always a good has made it a point to prove mer, happy to be playing the and, most importantly, success. that emotion to fuel her this experience though.” that her game isn’t defined by sport she loves again, but she Now she’s ready to take all of summer, determined to make In addition to her strong her height. has to admit that she’s also that and use it as motivation an impact on the AAU circuit showing at the Battle in the “I’ve just been so excited planning ahead. with the Terriers this year. with the New York Belles. Boro, Engstler shined at the to play again,” Engstler said. In fact, she’s already start- “I’m really excited to play So far, Engstler has been Rumble in the Bronx in June, “I kind of felt like I jumped ed thinking about her on-court high school again,” Engstler doing a pretty good job. In fact, showcasing her ability to drain right back into it, nothing re- future and, more specifically, said. “I think that’s one of the she’s barely missed a beat. jumpshots, drill putbacks and ally changed for me. I mean where she’ll spend her college best seasons for basketball and “This summer is actually a box out in the post. it’s always basketball and I career. AAU is fun and important, but really big deal,” Engstler said. She is a guard masquerad- like playing.” That’s why this summer is high school is something to- “It shows the teams and the peo- ing as a post player and, over Engstler is grateful to be so important. It isn’t just about tally different.” 44 TIMESLEDGER, JULY 22–28, 2016 BT TIMESLEDGER.COM was the fifth-fastest time for him by the texts his mom sent Hackimer has a handful Muhammad an American woman ever in Hackimer to his family’s group chat. of theories as to what will the event. “It’s been really amazing happen in the future—when Continued from Page 43 “I was honestly also kind of Continued from Page 43 when I look back to where it comes to both his career admit that she’s tripped over shocked by the time,” Muham- Hackimer disagreed. He just I started this whole jour- and “Game of Thrones.” And some of those metaphorical mad said. “I was actually re- knew it hadn’t been the right ney from to see how far I’ve while he refuses to get his TV- hurdles a few times. ally nervous. I’m never the one situation and he was willing come,” Hackimer said. “I try watching hopes up—he’s seen She came up short in the to be nervous, but for whatev- to wait for one that was. to avoid saying I wanted to too many characters die— Olympic Trials in 2012, elimi- er reason I was nervous about “A lot of people viewed prove people wrong, because he’s got high expectations for nated from contention much the race. I’m really just happy that as a mistake because of I don’t like the cliche, but to a himself. earlier than she expected. to be going to Rio more than how seniors are treated in degree that’s totally true.” If there’s a baseball equiv- Then last year, she battled a anything.” the draft,” Hackimer said. “It Hackimer hasn’t had it alent to the Iron Throne, then nagging quad injury that kept Muhammad will head to was all kind of motivation to easy now that he’s a pro. In Hackimer is coming for it. her from moving at top speed. the Team USA pre-Olympics do even better than I would his first six games with the “I’d be very happy if I “It was just a real slow re- training camp later this month normally do.” Cedar Rapids Kernels, he’s just finished out the season covery,” Muhammad said. before returning to Los An- Hackimer’s risk paid off. posted a 3.52 ERA and notched throwing well here and if I’m “It was getting OK, but it re- geles for a few days and then, He went 7-3 this season, one loss. very lucky, then maybe some ally took me a while to recover finally, heading to Rio in early posting a 1.17 ERA with 71 He’s determined to turn call-up towards the end of the from it. Even once I did, I had August. strikeouts in 53.2 innings of things around. After all, he’s year,” he said. “I’d like to be felt like I had lost so much from She’s a bundle of emotions work. It seemed he picked up already been on a personal able to move up to high-A and those few months of trying to when she stops to think about a new honor every other day, quest of sorts. He isn’t going then maybe start the season get back. So it just wasn’t there the journey that has led her to conveniently pointed out to to give up now. there next year.” for me. This year I really, re- her Olympic dream. But most- ally was on it and I’ve been ly, Muhammad is just thank- treating it as much as I can. I ful for this chance. haven’t had one issue with it She’s not going to miss a mo- this year, thankfully.” ment and, just maybe, she’ll be Muhammad wasn’t sure able to clear that final hurdle the issues with her quad were and find herself on a podium truly over until earlier this at the end of it all. month at the Olympic Trials in “I was just working so hard Eugene, Ore. The performance and unfortunately I’ve had set- that she put on over the multi- backs, but to get here, it feels day event, however, erased ev- like the perfect time,” she said. ery one of her doubts. “Everything just kind of all Muhammad won each of worked all in God’s plan and her races and then, for good I’m just super thankful. I’m so measure, set a Trials record in happy. I can’t wait.” the final, with a 52.88 finish. It

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