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Dozens gathered in Bayside Monday to honor one of the com- BY KELSEY DURHAM munity’s most beloved members by permanently embedding his Bell Boulevard, which draws name in the neighborhood for all crowds of revelers who visit the to remember. bars and restaurants on summer A street sign at the corner of nights, was rocked by a brutal Bell Boulevard and 43rd Avenue stabbing late last week. now bears the name of Benjamin A Whitestone man was Fried, a late community advocate charged with attempted murder who began making his mark in last week after he allegedly slit a Bayside more than 80 years ago at man’s throat before stabbing him a location just across the street multiple times during a fight at a Continued on Page 55 Bayside bar, Queens District At- torney Richard Brown said. Authorities said Curtis Ward, 29, was arrested Aug. 22 in connection with an incident at Safari Beach Club, at 40-05 Bell Blvd., in which a man was left in critical condition after an alterca- Maria Sharapova ignited the opening day of the US Open with a two-set win over Maria Kirilenko tion turned violent. More coverage on Pages 10, 22. Photo by Caroll Alvarado Ward was charged with attempted murder, criminal posses-

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BY ALEX ROBINSON ed to the City Council in the Democratic Senato- he has gotten eight bills 2001 to represent northeast rial Campaign Committee, through both chambers of

. 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 Tony Avella did not Queens after working as an which donated more than the state Legislature and

EPT get into politics to make aide in the Koch and Din- $190,000 to Avella’s cam- has amassed $6.5 million friends. kins administrations. He paign, a move Democrats in capital funds for his dis-

. 29–S The two-term state developed a reputation as a later regretted when Avella trict. His bills that have UG senator of Bayside has been gadfly over the years, call- bolted to the IDC. passed include one that put , A locked in one of this year’s ing out powerful politicians Avella said he joined a two year moratorium on

EDGER most hotly contested prima- and publicly refusing perks the IDC, which controls the exterminating 2,000 mute L ry battles against former that came with elected of- Senate in a power-sharing swans as well as a bill that IMES

T city Comptroller John Liu fice, such as Senate park- agreement with Republi- mandates the state’s transit after he ruffled the feath- ing placards and Council cans, because he was fed up authority to produce an- ers of Queens Democratic pay raises. with sitting in the minority nual reports about trying leadership when he joined “I don’t go along with conference. to reduce noise. the Indepen- the political crowd “The Democratic con- Avella now faces Liu, dent Democratic for the sake of going ference was absolutely dys- a fund-raising powerhouse Conference in along with the polit- functional,” he said. “It had who has two citywide February. ical crowd,” he said. two people who were indict- campaigns under his belt “I think “There’s a political ed. It wasn’t a place where I and has the backing of the this whole thing axiom — don’t rock was comfortable and there Queens Democratic organi- is disgusting,” Avella said the boat and we’ll take care was no agenda other than zation. of the race in a recent inof you later — but mean- one day we’ll be in the ma- The former comptrol- terview at TimesLedger while you’re sacrificing jority so we should just sit ler has vastly out-raised Newspapers’ offices. “It’s the interests of the people. around and wait for that to his opponent, according to the party bosses who are I don’t believe in that and it happen.” campaign finance filings. trying to disenfranchise has gotten me into trouble He contended being an Liu has amassed more than somebody who the people on occasion.” IDC member enabled him $630,000 since the begin- in this district have elect- He unseated former to pass legislation and get ning of the race and Avella ed. I think this is politics at Republican Sen. Frank Pa- State Sen. Tony Avella is seeking re-election in District 11. By Alex more funding for his dis- has raised $213,000. its worst.” davan in 2010 with signifi- Robinson trict, and since he joined “I don’t have to raise Avella was first elect- cant fund-raising help from the breakaway group Continued on Page 55 Candidates explain platforms Republicans want to take at Bay Terrace debate forum state in another direction BY ALEX ROBINSON there and rip it out.” challenger, Rob Astorino BY JUAN SOTO Teachout said some of did not attend the forum, A big name was miss- her priories were banning but his running mate for Before some of the ing from the roster of can- hydraulic fracking in New lieutenant governor, Chris Republican candidates for didates at a forum in Bay York state and investing Moss, dropped by to stress statewide and local office Terrace Tuesday night. more in public transporta- their message of cutting reached the Queens Village Gov. Andrew Cuomo, tion. taxes and creating jobs. Republican Club Tuesday, who has refused to debate She ripped into Cuomo When asked by mod- the audience was warming his challengers in his re- for closing the Moreland erators if he supported a up for the rally. election campaign, did not Commission before it had provision in the state bud- “Hey, hey, ho, ho — attend the event hosted by finished its work investi- get that offered additional Andrew Cuomo’s got to go,” the Bay Terrace Commu- gating corruption in the protections to school co- they chanted, as well as, nity Alliance, but two of state Legislature. locations, Moss said he “2-4-6-8. We are gonna save his Democratic primary “He’s broken so many was “not familiar with the the Empire State.” The Queens Village Republican Club, the oldest such in the nation, opponents did. promises about corruption specific legislation,” but The crowd was enthu- held a rally with several of the statewide and local office GOP can- “I think New York is in Albany,” she said. that he supported charter siastic. didates. Photo by Juan Soto a first-rate state that has “Not only did he fail schools. “This is not a regular third-rate politics.” Demo- to pass the reforms, but he State Sen. Tony Avella meeting,” said Philip Oren- the United States, funded state comptroller, Grant cratic candidate Zephyr created an anti-corruption (D-Bayside) and his pri- stein, president of the club, in 1875, to meet Repub- Lally for Congress and Teachout told a room of commission which he then mary opponent, former city at 263-15 Union Turnpike. lican and Conservative Maureen Koetz for state residents at the Bay Ter- shut down when it got too Comptroller John Liu, at- “This is a rally, folks.” candidates Chris Moss for Assembly. race Garden Jewish Center. close to his own friends,” tended the forum. About 100 people par- lieutenant governor, John There was also support “There’s an old boys club in she added. When asked about ticipated in the rally at the Cahill for state attorney during the event for the Albany and I want to go in Cuomo’s Republican Continued on Page 62 oldest Republican club in general, Bob Antonacci for Continued on Page 62 TIMESLEDGER, AUG. 29–SEPT. 4, 2014 TIMESLEDGER.COM 5 BT The Senate Senate The his priorities in priorities his trans- education, portation and a number of other areas. months, outlining outlining months, Photo by Alex Robinson Smith faces a retrial his maintained has He Comrie, special assis- He faces Smith and Liu hasLiu rolled a out too“People have of- Continued Page 55 on Continued Page 46 on didate said. “I am not happy is something it it, but about I resign myself to do.” on bribery federal charges allegedlyfor conspiring to his thepay onto ballot way 2013 the in Republican a as race. mayoral innocence. borough President Borough to tant to Melinda Katz, referring to federalSmith’s charges, deputy has this that sad is “it said as stepped He happen.” to had down afterpresident throwing his hat into the ring. attorney Village Queens Munir on the Sep. 9 Avery elected officials, including including officials, elected three con- the of borough’s and members gressional Borough President Melinda Katz. He hasalso amassed in $500,000 than more cam- to according funds, paign finance filings, far out-raising Avella. number of policy thements over last couple announce- on time chaired his who candidate, Com- during Transportation the mittee the Council, proposed an expansion of bus service in Queens. northeast northeast to referred ten LEROY COMRIELEROY “People in the com- the in “People After the race, he con- former The He has since to- put Former city Comptroller John Liu is challenging state Sen. Tony in DistrictAvella 11. Newspapers offices. have to need munity felt embarrassed the by him and [Smith] they un- can- the derstand an effective critical,” state represen- as tative accused any of personal wrongdoing. tireless a hold to tinued public schedule attending borough, the across events was he rumors fueling gig a considering landed a run Con- for also He gress. teaching municipal finance Baruchat College, he a job in if elected keep to intends September. en- comptroller tered talks with Dem- Queens the Party ocratic leadership to run against and official- Avella ly launched his campaign Districtfor cov- which 11, ers northeast Queens, at sum- the of beginning the mer. gether a broad coalition of Queens many from support BY JUAN SOTO JUAN BY Leroy Comrie is back back is Comrie Leroy Months after complet- The former council- to him introduced “I Comrie vows to move move to vows Comrie city’s agenda in Albany agenda city’s on the campaign trail. It campaign trail. the It on did not take him long. the in term third his ing City Council and dropping of theout borough presi- announced he race, dent his to intention run against embattled state Sen. Mal- colm Smith (D-Hollis). man and the senator came of theout same Democratic Party and had a close rela- legal Smith’s tionship, but problems pushed Comrie run.to Senate the said wife,” his hopeful during a recent interview the at TimesLedger Smith faces a federal his maintained has He is [Smith] “Malcolm He found his into way Continued Page 46 on to run.” to retrial in January 2015 on way his bribery charges alleg- for find to trying edly as line Republican the onto the GOP contender in the race. 2013 mayoral innocence. ineffective an be to going whether he wins or loses the said future,” the into expert an hopeful, Senate get on elder law. to family of because politics pressure. He pointed out trying uncle and father his that converted to Islam been in the 1960s, and since then “they have

MUNIR AVERY “I wanted a Democrat Democrat a wanted “I “You can you’re say “You wasLiu first elected He became the first really never Liu

in the Senate with the Re- the with Senate the in who publicans. Avery, said office,” in if elected would become the first Muslim senator in was it time “I felt York. New tion such as the Dream Act Equalityand the Women’s Agenda. equality un-women’s for face, the in blue you’re til of in ifvote but favor you leadership, Republican the know is you not going [who] a for up come bill this let to we where that’s then vote, said. he differ,” 2009 to the City Council in 2001 in northeast represent to Queens. office elected American Asian citywide to the he won comptrol-when ler race. stopped campaigning after he tumbled of the out 2013 fourth in race mayoral place following a campaign finance investigation that snarled his and resulted bid aide an of conviction the in The for- and a volunteer. mer comptroller was never

BY JUAN SOTO JUAN BY Former city comptroller makes run for state Senate pushing better bus service for NE Queens NE for service bus better pushing Senate state for run makes comptroller city Former BY ALEX ROBINSON A former counsel to Liu blasted Liu for Avella in- unseat to wants He Queens Village attor- Village Queens “You can in you’re say “You In February, the in-

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State Senate hopeful Avery hopeful Senate State

promises to end term limits term end to promises Dems recruit Liu to depose incumbent depose to Liu recruit Dems a power-sharing agreement Conference, entered which Independent Democratic Democratic Independent of Democrats, known as the with a break-away faction faction break-away a with he saw Smithhe saw caucusing Avery decided to runAvery when Simanowitz (D-Flushing) ), ), (D-Flushing) Simanowitz state Assemblyman Michael lature. and not on the state Legis- cus on his own legal battles to pass progressive legisla- progressive pass to fo- will incumbent the ing up a coalitionup that failed Smith (D-Hollis), contend- what he said was propping propping was said he what Malcolm Sen. state dicted ment. er Newspapers’ offices. not a stranger to govern- an interview at TimesLedg- at interview an comer to politics, he is but tous,” Liu said of Avella in in Avella of said Liu tous,” Munirney is a new- Avery — that is outright duplici- outright is that — of to see the light of day you areyou in supposably favor make it impossible for what you thenyou take actions that favour of something, but if if but something, of favour sparking Liu’s challenge. Liu’s sparking ing Queens Democrats and with Republicans, anger- Republicans, with which controlswhich the Senate cumbent joined the IDC, IDC, the joined cumbent side) is not to be trusted.side) Sen. Tony Avella (D-Bay- Avella Tony Sen. primary opponent, state state opponent, primary troller said John Liu his reunite, former city Comp- city former reunite, Democratic Conference to to Conference Democratic crats and the Independent tween the mainline Demo- 6 BT Supreme Court Justice dismisses Willets Point lawsuit COM . Plaintiffs challenge legality of megamall on former site of Shea Stadium, promise to appeal decision BY ALEX ROBINSON park advocates, civic lead- and rejecting every argu- TIMESLEDGER ers, small businesses and ment to the contrary. Opponents of a pro- state Sen. Tony Avella (D- “More important, the posed megamall on the Bayside). decision reinforces the sup-

. 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 former site of Shea Sta- The lawsuit argued the port that the City Council

EPT dium vowed to appeal the megamall could not legally and a wide array of com- decision by state Supreme be built on the proposed site munity stakeholders have

. 29–S Court Justice Manuel Men- without the consent of the given to this project. It is a UG dez to throw out their law- Legislature, as it is mapped significant step forward in , A suit against the city and as parkland on city maps. the effort to create a new

EDGER the project’s developers last Low-Beer contended a Willets and reverse 100 L week. 1961 statute, which allowed years of pollution. This $3 IMES

T The megamall is slat- for the construction of the billion private investment ed to be built as part of a New York Mets’ Shea Sta- — the largest investment in $3 billion redevelopment dium on the site, could not Queens history — will revi- of Willets Point into a new apply to the new megamall. talize an area that has been neighborhood with com- “Plaintiffs do not be- neglected for far too long mercial, retail and residen- lieve that the state Legisla- and will include the cre- tial space. ture, when it passed the law ation of thousands of jobs “Plaintiffs believe permitting the construction and affordable housing.” that the decision misun- of Shea Stadium, intended State Sen. Tony Avella launched a lawsuit in February claiming the city needs the state Legislature’s The city and develop- derstands the common to allow construction of a approval to build a megamall on a site designated as parkland. ers were also facing an- law doctrine that prohibits shopping mall,” Low-Beer other pending lawsuit by any non-park use of park- said in a statement. “Plain- said the megamall fit into mental benefits of the rede- Development Group, a joint a group of Willets Point land without the specific tiffs will appeal and believe the recreational uses al- velopment project. venture between Related business owners called the and explicit approval of that this decision will be lowed under the statute, as “Today’s decision is a Cos. and Sterling Equities. Sunrise Cooperative, chal- the state Legislature,” said reversed on appeal.” it would serve a public pur- win for Willets Point and all “The ruling is unequivocal lenging the legality of the John Low-Beer, an attorney Lawyers represent- pose. They also trumpeted of Queens,” said a spokes- in saying that the project development. representing the group of ing the city and developers the economic and environ- man for developers Queens is consistent with state law

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Parks Queens the that ignored has Department Kis- the needs and desires of residents by continuously planting new trees, despite the opposition fromthe com- and failedmunity, to care Flushing’s themfor as needed. in called was woman pregnant old killed Avella sena Park after a tree fell andover landed on top of her while sat she on a park bench. death trag- a preventable edy and asked the mayor’s to office to suspend its Million goal greenery whose Program, Tree more add to is and insteadthe city, funnel main- into resources those to trees existing taining themprevent from becom- dangerous. ing after week consequences,” costly had this said Avella seeing the report. audit “I address, time and time stated have better again the Parks Depart- must concerns ment tree of and not just respond the to, hundreds Queens in reported are that on a daily basis. The bottom in best the being that is line or a bad situation is still not good enough.” 718-260-4573 at Durham kdurham@cn- at e-mail by glocal.com. public safety must be our our endure to had have they be because Koo of its closure,” must said. “Unfortunately, this safety bridge has to be rebuilt as public priority.” top Robinson by e-mail at arob- [email protected] or by phone at 718-260-4566. “Although I’m glad“Although A number of business a small“As business Avella said he was Queens in skeptical pruning tree that as successful as been has Stringer reported. Bor- Queens the re- the found of [Stringer] sponse ough Forestry Department than better much be to boroughs, other the of that the Parks Department has provide to failed certainly maintenance tree proper as they have lost up to 30 30 area to adjacent the in owners up reconstruction the lost said enough, have soon come cannot they as percent of their profits while the bridge has been closed. the with empathize I owner, local merchants and understand the frustrations that The bridge opened opened bridge The “Pruning operations “Pruning operations the despite praise,But A tree lies on theground where it struck and killed a pregnant woman last year. back up to pedestrians in in carrying purpose of tended vehicular and pedestrian traffic.” pedestrians to up back summer 2012, was still but closedvehicular to traffic, to the much chagrin of businessadjacent owners, who said they have sufferedfinancially because of the construction. out of 490,417out total, were in Queens. in Queens are a model thefor rest of the city,” Parks “The said. Stringer Department needs to im- reformsplement that will protecthelp all taxpayers, boost services and ensure greater safety in all neighborhoods.” Bridge The city’s suit contend- suit city’s The In city a recent by audit After seeing the repub- made audit an In the that found also It Queens was the only BY KELSEYBY DURHAM Avella wants better tree care in Queens despite high marks in audit in marks high despite Queens in care tree better wants Avella Parks must prune more: Pol more: prune must Parks Continued from Page 2 sult of breach of contract malprac- professional and court to according tice,” documents filed in state Su- preme Court. a build firm to the failed ed bridge “sufficient its infor Comptroller Scott Stringer, of as heralded was Queens rest the model borough whose the by Parks Department tree pruning practices should followed be one area but leaderthe city, is skeptical of that finding. port, state Sen. Avella Tony questioned sig- (D-Bayside) they if whether the results were or of should Queens something proud be naled the need change for Parks borough’s the within operations. Department Aug. office Stringer’s by lic the comptroller revealed17, that Parks offices in of four the five boroughs, excluding Queens, failed to prop- pruneerly tree limbs or theprovide maintenance needed. invoices vendor borough offices in Manhat- tan and Staten Island failed review to making payments before were contractors ensure to the at only paid pruning for eli- trees,gible Stringer which defined as those with a di- measured great- or inches 5 of ameter when er height of an chest. adult’s that said, Stringer borough, prun- its with issues no had ing practices they or how According reported. were report, 41.8 Stringer’s to percent of all trees eligible pruningfor across the city, 204,825 to trees equivalent The candidate, who who candidate, The According to Liu, That the is Senate why alsoLiu wants New for better do must “We Continued Page 62 on MetroCard, calling on the the on calling MetroCard, Transporta- Metropolitan provide to Authority tion those to similar discounts, seniorsfor and students, for people with military service. faces incumbent Sen. Tony (D-Bayside) inAvella one of the Sept. 9 Democratic pri- competitive most mary’s Albany also wants races, to allocate funding em- for ployment assistance programs and to create a da- connect would that tabase veterans with employers based on their skills and experience. state is to home York New has and veterans 900,000 number largest fourth the of veteran-owned small country, the in businesses only behind California, Texas and Florida. hopeful said Albany should promote tax-free zones to start a business. In his from retired veterans plan, its active duty would have not business or property pay to increase taxes a three-year for pe- to riod. state York budget allocation for housing and health services. city Flushing former The in- the said councilman the to be should funding in crease proportional least at growingstate’s population of veterans.

BY JUAN SOTO JUAN BY Liu, in addition, wants wants in addition, Liu, “I look forward to be- to forward look “I His idea is to have the the have to is idea His The Senate hopeful hopeful Senate The Before his veterans veterans his Before “They for did so much

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Liu unveils his plan his plan unveils Liu for veterans in boro veterans for war veterans and their families. State SenateState hopeful help plan John to Liu unveils his four-point to establish a veterans could do.” could he said. “That’s the least I erans in the state Senate,” ing our a champion for vet- employment assistance.employment place to find healthcare and for services,for including a serve as a “one-stop shop” community center would would center community construction project. The The project. construction state develop the capitalstate develop ment of Veterans Affairs. of Veterans ment tion with the state Depart- state the with tion ter in Queens in collabora- in Queens in ter to establish a veterans cen- orities his for plan would be said that one of the top pri- and women’s equality. and women’s education, transportation transportation education, cent weeks his vision for plan, introduced Liu in re- here today.” we probably wouldn’t be be wouldn’t probably we people who, without them, them, without who, people plan intends to help the the help to intends plan Afghanistan veterans. “My Korean, Vietnam, Iraq and and Iraq Vietnam, Korean, flanked II, War World by former city comptroller, our great said the nation,” and their families. es for Queenses for war veterans improve and expand servic- veiled his four-point plan to candidate John un- Liu Democratic state Senate Kissena Park in Flushing, Flushing, in Park Kissena War Veterans Memorial at feet away from the Korean Korean the from away feet 8 Do you know a Student of Distinction? POLICE BT

COM TimesLedger Newspapers and Community Newspaper Group invite your . school to participate in our feature highlighting young people who are excellent students as well as role models for their younger peers. Blotter TIMESLEDGER Nomination requirements are: Video of suspect in attempted rape released A) That the student excel in academics in addition to

. 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 participation in extra-curricular school activities. ELMHURST — Police were looking for a man

EPT in connection with the attempted rape of a 23-year- B) A nominating letter from your school’s guidance old woman in Elmhurst early in the morning of

. 29–S Aug. 16, the NYPD said.

UG counselor and instructors describing the student’s abilities The woman was walking along Gleane Street , A and why they would be worthy of this recognition. near Elmhurst Avenue at 4:50 a.m. when the sus-

EDGER pect allegedly came up behind her and punched L The NYPD released this image of C) Please make sure that the student’s bio and a recent her in the head, police said.

IMES a man suspected in an attempted T photo are included with the nomination. The man then allegedly forcibly touched her rape. and ran off, according to the NYPD. Photo courtesy NYPD D) Categories are: 1) Middle School 2)High School 3) College Sneakers, wallet stolen in S. Ozone Park: NYPD Please send nominations and information to: SOUTH OZONE PARK — Police were [email protected], or mail to: searching for a man accused of tugging off a S. Rossi – 41-02 Bell Blvd. 2nd Floor, 23-year-old’s sneakers and wallet and running away from the South Ozone Park block, the Bayside NY 11361. NYPD said. The Police Department said the suspect If you have any questions, you may contact me at: approached the 23-year-old victim near Lincoln and 135th streets at 6:15 p.m. July 29, pulled off 718-260-4522 his shoes, swiped his wallet and fled. The victim was not injured, according to police. Police released this image of a man sus- The NYPD released an image of the suspected of stealing a victim’s sneakers pect allegedly using a debit card taken during and wallet. Photo courtesy NYPD

Pursuant to Section 695(2)(b) of the General Municipal Law and Section 1802(6)(j) of the Charter, notice is hereby given that the heist. the Department of Housing Preservation and Development ("HPD") of the City of New York ("City") has proposed the sale of the following City-owned property (collectively, "Disposition Area") in the Borough of Queens:

Address Block/Lot(s) 161-79 86th Avenue 9774/165,166 & 167 Police look for 17-year-old Ridgewood girl Under HPD's Asset Sales Program, City-owned buildings are sold at a negotiated price to existing tenants or to a sponsor selected pursuant to a Request for Offers. Purchasers are required to remove all Housing Code violations and to retain existing residential tenants for at least two years at current rents.

Under the proposed project, the City will sell the Disposition Area, which contains one vacant building with one dwelling unit, to RIDGEWOOD — Police were searching for a missing teen Manuel Quiroz (“Sponsor”) for the price of $270,000. Sponsor will then either rehabilitate the building on the Disposition Area or demolish the building and construct up to two single family homes on the Disposition Area. last seen at a home in Ridgewood,

The appraisal and the Deed and Project Summary are available for public examination at the office of HPD, 100 Gold Street, The NYPD said 17-year-old Melissa Giraldo was last seen Room 5-A4, New York, New York on business days during business hours. around 11 a.m. Aug. 24 on Weirfield Street near Wyckoff Avenue. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held on September 22, 2014 at Second Floor Conference Room, 22 Reade Street, Manhattan, at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached on the calendar, at which time and She is described as a Hispanic female approximately 5-foot- place those wishing to be heard will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the proposed sale of the Disposition Area pursuant to Section 695(2)(b) of the General Municipal Law and Section 1802(6)(j) of the Charter. 7 and 150 pounds with a medium build, light complexion, brown

Individuals requesting sign language interpreters should contact the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services, Public Hearings Unit, eyes and long brown hair. 253 Broadway, Room 915, New York, New York 10007, (212) 788-7490, no later than seven (7) business days prior to the public hearing. TDD users should call Verizon relay services. Giraldo was last seen wearing a black dress with hearts on it with a red belt and black shoes, the NYPD said. MELISSA GIRALDO

Motorcyclist dies on the Belt Parkway SOUTH JAMAICA — Police were investigating an accident on the Belt Parkway GIVE. ADVOCATE. VOLUNTEER. that left a motorcyclist dead. According to the cops, the fatal accident occurred Wednesday shortly before 4 a.m. on the eastbound Belt Parkway between Rockaway Parkway and the Van Wyck LIVE UNITED Expressway. ),8>>97,50,/4110<08.048/9?>39A,>LIVEUNITED.ORG. When officers and emergency respondents arrived at the scene, they discovered a man lying on the ground in the Belt Parkway and a yellow Suzuki motorcycle nearby. The 24-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

Got tips? Call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), text 274637 (CRIMES) and enter TIP577 or log on to nypdcrimestoppers.com.

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T Leclerc family was thrilled ing black player who con- ball around cones, jumping when 8-year-old Em- tracted HIV from a blood through a rope ladder and ily wound up facing twin transfusion he received then serving at a target. brothers and professional after having heart surgery. “It’s good,” Gabriel American doubles players Proceeds from Saturday’s Nieves, 9, of Fresh Mead- Bob and Mike Bryan at the event fees will go to a foun- ows, said of the several ac- mini-match sessions pit- dation Ashe helped create tivities around him. “I’m ting pros against kids. to offer youth low-cost ten- here to have fun.” Karen Leclerc eager- nis, life skills and educa- The tennis center also ly snapped photos of her tion programs across the hosted a slew of musical daughter swinging on the country. Musa Pirzada, 4 (l.), plays tennis against the Bryan brothers. Photo by Sarina Trangle performances, storytell- court from nearby bleach- This year’s festivities ers, balloon artists and face ers. had Kiara Baker, 13, and painters. “She liked it so much Renee Campbell, 13, abuzz. And they weren’t plan- The friends detailed while ticking off the other she got in line and wanted The two said the Wash- ning on heading out until their plan for securing Wil- tennis stars she had sign a Reach reporter Sarina to do it again,” Leclerc said ington, D.C., Department they had seen Serena Wil- liams’ autograph once the ball. “She’s a good tennis Trangle at 718-260-4546 or “The Bryan brothers are of Parks and Recreation liams warm up. US Open tournament be- player and she just blocks by e-mail at strangle@cn- my favorite so when they group they came to Kids’ “We’re probably not gan. out all of the craziness.” glocal.com. came on the court I couldn’t Day with did not depart un- going to leave the park un- “I usually come down Still, the stadium had even believe it.” til 3 a.m. Friday. til it’s 1 [a.m.],” Kiara said. before it ends,” Renee said, plenty to offer those who Tennis gives borough its star turn at the US Open

BY BILL PARRY “We’re right in be- Center to lease 0.68 acres tween the two stadiums the of public land in order to For the third straight entire time, just like the expand. year, the Queens Economic ones that sell the $500 hot The USTA is paying Development Corp. will dogs and the $25 bottles of $10.05 million for the 20- staff an information and re- water,” MacKay said. year package. ferral kiosk at the US Open The exposure that In addition to musical to generate business for Queens gets every summer, performances and other the borough’s restaurants, thanks to the US Open, is borough-centric entertain- hotels and cultural institu- unmatched, according to ment, the USTA hosted a tions. MacKay. brunch for seniors from the Every year the two- “You can’t beat the TV 21st Council District, week Grand Slam tennis coverage. Each time they go “I am proud to have tournament brings nearly a to a commercial it’s a bum- played a role in bringing million visitors to Queens. per shot of the Unisphere or Queens Day to our bor- “We’re hustling up the the New York State Pavil- ough’s largest park,” Fer- borough,” QEDC Director ion,” he said. “We’re in ev- reras said. “It was such a of Marketing & Tourism eryone’s living room across joy to see so many local Rob MacKay said. the country for two weeks, residents take part in this Trained volunteers Queens Economic Development Corp. President Seth Bornstein (c.) poses with elected officials in you can’t beat that.” special day, especially for from the Queens Cham- front of his kiosk at the US Open. Photo courtesy QEDC Meanwhile, the USTA our senior citizens. I’d like ber of Commerce and the threw the inaugural to thank the USTA for their Queens Tourism Council make inroads last year,” they became really inter- The United States Ten- Queens Day celebration continued support for our will hand out guidebooks MacKay said. “We heard ested. There was two guys nis Association provides Aug. 20. The event is part community.” like “Queens in Your Pock- from many people who said from Nebraska that stood the kiosk free of charge in a of the community outreach et,” bike maps, recreational they didn’t like their hotels out. When I told them about central part of the grounds the USTA agreed to do when Reach reporter Bill opportunities, hotel list- in Manhattan last year, the Z Hotel in Long Island at the Billie Jean King Na- City Councilwoman Julissa Parry by e-mail at bparry@ ings and a guide to the best and when they heard that City, they booked rooms for tional Tennis Center in Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst) cnglocal.com or by phone at 60 restaurants. Queens accommodations this year right there on one Flushing Meadows Corona negotiated a deal that al- 718-260-4538. “We really started to can be $200 less per night, of their smartphones.” Park. lowed the National Tennis TIMESLEDGER, AUG. 29–SEPT. 4, 2014 TIMESLEDGER.COM 11 BT ers. 718-445-9393 is only a phone call away. a phone call is only Receive a free estimate, a free Receive please use convenient our Why go out? Our Shop-At-Home out? Why go service FREE SHOP-AT-HOME SERVICE FREE SHOP-AT-HOME , a $2.00 monthly fee will be assessed against card balance 7 months after card issuance and each month thereafter. Additional ask for details. ©2014 Hunter Douglas. All rights reserved. All trademarks used herein are the property of their respective own Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm 17-18 154th Street 718-445-9393 Whitestone, NY 11357 Whitestone, 45 years experience of & reliability www.KarlinDecorators.HDWFG.com VISIT OUR SECOND LOCATION AT 97-18 101ST AVENUE, OZONE 101ST PARK VISIT 97-18 OUR SECOND AT LOCATION

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All the best, the All It is my hope my staff Joseph Jr. Addabbo (D-Howard Beach) Eugenia Pechenaya Manager: Sales Classified Amanda Tarley Director: Classified CLASSIFIED OCIATION Senator N E 13 TIMESLEDGER, AUG. 29-SEP. 4, 2014 TIMESLEDGER.COM Group Bayside Flushing Benjamin Haber Benjamin Beatrice Gallagher Beatrice The matter will now now will matter The a in lies fault Finally, does saga sordid This Is this our for any way Bayside Beautification developerswho will have themall, shopping which wasall they cared about to begin with. In failing to recognize this, I believe the court was short-sighted. proceed to the appellate andlevel, one hopes the five state Supreme Court will bench that on justices see the issues more clearly and right let be done. City Council that delivered billionaireto real estate the to keys the developers city treasury, consistently short changed and tram- of integrity the upon pled Corona Meadows Flushing Park and views real estate con- true their as interests stituents and the little peo- beple damned. not inspire confidence in good government. munity Board have but 11, had no reply. children to start the school year? That is what will oc- Since affordable hous- The scaffolding was “will be penalized $35 million and the remediated property[Willets Point] can be taken the back by city and to given another developer.” develop- the as Greedy cur. ers are, they are stupid. not who billionaires are They shop- the is interest sole ping mall and Willets not housing Affordable Point. and sinceis loser, a money $35 million is pennies to the developers, they will walk away and, as the court pointed out, other developers can seek the job. ing has been placed on the until 2025, burner back yearssome 17 after the approved 2008 plan, even with genera- developer a new transpired will have tions before Willets will Point if remediated, been have all.at As a result, there losers. and will winners be willThe public be the loser and the winner will be the foreboding areas, it looks looks it shrouded in areas, dark mesh at a all entrances than and exits. As children these enter dark, prison a foreboding like more welcoming school. more up than put one year ago and has the work not beenyet completed. I have Com- with contact in been hildren are looking forward to the upcoming school year: backpacks, new RITE ORRECTIONS The public will also also will public The The mall had nothing that noted be should It But PSBut 162 is surround- C An articlecial convicted in theed Aug. an of accepting ex-elected 15-21 bribes edition offi misidentifi from Parkway Hospital Robert CEO Dr. Aquino. Former state Sen. Carl Kruger was sentenced to seven years behind bars in the case. A story in the Aug. 22-28 issue of TimesLedger Newspapers about the Queens Library board should have red. We regretsaid the error. that eight trustees were fi W Finish renovating PS 162 now 162 PS renovating Finish failed to repair the area’s area’s lected sewer rent notwith- the standing there were no sewers and collected repair real to estate and other taxes and failed infrastructure. the though even that recall court chose to ignore it, the developers accepted the Point Willets faith, approved 2008 good in plan, did not include which mall.a shopping If they acting were proceeded have could they so- the and plan that with obliterated. called blight They did not do so because do to intended never they so and had other plans in mind. 2008 Willets the with do to planPoint and the court understoodshould have that. in support its of claim the city retained control over the parkland — a lease and not a sale — the court pointed the out developers Teachers are hard at work work at hard and clothes. supplies school are Teachers to classrooms decorating experience positive a create theirfor students. and scaffolding with ed C EADERS EADERS Flushing R John Procida The notion that shop- a Perhapsthe most Apart from the fact How canHow not anyone ping mall on parkland parkland on mall inapplicable. ULURP ping “will serve the pur- public pose of improving trade or nonsense. is commerce” Receiving a $99 million a close to a $50 mil-subsidy, lion tax and abatement Wil- lets Point property worth a billionabout dollars $1 for makes clear it the only pur- will mall shopping a it pose serve is to line the pockets that is of the billionaire developers. decision egregious part of the lower court’s developers the into bought dog-and-pony that show public the mall the without will not benefit from the blight “urban of removal from Willets Point.” no had argument that that legal relevance to the issues public the court, the before that extent the to recall will there was any blight was it col- that city the by caused admit that this is a fantasti- a is this that admit cally good record? OLICY to appear in the next week’s paper. All letters All paper. next week’s the appear in to P ETTERS How canHow claim anyone The court the held ULURP was not the The ULURP legislation L these arrests a involved fight the where perpetrator and the police were hurt as a result of the perpetrator’s refusal to surrender peace- fully. brutality? police poses, is a sale it and should beenhave viewed as such. stadium lease on parkland “notwith- city the provided provi- other any standing special general, law, of sion of or local” could “from time result a as contracts, into timeto enter agree- rental etc.,” other or leases ments, thewhich Uniform Land ProcedureUse Review did to the mall.not apply the when stadiumlaw agreement was entered into in 1961, and the notion its language clearly applied to existence in then not laws and sense make not does would come as a complete surprise to legislators that they infinity had for given theirup legislative prerog- atives. did not contain any grand- father clauses excluding from its requirements pre- existing laws that would for all practical purposes make Contact the newsroom: Contact the newsroom: 718-260-4545 • [email protected] 718-260-4545

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His aRenaissance Hewas can. the quintessential Ameri- career makes doing. worth it is House; him, Conference the visit can to me, You but tried. they course, was aRensissance maninmany ways. We shouldemulate hisabiliyto listen, him thequintessential American.He Franklin’s remarkable career make understand andpersuade people. English language language English year, state the Last The Common Core Franklin’s remarkable COLUMNS implementation of other ofother implementation ministration, as have the ad- mayoral ofthis priority or otherwise,hering to the Common Core ad- whether need programs, ELL to be Effective students. migrant a for im- opportunities tional show is a dearth of educa-American society. in participation for critical in instilling civic values, were also instrumental Schools setting. structured a in English with encounter first were for their many schools public them, fore erations of gen- with case the was As immigrants be- of partisan bitterness notthe progress, strife.sense, and he wanted to see He evenof the world in the truest world. aman But hewas what was happening in the not always with happy was he sure, feel I and, life and emulate. about think —to country politician in our divisive every Ifear, almost cluding, —in- people fororder many students scored ‘proﬁcient’ ontheELA, Only 18percent of blackandHispanic and thosesamestudentswere 18.6% What these statistics statistics these What Franklin lived a long along lived Franklin and 23% proﬁcient inmath. 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I will but Notideal, me. Perhaps. it hope Iwould is. sary? Constitution Day neces- at all? nopast with Soatmosphere is observancespring full-grownAfter of from the that day with their classes. many teachers note will all, didn’tWednesday, 17. Sept. member Constitution Day this we September, just case. the be believe he knew that might as we re- The full report can be be can report full The may lift tide A rising mayor’s the vi- While Read my blog No Holds Thank you, Ben. so? Don’t you think better and wiser All to ItI believe. seems I wonder how just about that think Let’s TIMESLEDGER, AUG. 29–SEPT. 4, 2014 TIMESLEDGER.COM 15 BT KAREN

KOSLOWITZ CITY COUNCILWOMAN th Toby Ann MICHAEL ASSEMBLYMAN SIMANOWITZ Fighting to Pass the Pass Fighting to Women’s Equality Act Women’s Improving Local Schools Improving Build a Thriving Middle-Class Working to Increase Wages and Wages Increase to Working MENG GRACE GRACE CONGRESSWOMAN Senator DEMOCRAT JOSE VOTE TO VOTE PERALTA STATE SENATOR STATE re-elect KATZ STAVISKY MELINDA MELINDA BOROUGH PRESIDENT CITY COUNCILMAN PETER KOO - CITY COUNCILMAN RORY LANCMAN RORY - CITY COUNCILMAN KOO PETER CITY COUNCILMAN www.Stavisky.com SENATOR ASSEMBLYMAN RON KIM - ASSEMBLYWOMAN NILY ROZIC - CITY COUNCILMAN DANIEL DROMM DANIEL - CITY COUNCILMAN ROZIC NILY KIM - ASSEMBLYWOMAN RON ASSEMBLYMAN KRISTEN GILLIBRAND ASSEMBLYMAN FRANCISCO MOYA - COUNCIL MEMBER JULISSA FERRARAS - CONGRESSMAN JOE CROWLEY JOE CROWLEY MEMBER JULISSA FERRARAS - CONGRESSMAN - COUNCIL MOYA FRANCISCO ASSEMBLYMAN Polls open 6:00 AM to 9:00PM Polls Democratic Primary: Tuesday, September 9 September Democratic Primary: Tuesday, Senator Stavisky is Senator Stavisky Proudly Endorsed By: 16 BT Queens Museum displays Monument Quilt COM . BY BILL PARRY lifted.” with thousands of squares Nagle and fellow art- that will spell out “NOT The field behind the ist Hanna Brancato are ALONE.” TIMESLEDGER Queens Museum was the co-directors of Force: “The quilt is a platform turned into a sea of red Upsetting Rape Culture, an to not only tell our stories, cloth last week as stories advocacy and arts group but work together to forev-

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Council takes step to end to step takes Council 5Pointz demolition underway demolition 5Pointz able this time.” able whole the paint has been unbear- seeing the artwork through just a cemetery and now died on Nov. 19, for us it’s us 19, for it’s died on Nov. building be gone. 5Pointz couldn’t wait to have the the have to wait couldn’t the fact of the matter is we we is matter the of fact the washed art on its walls, so looking all at the white- spent the last nine months Cecil Flageul said. “We’ve his spokeswoman Marie this day arrive himself,” himself,” arrive day this mous around the world. make the graffiti mecca fa- One, the curator helped who and among them was Meres the contractors proceeded, etly along Davis Street as and tourists looked on qui- wall. terly reportsterly that will detail back the in hole huge a ing years fighting the for quar- heavy machinery punch- last Friday morning with with morning Friday last cerated or not.” molition of 5Pointz began tional rights, be they incar- they be rights, tional lation of anyone’s constitu- anyone’s of lation we will not tolerate the vio- the tolerate will not we “This sends a message that (D-Jackson Heights), said. said. Heights), (D-Jackson Councilman Daniel Dromm mented,” the sponsor, mented,” bill’s Island has been well-docu- been has Island solitary confinement. about inmatesabout being in held documenting information information documenting to release quarterly reports quire correction officials legislation that would re- vote, thevote, Council passed New York City jails. York New ers Island as well as other other as well as Island ers brutality that exists at Rik- moved tomoved end the culture of BRIEFS 18

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. 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 BY TAMMY SCILEPPI source was developed in has their own laptop to use, EPT conjunction with the city and document cameras are

. 29-S As another hectic Department of Education’s used regularly to project

UG school year looms near, Division of Instructional student work to review or , A things are looking up for and Information Technol- books to share and read

EDGER tech-savvy local public ogy, which empowers New together,” said Principal L schools. Teachers and stu- Yorkers and the city agen- Bob Groff. “We recently got IMES dents are benefiting from cies that serve them with a grant through our city

• T innovative changes, but innovative technology solu- councilman, Peter Koo, to sadly many classrooms are tions. overhaul our technology CHOOL

S still feeling like they’re left Enhancing commu- for $100,000.” TO out in the cold due to ongo- nication between faculty, Using this money, ACK

B ing budget restrictions that parents, students and the Groff said he has replaced limit resources and sup- city, the portal offers a more than 50 desktop com- plies. wealth of information. A puters and another 55 lap- Expressing its indi- major feature is its ability tops, all of which were six viduality on the Web, one to immediately update in- years old. happy school — PS/IS 208 formation about daily and At Richmond Hill High in Bellerose — is proud to special events, ranging School, design, engineering launch a new School Portal from parent associations and forensics students use as an extension of its com- and senior leadership team Rayhan Uddin speaks with students about Hillcrest HS’s Virtual Enterprise Program. technology to develop skills munity. The user-friendly meetings to school exam sought by the marketplace. portal even makes for a fun schedules, celebrations and And at PS 244 in Flush- ence. throughout the building. Using state-of-the-art student experience. other time-sensitive infor- ing, educational/tech tools “We use smart- We also use laptops and iP- computers and software, This valuable re- mation. are making a big differ- boards in every classroom ads at times. Each teacher Continued on Page 38

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B cessories, boots, shoes, bags and munity, for the community. Buf- baubles. You’ll also find new mer- falo Exchange stores are located New York City designer Bonnie Young’s fall 2014 line (l.) includes overcoats in chandise. in the heart of progressive, urban muted tones. Blue Elephant in Forest Hills stocks gold shoes (above) in at vari- It caters to men and women neighborhoods, minimizing pol- ety of styles. Photos courtesy Shawn Punch and Mirielle Maor and its merchandise is more lution, congestion, habitat loss fashionable than your regular and urban sprawl. Eighty percent thing denim. All hues of blue mand. We cannot get enough of thrift store. At the buy counter, of our clothing and accessories are in. Whether it be denim jack- the overall look — this will be a it hand-picks the most desirable are bought directly from local ets, rompers, overalls or classic huge hit for the upcoming school items from the public that can be customers.” higher in price, but their prices jeans, denim is in high demand,” year. Plaid trousers, jogger pants resold. Prices range widely depend- are far lower than retail. said Lutynski. and loose, over-sized knit sweat- With the help of store manag- ing on label, style, condition and “Current ‘hot’ trends for “Skinny leg jeans are classic ers will be on many students’ wish er Rocco Paone, owners Kirsten other factors. Many items average guys and gals preparing for the staples for our stores, high-waist Block and daughter Rebecca around $15. Designer jeans are upcoming school year is any- and distressed styles are in de- Continued on Page 40

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Rosh Hashanah (Schools Nov. 18 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day SEPTEMBER Closed) D75 School Programs Afternoon (Schools Closed) Sept. 4 Parent Teacher Conference Jan 26 - Jan. 29 First Day of School Nov. 19 Regents exams Early dismissal for Non- OCTOBER Middle School Evening Parent Jan, 30 District 75 kindergarten Oct. 13 Teacher Conference Fall Term Ends for High School students and partial time for Columbus Day Observed Nov, 20 Pre-Kindergarten. (Schools Closed) Pre-kindergarten Non- Sept. 08 Oct. 23 Attendance Day FEBRUARY First Full Day for Non-District Pre-kindergarten Non- Middle School Afternoon Parent Feb. 2 75 kindergarten students and Attendance Day Teacher Conference High School Chancellor’s Pre-Kindergarten public school Nov. 27 - Nov. 28 Conference Day students. Thanksgiving Recess (Schools Feb. 3 Sept. 16 NOVEMBER Closed) Spring Term Begins for High Elementary School Parent Nov. 4 School Conference Election Day Feb. 17 - Feb. 20 Sept. 17 Nov. 5 DECEMBER Mid-winter Recess (Schools High School Parent Conference High School Evening Parent Dec. 25 - Jan. 2 Closed) Sept. 18 Teacher Conference Winter Recess (Schools Closed) Feb. 23 Middle School Parent Nov. 7 Hillcrest HS teacher Brian Denton (r.), checks classwork with Reyes School resumes Conference High School Afternoon Parent Ali (l.) and Swarsatie Singh. Sept. 25 Teacher Conference Elementary School Evening Parent Teacher Conference JANUARY Rosh Hashanah (Schools Nov. 11 Parent Teacher Conference Nov. 17 Jan. 5 MARCH Closed) Veterans Day (Schools Closed) Nov. 13 D75 School Programs Evening School resumes March 2 Sept. 26 Nov. 12 Elementary School Afternoon Parent Teacher Conference Jan. 19 Continued on Page 43 35

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Summer is a time when recommended vaccines for to help prevent more than kids and parents get to take your pre-teen or teen boys 15 diseases, and has vacci- . 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 a break from the school and girls. nation schedules that cover EPT year routine and have a As children get older children, pre-teens, teens,

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Not sure social systems. dents with free computers, dent achievement. ed foundations, which are time, space and resources about other new technolo- Green Education training, other resources Founded in 2013, currently at Queens Acad- to grapple with exciting gies in Queens schools this Foundation is a nonprofit and more. coursekicker.com is an on- emy HS, Queens Satellite hands-on projects. It brings year.” committed to creating a Transforming in- line collaboration network HS for Opportunity, Young clean technology and is- With an eye toward sustainable future through formation into improved for K-12 teachers. Here, Adult Borough Center sues in energy to life for our the future and a particu- education. In September, classroom practice, while they can connect and build at John Adams, YABC school,” said Hope Barter, lar emphasis on real-world the Sustainability Initia- stimulating, capturing, a professional learning net- at HS for Art & Business principal of Energy Tech application of classroom tive will unveil a new sus- validating and disseminat- work to share best practices and North Queens Commu- HS Queens. knowledge, the high school tainability coordinator des- ing innovation, the DOE’s and ideas and can save time nity HS. As a result of Solar program offers students ignation form and annual Achievement Reporting using the lesson discovery “We have implemented One education programs, the opportunity to explore sustainability plan process and Innovation System pro- engine to quickly find and a survey of program partic- students understand their emerging green technolo- in conjunction with the vides city educators with a share great lessons recom- ipants to both gather best role in reducing New York’s gies as well as career path- Green Schools Alliance. single place where they can mended by peers. practices information about carbon footprint and mak- ways in sustainability. The Sustainability find important information As part of the BigApps the NYC Connected pro- ing it a healthier, greener Solar One educators work Initiative works with more to use to accelerate student Challenge, CourseKicker grams and update its data city. Many schools have re- side-by-side with classroom than 20 different organi- learning. has created a profession- about broadband use and duced their energy use and teachers at partner schools zations to provide train- All city schools have al learning community, adoption citywide,” said costs through the Green to deliver hands-on activi- ing and resources to our ARIS except for charter where teachers can pose Hartfield. “Data obtained Design Lab, with some ties and provide profession- schools. schools. ARIS is a first of “challenges” and generate through this effort will be schools achieving energy al development training. Initiated in 2010, its kind system that applies solutions from their peers. used to inform future poli- reductions of more than 10 Many city schools DoITT’s NYC Connected assessment, analytics and A challenge begins a col- cies and initiatives.” percent. have been going green. Ac- programs used federal reporting tools with educa- laboration to solve prob- One of those initia- “We will be in eight cording to the DOE, they Broadband Technology tion goals. lems, improve teaching tives, Solar One’s Education high schools this fall, and could not do it without the Opportunities Program DOE said new software techniques or enhance les- program, provides dynam- likely more schools during help of community-based grants, as well as matching came out last year called son plans. ic sustainability lessons spring. We will be working organizations that have an funds from an array of pub- SCHOOLNET. Teachers “We’ve made extraor- focused on environmental with three Queens schools: environmental purpose in lic and private partners, have the option to use it to dinary strides bringing literacy, renewable energy, Energy Tech HS, HS for the community and provide to provide complimentary gauge students on Common some of the most advanced and actions students can Construction Trades, Engi- a wide range of specialized programs to underserved Core and compare their technology available to take that will have an im- neering, and Architecture information, resources New Yorkers. class with district schools. schools across the five bor- mediate, tangible effect to and Queens Vocational and training to help make These programs pro- It houses all periodic as- oughs — we have over 250 improve their urban en- HS,” Pidgeon said. “These schools the greenest they vided residents with access sessments and has interac- iLearn schools now and vironment. Working with schools will be working can. to computers, broadband tive tools for students. hundreds of others contin- hundreds of schools and with us for all of next year. Sustainability edu- and an array of training Helpful software called ue to innovate in amazing community organizations We will work with students cation provides teachers programs and resources to Reading Tracker has been ways every day,” Hartfield in all five boroughs, Solar on projects like building a with the real-world ap- support digital literacy, aca- around for years and is an said. One provides K-12 Educa- mobile solar charger, con- plied learning models that demic achievement and job optional tool for teachers. tion through the Green De- ducting an energy audit connect science, technol- readiness. Together, these According to DOE, Re- sign Lab. of the school building and ogy and math with envi- initiatives have served search shows that teacher 39

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TIMESLEDGER list this fall,” she said. ter. From there, a buyer whether it’s a shoe, sneaker And leather items are will review the selling pro- or flat — is metallic silver highly coveted as well: cess with you, offering in- and gold, as well as vibrant broken-in leather jackets, sight regarding the buying colors like fuscia and pur- . 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 shorts, pants, dresses or decision with you along the ple. When it comes to boys EPT skirts. way. If an item is purchased who love their sneakers,

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TIMESLEDGER year. According to Groff, 81 ted parents, great partner- percent of students got 3s or ships, and wonderful kids 4s on the state ELA exam has allowed TALES to be and 84 percent got 3s or 4s successful,” he said. . 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 on the state math exam. Community-based EPT Christian Alberto organizations, like Edible

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Craftworkers Local 1 and bany, including the may- closer, “more people are Muslim Democratic Club, Comrie Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Lo- oral control of schools. Avery paying attention to the a New York City-based or- cal 7. “The mayoral control campaign.” ganization “dedicated to Continued from Page 5 Comrie insisted that bill eliminated real par- Continued from Page 5 Avery, who was also helping to elect responsible Democratic Primary elec- it is crucial for the district, ent involvement,” he said. the director of constitu- Democrats to local office;” tion. which stretches from Lau- “That has to be changed more Muslims involved in ent affairs for former City and the Alliance of South He said the incumbent relton and Queens Village because it even eliminated the political process.” Councilwoman Diana Asian American Labor, an has lost the credibility and to Jamaica and Forest Hills school boards and the op- Avery said: “That’s Reyna, expects a big voter organization made up of respect he had in the state “to have someone in the portunity for the communi- why my father asked me to turnout. members from local unions capital. seat” in light of Gov. An- ties to participate.” run and I said yes.” “I think we are going affiliated with national and “He [Smith] can’t re- drew Cuomo’s reluctance He said that as a city He enjoys being on the to have the highest voter international unions. alistically repair the dam- to call special elections. councilman he found out campaign trail. turnout for an off-year elec- Avery said that two of age he has done in Albany “We can’t afford to have an that “you are controlled “I am having more fun tion,” he said. the main differences with with his colleagues,” said empty seat” in the next leg- by the state. You need to that I thought I would,” he His top priority, if his opponents are his sup- Comrie. islative session, which will get state authority to have said during a meeting with elected, will be to build and port for term limits and for The former three-term be weighing on rent con- education reform, or issues TimesLedger Newspapers. fully fund senior centers. campaign finance reform. councilman from southeast trol and mayoral control of about foreclosures.” “It’s fantastic.” “We need places for “Term limits is the Queens has the backing of schools. . Comrie will also call Avery said his cam- our seniors to stay active,” only way to make sure new most elected officials from The candidate said he for a law making the bank paign is a grassroots opera- he said. people are able to get into southeast Queens as well as is happy about running. industry “more transpar- tion with his organization He will also promote the system,” he said. “A lot from several labor unions, “The campaign is go- ent” with the foreclosure going block by block in plans to provide free legal of people get complacent .... including 32BJ, the building very well, actually,” process, which has hurt the district to “get the vote aid to low-income families. The longer you are in a po- ings service workers union. said Comrie, who headed southeast Queens. out.” The candidate said “There are seniors los- sition, you become sort of a He was also endorsed by the Queens delegation in In addition, he prom- that in the northern part ing their homes because of bubble.” U.S. Reps. Gregory Meeks the Council. “A lot of folks ised, if elected, to force of the 14th District, which high water bills and taxes,” (D-Jamaica), Grace Meng are happy to see me run be- airports, including John stretches from Queens Vil- said Avery, who was an as- Reach reporter Juan (D-Flushing) and Joe Crow- cause they appreciated my F. Kennedy International lage to Jamaica and Forest sistant district attorney in Soto by e-mail at jsoto@cn- ley (D-Jackson Heights) quality of service when I Airport, to better monitor Hills volunteers went to Queens. “And they need glocal.com or by phone at and Sen. James Sanders was at the City Council.” noise and air pollution in 20 mosques “for voter reg- help.” 718-260-4564. (D-South Ozone Park). This The southeast Queens their surrounding com- istration drives and voter He has won the back- week he added the endorse- lawmaker said: “I want to munities when “planes are education.” ing of the Unite Here!Local ments, among others, of be part of the major issues” taking off and landing.” He said as the Sept. 9 100, a food service and res- the Bricklayers and Allied occurring next year in Al- Democratic primary gets taurant workers union; the TimesLedger, Aug 29-Sept 4, 2014 47

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Chef Tony Mantuano (l.) serves some of the Mediterranean serves up more dishes available at The Wine Bar. Mexican dishes offered up Maya include grilled tacos and street-style corn on the cob. Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s array of sushi options that will be available at Aces. Photos by Merle Exit

game up higher because from a sit-down meal to food than tennis we have guests from all court-like Food Village and over the world,” said Jim even includes the first food From upscale dining to burgers, the Flushing Meadows Abbey, regional executive truck to make an appear- chef for Levy Restaurants, ance at the US Open. which serves as the USTA’s “Morris Grilled Cheese Corona Park tournament has dinner covered food service provider. “The Truck will be located on players come from all over the premises at Court 17, BY MERLE EXIT delight as the US Open’s From grilled steak with pine nuts, there is the world as do the fans so featuring a sandwich with culinary partner displayed tacos doused in chipotle something for everyone’s we try to have an experi- truffle cheese, truffle but- The scene at Arthur the array of food offerings sauce and tomatoes to dark taste at the Open. ence for them each and ev- ter and caramelized onions Ashe Stadium’s Aces res- tennis fans can nosh on at chocolate and butterscotch “We work all year ery day.” and shallots,” said Abbey. taurant was a culinary this year’s event. pie to organic kale salad long trying to bring our Dining options range Continued on Page 50 48 TL Back to School Flushing House poet COM . at Aunt Bella’s

TIMESLEDGER to share his creations TO CELEBRATE THE BEGINING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, AUNT BELLA’S WILL BE OFFERING Leon Zuckrow, a periods of loss and grief, 97-year-old resident of the poems explore how he . 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 Flushing House, will read once again bounced back, EPT SPECIAL CHILDREN’S MENU from his first book of poet- found new companionship ry, “Love & Death & Love.” and love, and went on liv- . 29-S For $5.95 children under 12 Will have their

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Answers in Sports 49 Respite from the city offers culinary delights TL T IMES L Hudson Valley’s Fish & Game celebrates locally sourced products worth the trip from Queens EDGER , A UG . 29-S BY SUZANNE PARKER the Southeast Asian way. as much for appearance as flavor. Seeking a different lifestyle, The first thing to dazzle EPT

HUDSON, N.Y. — While se- Palaccio moved, with his family, us was the rustic bread basket. 2014 . 4, cure in the knowledge that this to a farm in Old Chatham, N.Y. Three fragrant, chewy breads— borough is the epicenter of the As an advocate of the sustainable panne levain (sourdough), Parker culinary universe, even a Queens agriculture movement, he sought house rolls, and a whole grain foodie needs a vacation. to open a restaurant that reflect- bread made with faro, came with TIMESLEDGER For our special holi- ed his values. The divine aged butter. It was a her- day meal, we headed to result was Fish & culean test of will not to gobble . the Hudson Valley, to DINING OUT Game, a collabora- the whole lot. COM worship at the temple of tive venture with Seeking the optimal dining locavorism — Fish and co-chefs Jori Jayne experience, we ordered the wine Game. Emde, and Kevin pairing that goes with the tasting The Hudson, N.Y. sport is the Pomplun, and their partner, Pat- menu. It costs $85, as much as the endeavor of Zak Pelaccio. Early rick Milling Smith. tasting menu itself, and includes in his culinary career, Pelaccio The restaurant is nestled in about a 2.5 ounce pour of thought- did a stint in kitchens in Malaysia an historic Hudson blacksmith fully chosen libations with each and Thailand. He applied what shop, gorgeously repurposed. It course. he learned to building his repu- somehow manages to graciously Fish & Game offers a wide assortment of options in its bread basket. The first arrival was a tation at two attention grabbing combine whimsy, in the form Photo by Suzanne Parker seared sardine with dill and restaurants he opened in New of over the top taxidermy, with horseradish, posed in a shallow York City. The first, Fatty Crab, beauty and charm. tinctly Eastern going on. Only a a various handmade dishes and pool of beet borscht with cur- was a gastro-pub serving mostly Although Fish & Game set seven course tasting menu is with utensils selected for optimal rant juice. The accompanying Southeast Asian small plates. marks a distinct departure from served, changed weekly, in synch presentation. This style of serv- Kohler-Ruprecht Riesling’s dry That was followed by Fatty Cue, the Southeast Asian flavors with the availability of local sea- ing closely mimics the Japanese limey undertone paired perfectly a Williamsburg barbecue joint prominent in Pelaccio’s previous sonal ingredients. Each course kappo (set meal) in which each with the fish. It was followed by serving smoked meats seasoned eateries, there is something dis- is served precisely arranged on component is chosen by the chef Continued on Page 52

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This year is totally different. Visions and Shareing & Careing are joining with us. All money raised will be evenly divided between the 2 groups. Partial proceeds of this event will benefit Queens services of VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Registration Available Online at: After the Run which is to celebrate cancer www.stmichaelscemetery.com or By Mail survivors and the vision impaired 72-02 Astoria Blvd. we will have the Memorial Service East Elmhurst, NY 11370 for the 9/11 First Responders. For information contact: Ed Horn at 718 278 3240 50 socratessculpturepark.org Contact: (718) 760-6803 foresthillsstadium.com kupferbergcenter.org Website: www.nycgovparks.org TL Sunday Tai Chi in Socrates Jason Mraz and Raining THE ARTS ENTERTAINMENT Sculpture Park — Certiﬁ ed Jane in All Five Boroughs — FILM instructors from the Taoist Tai For the most up-to-date listing of events happening MUSIC The Grammy award-winning Chi Society lead these weekly Movie Night at Crocheron

COM singer performs shows in each . in Queens, check TimesLedger’s website at classes. The Replacements — The borough including this stop in Park — Bring a low chair www.timesledger.com/sections/calendar When: Sundays, from 11 am - Minneapolis-based band brings Queens. or blanket for a showing of noon, through Sept. 28 its 1980s alternative sound to When: Friday, Sept. 19, at 8 pm “Despicable Me 2.” TIMESLEDGER Where: Socrates Sculpture Forest Hills. Also Where: Kupferberg Center for When: Friday, Sept. 5, at 8 pm When: Saturdays, 8 am - 9 am, Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long When: Friday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 pm the Arts, Queens College, 65-30 Where: Crocheron Park, 35th EVENTS through Sept. 6 Island City Where: Forest Hills Stadium, Avenue and Cross Island Where: Beach 108th Street and Cost: Free Kissena Blvd., Flushing Farmer’s Market Fridays Forest Hills Cost: $75 - $25 Parkway, Bayside . 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach Contact: (718) 956-1819

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TIMESLEDGER BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN of residing in Sunnyside — read movie. one too many stories about police Keeping the action rolling Filmmaker Rich Devaney is departments around the country and from the same point of view, satisfied if after a screening of his faced with corruption charges, Devaney actually allows the . 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 short movie “Patrol,” audience accusations of violence against viewer to be a voyeur, said Gost- EPT members cannot put into words community residents and even kowski. how they feel. charges of injuring or killing Although something bad, . 29-S

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T The movie clearly affected While filming his first fea- “I want to humanize these of- the judges of this year’s Chain ture, “Brooklyn Bound,” back ficers,” he said. “They are police NYC Film Festival, who awarded in 2003, one of the guys help- officers but they are also men. I “Patrol” best narrative short, ing out on the crew left the set want to look at what it is in the best cinematography and best di- at the end of the day and never mind that breaks that line of mo- rector at its closing night award returned. rality.” ceremony last week. “It was a Sunday and we had With the success of “Patrol” “It was really ambitious and worked all day,” said Devaney. Rich Devaney (l.) and Tommy Guiffre play two NYPD officers in Devaney’s award- in Long Island City, Devaney extremely well made,” said Kirk “On his way home, he got shot in hopes the film will be accepted winning short film “Patrol.” Photo courtesy Rich Devaney Gostowski, co-founder of the the back by a cop and died.” into other festivals and receive Chain Theatre. “It is really dark. “Patrol” is loosely based on the role of the less ethically chal- “Silence is almost a charac- a wider audience. And he hopes Everyone who saw it is talking a real incident involving a young lenged one — first at a diner then ter in it,” said Gostkowski. future viewers are conflicted about it.” woman who, after having one too outside of an apartment building. Devaney also decided to enough after the screening that it The 15-minute film follows many drinks one evening, was es- It is clear something out of shoot each scene in one take prompts them to action. the actions of two NYPD officers corted home by police. She later the ordinary has happened, but rather than cut between the two “Whether it’s more penal- who tread a morally gray area accused the officers of sexual as- nothing is shown or even stated. officers as they spoke and reacted ties for officers who abuse their while on their beat. saulting her. Actually, Devaney opted with each other. He believes by powers or more training on how “Patrol” came about after In Devaney’s fictionalized ac- to use long stretches of silence editing clips together the film- they should react in certain situa- Devaney — who now lives in count, the audience only sees the rather than fill the film with dia- maker encourages the audience tions,” said Devaney, “something Brooklyn after a half dozen years two cops — the director steps into logue. to remember they are watching a has to change.”

turtiums and coriander Its drinking buddy was a FISH & GAME Kurtis Blow is honored Dining flowers. It was righteous- Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling, ly paired with a complex which shares properties Continued from Page 49 fruity Sicilian wine, Vinu- with a sauterne. 13 South 3rd St. State Sen. Malcolm a pair of pan roasted heir- jancu, by I Vigneri, an ag- Hudson, New York 12534 A. Smith (D-Hollis) pre- loom golden cherry toma- ricultural collective dedi- The Bottom Line (518) 822-1500 sented rap icon Kurtis toes with a few diminutive cated to indigenous grapes, ﬁ shandgamehudson.com Blow with a proclama- squares of pasta, mustard natural cultivation and an Such attention to de- tion honoring him as seeds and threads of scal- obsessive attachment to the tail doesn’t come cheap, a pioneer of rap music lion. The satisfying pop of terroir of Etna. and your value equation Price Range: Pre ﬁ xe menus. and in gratitude for at- the mustard seeds was the The final savory needs to factor in quality Dinner $85, Lunch $45 tending the 10th annual salvation of this otherwise course was luscious slices over quantity. If your idea Cuisine: Local, sustainable Jump & Ball Basketball overly precious dish. Its of very rare duck breast of a memorable restaurant Setting: Cozy refurbished and Double Dutch Tour- fizzy companion was Far- over an eggplant puree meal is a massive well-aged blacksmith shop nament Aug. 23 at Dan- num Hill Dooryard cider, with epazote, mini-cubes steak with some familiar Service: Knowledgeable and iel M. O’ Connell Park in a very dry, slightly funky of kohlrabi and a ground- sides, this is not your kind attentive Hollis. local brew. cherry—a nice touch. This of place. If, on the other Hours: Lunch: Saturday and Blow is best known Next came a couple of allied with a Vinirari, a hand, you embrace a ce- for his hit singles “The roasted new potatoes with bold, Alpine Italian wine rebral dining experience, Sunday noon to 2 pm; Dinner: Breaks” and “Basket- a wild mushrooms, garlic made by Giulio Moriondo, lovingly and meticulously Thursday, Friday, Saturday ball.” scape (the stem of a garlic a passionate micro-vintner contrived with a profound and Sunday 5 pm to close This year marks the flower) topping a generous who tends his small par- respect for sustainability, Reservations: Usually a 30th anniversary of the Rapper Kurtis Blow shows off the schmear of pommes alig- cels of old vines and makes Fish & Game will rock your necessity release of “Basketball.” proclamation he received during ote (super creamy mashed wine in the cellar of his world, if you can get a res- Alcohol: Full bar “Kurtis Blow is a last weekend’s 10th annual Jump potatoes). To drink was a house. ervation. Parking: Easy street parking significant and impor- & Ball Basketball and Double Dutch mushroom tea — how Japa- A pre-dessert, cucum- Dress: Casual to dressy tant figure in rap music, Tournament. Photo courtesy nese can you get? — and a ber sorbet, cleansed the Suzanne Parker is the Children: Only if you have to. and we were thrilled Sen. Malcolm Smith’s office 2010 Buronfosse Côtes du palate, followed by the “real TimesLedger’s restaurant Music: No to have him at Jump & Jura L’Hôpital that hinted dessert,” a slice of peach/ critic and author of “Eat- Takeout: Maybe Ball,” Smith said. “Everyone was really excited to meet of grappa. green peppercorn cake with ing Like Queens: A Guide to him, and I think it’s wonderful that he wanted to give Succulent striped bass anise hyssop, black garlic Ethnic Dining in America’s Credit cards: Yes back to his community by participating in JBX, which is perched above corn and Ca- sabayon. We preferred the Melting Pot, Queens, N.Y.” Noise level: Acceptable an important event for the youth of southeast Queens and labrian pepper in a curry refreshing sorbet to the She can be reached by e-mail Handicap accessible: Yes beyond.” sauce decorated with nas- overly complicated cake. at [email protected]. 53

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with a CNG advertising professional who can help you develop a plan that’s right for you. 718-260-4537 TIMESLEDGER, AUG. 29-SEP. 4, 2014 TIMESLEDGER.COM 59 BT Photo by Ken Maldonado McCarthy and Joe Joe and McCarthy to “Best replacement sure made Pugh Continued Page 61 on Webb return on the defen- the on return Webb line, Pugh but sive is still looking someone for to play Man- alongside linebacker lead- fre. The senior has enjoyed bigger a into stepping ership and role his team- he what appreciate mates means to the club. Springerlinebacker,” said jokingly Manfre. about ”We impor- very He’s him. need tant.” made also impact the stress puntsby returner Sal Di- Camillo. He fielded all 43 chances he had last season, and didn’t fumble and one nev- receiver er called play a fair for catch. He also can “He’s blossomed into“He’s The Knights still have a have I like feel “I a solid kid this year,” Pugha solid kid this year,” said. “I see a kid getting confidence.” de- their in that of plenty thefense despite lossof at Francklin and Pelzer linebacker and Jackson, a ball-hawk cornerback. Cross still has of plenty playmakers, starting with cornerback Calvert Spring- had intercep- seven who er, tions last season. Bahr and the 6-foot-4 Michael Charles secondary the in him join backer at safety. line at valve safety Man- there,” him back with know “I Springer. of said fre will right be he up mess if I me.” behind He and 6-foot-5 junior The beneficiary of all That has changed af- Holy Calvert Cross players Chris Springer Manfre at pre-season (l.-r.), and Paul Yodice training. ferred from Xaverian as a a as Xaverian from Amed trans- Bahr, who ferred sophomore, are both sure- Ju- threats. deep handed, nior varsity call-up Jason contribute also will Vargas to the aerial attack. last late up these weaponsis junior quarterback called Joshua Evans. was He season, struggled. but Pugh see held him of the out playoff didn’t he win rival over St. Francis because Prep a confidence in his eyes. Evans his. ter a summer of playing in is team the with games 7-on-7 job and the knowledge that the starting has also on some mus- put incle the room. weight CrossHoly stars Jor- is however, left, What’s those have don’t “We where offense on is It The Cross Holy at- All of them are 250 going to be“It’s based BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Knights football has 50/50 receiver/running back duo this season this duo back receiver/running 50/50 has football Knights Holy Cross looks balanced looks Cross Holy Sports dan Francklin, Brandon Brandon Francklin, dan Jack- Brandon and Pelzer son have moved on to the ranks. college one of the deepest and most balanced Knights football teams in recent years. kind of guys, have we but morea lot depth in all our legendarypositions,” Holy Cross CoachTom Pugh said. the Knights will benefit the dynamic. more most from that,allowing be to them They ran the ball nearly and season last down every the reach to still able were based CHSFL Class AAA semifi- be nals the for first time since Cham- to losing 2009 before again inade. will tack the with run the around offen- entire return the of Will includes that line sive Medina LeClaire, Jeremy Prince, Richard McCarthy and Justin Acevedo. still The more. or pounds will They Knights running saw back transfer Klutsey Prince Lincoln. to be pounding the run game the on Manfre Chris with goal line andAaron Grif- fin and Deaon Pierce. They Mike fullbacks hope also Edwin and Beccararelli up open help will Villegas an improved passing game. are we , but definite- on run going a 50/50 toly have re- type back ceiver/running seniorduo,” receiver Paul Yodice said. The sports stars took women’s Defending the tennis fan“For could tournament The Continued Page 61 on to the courts early. Maria Maria early. courts the to Wil- Sharapova, Venus Stephens, Sloan liams, Novak and Djokovic Andy Murray all their won matches 1. Tues- on Day day brought the first real 15-year-old as highlights American Catherine Bellis upset 12 No. seed Dominika Cibulkova. champions Serena Wil- liams cruised to an easy win and fan Roger favorite Federer easily won with NBA basketball great atten- in Jordan Michael dance. The variety of players to see was makes what US the of week opening the come to time best the Open eyes. inout, many people’s nicer,” is week opening the GardensKew Nor- native man Munkholm said. “For the tourists, they want to see the stadium and watch andRoger Serena.” a futurehave star in Bellis. a smileShe put on plenty faces and she of people’s was the beneficiary of the including seating, added Open US to ock

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for very best of tennis of best very for Fans ﬂ Sharapova, kicking off the US Open. Maria Kirilenko returns the ball during her game against Maria de Blasio also greeted fans. blue and yellow. Mayor Bill Mayor and yellow. blue nament’s colors of gree, gree, of colors nament’s State Building in the tour- the in Building State motely lightmotely the Empire champions, helped to re- to helped champions, 1984 men’s and women’s and1984women’s men’s Martina Navratilova, the the Navratilova, Martina Tantrums. formance by Fitz and The The and Fitz by formance tional anthem and a per- a and anthem tional Winans singing the na- the singing Winans Bebe, Marvin and Carvin Monday featured brothers National Tennis Center nies at the Billie Jean King King Jean Billie the at nies smorgasbord.” scribe. It’s a multicultural a It’s scribe. nis friends. It’s hard to de- to hard It’s friends. nis tiful grounds, great ten- great grounds, tiful than 30 years. “It is beau- is “It years. 30 than gone to the Open more for thew Glassman, has who son Heights Mat- native am not at work,” said Jack- said work,” at not am spend a weekday because I and a unique atmosphere. spectacular tennis, cuisine around toenjoy the world across the country and thousands of people from from people of thousands the US Open again brought 60

TIMESLEDGER, AUG. 29-SEP. 4, 2014 TIMESLEDGER.COM BT John’s Coach Dave Masur Masur Dave John’s Coach always anew look,”is St. Tournament. of returning to the NCAA lenges ahead with hopes chal- the face to ready are Storm Red but the offseason, the key players in several sity men’s soccer team lost New SJUteam seeks familiar soccer goals BY PATRICK MCCORMACK 45-22 162nd NY11358 St. Flushing, |(718) 762-1990 “No matter what, there there what, matter “No John’s St. The Univer- www.shoevillage.com Free Shipping Over$50 make up for the absence of of up absence formake the John’s St. to has East. Big the in went 11-7-2 3-4-2 and from starters a that team at.” play to trying levelat the we are successful be to takes it what know have that alot ofguys that have we have guys and team, our beenplayers here, coming back “We have great some said. to so help we The Red Storm lost five five lost Storm Red The to each other. From what I’ve I’ve what From other. each to getused to trying all we are so there’s alot ofnew faces, good, “It’s been said. Parker Tim defender senior well,” know each other pretty for Diaz. in fill to looking be Conor McElhinney all will jas and redshirt freshman Ro- Francisco Withers, drew team. hometown help the to wants who also Viteri, Anthony loy standout Mol- former and weekend, match against Drexel last who scored in the exhibition freshman Andrew Mannon, hoping to fill in the gaps are new faces. ofthe some team is the ofpractice, couple weeks tryingVirginia. During the first tothe NCAA adjust Tournament to lost in the second round of to from last year’s team, which Diaz, Rafael goalkeeper starting graduated and Akron, to who transferred leading scorer Sean Sepe, “We’ve gotten all to In goals, freshmen An- Some of the players new-look Johnnies be will by game.” it game take to we Tournament have NCAA we the getto once and tion, new guys that is an expecta- the “We teach have to said. year,”end ofevery Parker is a goal that we have at the dance. dition tra- its continue to enough of reachingdefense. and Jordan Rouse lead the Trophy, Hermann for the ist the Parker, afinal- goals. three big with team onthe third was senior Daniel Herrera, who year, and last goals four with team onthe who second was midfielder Jimmy Mulligan, senior are ample onoffense ex- an setting veterans The John’s. St. like of aprogram part when expected is what new players the showing are veterans the ent teammates, used to playing with differ- sharp.” it’s pretty seen, During the season, the the season, the During “I think the tournament St. John’s thinks it has Along with getting game against Drexel. Drexel. against game apre-season during ball the with Mirkov Eric John’s player St. rience later on.” later rience expe- us give and us help will I think those kind of games best the make to “We try said. schedule schedules,”good Parker alwaystournament have that we can.committee. the tournament selection of building part It’s all your season. 2013 the résumé during for Tournament NCAA teams that appeared in the tested often. They play seven “Teams that go to the Masur said. Championship,” a National win Four, hopefully and nal Fi- getthe Championship, East aBig win NCAA, getthe game, every win be. to expect and want they where team getthe ship to leader- senior and schedule achallenging use will Storm Red the and Masur season, key 2013 asolid players after, of losses the and field on the “Goals are always to to always are “Goals new look the Despite Photo by Robert Cole Robert by Photo 61 Columnist picks Queens stars to watch in fall 2014 BT T IMES L Joseph throwing for 1,371 yards chance to really shine for AA intersectional semifi- placed on her. The setter EDGER and 17 touchdowns. the Knights. nals. was fifth in the PSAL with Staszewski A lot more of the of- Alexa Trunz, Bay- Obregon may be asked 151 assists during the regu- , A UG

fensive burn will fall on side girls’ soccer to score more this year with lar season to help Bryant . 29-S Block Shots Chavis with graduation of a Tronz quick helped Christ the King losing lead- finish on top of the Queens large group of key seniors. everyone at Bayside for- ing scorer Cesar Oviedo to A North/East division. EP . 4, 2014 2014 . 4, Medina Mulic, Christ get about the loss of lead- graduation. The senior will look the King girl’s soccer ing scorer D.J. Glazer to Chris Ray, Archbish- to improve on her play and The junior midfielder Marist. Last year, the cur- op Molloy boys’ soccer help the Owls make a deep-

nother Queens high is one of the best all-around rent senior tallied 19 goals Ray has shown a knack er playoff run after a first- TIMESLEDGER school sports sea- girls’ soccer players in the and dished out eight assists. for scoring big goals in the round exit last season. son is getting set to city. Mulic, a two-time All- She also had the knack of past. He had a playoff win- Jessica Vishnudat, start. Queens first team selection scoring late and when her ner two years ago and the . A St. Francis Prep girls’ COM New stars emerge and by TimesLedger News- team needed her most. deciding score in a victory volleyball old ones put the finishing papers, scored goals and The forward helped over St. Francis Prep last She may have been touches on their careers, so dished out assists last sea- lead Bayside to a third season. The senior will be- playing behind plenty of here is a look at the players son to help lead the Royals straight Queens A-IV divi- come one of the focal points star last year, but Vishnu- I think you should keep an to a third straight CHSAA sion title. Look for her to of the Stanners’ offense this eye on during the upcom- Brooklyn/Queens Division pick up where she left off. season with the graduation day may have made the MEDINA MULIC ing fall season. I title. Juan Carlos Obre- of Denes Kostel. play of the Terriers’ sea- Photo by Ken Maldonado Terrence Chavis, Her speed, strength gon, Christ the King Molloy wants to regain son. The right-side hitter’s Flushing football and skill should continue season. His role grows ex- boys’ soccer the CHSAA Class AA Inter- dig of Duke commit Leigh Chavis helped the Red to frustrate defenses all ponentially with the latter The senior midfielder sectional title after losing Meyer in the CHSAA state Devils to a historic cam- season. two lost to graduation. was a dangerous force, a to St. Francis Prep in last final swung the match’s paign a year ago. Flush- Chris Manfre, Holy Manfre, an All-Queens speedy and athletic Christ year’s final. momentum. ing went 9-3 and reached Cross football First Team selection by the King offense last season Pamela Arce, Bryant SFP went on to win the PSAL City Conference Manfre did his thing TimesLedger, has proven to as a junior. Obregon tallied girls’ volleyball its first crown since 1986. semifinal for the first time. with Brandon Pelzer at be an effective runner and seven goals and 11 assists Arce stepped up in a Plays like that will be need- The current senior was running back and next playmaking defender. The last season as the Royals big way last season when ed more consistently this a pick part of that run by to Jordan Francklin last senior will now be given a reached the CHSAA Class more responsibility was season.

cause of a wrist injury. on the main grounds that Open While Queens fans would included Pat LaFrieda love to have had Nadal in Meats, a Mexican stand Continued from Page 59 the draw, they knew they called Maya and the Morris are going to see great ten- Grilled Cheese food truck grandstands, put around nis either way. near Court 11. Courts 3, 4 and 5. It allowed “In the past the best It’s options like these a large contingent of fans to match of the tournament that help create a unique ex- cheer her and help push her has not been the final perience for all those in at- to victory. match,” said Woodside resi- tendance. Fans can sample “I love it when people dent Allison Alberts, who different food and drinks, watch me. It gives me more was joined by her year-old watch tennis at the courts energy and makes me play son Beau. “You might see or on the multiple televi- better,” she said. the best match tomorrow. sions around the grounds One star you will not It doesn’t have to be one of while enjoying the sun. see in Queens this year is the stars.” “It’s like being in your defending men’s champion Fans also got to enjoy living room, but on a much Rafael Nadal. The three- added food options, includ- larger scale,” said Glass- time tournament winner ing an expanded menu in man. had to pull out early be- the club areas at new stops

early day with defending rather have a team than Holy Cross champion St. Anthony’s two or three superstars.” and regular season match- Continued from Page 59 ing up with rival St. Fran- running back if need be. cis Prep. It will be tough, It’s that kind of versa- but Holy Cross wants to get tility that has Cross feeling a step further than last sea- Follow us confident in its chances son and compete for a title this season despite one of with a deep and talented on Facebook: the hardest schedules the group. facebook.com/ program has ever had, ac- “ T here is no big names, cording to Pugh. but as a team we can come timesledger The Knights have an together,” Manfre said. “I’d ROP

62 neck and 100 stitches to his just one more felony as- must go to places that we schools, “for the corruption torso, the DA said. sault this year than during Republicans usually don’t go to,” said in Albany” and for Gov. BT Stabbing The victim also need- the same time in 2013, up to Continued from Page 4 Moss, gubernatorial hope- Andrew Cuomo’s decision Continued from Page 1 ed surgery to reattach the 40 from 39 the year before. ful Bob Astorino’s running to close the Moreland Com- COM

. sion of a weapon and two tip of his ring finger on The precinct has not had New York Police Depart- mate. “Bob [Astorino] and I mission, an anti-corruption counts of assault, the DA his right hand, according a murder case this year or ment, “America’s greatest are going everywhere, and panel that was created by said to the complaint, and to last. police force.” we are winning some peo- Cuomo in 2013. According to the crim- repair damage to a punc- Ward was arraigned Moss, the Chemung ple over.” “Where was the attor- TIMESLEDGER inal complaint filed by the tured spleen as a result of Saturday and was due back County, N.Y. sheriff, was He asked the audience ney general?” Cahill asked. Queens DA, Ward got into the stabbing. in Queens Criminal Court introduced by former U.S. if New York state was “win- “Silent Eric Schneider- a verbal dispute with a The first reports of the Sept. 5, the DA said. Rep. Bob Turner, who was ning or losing the battle.” man,” answered the crowd.

. 4, 2014 . 4, 2014 34-year-old man some time stabbing on the TimesLedg- Back in June 1992 Pat- hailed as a hero after win- He answered for them: “We He told his support-

EPT between 12:40 a.m. and 12:55 er Newspapers website set rick Bannon, a bouncer at ning the seat in 2011 in a are losing the battle. Over ers to “go out and call 10 a.m. last Friday morning off a firestorm on social the then-Palm Club on Bell predominately Democratic the last four years, we lost friends to vote, and those

. 29–S and was asked by a bouncer media, and many of the Boulevard, shot and killed area covering Queens and 400,000 jobs, people are 10 friends to call 10 friends. UG to leave the bar. commenters appeared to an off-duty city housing Brooklyn. Turner told leaving the state, and taxes This is how we are going to , A Ward allegedly left but know the accused. police officer who was try- the crowd how everyone are bad.” win.”

EDGER returned soon after and ap- The DA’s complaint ing to break up a fight and thought he was going to lose Cahill, who wants For the candidates, L proached the victim, grab- said that when the defen- murdered another man in the battle to take Democrat to replace Democrat Eric New York state needs to IMES

T bing him by the head and dant was shown surveil- the same brawl. Anthony Weiner’s seat af- Schneiderman, said the at- cut taxes, create jobs, fight slitting his throat, accord- lance video from the night Many clubs and bars ter his resignation. torney general “has been corruption in Albany and ing to the DA. of the attack, he allegedly on the strip, which was “We did it before, and silent in all important is- reduce spending. The complaint said said it was him on the tape. known around the city as a we can do it again,” said sues.” “This race is not about Ward used the phrase “no A man speaking on hotspot, closed their doors Turner to the cheering au- He criticized the “chief Democrats or Republicans,” respect” while he attacked behalf of the Safari Beach after the shootings, but in dience. law enforcement officer of Cahill said. “This race is the victim. Club, who wished to re- recent years Bell Boule- The Republican can- the state” for not standing about being a New Yorker.” The DA said Ward con- main anonymous, said this vard has staged a strong didates said that to win on up for Mayor Bill de Bla- tinued to stab the man mul- week that the stabbing was comeback with many new Election Day, Nov. 4, “we sio’s plans to close charter tiple times in his torso after an isolated incident and a restaurants and bars open- he fell to the ground. The rare outburst of violence at ing up. victim, who was not identi- the bar. fied, was taken to New York According to the well as more than $500,000 lican opponent Grant Lally Hospital Queens, where he NYPD, the 111th Precinct Forum in unpaid fines for illegal also made pitches as to why received 70 stitches to his in Bayside has recorded posters his 2009 campaign they should serve Congres- Continued from Page 4 for comptroller allegedly sional District 3. put up. Israel touted legisla- his membership in the Liu said he is fight- tion he has been trying to jail belongs to us, it does filed against the DOC in fis- Independent Democratic ing the fines in court, as pass which would create Dromm not belong to the Depart- cal year 2014, an increase Conference, Avella said they were unfair and that pay equity between men Continued from Page 17 ment of Mental Health.’ It’s of 37 percent from the same he joined the break-away the probe into his mayoral and women. a pattern of his and it sets time a year earlier, and 114 group to get things done for campaign was politically “My opponents in Con- finement for juveniles, but a tone for his members. If percent higher since fiscal his district.. motivated and did not re- gress have said Congress the reform does not apply he feels free enough to treat year 2009. “Unfortunately, as a sult in even an accusation should not get involved in to city jails. Dromm thinks elected officials like that; “The culture of vio- member of the Democratic against him. that issue. It’s a workplace his bill will change the way the message works its way lence detailed in recent re- conference, you couldn’t “I am now standing issue,” he said. “But the the DOC operates by forc- down to the officers that ports on Rikers Island has get anything done,” Avella before you as the most thor- same people support the Su- ing transparency. it’s OK to treat inmates like made it clear that we are said. “And you didn’t elect oughly investigated candi- preme Court decision that “I couldn’t move the that as well.” potentially facing a human- me to sit there and twiddle date in New York City,” Liu says the Supreme Court legislation forward under Seabrook was away itarian crisis in our city’s my thumbs in the last year said. can get involved in a wom- the former mayor because at a convention along with largest jail,” Stringer said. in the Senate. You elected Attendees got some an’s decision on contracep- I believe his administra- his senior staff and was un- “Reducing violence in our me to get things done for comic relief when Randy tion in a work place. We can tion was responsible for available for comment, but jails is critically important, the district and the entire Credico, a comedian and do better than that.” the mess we’re cleaning up he did send word through not only for the inmates state.” Democratic candidate for Lally, who is also run- now,” Dromm said. a spokesman Wednesday and correction employees, The IDC controlled the governor, took the podium ning on the Conservative He also singled out the that there had been 14 but for taxpayers who are Senate with Republicans to deliver his political im- and Libertarian party lines, president of the correction fights broken up on Rikers on the hook for millions of for the last few years until a pressions. blasted the incumbent for officers union, Norman Island during the previous dollars in settlements and recent deal was reached to “I’ll be honest with having sponsored only two Seabrook, for stonewalling 24 hours. judgments every year.” form a new power-sharing you. Every month or two, I bills that have become law reforms at Rikers Island. Last week city Comp- The head of internal agreement with mainline smoke a joint,” he said. “I’m in his seven terms. “I’ve done four tours of troller Scott Stringer is- investigations at Rikers Democrats. the only politician who will “Whether you like that Rikers and at the last one sued a separate report, Island, Deputy Commis- Moderators asked admit to inhaling and I will legislative record or not, Seabrook interjected dur- called a ClaimStat Alert, sioner Florence Finkle, Liu about the campaign inhale in the future.” he’s had 14 years to do it and ing my Q&A,” Dromm said. that showed that 2,245 per- resigned Aug. 22. No expla- finance investigation into U.S. Rep. Steve Israel I think that’s long enough,” “He began to shout, ‘This sonal injury claims were nation was given. his 2013 mayoral bid, as (D-Melville) and his Repub- he said.

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