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A CNG Publication Vol. 81 No. 21 68 total pages Whitestone rallies Bowne playground Residents, civics oppose developer over home site to undergo revamp BY MADINA TOURE upgrading ADA access to the existing comfort station. The Bowne Playground A new corner entrance located adjacent to PS 20 will be added. The entrance in Flushing is undergoing west of the comfort station a renovation to update the will be moved eastward to park’s facilities for children create a more direct route and adults alike. from one side of the play area The park consists of a seat- to the other. ing area to the north, a multi- The project will also in- purpose asphalt field used clude the addition of game during recess by the school tables and adult fitness to the in the center, a comfort sta- north, reducing the multi- tion to the south surrounded purpose courts, a perfor- by 2- to 5-year-old play zones mance space and moving the and 5- to 12-year-old play- play area to one side of the ground, a handball court and comfort station. The hand- a school garden. ball court and the garden will remain in the park. Whitestone residents and support groups rally to make sure the owners of a controversial lot at 151th Street The park is surrounded by 12-foot or 16-foot high fencing, Most of the trees are in and 6th Road do not build additional homes. Photo by Sadef Kully which the city Parks Depart- good condition, Parks said, BY SADEF ALI KULLY a civic association. “This is The architect for the site, ment plans to replace with with the exception of one a residential community and Joseph Sultana, stood in the a 4-foot high iron-wrought tree and a stump. The agency Dozens of Whitestone resi- we are the ones that will have crowd and yelled back that the fence. There are also out- plans to keep a large oak tree dents rallied against overde- to deal with the traffic and rumors were not true. dated concrete pavement and and a weeping beech next to velopment in their neighbor- noise.” “They are starting their benches in the sitting area. the comfort station. hood Sunday, following the City Councilman Paul Val- own rumors. We are building Community Board 7 voted Green space will be added sale of a trash-ridden water- lone (D-Bayside), state Sen. 52 homes, 100 percent,” Sulta- to approve the project for 1.28 around the park’s perimeter. front property to a major New Tony Avella (D-Bayside) and na said. “Nothing more or less acres, which will cost $3.43 Parks is currently working York developer. state Assemblyman Edward than the original plan.” million, at its monthly board with the city Department of Edgestone Group, a real Braunstein (D-Bayside) said Sultana mentioned that meeting at Union Plaza Care Environmental Protection to estate and development firm, that residents did not have Edgestone tried to expand the Center at 33-23 Union St. in collect stormwater from the recently bought the 18-acre much to worry about, because plan to include more homes, Flushing Monday night. site. waterfront property located on they were ready to give their based on the original approval “You can see that active The permeable surface 151-45 6th Road. The city has support if the developers for 114 homes, but when his of- recreation is high on the area of the park has been permitted the firm to build changed their minds. fice started receiving an out- list and then after that was “over-doubled” to facilitate only 52 single-family homes on “We have been here before, pouring of complaints, that improving the passive rec- the collection of stormwater the property, including park stopped a high school. There was stopped. reation and then also the ex- Continued on Page 6 space that is open to residents is a plan and I am the coun- “I am from Whitestone, isting site amenities,” said and the public. cil member for the office that too. Why would I want to do Misty March, a landscape Rumors of an unapproved would give approval,” Vallone this to my neighborhood?” architect at Hargreaves As- plan to build a 200-residential- said. “If they want to go do Centola asked. “We are build- sociates, who is working on unit building had set the rally anything else, then they will ing homes, a promenade and a the project. in motion. The We Love Whit- have to start over. Whoever public park.” Active recreation will estone group, elected officials comes to this site and deviates The major concern for consist of improving the play and community members from the plan faces this com- Whitestone residents stems equipment, the spray show- stood in front of the property munity.” from fear of congestion. Resi- ers, swings and adding adult entrance with picket signs, Activist, attorney and ur- dents have already complained fitness, but will keep every- chanting “Stick to the plan, no ban planner Paul Graziano about traffic and overcrowded thing that exists, including deal.” said it would be difficult for schools. One resident shouted the basketball and handball “This is approved for 52 the new developers to change out, “Where are all these peo- courts. homes. Edgestone shows up any aspects of the site’s de- ple going to go?” Passive recreation will and basically says we are go- velopment, since the city has We Love Whitestone mem- consist of improving the ing to build 200 units and only approved it for 52 homes. bers said developers need to green space and adding per- shove it down your throats. Anything more or less would know that they cannot come to formance. That’s not going to happen,” have to go through the whole the neighborhood and expect Existing drinking foun- Misty March, the landscape ar- said Alfredo Centola, presi- city approval system again, he the community to be quiet. tains, rest rooms and lighting chitect for the project, discusses dent of We Love Whitestone, said. will be improved, along with the plan. Photo by Madina Toure IN THIS ISSUE HOW TO REACH US Police Blotter...... 8 Focus on Queens...... 42 MAIL: 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361 PHONE: Display Advertising: (718) 260-4521 — Editorial: (718) 260-4545 Editorials and Letters...... 12-13 QGuide...... 49-56 FAX: Advertising: (718) 224-5821 — Classified: (718) 260-2549 New Voices...... 14 Business...... 57 Editorial (718) 224-2934 Political Action...... 14 Sports...... 59-61 E-MAIL: Editorial: [email protected] Rhymes with Crazy...... 15 Classifieds...... 62-67 Display Advertising: [email protected] Classified: [email protected] TO SUBSCRIBE: Call (718) 260-4521

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BY TOM MOMBERG signal to the neighborhood that the participation. doors are always open. In recognizing the needs of a di- Zion Episcopal Church in Douglas- The church already does a good job verse community, Zion has also estab- ton is celebrating 185 years in June, of letting neighbors know. The annual lished an unprecedented program to marked by its annual Strawberry Festi- Strawberry Festival is an institution in encourage families that struggle with val. But this year, the church is taking northeast Queens. developmental disorders to take part the festival as a chance to reaffirm its Slated for Saturday, June 13, from in religious activities. place in the Douglaston and Little Neck 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the festival provides The monthly service is called communities under its new leadership. the neighborhood with an opportunity Rhythms of Grace, which is inclusive Though Zion Church is a nearly two- to gather at Zion’s churchyard at 243-01 to families who cannot worship in the century-old historic landmark widely Northern Blvd. more traditional ways. known for the festival, it is clear that it Sales of fresh, locally grown straw- Lunnum is a mother of two, one of is trying to engage the community and berries, strawberry shortcake and whom has an Autism Spectrum Disor- its parishioners in new and interesting other sweets will highlight the festival der. She said growing rates in autism ways. activities, which also include a food and developmental disorders have, in Rev. Lindsay Lunnum came to Zion court, flea market, children’s games, turn, meant lower church participa- in 2013 as the first female rector at an raffle, book sale and bouncy house. tion. Episcopal church in Queens. And her Youth from the church’s music pro- “A lot of families with a child with, strides to make the church a more wel- grams will provide entertainment, but say, autism often stop coming to church coming community center for everyone also as a part of Zion’s new approach, because their child cannot sit still,” could not be more apparent. it has invited several community musi- Lunnum said. “But the physical and in- “This parish is growing,” Lunnum cians and performers to help commem- teractive nature of the monthly service said. “It’s exciting that we are full of orate the landmark event. gives a renewed opportunity for those people of all ages and an active youth Zion is making progress to not only families to worship together.” group. It’s so beautiful to see these re- build a stronger community presence Zion Church in Douglaston is preparing lationships come together between our under Lunnum’s leadership, but also for its 185th-annual Strawberry Festival in Reach reporter Tom Momberg by e- longtime members, young families and in bridging new partnerships and June. Photo courtesy of Zion Church mail at [email protected] or by teenagers.” making the parish more welcoming to phone at (718) 260–4573. The church has cultivated a new diverse members. with local religious organizations from look, most notably with a freshly paint- The church’s new interfaith ser- diverse cultures and belief systems to ed red door, which Lunnum said helps vices have established collaborations encourage a common place for public

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TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 3 LIC gets starring role this July Fourth TV network to broadcast ﬁ reworks spectacular from waterfront park on East River

BY BILL PARRY year’s display a dry run for he said. “I remember how LIC this year,” Borough President used to be like Times Square Long Island City will get Melinda Katz said. “At the on New Year’s Eve before they national exposure as it hosts time, the administration was moved it to the Hudson in ‘09. NBC’s two-hour national already planning to move it This is going to be great.” broadcast of the 39th Annual further up the river, where it Some 40,000 pyrotechnic Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks. will be viewable from Long Is- shells will be fired off during Mayor Bill de Blasio an- land City and therefore more the 25-minute synchronized nounced Wednesday that the easily accessible to the 2.3 mil- display, from four barges posi- nation’s largest Independence lion residents of the Borough tioned between 23rd Street and Day pyrotechnic display would of Queens.” 37th Street. Gantry State Park return to the East River for the City Councilman Jimmy and Hunters Point South Park second straight year. Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) will be prime viewing areas. “Last year, we brought Ma- pushed hard for the relocation, “I definitely think it’s pay- cy’s incredible fireworks back according to sources, and he back for the community get- to the East River – and this was elated with the announce- ting shortchanged last year,” year, with barges up and down ment. Hunters Point Parks Conser- the river, even more New York- “LIC is the staging area for vancy President Rob Basch ers will be able to take part,” the event this year, and you said. “Now they’ll be right in de Blasio said. “This celebra- won’t have to twist your neck front of us with a gorgeous tion will light up the sky for and squint your eyes towards backdrop of the Manhattan millions in Queens, Brooklyn Brooklyn,” Van Bramer said. skyline. All this exposure will and Manhattan. There’s no “Last year was a good step surely make LIC a ‘must see’ question: This will be a dyna- forward getting it back on the for tourists down the road. mite 4th of July for New York- East River, but we knew we And when they see what we ers across the city.” had to get it closer to Queens Unlike last year, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks will be seen from Long see every day, they’ll keep Unlike last year, when and move it further up river Island City and Astoria. coming back.” Queens residents were dis- and we got that.” BP Katz agreed to a point. appointed to learn the fire- Veso Buntic, the owner of me,” he said, adding the NYPD street so we don’t get over- “I think LIC is already a tour- works would go off around the Anable Basin Sailing Bar & paid a visit last week suggest- whelmed with people.” ist destination,” she said. “We Brooklyn Bridge, barges will Grill, on the waterfront at 44th ing he issue tickets to his cus- Gustavo Rodriguez is book- are already the No. 1 destina- be placed further north. They Drive, was among the disap- tomers. ing three musical acts to pre- tion of choice by Lonely Planet will be visible along the entire pointed last year. “They’re concerned about form at LIC Bar’s annual pre- and this will help further our East River shoreline. “It’s going to help everyone crowd control,” he said. fireworks show. stature worldwide.” “We’ll just consider last in the neighborhood, not just “They’re going to close the “We’re elated that it’s back,” Airbnb generates $30 million Terror suspect dodges for Queens economy: Report federal court hearing BY SADEF ALI KULLY defense attorney, Thomas Dunn, was not in court. BY TOM MOMBERG One of the two Queens Velentzas’s husband, Abu women who have been ac- Bakr, sat in the courtroom A new study released by cused of plotting a terror at- and Velentzas smiled weakly Airbnb, the website that al- tack in the United States did at him from across the court- lows people to rent out their not show up in court for a pre- room. Siddiqui, Velentzas, homes and other lodgings, trial hearing Wednesday at Abu Bakr and his two chil- found that roughly 42,000 peo- Brooklyn federal court. dren all lived together in a ple stayed in Queens in 2014 Last week, Asia Siddiqui, home on 104th Road in Ja- using listings they found on 31, and Noelle Velentzas, 28, maica. the site, generating about $30 both pleaded not guilty to A court source said Sid- million of economic activity conspiracy to use a weapon diqui was not present because in the borough. of mass destruction against she was under the impression The report, which was con- people or properties in the that she did not need to be at ducted by Manhattan-based United States and to teaching the hearing so she refused to HR&A Advisors, estimated and/or distributing informa- leave her cell. Airbnb rentals to have gener- tion involving the making According to the criminal ated about $1.15 billion in the of a weapon of mass destruc- complaint, a federal under- city, but much of it was gener- tion. Siddiqui was additional- cover investigation found ated through illegal use. ly charged with making false that Siddiqui and Velentzas Airbnb has been under statements. allegedly planned, gathered much scrutiny by state law- This recent sampling of accomodations in Bayside is available on the Velentzas was present for and shared material for a makers and Attorney General Airbnb site. Air BnB website the status hearing Wednes- terror attack in the United Eric Schneiderman, whose of- day, while Siddiqui refused States; expressed violent, ji- fice released its own report on that as many as 72 percent of Current state laws prevent to come to federal court, ac- hadi beliefs and had alleged Airbnb listings in the city last listings over the past several people from sharing their cording to court sources. ties to terrorist groups. fall. That report concluded years violated state law. Continued on Page 58 Siddiqui’s court-appointed Continued on Page 58 4 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM Planned Parenthood Feds to study noise set to open LIC clinic FAA re-evaluates effect of aviation sound on communities BY BILL PARRY remarkable borough. Come June, Queens residents will BY TOM MOMBERG Queens residents will no have i ncreased access to high- longer have to travel to an- quality, confidential sexual The Federal Aviation Ad- other borough for sexual and and reproductive health care ministration recently an- reproductive health services services they need, regard- nounced it will conduct a new when a new Planned Parent- less of their income or immi- survey of airplane noise in hood clinic opens in Long Is- gration status.” neighborhoods around the land City next month. Malin added that Planned country’s largest airports to Elected officials joined Parenthood is expanding determine whether new stan- administrators and support- access to services at a time dards are needed. ers of Planned Parenthood of when “reproductive rights But Queens community New York City for a ribbon- are under siege” across the organizations that were estab- cutting ceremony Monday at country. “Astonishing” was lished to mitigate community the new state-of-the-art facil- the word U.S. Rep. Carolyn concerns over airplane noise ity, at 21-41 45th Rd. in Court Maloney (D-Astoria) used to around LaGuardia and John The Federal Aviation Administration plans to conduct a survey to Square, just steps from the describe the opposition in F. Kennedy and airports said consider changing the ways it measures aircraft noise. No. 7 subway station. Congress. the study is a waste of time Photo by Michael Shain The 14,000-square-foot “While other areas of and money. patient-centered facility is the country are hurting Though it is a decades- new recommendations for Average Sound Level or DNL, named the Diane L. Max women’s health by attacking old issue, increased airplane noise monitoring by 2016. which stemmed from a simi- Health Center in honor of the Planned Parenthood, here traffic and the establishment Queens Quiet Skies Presi- lar social survey of transpor- organization’s chairwoman. in New York we recognize of new flight patterns at New dent Janet McEneaney said tation noise conducted in the “This new center is a very their crucial contributions York airports have produced the question is not a matter 1970s. The DNL measurement big step for us. It puts Planned and welcome them with open an increasing number of con- of whether or not and where system averages noise levels Parenthood in every borough arms,” Maloney said. “We are cerns from borough residents, people can or cannot tolerate across 365 days a year, weight- and keeps New York City at unique. There are many plac- despite technological advanc- current levels of noise; it is ing nighttime levels heavier the forefront of reproductive es in this country where you es that have made newer air a question of how to actually than daytime. health care,” Max said. “The have to get on a Greyhound crafts quieter. measure the levels of noise “That was the result of a Queens center helps ensure bus to get the services you’ll The FAA plans to sur- pollution from the ground. consortium of agencies and that all New Yorkers, no mat- get here.” vey about 12,000 residents in She said it is likely that Con- scientists to measure the com- ter where they live, can ac- Planned Parenthood of- neighborhoods around 20 un- gress will pressure the FAA patibility between airports cess the reproductive health ficials point to public health identified airports by phone to change the measurement and zoning standards,” McE- care they need.” data that shows the glaring and by mail, not by measuring standard this year regardless, neaney said. “The current Planned Parenthood an- need for the new facility in noise. due to an increase in national monitoring practices don’t ticipates that the Queens fa- Queens, where 14 percent of The survey questions will collaboration between com- address how we actually expe- cility will provide services to the population lives under be based on recommenda- munities advocating to lower rience airplane noise. It was 17,500 clients each year once the poverty line. Queens also tions from the International the standard maximum noise intended to do something very it is fully operational, includ- has the highest rate of un- Commission on Biological Ef- threshold, in which case the different.” ing birth control, gyneco- insured women and girls in fects of Noise, according to the study would be unnecessary. The FAA established in logical care, pregnancy tests, all five boroughs and nearly FAA, which plans to conclude Aircraft noise is currently 1981 a DNL of 65 decibels as the testing for sexually transmit- 60 percent of pregnancies in the survey and come up with measured using Day-Night Continued on Page 26 ted infections and abortion Queens are unintended. services. The center will In addition, they say, employ 30 staffers and inter- many of the city’s most un- pretation services to ensure derserved and vulnerable that everyone can access the residents live in Queens. For care they need, according to example, in western Queens, At SJU thousands graduate officials. rates of HIV, sexually trans- “We’re thrilled to be mitted diseases, and teen BY SADEF ALI KULLY opening the doors of this pregnancies are among the beautiful new health center highest in the city. Family, friends and faculty SEE PHOTOS to the Queens community,” “For too many women and members gathered on the great ON PAGE 42 Planned Parenthood Presi- families, affordable, high- lawn at St. John’s Sunday to dent and CEO Joan Malin quality health care remains salute 2,200 students Sunday “There are two levels of said. “Queens represents the out of reach,” Mayor Bill de at the university’s 145th grad- change, in your head mean- future of this city, and we’re Blasio said. “Planned Parent- uation ceremony. ing around you, and in your so excited to be part of this Continued on Page 26 An estimated 64 percent of heart, meaning inside of you,” the graduates were female, 892 O’Connell said. “Education were international students should change you.” and more than 700 students Bishop David O'Connell gave the He ended on the late Brit- studied abroad in this 2015 keynote address on the inevi- ish Prime Minister Winston graduating class, said Dr. Con- tablility of change at St. John Churchill’s quote, “To im- rado Gempesaw, president of University’s 145th commence- prove is to change. To change St. John’s. Nearly 19,000 well- ment. Photo by Michael Shain often is to be perfect.” wishers turned out to watch The youngest graduate was them collece their degrees. of Honor, the highest award in 20-year old, Kailyn Kalloo from The keynote speaker was the university’s system. South Ozone Park, who said, “I Bishop David O’Connell, the O’Connell began his speech eventually want to work in the 10th Bishop of the Diocese of about current and upcoming FBI or U.S. Marshals office. I Trenton, N.J. The former dean change and what it takes to majored in criminal justice.” Elected officials join Planned Parenthood administrators for a ribbon- and vice president at St. John’s handle that change in a fast- The eldest graduate was cutting ceremony at their new LIC clinic. Photo by Bill Parry was presented with the Medal paced world. Continued on Page 26 TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 5 Assemblyman Ozone Park rapper Edward C. Braunstein 26th District killed over weekend As we spend time with our families this Memorial Day, BY ERIC JANKIEWICZ let us stop to remember all those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. The wife of the amateur rapper who was killed last week is in the middle of planning a funeral and memorial, she wrote on Facebook. Lionel Pickens, who was known by his rap name Chinx, was shot to death in the early hours Sunday at 84th Drive and Queens Boulevard in Briarwood. Police were still searching for the kill- er. Pickens and his friend were in a Porsche, according to police, when Lionel Pickens' cap lies on the ground out- another car pulled up to the driver’s side the Porsche the rapper was riding in side and shot at Pickens and his friend, when he was shot. Antar Alziadi. Pickens was hit at least eight times, authorities said. for XXL magazine’s Freshmen 10th The rapper was taken to Jamaica Spot, a magazine dedicated to hip-hop Hospital Medical Center , where he and rap music news. died. Alziadi was hit more than once, His management team, Legion Me- but he managed to live and he is now dia Group, posted a picture of him in a District Office in critical condition, according to po- suit on Instagram and released a state- lice. There had been no arrests as of ment Sunday announcing his death. 213-33 39th Avenue, Suite 238 Wednesday afternoon and the investi- Chinx served a four-year sentence Bayside, NY 11361 gation was ongoing, police said. for cases involving robbery and crack According to The New York Times, cocaine at Mid-State Correctional Fa- 718-357-3588 Chinx had performed in Brooklyn on cility before signing with the Coke Saturday night. Chinx’s wife, Janelli Boys record label. While he was in Caceres, took to Facebook, where she prison, his mentor, Steven Bundles, memorialized her husband and the fa- whose real name was Rayquan Elliott, ther of her three children. was shot to death in 2007 in the lobby “My son is asking for his dad he of his Far Rockaway apartment, ac- wants him to come home he keeps ask- cording to reports citing police. Like ing why did God angels take his dad Chinx, he was due to release an album and when are they bringin him back,” soon. she recently wrote. “What do I say to According to The New York Post, him!!!??? To see this sadness in him Chinx was shot at least 15 times soon is killin ... These Devils ruined my after performing at a nightclub called -%-/2)!,$!9 family they took a father away from the Red Wolf. Chinx and his friend were his kids from his son that he loved to shot by a lone gunman, according to The death...why?” Post , who pulled up in a blue car. Chinx was a member of the hip- One possible motive for the shoot- 42)"54% hop group and record label Coke Boy. ing was a jealous friend or someone The He was living in Ozone Park but had who resented Chinx’s success. Chinx grown up rapping since high school in usually had two security guards drive GREATER WHITESTONE TAXPAYERS Far Rockaway with a local rap group him around, but for some unknown CIVIC ASSOCIATION Rockaway Riot Squad. He later joined reason Chinx did not have the body- Bronx rapper French Montana’s re- guards in the car with him on the honors those who bravely served this country. cord label Coke Boys in 2009. night of his death.The death of Chinx Chinx was an up-and-coming rap- has also stirred fear of a whole set of Our nation’s soldiers serve and sacrifice per and had been considered in a vote retaliatory killings. their lives everyday to protect our country and ideals. On Memorial Day, let us take time to commemorate them all-with gratitude. G.W.T.C.A., P.O. 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“On Memorial Blotter Day, we recognize and Jackson Heights man charged in shooting ELMHURST—A reputed member of leged senseless actions, the defendant honor those the Sureño 13 street gang has been has shown a total disregard for hu- charged with murder, gang assault and man life and now faces the possibility who made the weapons possession in the fatal shoot- of spending the rest of his life behind ing of a 38-year-old Elmhurst man fol- bars.” ultimate sacriﬁce lowing a verbal argument ealier this Zamora was arraigned Sunday month. Queens District Attorney Rich- before Queens Criminal Court Judge for our country, ard Brown identified the defendant as Dorothy Chin-Brandt on a criminal Raul Zamora, 33, of Jackson Heights complaint charging him with second- those who have in the broad daylight shooting death degree murder, first-degree gang as- of Corona resident Jorge Manzanarez, sault and second-degree criminal proudly served, 33, on May 5. possession of a weapon. Zamora, who Zamora approached Manzanarez at faces up to 25 years to life in prison if and those who the corner of Roosevelt and Whitney convicted, was ordered held without avenues with two other men, who are bail and to return to court on June 1. wear the uniform still at large, and shot the victim once The investigation was conducted in the chest, according to the criminal by detectives assigned to the NYPD’s today.” complaint. Manzanarez was taken to 110th Precinct Detective Squad. The Elmhurst Hospital Center where he search for the two other men contin- died later that day. ues. “The defendant is accused of set- Anyone with information is asked tling a verbal dispute with deadly to call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers MARK S. WEPRIN gunfire,” D.A. Brown said. “By his al- Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS Council Member Glendale teenager reported missing

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Lindamichelle Baron, who the city Department of Culture “Public art has the abil- worked with children in a se- to address the availability and ity to inspire and make us ries of workshops to help them distribution of cultural activi- see the world around us express themselves through ties in the five boroughs, the through a different lens,” poetry. relationship between cultural said Van Bramer, who is the The former New York City activities and social and eco- Council’s chairman of the public school teacher, writer, nomic health and welfare, Cultural Affairs Committee. poet and founder of Harlin housing and studio needs of “My bill aims to enhance the Jacque Publication caught artists, and increasing arts ed- Percent for Art program by the attention of students of all ucation and activities in public giving New Yorkers the abil- ages in a school assembly, em- schools. ity to have a greater role in powering them to value their “There’s no doubt New selecting public art projects own ideas through a number York City is a cultural center that truly reflect the diver- of poems she had written when Dr. Lindamichelle Baron shares her thought process behind some of of the world, and the arts are sity of our city. The arts have she was a teacher. Then Baron her poems during a workshop with a PS 98Q fourth grade class. essential to our economy, our shaped New York City. Pass- took individual third- and Photo by Tom Momberg schools, and our vibrancy as ing this bill and mandating fourth-grade classes in work- a city,” de Blasio said. “We public hearings on Percent shops to encourage them to do means to write and express Matthew Doban said he is are committed to ensuring for Arts projects will solidify some writing of their own. themselves is really about usually a very shy kid. But all New Yorkers have access our city’s presence as the cul- She helped students in Amy sharing my background, and since the workshop was his to cultural activities, and this tural mecca of the world by Kuchynsky’s fourth-grade incorporating all the things in first real exposure to poetry, comprehensive plan will help ensuring more communities class to overcome the biggest my life that have influences on he said he found it much easier unify our initiatives aimed have access to public art.” challenge in writing and real- my poetry,” Baron said. “I feel to express himself, especially at lifting up all New Yorkers The bronze sculpture of a ize “the most harmful critic is like some of them really heard after he learned poems don’t through arts and culture.” sunbathing human form will the one inside yourself.” the poetry I wrote, and those necessarily have to rhyme. The legislation also re- be placed on Jackson Avenue Baron helped students that had never really written “I like it, because you are quires the DCLA to establish near 43rd Avenue, at a total knock down walls of insecu- poetry found motivation to really free to do whatever you a Citizens’ Advisory Com- cost of $515,000. The hefty rity to be able to freely express write from their own reflec- want,” Matthew said. “There is mittee, which will advise the price tag is not what set off and share ideas, which gave tions.” no limit to what you can do --- development and implemen- the controversy, Community several of them the means to Every student was given a the only limit is your mind.” tation of the plan and will re- Board 2 members complained find their inner poet. blank paper book in which to Doban’s classmate, Ma- view DCLA’s biannual report loudly that they were “left out Students were asked to write their own poems. A few ria Plioutas, said she loves to on the progress of the plan. of the loop” during the plan- leave judgments at the door of them were truly inspired, write and even keeps a diary. City Councilman Jimmy ning process. and share ideas with each completely filling their books Poetry is helping the fourth Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) “For the last 30 years the other. with poems by the end of the grader to explore new avenues was a co-sponsor of the bill. Percent for Arts program has “Giving these kids the week. Continued on Page 20 He also pushed a separate provided New Yorkers with bill through the Council that hundreds of extraordinary will give the public a greater works of art that enhance our voice on the placement of libraries, plazas, schools and public art. other public spaces through- The public outcry over out the city,” city Department Students share their rhymes an 8-foot-tall pink statue the of Cultural Affairs Commis- city plans to install in Long sioner Tom Finkelpearl said. “Sweet Doctors” neighborhood, “Hero” Island City was so vocifer- “When I was director of this by Matthew Doban With no reason by Maria Plioutas ous, Van Bramer introduced program in the 1990s, I saw But as the cold winds start a bill that would give the the incredible value that close I know about eyes, to grow, A hero is not just someone community more of a say collaboration with residents But I never knew they could It is time for summer to go like Superman or Batman on the city’s Percent for Art and stakeholders brings to sparkle, Then comes fall and after A hero cares, they will al- program. The bill, passed the process, creating a strong Until I saw you there’s winter ways be by your side unanimously by the Council sense of ownership over the I know hearts could beat Then this dimwitted ice Remember that day you last week, would require the Continued on Page 58 slowly, starts to splinter and quake cried? But I never knew they could And then there’s spring, Well the person that was race, Give me a break! there for you— Until I saw you Dad’s old car is covered in That was your hero. I knew faces had details, yellow So many people in the world But I never knew they could My friend keeps on sneezing are heroes. light up your day, That poor poor fellow Next time you look at some- Until I saw you My nose is always running one That pollen is so cunning! Think about what makes “My Dumb Annoying Spring is such a fool them a hero Lifesaving Allergies” It’s really not that cool Because everyone is a hero by Helena Barrett Except for last Friday deep inside When spring made me stay You might even be a hero Summer is my favorite sea- home too Mayor de Blasio signs legislation to develop New York City's first-ever son From school! Comprehensive Cultural Plan Photo courtesy of Mayor's Office You can bike around the TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 9 Free BEE-WITCHING JOB Doo Wop Concert Featuring: The Barons Oldies Doo Wop Show Sunday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m. Mac Neil Park, College Place & 5th Ave Bring a picnic and chair or blanket

Concert is sponsored by NYC Dept. of Parks & Recreation & Poppenhusen Institute and is funded by Borough President Melinda Katz with public funds from Anthony Planakis, an NYPD detective who for 20 years was the department’s bee expert, is called out of retirement in the middle of the night to wrangle a hidden colony of 40,000 bees the New York City Dept. of Cultural Affairs. that had nested in an overhang behind a home in Flushåing. Tony Bees, as he is called, uses a vacuum to gently remove the ornery creaturefrom a honeycomb, one of the biggest colonies he’d ever seen, Planakis said. Photo by Roy Renna / BMR Breaking News Summer Concerts in the Tree-Shaded Garden of Poppenhusen Institute 114-04 14th Road, College Point Parking is available but limited. Entrance fee at Poppenhusen Institute concert: $5 Seniors & U.S. Veterans: $3 This Memorial Day, salute the men and women who protected our great country and made the ultimate Every Sunday in July at 5:00 p.m. concerts will be sacrifice. We thank you for your service and we will held at Poppenhusen Institute including Doo Wop, always remember... Greek, Latin and more. Sunday, July 5 - The Something Special Band will perform patriotic, Big Band and Swing music.

At 4:00 p.m., the day of each concert, tours of the historic facility will be conducted including stops at the old village jail cells, First Free Kindergarten exhibit and a new art exhibit. Details on other concerts will appear on our website: poppenhuseninstitute.org by the end of May. Refreshments and rafﬂ es will be sold. Contact us at [email protected] or (718) 358-0067. New York City Council Member Paul A. Vallone

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The Amtrak rail crash has reverberated across Queens with the deaths of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman from Far Rockaway and a real estate executive who grew up in Douglaston. The engineer of the Northeast Corridor Train 188 lives in Forest Hills, but has not been seen in Queens as the Na- tional Transportation Safety Board investigates the accident on the heavily traveled route between New York and Washington. One day after the derailment in Philadelphia killed eight people and injured more than 200, a House panel did the unthinkable: Republican members voted to slash about $260 million from Amtrak’s $1.4 billion annual budget and rejected Democratic requests for money to install speed control technology, which could have prevented the disastrous accident. Not surprisingly, the action occurred after a bitter partisan clash, reflecting the deep divide between public transportation supporters on the two coasts and the drive-everywhere advocates in the rest of the country. Forgotten amid the predictable political stale- mate were the doomed train’s passengers and crew, who deserved some thoughtful deliberations about Amtrak safety rather than a rush to deny the struggling railroad a lifeline well before the facts of the OTHER VOICES crash are known. Republican House Speaker John Boehner bris- tled when asked if the accident stemmed from a lack of funding for Amtrak. New York’s Democratic Sen. Charles Schumer accused him of “massive igno- New York needs more youth hostels rance” about rail safety. Queens has a vested interest in the viability of Amtrak, which controls the East River tunnels used Presently, New York City for hostel bookings in New York opened four new hostels adding by the Long Island Rail Road, owns part of the Sun- does not have a law that legal- City to be worth $178 million an- 226,000 annual bed nights, New nyside yards and runs its Boston-bound trains across izes youth hostels. The New York nually – a very significant boost Orleans added six new small hos- Hell Gate Bridge in Astoria There have been several City Council has introduced a to any city and one that is set to tels (70,000 annual bed nights), derailments in the tunnels, which have delayed le- bill, Intro 699, that would permit grow. Los Angeles opened six new hos- gions of LIRR commuters and prompted the MTA to youth hostels to be established in In recent years New York City tels (89,000 annual bed nights), push unsucessfully for authority over the tubes. commercial districts only. The has fallen behind, as a number of and Chicago tops the list with But most importantly, it has been heartbreaking passing of this bill would provide major US cities saw an increase four new hostels (297,000 annual for the borough to lose two people to what may have access to safe, modern, legal and in youth hostel construction. bed nights). been an avoidable catastrophe. regulated hostel facilities for While 50 hostels that provided When evaluating the number Whether the engineer is ultimately found to be thousands of youth travelers on more than two million annual of youth travelers seeking safe, at fault or not, it is irresponsible for Congress to deny an annual basis. bed-nights in New York City legal and affordable accommoda- funding to Amtrak for new safety technology that Legalizing hostels will ensure have closed since 2010, cites such tion, New York City is not even can save lives, including their own for colleagues that New York is well-positioned as Miami, New Orleans, Los An- a competitor. City Councilmem- from both sides of the aisle who ride the rails be- to grow its market share of the es- geles and Chicago have opened bers are leading an important tween Penn Station and Union Station. timated $320 billion youth travel dozens of new hostels welcoming first step in reviving the youth And Congress must set a realistic deadline for market in 2020. Hostelworld.com, hundreds of thousands of youth traveler market in New York. the system to be fully installed so that Midshipman an international hostel and bud- travelers who are now sidestep- Justin Zemser, 20, and Laura Finamore, 47, will not get travel reservations company, ping New York City. Sascha Dimitriewicz have died in vain. recently estimated the market Since 2012 alone, Miami has CEO, Wombats City Hostels

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12 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM READERS WRITE Keeping up the spirit of landmark laws

In its latest effort to obtain process does not exist. The the community or property new window sashes or frames; corruption and lack of over- NYC Landmark status, the commission considers eligible owners.” It is clear the wishes paint doors and door frames a sight is disingenuous. This is Broadway-Flushing Home- buildings and districts for des- and desires of the homeowners different color; replace roofing neither the intent nor spirit owners’ Association asked the ignation in response to sug- are superfluous. material; install yard lighting, of the landmark laws. The fo- homeowners to vote in favor of gestions from many sources, If these facts are not suf- etc. Please visit the NYC Land- cus of the association and our or against seeking landmark including groups and individu- ficient to prompt a pause in mark Commission website for elected representatives should designation. This request for als as well as the observations the cause for designation, a complete list. be on improving, updating and a vote disingenuously implies of commission members and consider the regulations and (In the interest of full dis- enforcing zoning and build- that homeowners have input staff. While the Landmarks restrictions on private prop- closure, I am no longer a ho- ing codes and not on limiting and can participate in the land- Commission seeks and encour- erty. Designation requires meowner but have lived in the rights of the homeowners marking process. According to ages community and property homeowners to apply for and Flushing and was a member of and creating fertile ground for the law, landmark designation owners’ participation and sup- receive permits for most work the Broadway-Flushing Hom- more bureaucratic corruption. is not the subject of a vote by port when considering pro- and to consult with architects eowners’ Association for over Restricting and regulating the community or homeown- posed landmark designations, or contractors approved to 30 years. I implore my neigh- homeowners’ property rights ers and notification to hom- neither is a required condition work on historic buildings. It bors to get informed and assert may stifle their proclivity to eowners is not required. for the designation of a land- also requires them to wait 20 their common sense.) enhance and enrich the “gra- In a response to my con- mark.” The letter continues “… to 90 days for a permit which Invoking landmark laws cious sense of place” they cre- cerns regarding landmark des- the determination as to wheth- will give permission to paint to resolve problems resulting ated in the first place. ignation, the Law Department er a building or a district is to wood, masonry or handrails from un-enforced building of New York City apprised be landmarked is not the sub- a different color; install ex- codes, inadequate zoning laws, Ed Konecnik me that “a formal application ject of a referendum or vote by terior light fixtures; install indiscriminate variances, Flushing Honor Ofﬁ cer Moore Don’t let vets get lost in the shufﬂ e

We have lost Police Offi- We need to do everything to engage in criminal behav- connected to treatment and cer Brian Moore of the 105th we can to honor our commit- ior, particularly drug-related services and how to better Precinct, who died in the ment to veterans when they offenses. address the needs of veterans line of duty. return from defending us Last week, we introduced who have been arrested or in- He was a brave officer and abroad, including making legislation to create a task carcerated. They will tackle at the age of 25 already had sure that they don’t get need- force on veterans and the the issues facing veterans in an exemplary career. I think lessly ensnared in our crimi- criminal justice system, Manhattan’s criminal justice that it is time to honor him nal justice system. which will ensure that the system, which currently does in a way that demonstrates The patriotic men and city takes every step it can not have a veterans treatment that his life was a shining women who serve our coun- to keep veterans out of our court. example for our youth. try overseas return home courts and jails. This task Our veterans made im- I have a suggestion. I strengthened by their service. force will build upon the mense sacrifices to defend live in Glen Oaks Village on But some also return with successes of local veterans American freedom. When Commonwealth Boulevard psychological and emotional treatment courts that afford they return home, we have to and there is an athletic field scars that can make it a chal- veterans treatment instead do everything we can to ease being built. According to one lenge to adjust to civilian life. of jail time. These courts – their transition back to civil- of the workers, there will be In extreme cases, they may located in Queens, Brooklyn, ian life. The work of the task a baseball field, soccer field, find themselves in the crimi- the Bronx and a part opening force will make it easier for football and track. nal justice system. soon in Staten Island – con- veterans to access treatment The athletic field is in the Almost 30 percent of all nect veterans to VA and other and will reduce their involve- 105th Precinct, and naming Iraq and Afghanistan veter- benefits, a court mentor, and ment in the criminal justice the field after Officer Bri- ans treated by the Veterans allow a guilty plea to be with- system – both crucial steps in an Moore would be a great Administration have Post- drawn after graduating from fulfilling our responsibility tribute to his memory, and Officer Brian Moore Traumatic Stress Disorder. the program, affording our to the men and women who would make sure that what One out of every six suffers veterans the second chance gave years of their lives in he stood for will not be for- politicians to look into the from a substance abuse prob- they deserve. service to our country. gotten. Our youth will be possibility of this field being lem. Vietnam Era veterans The proposed task force reminded to be the best they called, “The Brian Moore were afflicted at similar would expand on this good Council Member Rory I. can be, as Brian Moore was Athletic Field.” rates. We also know that from work by collecting much- Lancman (24th District) as he tried to protect and 14 percent to 20 percent of vet- needed data about veterans Chair, Committee on serve the community. Frederick R. Bedell, Jr. erans have a traumatic brain involved in the city’s crimi- Courts & Legal Services; I therefore ask all of our Glen Oaks Village injury, which can lead to nal justice system to assist Council Member Eric agitation and combativeness. with policy creation. The task Ulrich (32nd District) These factors exacerbate the force members would also Chair, Committee on difficulty of returning from make recommendations on Veterans war and lead some veterans how to get veterans quickly Contact the newsroom: 718-260-4545 • [email protected] CORRECTION In the May 15-21 issue of the Bayside Times the front page headline on Mark Weprin’s resignation should have said Hopefuls Eye Weprin’s seat in the City Council. We apologize for the editing error

TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 13 COLUMNS Mayor, Council prioritize immigrants in budget

Gi\d in the face of economic uncer- (Jackson Heights, Woodside, far, the City Council has foot- tainty, prioritizes public safe- Sunnyside, and Astoria) will ed the bill for the program. T he executive :Xcmè ty and “expanding opportu- receive $265,000 over three The Council also urges an ad- nity” for New Yorkers, while years to continue housing additional $4 million be allocat- budget includes GiXj_X[ also boosting the city’s re- vocacy and tenants’ rights ef- ed to health, social and legal N serves and creating a contin- forts in the community. services for “Unaccompanied an additional $5 New Voices gency capital-projects fund. The City Council’s official Minor Children,” or refugees, Most initiatives in the budget budget response took a less predominantly from Central million to enhance seek to enhance or develop guarded view of the city’s America, seeking asylum in The mayor’s preliminary a specific aspect of services economic situation, noting the United States. staffi ng for ID NYC. budget for Fiscal Year 2016 provided by city agencies. that 2014 had been a year of In comparison, the city re- contains a host of programs The budget includes an ad- prosperity, with record job ports savings of $4.5 million and funding relevant to ditional $5 million to enhance growth and tourism, as well yearly by harvesting meth- quests the addition of $10 mil- Queens residents. New York staffing for ID NYC. The city- as a tax surplus. The Council ane as fuel from Department lion to the upcoming fiscal City’s next fiscal year, FY16, wide ID card was massively stressed the need to capital- of Environmental Protection year’s budget to compensate begins on July 1, 2015, though popular at launch, inundating ize on this prosperity, which wastewater treatment plants. for $18 million in funding the budgeting process is well the staff assigned to process they contend is still possible Notably, the executive bud- expiring at the end of the cur- underway. Overall, in the fact applications and causing sig- with the fiscal conservatism get does not mention fund- rent fiscal year. sheet released by the mayor’s nificant lags to fulfillment. and caution stressed in the ing for Deferred Action for The City Council has also office, Mayor de Blasio has Through the Department executive budget. Childhood Arrivals, a federal baselined two Immigrant Op- expressed concern at the of Youth and Community De- Most notable for many im- initiative that allows undocu- portunities Initiatives – Lit- prevalence of job growth in velopment, some neighbor- migrant communities is the mented immigrants who ar- erary Services and Legal, at low-wage sectors, 46 percent hood-based organizations will council’s insistence that the rived in the United States as $1 million and $3.3 million of New Yorkers living at or receive a share of a federal New York Immigrant Family children and meet stringent respectively, administered near poverty levels and the block grant to provide neces- Unity Project be baselined in criteria, to have a path to citi- by DYCD. This is likely in highest income gap since the sary services to immigrants, to the executive budget. The zenship. At the urging of the conjunction with literacy ser- 1920s. youth, seniors and families. $4.9 million program serves Council, the administration vices provided by the Queens The $78.3 billion execu- For example, Jackson Heights’ as a public defender for depor- had included $2.5 million in Library, cited by the mayor as tive budget, described by the Chhaya CDC, based in Neigh- tation defense and is the first administrative support in serving over 806,000 residents administration as “cautious” borhood Development Area 3 of its kind in the nation. So FY15, but the Council now re- with 46,000 free programs. American military offi cials shouldn’t get royal titles

William Honorary Knighthoods from Central Park was first Furthermore, there could be Queen Elizabeth II. As I point- N o member of constructed in the 1850s and calls for returning animals Lewis ed out, this does raise consti- horse and carriage use in the to their natural habitats. Ani- n tutional questions. However, our military high park has been a part of the mals kept in zoos are, for the I believe that no member of park’s transportation ever most part, getting better treat- Political our military high command command should since. During the period of ment than similar animals in Action should be accepting this kind time from the 1850s to now, their natural environment. of title from a foreign govern- be accepting this the horses and carriages have It would be unfortunate if a ment. That is true especially been used continuously until tradition of over 160 years was In my last column I re- of foreign governments that kind of title. they became part of our city’s eliminated. Procedures for ferred to Article I, Section 9 have an active aristocracy. Yet cultural background. the care of these horses could of our Constitution which in we also have former Secretary Hopefully, this practice be made stronger. There could part states: “No title of nobil- of Defense Caspar Weinberger know what our foreign policy will continue with good care be more city inspections of ity shall be granted by the also receiving an Honorary position might be years from being given to the horses. animals’ living facilities. Con- United States: and no person Knighthood from Queen Eliz- now. Those citizens who are call- flict with vehicular traffic can holding any office of profit or abeth. Hopefully, other American ing for an end to this mode be worked out as it has in the trust under them shall, with- A person who holds the military leaders will not fol- of transportation in Central past. Hopefully, we can keep out the consent of the Con- highest position in our na- low Weinberger in accepting Park, if they are successful, this tradition of horses and gress, accept of any present, tion’s military establishment an aristocratic award. what will be next? Will some carriages in Central Park. emolument, office, or title, has no business acquiring * * * animal rights advocates be We always want change for of any kind whatever, from such a title, considering his Earlier this year we heard calling for the closing down of the better but change must any king, prince, or foreign position in directing our na- that in June there would be some zoos in the city? Argu- also take into account main- state.” tion’s defense. Aristocratic a vote of the New York City ments for their closure could taining our past heritage. Both former mayors titles or awards should not Council pertaining to abolish- center on calling it cruel to Our city has a great his- Rudy Giuliani and Michael be accepted by our military ing horse and carriage rides keep animals locked up in an tory and Central Park is an Bloomberg have received leaders, considering we never in Central Park. enclosure for people to view. important part of our city.

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14 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM COLUMNS In search of the sale items on grocery shelves

Lenore I realize this is the diction- Oreos,” which are albino. galore. Rum Raisin by the ary definition of a First World And then there’s always barrel. If you’re looking for Skenazy problem, but when the sign the nearly pristine stash of S ince we live in the Rocky Road Ice Cream with ■ in the supermarket window “Birthday Cake Oreos” — Ore- city, I’m shopping Raw Cookie Dough Chunks, screams, “Oreos, $2.99!” I ex- os with sprinkles embedded my friend, you are in luck. But Rhymes pect to find Oreos for $2.99. in the cream, sought after by all the time, if you want vanilla ice cream with Crazy And by “Oreos” I mean the the same demographic that de- without a swirl? Vanilla on its most popular cookie in Amer- mands M&Ms in its brownies. because who has own, unflanked by strawber- ica, consisting of two choco- I left that demographic ry and chocolate flunkies so late cookies separated yet also about four decades and 17 cavi- space for those short on self-esteem they are Not everyone shares my bound together (talk about ties ago. excited to be purchased, even hobby, but let me put it out your existential metaphor!) by My frustration on finding a container ports though they’re riding vanilla’s there. It is grocery shopping. “cream.” sea of Oreos and not one sleeve of Country Crock coat tails? There’s nothing I enjoy more. On sale weeks at my local of the Platonic Oreo ideal is But wait … behind the mint And since we live in the city, grocery, these are harder to matched only by my fury at the the folks in the chip … could it be? Yes! There’s I’m shopping all the time, be- find than a “Jeb for President” Friendly’s ice cream selection one bashed carton of vanilla cause who has space for those button in George Stephanopo- at sale time. Drawn in by that suburbs stock up with a sticky trickle down its container ports of Country ulos’ accessory drawer. same promise of a $2.99 treat side. I can see the little crys- Crock the folks in the suburbs Oh, there are piles and (never $3, of course), I make on? tals formed where a piece of stock up on? piles of Oreo options, all right: my way to the freezer case and the lid was ripped off. But if I’m tingling every Double Stuf, Mint, Fudge Coat- scorn all the other ice creams Oh wait — it is low fat. time I wander down the ce- ed. There are “Heads or Tails that are not on sale that week. tends to dream up its flavors And sugar free. real aisle, hoping that Kel- Oreos” which have a vanilla Turkey Hill for $5.69. Doesn’t it lying on its back in the haze of And actually, it is yogurt. logg’s just might have scored cookie on one side and a choco- realize how ridiculous it looks? a Grateful Dead concert. One Who cares? I grab it and another home run like Kraves late one on the other. (I tried Who would buy that? (Until pint-sized container of Ben/ head home, ecstatic. It’ll taste (basically, wafer cookie meets to describe these to a friend next week when it goes on sale, Jerry/Uni costs more than the fine, once I crumble some molten chocolate cake meets as “black and white Oreos” to I mean.) And the store brand, entire carton of delicious va- Birthday Cake Oreos on top. “breakfast”), I can’t help won- which she replied, “Aren’t all at $3.99? Don’t make me laugh. nilla Friendly’s I am about to dering who’s yanking our col- Oreos black and white?”) Ac- Then look! There’s Ben & grab, except, of course, there is Lenore Skenazy is a public lective chain when it comes to tually, missy, they aren’t. Be- Jerry (& Unilever)’s, the mega- no vanilla! speaker and founder of the book the items on sale. cause now there are “Golden lithic corporation that pre- Oh, there’s Moose Track and blog Free-Range Kids. LOWEST PRICES OF THE SEASON

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TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 15 Businesses mingle at annual Queens chamber expo Panelists discuss technology in borough as companies promote themselves

BY MADINA TOURE to fostering the borough’s tech working on a broadband net- band may be easier to build in community to increase eco- work in Queens and Brooklyn Queens than in other parts of More than 1,200 businesses nomic opportunities, and has to bring internet to areas that the city. of varying sizes throughout monthly meetings with stake- desperately need it. “The fact that it’s not as the borough took part in the holders from Long Island City. “Queens is like a digital dense here will be an advan- Queens Chamber of Com- She noted that the borough desert ... a lot of businesses are tage when it comes to that,” he merce’s Queens Business Expo is going to be receiving 77 Wi- struggling with getting good said. and Breakfast at Citi Field last fi kiosks, with the program broadband connectivity and Alderman encouraged week. rolling out in Jamaica first. we’re solving these problems,” small- and medium-sized busi- The May 13 expo and “The technology industry Levy said. ness owners in Queens not to breakfast featured a panel is proving to be a reliable and Haot said she has seen an be intimidated by the technol- titled “Technology, It’s not just affordable place to do busi- increased emphasis not only ogy startup community. for Geeks, It’s for everyone,” ness,” Katz said. on how to hire individuals but “Once you get started in which looked at how technol- The annual event, which also “career-changers.” whatever way you’re most ogy is not exclusive to compa- was one of the chamber’s late For example, she highlight- comfortable, if it’s setting nies that engage in coding but executive director’s favorite ed the Coalition for Queens’ up your Twitter account or is used by all industries to en- events, featured a tribute to Access Code, which provides launching your website, you’ll hance their businesses. Jack Friedman put together people from low-income and see results,” Alderman said. Vendors included the by Chris Donovan, a member Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce minority backgrounds with Rosedale resident Andrea TimesLedger Newspapers, the of the chamber. Friedman’s entertaining attendees free-of-charge code training Owen-Boyd, who works as a Sunnyside Chamber of Com- family members were present. at the business expo. and job placement. financial consultant for AXA merce, EmblemHealth, New Panelists included Alan Photo by Madina Toure She also said they are look- Advisors, said now is an op- York State of Health, Maspeth Levy, chairman and co-found- ing to work with Queens Col- portune time for markets to Federal Savings, the Greater er of Xchange Telecom, a tele- Cyna Alderman, managing di- lege, which she said produces focus on technology. New York Automobile Dealers communications company; Ra- rector of the Daily News Inno- “thousands of engineers.” “I have a 23-year-old son Association, New York Life chel Haot, chief digital officer vation Lab, an initiative that “Continuing education, and a 10-year-old son and you and the New York State Comp- and deputy secretary for tech- seeks to engage with the city’s professional development, see that technology, that’s troller’s Office. nology for New York State as startup community. people who are well into their where the world is going,” Ow- Queens Borough President part of Gov. Cuomo’s executive Levy, who attended PS 209 careers and want to make a en-Boyd said. “They want to go Melinda Katz said her office chamber; Erik Grimmelmann, in Whitestone and grew up change,” Haot said. “There’s a to a restaurant, they use their is working with Coalition for president and CEO of the New with Friedman, said his com- huge need there.” phones.” Queens, a nonprofit dedicated York Technology Council; and pany, Xchange Telecom, is Grimmelmann said broad-

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16 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York 125 Broad St., 11 Fl., NY, NY 10004 212-233-5531 Patrick J. Lynch, President www.nycpba.org

TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 17 June 6 • 8:30pm Drag racing crackdown

BY BILL PARRY While there were no arrests and only a few summonses were issued, informa- When NYPD Capt. John Travaglia tion was handed out to motorists and took command of the 108th Precinct the NYPD presence was felt. he said he would crack down on drunk “We observed several social me- drivers in Long Island City, Sunnyside, dia posts verifying that we disrupted Woodside and a section of Maspeth planned meet-ups,” Travaglia said. that his squad oversees. Now the com- “The monitoring of social media in mander, who spent nearly half of his regards to drag racing activity is an 22-year career on the Highway Patrol, integral part of our deployment strat- has another warning for motorists in egy for our resources to prevent and western Queens. disrupt drag racing.” “The message is clear: Drag racing The operation will continue will not be tolerated,” Travaglia said. throughout the summer with more co- Last weekend, the 108th Precinct vert and strategic enforcement meth- and the 104th Precinct in Ridgewood ods. conducted a joint operation to prevent The Joint Operation between the and combat drag racing. A Temporary 104th and 108th should run smoothly Headquarters Vehicle was placed at due to familiarity among the leader- Maurice Avenue and the Long Island ship of both precincts. Travaglia did Expressway Service Road in Maspeth a stint at the Ridgewood station house while patrols were deployed in the area earlier in his career. for the purpose of preventing, disrupt- “I have a very close relationship ing and combating drag racing. with the personnel of the 104th Pre- Specific areas with directed pa- cinct including Capt. Wachter and trols included Laurel Hill Boulevard, Capt. Mackie,” he said. “We all share Review Avenue, Maurice Avenue and the same feelings and have given prior- Borden Avenue, which have been fa- ity to eliminating the condition.” vorites of drag racers for many years.

70 MILLION ALBUALBUMSMS SSOLDOLD David Weprin stays put

7 # 1 HHITSITS BY TOM MOMBERG “I have been in public service in this very district for the last three de- PPOPOP & MMOOTTOWNOWN LLEGENDSEGENDS In the wake of Councilman Mark cades,” he said. “I think I can (bring) Weprin’s (D-Oakland Gardens) an- great things to the area. We have to nouncement last week that he would work on ways to better connect people resign from his seat to take an admin- on this end of the borough to transit.” istrative position with Gov. Andrew Grodenchik, currently the director The one-and-only Commodores, performing Cuomo, several contenders, includ- of community boards and parks for the ing his brother, Assemblyman David borough president, said he will develop hits like “Brick House,” “Easy” and many more! Weprin (D-Fresh Meadows) initially a campaign strategy aimed at restrict- expressed interest in the remainder of ing zoning laws to prevent overdevel- the councilman’s term. opment of Queens in addition to better- But David Weprin announced his fi- ing public transportation. nal decision not to run in a special elec- He also said he is bringing on Ste- rwnewyork.com tion for the Council seat last at a May ven Behar as his campaign manager. 14 event, his office said. Behar, a former city and state office Former Councilman Barry Gro- contender, said he was considering a denchik was the first contender to of- campaign for Mark Weprin’s Council ficially announce his campaign for seat, but will now instead help Groden- Mark Weprin’s Council seat at the end chik try to secure the office. of last week.

Street cleaning comes to Whitestone

BY MADINA TOURE The cleanup along the new routes Over 5,000 Games. Minutes Away! has already started and will continue City Councilman Paul Vallone (D- through July 1, Vallone said. 110-00 Rockaway Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11420 Bayside) and the nonprofit Doe Fund “Clean sidewalks and litter-free announced additional street cleaning streets will go a long way towards rwnewyork.com • 1-888-888-8801 routes in Whitestone last week. beautifying and revitalizing the Whit- In Queens Near JFK Airport. The new routes in Whitestone in- estone Village,” he said in a statement. clude 14th Avenue from 149th to Clin- “I’m happy to have already received Locate Your Free Shuttle: RWRedExpress.com tonville streets, 150th Street between many phone calls to my office proving the Cross Island Service Road and 12th that the Doe Fund’s work is having a MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO PLAY THE NEW YORK LOTTERY GAMES. Avenue and Clintonville Street be- great positive effect on the commu- PLEASE PLAY RESPONSIBLY. 24-hour Problem Gaming Hotline: 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369). tween 14th Road and 12th Road. nity.” 18 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM Flushing Bank Celebrates the Grand Opening of its Corporate Headquarters and New Branch at RXR Plaza Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq-GS: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), held a Grand Opening Celebration Tuesday May 19th at its new RXR Plaza location. The event was attended by local politicians, community leaders, RXR Management and business owners from the building and surrounding areas. John R. Buran, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: “We look PETER KOO forward to hosting future events and developing mutually beneficial banking relationships with businesses and consumers within the RXR building.” District 20 – NYC Council Member Mr. Buran also stated: “We are excited to expand upon our success in Nas- sau County with a new Headquarters to support our continued growth and provide efficiencies and synergies that result from the majority of our staff This Memorial Day let’s show our veterans being under one roof. The County’s highly educated workforce as well as the commitment by local government and community entities weighed favorably and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in our decision to expand in Nassau County. We worked closely with the Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Association on programs to support us that their service to this great nation was not in bringing over 250 employees to their town.” He also added: “The RXR Pla- made in vain and is greatly appreciated za facility is a quality work environment that reflects our desire to provide the best for our employees. Easy access, comfortable surroundings and employee by all Americans. friendly facilities including child care weighed heavily in our decision making. This convenient location also allows us to stay connected with our branch network in the New York metro area. We recognize the role of the branch is 135-27 38 Ave., Suite 388 changing and we must adapt to stay current with the evolving trends. Our Flushing, NY 11354 RXR Plaza branch showcases a new branch model that leverages technology with highly trained sales staff to provide a superior customer experience. It phone: 718-888-8747 provides the added convenience of full-service banking to all of the individuals and businesses located in the building and the surrounding areas. We look for- Paid for by Peter Koo 2017 ward to meeting with the individuals, and businesses that work in this building and discussing the financial solutions that are right for them.” This will be Flushing’s third branch located in Nassau County and continues the Bank’s planned expansion of its branch network, bringing the total number of branches in the metropolitan area to eighteen. Flushing Bank’s RXR Plaza branch will be offering special promotions and giveaways during the months of May and June. The RXR branch will be open 5 days a week with extended Grand Opening hours of operation on Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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22 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM Residents consider big ﬁ xes New sound system tops for a small park in Maspeth on Donovan wish list BY SADEF ALI KULLY residents took part in the BY ERIC JANKIEWICZ vote on how to spend about $1 High-technology projects million in the district. A park in Maspeth that was were the winners in the par- “It is crucial we engage once a water pump station has ticipatory budget bids for our youth in the political been plagued by flooding and southeast Queens’ District 31 process and prepare them an old track, but several mil- represented by Councilman to be the future leaders our lion dollars will be used to get Donovan Richards (D-Lau- city needs and deserves. the small park back on track. relton). Together, we expanded and Parks officials met with The district encompasses improved upon the partici- community members to dis- neighborhoods in Laurelton, patory budgeting process,” cuss the ways in which the Rosedale, parts of Springfield Richards said. “As exciting as money can be spent on Frank Gardens, Bayswater, Ham- our announcement was, I am Principe Park, which runs mels, Arverne, Edgemere even more excited for the day along Borden Avenue. Council- The Maspeth park is getting $5.7 million to fix various problems in the and Far Rockaway. we come together to celebrate woman Elizabeth Crowley (D- small Greenspace. Photo courtesy of NYC Parks Dept. The 2015 winners are the completion of these real, Glendale) allocated the funds, $525,000 for a sound-and-pro- tangible results we brought $5.7 million in total, from the priority of Community Board to upgrade the playground and jection system in the Spring- home as a community.” City Council budget. The park 5 and the community for the basketball and tennis courts. field Gardens Education Com- Proposals covered a wide was created in the 1930s and past 10 years and I am pleased During the meeting with plex auditorium, $300,000 for range of community projects, was named after a man who to finally get this done,” Crow- Crowley and Parks officials, a new music studio in IS 231 from science lab upgrades to helped make the park a real- ley said. “I’m happy to have residents also requested base- Mangetech 2000 and $400,000 installation of greenway me- ity. brought the public together to ball fields, high fences, bleach- for the installation of reading dians. City Council Speaker . Residents during the hear what they truly need in ers, water fountains, garbage and chess areas in Brookville Mark-Viverito (D-Manhat- meeting ticked off a number their backyards for their chil- cans and a full-size soccer Park and Springfield Park. tan) and Richards were able of issues – from drainage prob- dren, for their sports teams field. The participatory budget- to further improve the pro- lems on the field to the track and for themselves.” The final decision will be ing process, an estimated $25 cess this year by launching that is just a cracked sliver of According to the city Parks made in the next few months million citywide this year, early voting, a lowered voting asphalt. Department, there are already by the Parks Department for allows selected district resi- age of 14, and introducing the “This funding will give plans to reconstruct two turf a proposal in the fall. Crowley dents to decide which proj- first electronic ballots in the new life to a park that has des- ball fields and create a soccer also allocated $2.5 million for ects’ tax dollars will fund. history of the participatory perately needed it for decades. field made of synthetic turf. In upgrades to Juniper Valley Over 2,000 Rosedale, Laurel- budget process. This renovation has been a top 1996, the city spent $3 million Park. ton and Springfield Gardens Reach Reporter Sadef Ali

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Honoree Ouida Duncan of the TimesLedger honors 26 Queens champions whose courage and community spirit light up our Alisha Johnson of Talent Youth Duncan Tree Foundation and CNG borough at Douglaston Manor, (from l-r) CNG CEO Les Goodstein, TimesLedger Editor Roz Liston, Development Education and Vice President of Advertising Ralph Entertainment and Roz Liston. D'Onofrio. Photos by Michael Shain TV chef Lidia Bastianich and Ann Jawin of the Center for the Women of New York.

Susan Brustmann of the Honoree Jacques Leandre (l.) of Jennifer Goodstein, president Carol Lacks of Kew Gardens is giv- Barbara Brown of the Eastern Poppenhusen Institute and Ralph the Rosedale Jets football team of CNG, welcomes honorees and en her Queens Impact Award me- Queens Alliance and Greg Mays. D'Onofrio and Greg Mays, who nominated guests to the event. mento by TimesLedger Publisher him for the Impact Award. Brian Rice.

Honoree Ellen Kodadek of Flushing Honoree Rob MacKay of the Queens David Rosasco of the Woodside Dominick Bruccoleri of Papazzio's Honoree Steven Hitt of the Town Hall and Greg Mays. Economic Development Corp. and Neighborhood Association and and the Bayside Village BID with LaGuardia Performing Arts Center Brian Rice. Ralph D'Onofrio. Roz Liston. and Greg Mays.

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Tyra Emerson of Cultural Ed Horn of St. Michael's Cemetery Collaborative Jamaica and Brian and Roz Liston. Rice.

The Queens Impact Awards class of 2015 sits for a group portrait at the end of a memorable night. Photo by Nat Valentine

Bob Reid of the Bayside Little Frank Raffaele, CEO of Coffeed League and Brian Rice. Roasters, and Les Goodstein.

CNG President Les Goodstein and Aline Euler of the Alley Pond Theresa Adams of the Hunters honoree Dr. Charles Schleien. Environmental Center and Brian Point Community Development Rice. Corp. and Roz Liston.

Dr. Jill Rabin of North Shore-LIJ Health Alberto Barreto of Far Rockaway System's Prenatal Care Assistance Drug Program and Les Goodstein. Progam and Ralph D'Onofrio.

Frances Scarantino of Reach for Adrian Bordoni of Woodside on the Marissa Bernowitz of the FREE Flea Honorees Jason and Joy Marr of the Hip to Hip Theatre Co. and Ralph the STARS! Programs for Children Move and Les Goodstein. Market and Roz Liston. D'Onofrio. and Les Goodstein.

TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 25 and DNL),” a New York FAA main assessment tool repre- Noise spokesman said. “Once we cre- sents an institutional detach- ate the new curve, we will de- ment between local and fed- Continued from Page 5 termine whether a threshold eral perspectives. level at which federal funding other than 65 should be used.” “It is now almost of quarter would be available for noise But Queens advocacy of century since the issue has mitigation strategies. It has groups have said DNL is out- been federally addressed and gone unchanged ever since, dated and doesn’t take into ac- community residents are advo- though most countries that count highs and lows in vari- cating for the review of noise use DNL have a maximum ous neighborhoods, like the standards, an assessment of standard of 55 decibels. nearly 90-decibel levels often the health implications of ex- “This research will provide recorded in Bayside by the posure to aircraft noise, as data for the development of a LaGuardia Airport Remote well as greater transparency new dose-response curve (a Monitoring System. and communications between graphic representation of the Eastern Queens Alliance airport authorities, the FAA relationship between an ex- Environmental Specialist Ta- and their impacted communi- The Port Authority mapped all noise complaints for JFK Airport for the posure and an impact, in this mara Mitchell said DNL as the ties,” Mitchell said. month of April, the highest-recorded number of complaints in over a case Percent Highly Annoyed FAA’s and Port Authority’s Reach reporter Tom year. Courtesy of Port Authority of NYNJ

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ADVERTISEMENT Flushing House Director of Resident Services Sandra Allen-Simms To Receive Leading Age New York 2015 Professional Of The Year Award

Flushing, New York, May 22, York. Nominations were sought fully, and finding out how Flush- 2015 - Sandra Allen-Simms, Di- for their annual awards (there ing House can serve them better. rector of Resident Services of are four award categories) pro- Her goal is to help older adults re- Flushing House, will receive the gram to recognize the extraordi- main active and independent, for “2015 Professional Of The Year nary dedication of front-line staff as long as possible. Award,” at the Leading Age New at member facilities, in service to In 1997 she graduated from York annual conference in Sara- older adults. Mercy College with a Bachelor toga Springs, NY. Leading Age New York rep- in Social Work (BSW). The same The Award Luncheon takes resents not-for-profit, mission- year she joined Jewish Associa- place May 20, 2015 at the Saratoga driven and public continuing tion for Services for the Aged Hilton Hotel. Leading Age New care providers, including nursing (JASA). In 2001 she graduated York Chairperson Emma DeVito homes, senior housing, adult care from New York University with will present the award to Ms. facilities, continuing care retire- a Masters in Social Work (MSW). JXe[iX8cc\e$J`ddj#DJN Simms. ment communities, assisted liv- She resigned from JASA in April, According to Ms. DeVito, “San- ing and community service pro- 2013 to become director of resi- family members who are seeking dra’s accomplishments, dedica- viders. dent services for Flushing House. to help their aging parents. I am tion and commitment, truly ex- As director of resident services, “I could not have asked for a most grateful to receive this great emplify what Leading Age New Ms. Simms considers herself an more rewarding position as di- honor.” York looks for when selecting advocate for older adults. She rector of resident services,” she Built in 1974, Flushing House professionals of the year.” She is knows what Flushing House has said. “Here, I’m broadening my is the largest, not-for-profit, in- one of only two recipients to re- to offer, and builds relationships background as a Social Worker dependent living retirement resi- ceive a Professional of the Year of trust with residents and family and assisting, not just the residence in New York State. Visit us Award from Leading Age New members, listening to them care- dents I serve, but also the many at: www.flushinghouse.com.

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MAY Summer Sports Experience When: Tuesdays - Fridays through June 24, from 3 pm - 7 pm; Saturdays through June 21, from 9 am - 1 pm Where: Lost Battalion Playground, Lost Battalion Hall Recreation Center, Queens Boulevard between 62nd Avenue and 62nd Road, Rego Park Cost: Free Kids will play a variety of sports each day in this program created to develop their skills. Come to all sessions, or just one.

World’s Fair Train Show When: Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25, from 10 am - 5 pm Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing Cost: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students with ID and children 3 - 12 G scale model trains travel through an outdoor display, including a miniature World’s Fair Unisphere.

Family Fun Day When: Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 Cost: Free When: Saturday, May 23, from 2 pm - 6 pm Kayaking and Canoeing Where: Forest Hills, Little Neck-Douglaston, All skill level of bird watchers are invited to Where: Carousel in Forest Park, near When: Select Saturdays and Sundays College Point, Whitestone and Laurelton join the Urban Park Rangers at this event. Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive beginning May 24, from 1 pm - 4 pm Celebrations and parades happen Cost: Free Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, 32-01 throughout the weekend. The Little Neck- It’s My Park Day Get the season started with live DJ music, Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Douglaston parade steps off at 2 pm Monday, When: Saturday, May 30, from 10 am - 2 pm dance contest, games and a magic show by Cost: Free May 25. Forest Hill’s takes place May 24 at Where: Clement Clarke Moore Homestead Omar Olusion. The entertainment is free, but Astoria Boaters and LIC Community noon on Metropolitan and Ascan avenues. Park in Elmhurst and Bowne Playground in for a fee you can also ride the carousel. Boathouse offers free kayaking and College Point’s is also May 24 at 12:30 pm in Flushing canoeing (tide and weather permitting) MacNeil Park. Whitestone’s is May 25 at noon, Volunteer with local civic organizations to Music in the Garden: The New York from Socrates Sculpture Park Beach at at Whitestone Memorial Park. Laurelton’s pick up trash, weed the grassy areas and Exceptions Hallets Cove. All ages welcome, children festivities take place May 25 beginning at 9 paint fences. When: Saturday, May 23, from 3 pm - 5 pm under 18 must be accompanied by a parent am at Francis Lewis and Merrick boulevards. Where: Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 or guardian. No prior boating experience Los Tres Creditos/The Three Little Pigs Main St., Flushing is necessary. Participants sign up on a Memorial Day Magic When: Saturday, May 30, at noon Cost: $4/adults, $3/seniors, $2/students fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. New this year, When: Monday, May 25, from 2 pm - 4 pm Where: Near the carousel at 111th Street and with ID and children 3 - 12 life preservers will be available for your Where: Carousel in Forest Park, near 53rd Avenue, Corona This doo-wop band performs songs from the pets who want to come along. For updated Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Park Drive Cost: Free ’50s,’ 60s and’70s. weather cancellations, check licboathouse. Cost: Free A bilingual adaptation of the fairy tale org beginning two hours prior to a scheduled Join Champu as he engages his audience in a includes a vegetarian wolf, Latin music and It’s My Park at Socrates Sculpture Park event. magical and humorous adventure. three adorable little pigs. When: Sunday, May 24, from 9 am - 3 pm Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, 31-30 Celebrating New York’s Two Great World’s Fitness Walk at Joe Michaels Mile Strawberry Festival Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Fairs When: Beginning May 26, Tuesdays and When: Saturday, May 30, noon - 3 pm Cost: Free When: Sunday, May 24, from 1 pm - 3:30 pm Thursdays through Oct. 15, at 9 am Where: Lower Highland Playground, Join other volunteers to help beautify the Where: Queens Museum, Flushing Meadows Where: Western entrance to Joe Michaels Highland Park, Glendale park for the season. Seed the grounds, plant Corona Park Mile in Crocheron Park Cost: Free in the vegetable garden and spread mulch Cost: Free This adult fi tness walking program The 7th annual Strawberry Festival will have around the trees. Contact: (718) 592-9700 happens twice a week and does not require games, crafts, music, face painting and a Alfred Fisher and Bill Cotter will discuss the registration. strawberry eating contest. Alley Pond Park Adventure Course: Free legacies of the 1939 and 1964 fairs, show Sundays photographs and videos and participate in a Movie Night in S. Richmond Hill Astoria International Cultural Fest When: Sundays through Nov. 1, from 9:30 Q & A with the audience. When: Friday, May 29, at 7 pm When: Saturday, May 30, noon - 5 pm am - noon Where: Frederick B. Judge Playground, 111-01 Where: Astoria Park — Great Lawn, 19th Where: Alley Pond Park Adventure Center, Basic Canoeing 134th St., South Richmond Hill Street near 23rd Road, Astoria Oakland Gardens When: Sunday, May 24, from 1 pm - 2 pm Cost: Free Cost: Free Cost: Free, register at nycgovparks.org/ Where: Golden Pond in Crocheron Park, 35th Bring a low chair or blanket to watch the Central Astoria LDC presents a celebration programs/rangers/registration Avenue and Corbett Road, Bayside family movie “Space Jam.” Board games of music and dance from around the Contact: (718) 217-4685 Cost: Free start at 7 pm. The movie begins at dusk. world. Bring a blanket or chair to watch This two-hour adventure course includes Urban Park Rangers will lead the group Popcorn and ices will be served. performances from Bangladesh, Brazil, both low and high elements and is open to through the gentle waters of the pond. Open Ireland, Japan, Morocco and more. individuals and groups. Space is limited and to all skill levels. Participants must be at Birding: Hawk Watch participants must be at least eight years least 8 years old. When: Saturday, May 30, at 10 am Skats the Clown old. Sneakers are required. During July and Where: The Unisphere in Flushing Meadows When: Saturday, May 30, at 2 pm August, pre-registration is required. Memorial Day Parades Corona Park Where: Near the carousel at 111th Street and

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53rd Avenue, Corona Cost: Free Bayside Historical Society Lawn Family Day at Electric Skats combines magic and Concert Playground clowning to entertainment When: Sunday, June 7, at 6 pm When: Sunday, June 14, from 1 audiences of all ages. Where: Crocheron Park, 35th pm - 4pm Avenue and the Cross Island Where: Electric Playground, 164th Parkway, Bayside Street near 65th Avenue, Flushing JUNE Cost: Free Cost: Free Enjoy the sounds of classic A day of crafts, games, face Dancing Under the Stars American rock when the band painting and more. When: Mondays, from June 1 to Desert Highway performs songs July 6, from 6 pm - 7:30 pm from the Eagles, Don Henley and QBG Craft Table Where: Wallenberg Square in Joe Walsh. When: Sunday, June 14, from 2 Forest Park, Metropolitan Avenue pm - 4pm and Park Lane South, Kew Gardens Magic with Wayne “Superius” Where: Shops at SkyView Center, Cost: Free Garland 40-24 College Point Blvd., Flushing Weekly ballroom dancing lessons. When: Thursday, June 11, at 5:15 Cost: Free pm Queens Botanical Garden will help Children’s Summer Series Kick Where: Mary Whalen Playground, kids create a table-top planter for Off Forest Park, Woodhaven Father’s Day. Supplies are limited. When: Thursday, June 4, from 4 Cost: Free pm - 7 pm Experience close-up magic with Music in the Garden: Quintet of Where: Dry Harbor Playground, Superius, who is the world’s fi rst the Americas Forest Park, Forest Hills rapping ventriloquist. When: Sunday, June 14, at 2:30 pm Cost: Free Where: Queens Botanical Garden, Activities for the whole family Catskill Puppet Theater: “The 43-50 Main St., Flushing include touring TD Bank’s Mobile Villian’s Mustache” Cost: Free with museum admission Forest: Rooted in NYC exhibit, When: Thursday, June 11, at 6 pm The highly acclaimed quintet balloon making and a performance Where: Mary Whalen Playground, presents a program “The Melting of Puppets in the Park’s “Tales of Forest Park, Woodhaven Pot,” featuring the premiere of Briar Rabbit.” Cost: Free “Variable Winds” by Flushing Catskill Puppet Theater presents composer Daniel Ott. Movie Night in Bayside this traditional melodrama story When: Friday, June 5, at 8:30 pm complete with Tin Pan Alley show Christopher Agostino’s Where: Golden Pond, 35th Avenue tunes and a mustache twirling Storyfaces near the Cross Island Parkway, bad guy. When: Thursday, June 18, at 5:15 Crocheron Park, Bayside pm Cost: Free Movie Night in South Richmond Where: Buddy Monument in Forest Bring a blanket or low chair for a Plants We Eat: Tour and Activity pm Hill Park, Park Lane South and Myrtle showing of the recent animated hit When: Friday, June 12, at 7 pm Avenue, Richmond Hill “The Lego Movie.” When: Saturday, June 6, from 1 Where: Beach Block, Beach 116th pm - 3 pm Street, Rockaway Park Where: Phil “Scooter” Rizzuto Cost: Free Park, 95th Avenue between 125th Volunteer to be part of the show LIC Bike Parade Where: Queens Botanical Garden, Cost: Free 43-50 Main St., Flushing A day of children’s events including and 127th streets, South Richmond as original stories and folktales When: Saturday, June 6, 11 a.m. to Hill are told on the faces of audience 5 p.m. Cost: $5 live music, folk dancing, crafts, Botanical Garden staff led an beach games, carnival attractions, Cost: Free members with traditional mask Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, Bring a blanket or low chair for arts. 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City educational tour of edible plants a petting zoo and more. on the grounds. The event includes a showing of “Muppets Most Cost: Free Wanted.” Popcorn and ices will be Drum Band Concert: Hip Pickles The 8th annual LIC bike parade a seed planting to take home. World’s Fair Anniversary Festival When: Sunday, June 7, from 1 pm served. Board games begin at 7 When: Thursday, June 18, at 6 pm invites children and families pm. The movie starts at dusk. Where: Buddy Monument in Forest to repair their bikes, get free Ranger’s Choice: Gather Around - 6 pm the Campfi re Where: Unisphere in Flushing Park, Park Lane South and Myrtle helmets and fi ttings, and decorate Movie Night in College Point Avenue, Richmond Hill their bikes with Socrates artists. When: Saturday, June 6, beginning Meadows Corona Park at 6 pm Cost: Free When: Friday, June 12, at 8:30 pm Cost: Free For more information visit Where: MacNeil Park, Poppenhusen The interactive drum band socratessculpturepark.org. Where: Alley Pond Park, Oakland Tour sites from the 1939-40 Gardens and 1964-65 World’s Fairs. Avenue and 115th Street, College performs. Cost: Free, registration is required Watch cultural music and dance Point Family Day at Smokey Oval Cost: Free Yoga on the Beach Playground The Urban Rangers host an evening performances throughout the day, of s’mores, games and storytelling including Charles Bradley & His Bring a blanket or low chair for a When: Saturdays from June 20 - When: Saturday, June 6, from noon showing of “Frozen.” Sept. 5, at 8 am - 4pm around a roaring campfi re. Space Extraordinaires, Hollis Brown and is limited. Registration opens May Damien Escobar. There will be kid- Where: Beach 108th Street and Where: Smokey Oval Playground, Family Day at Rufus King Park Boardwalk, Rockaway Beach 95th Avenue and 125th Street, 27, at www.nyc.gov/parks/rangers/ friendly events, puppet shows and register. face painting. When: Saturday, June 13, from 1 Cost: Free South Richmond Hill pm - 4pm Bring a mat, large towel or blanket Cost: Free Bird Watching at the Ridgewood Historic New York: The General Where: Rufus King Park, Jamaica for this beginner Hatha Yoga class. A day of crafts, games, face Avenue between 150th and 153rd painting and more. Reservoir Slocum Disaster When: Sunday, June 7, at 8:30 am When: Sunday, June 7, at 1 pm streets, Jamaica Louis Armstrong’s Wonderful Cost: Free World 2015 Magic Show - 11 am Where: Astoria Park Lawn in Where: Ridgewood Reservoir, Astoria Park A day of crafts, games, face When: Saturday, June 20, from When: Saturday, June 6, from 2 painting and more. noon - 8 pm pm - 4 pm Vermont Place parking lot in Cost: Free Highland Park, Glendale This walking tour will give Where: Flushing Meadows Corona Where: Carousel in Forest Park, The Magical Georgie Porgie Park, 111th Street, Corona Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Cost: Free participants the details of and Steve and Heidi Nanz of the a close-up view of where the When: Saturday, June 13, from 2 Cost: Free, but pre- Park Drive, Woodhaven pm - 4 pm registration is required at Cost: Free Brooklyn Bird Club lead an early General Slocum caught fi re in the morning bird watching walk. East River causing the death of Where: Carousel in Forest Park, armstrongwonderfulworld.com Cido, a member of the World Clown Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest The Backyard Bash includes Association and Clowns of America more than 1,000 passengers. Pre- Rockaway’s International registration at www.nyc.gov/parks/ Park Drive, Woodhaven performances, family-friendly International, brings his brand of Cost: Free activities and DJ sets in the Queens clown magic to town. Children’s Day rangers/register is required and When: Sunday, June 7, at 10 am - 7 begins May 28. Georgie Porgie brings his brand of Museum. illusionist magic to Forest Park. TIMESLEDGER.COM BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22-28, 2015 31 SUMMER FUN ’15

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Summer Solstice Festival When: Saturday, June 20, from Movie Night in Curtis Jackson noon - 4 pm Community Garden Where: King Manor Museum, Rufus When: Tuesday, June 30, movie King Park, Jamaica starts around 8:30 pm Cost: Free Where: Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson A family event to welcome in the Community Garden, 117-15 165th St., summer on the longest day of the Jamaica year. Make ice cream the old- Cost: Free fashioned way, create sun-inspired Bring a low chair or blanket to art and crafts and play historic watch “Despicable Me 2.” Free games. popcorn will be served.

Omar Olusion’s Magic Show Central Astoria LDC 2015 When: Saturday, June 20, at 2 pm Independence Celebration - 4 pm When: Tuesday, June 30, from 7:30 Where: Carousel in Forest Park, pm - 9 pm Woodhaven Where: Shore Boulevard between Cost: Free the Hell Gate Bridge and the pool, Omar’s blend of magic, creativity Astoria Park, Astoria and amusement entertains adults Cost: Free and children. Get a jump on your Fourth of July celebrations with this annual event Family Camping hosted by the Central Astoria Local When: Saturday, June 20, at 6 pm Development Coalition. The West Where: Alley Pond Park, Point Band will perform, followed Douglaston by a fi reworks display from Grucci. Cost: Free, but spaces are chosen by lottery The Urban Rangers will lead a When: Monday, June 22, at 8 pm “Shrek the Musical” Where: Lawn Area in Springfi eld JULY group of families in an overnight Where: 193 Street Field near Union When: Thursday, June 25, at 6 pm Park, Springfi eld Gardens Outdoor Cinema 2014 camping adventure. Tents will be Turnpike, Cunningham Park, Fresh Where: Buddy Monument in Forest Cost: Free When: Wednesdays, July 1 – Aug. 19 provided. Visit nyc.gov/parks/ Meadows Park, Park Lane South and Myrtle Bring a low chair or blanket to at 7 pm (weather permitting) rangers/register by June 10 to Cost: Free Avenue, Richmond Hill watch the movie musical “Annie.” Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, enter the lottery for a space. This summer marks the 50th Cost: Free 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City anniversary of the Concerts in the Plaza Theatrical Productions Groovin’ in the Park The annual international fi lm festival Magic of Motown Parks with performances in all fi ve presents the musical version of the When: Sunday, June 28, gates open focuses on a different country or When: Sunday, June 21, at 5 pm boroughs, including this one in tale of a misunderstood ogre, his at noon culture each Wednesday evening. Where: George Seuffert Bandshell, Fresh Meadows. wise-cracking donkey sidekick and Where: Roy Wilkins Park, Merrick Visitors can picnic on the grass, Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard the feisty princess they set out to and Baisley boulevards, Jamaica enjoy the waterfront or watch and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven Puppets in the Park: ‘Brier rescue. Cost: $150/VIP, $60/general musicals, dance performances and Cost: Free Rabbit’ admission, $50/early bird while international fi lms on an outdoor Bring dad along for this Father’s When: Tuesday, June 23, at 9:45 am Rockstock and Barrels supplies last screen with the backdrop of the Day concert celebrating the hits of Where: Beach 17th Street and When: Saturday, June 27, noon - 6 The fi fth annual all-day concert Manhattan Skyline. Motown. Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Beach pm of reggae and rhythm and blues Cost: Free Where: Beach 90th Street, includes performances by Morgan Zumba Summer Solstice Celebration “Brier Rabbit” tells the tale of the Rockaway Beach Heritage, Cocoa Tea, Lt. Stichie, When: Thursdays, from July 2 to When: Saturday, June 21, 5 pm – tricky rabbit, a sly fox, lovable bear Cost: Free Billy Ocean and Michael Bolton. Aug. 6, at 5 pm Dusk and a wise turtle. The ninth annual surfi ng and skate Where: George Seuffert Bandshell, Where: Socrates Sculpture Park, contest includes a music festival Historic New York: Native Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City Metropolitan Opera Summer and vendors. Americans and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven Cost: Free Recital When: Sunday, June 28, at 1 pm Cost: Free The annual Summer Solstice When: Wednesday, June 24, at 8 Bonkerz the Clown Where: Fort Totten Visitor’s Center, Get moving with this musical Celebration organized by Socrates pm When: Saturday, June 27, from 2 Fort Totten Park workout. 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Where: The Unisphere, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Bonkerz the Clown Cost: Free When: Saturday, July 18, from 2 The Hip to Hip Theatre Co. presents pm - 4 pm Shakespeare’s farce about Where: Carousel in Forest Park, courtship, jealousy and friendship. Woodhaven Evening begins with a 30-minute Cost: Free Kids and the Classics program. The Brooklyn clown brings his jokes and magic to Queens. 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Shakespeare’s farce about will be available. party experience for children 1 - 12 Choreographers Rashida courtship, jealousy and friendship. and their families. Bumbray’s and Jamel Gaines’ work Water Festival Evening begins with a 30-minute Magic Show with Cido is rooted in traditional African- When: Wednesday, July 22, from 11 Kids and the Classics program. When: Saturday, July 25, from 2 The Bronx Wanderers American folk forms. Bumbry’s am - 1 pm pm - 4 pm When: Thursday, July 30, at 7:30 “Run Mary Run” will be staged and Where: Seaside Playground, Beach Disco Inferno Where: Carousel in Forest Park, pm Jamel Gaines’ Creative Outlet will 108th Street, Rockaway Park When: Thursday, July 23, at 7:30 Woodhaven Boulevard and Forest Where: George Seuffert Bandshell, perform. 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This funny children’s play about 19 38th Ave., Flushing Cost: Free Cost: Free discovering self-esteem and Cost: Free The Hip to Hip Theatre Co. presents The Hip to Hip Theatre Co. presents SummerStage: Screening of friendship comes from Puerto The Hip to Hip Theatre Co. presents Shakespeare’s farce about Shakespeare’s dark story that “Time is Illmatic” Rican and Dominican folklore. Shakespeare’s dark story that courtship, jealousy and friendship. examines bigotry, justice and the When: Sunday, July 19, at 7 pm examines bigotry, justice and the Evening begins with a 30-minute limitations of law. Evening begins Where: Queensbridge Park, 41st “The Merchant of Venice” limitations of law. Evening begins Kids and the Classics program. with a 30-minute Kids and the Road and 40th Avenue, Long Island When: Wednesday, July 22, at 7 pm with a 30-minute Kids and the Classics program. City Where: The Unisphere, Flushing Classics program. 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Road and 40th Avenue, Long Island 48-21 39th Ave. When: Sunday, Aug. 9, at 5 pm Avenue, Flushing Meadows Corona City Cost: Free Where: George Seuffert Bandshell, Park, Corona Movie Night in the Rockaways Cost: Free The Hip to Hip Theatre Co. presents Forest Park, Woodhaven Boulevard Cost: Free When: Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 8 pm “Brier Rabbit” tells the tale of the Shakespeare’s farce about and Forest Park Drive, Woodhaven Bring a low chair or a blanket to Where: Beach 17th Street and tricky rabbit, a sly fox, lovable bear courtship, jealousy and friendship. Cost: Free watch the Marvel story about a tale Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Beach and a wise turtle. Evening begins with a 30-minute An evening of classic music by the of misfi t space heros in “Guardians Cost: Free Kids and the Classics program. 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TIMESLEDGER.COM NE TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 45 Ric Ocasek, the lead singer of the rock group The Cars (far left), spread out a sleeping bag on the lawn and had a picnic with his family, including son Oliver and wife Paulina Porizkova. Family friend Michael Rip and Oliver's date are at the far right. Photos by Michael Shain Ragtime reigns at St. Michael’s

BY SADEF ALI KULLY More than 200 people turned out for the Joplin concert on the lawn of the cemetery, including a few couples who danced to the century-old Scott Joplin, the ragtime musician, was celebrated over the weekend with the annual ragtime tunes. performance at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Astoria, where he is buried. Astoria residents, music lovers and St. Michael’s visitors enjoyed a sunny afternoon in the cemetery with hot dogs and cold drinks. In the crowd, rock star, Ric Ocasek, from the ‘80s band the Cars, sat on a picnic blanket where he was joined by his family and a couple of friends. Ed Berlin, a Joplin scholar, was in attendance and spoke about the era of Joplin and his impact on American music. Born in Texas and raised in Texarkana, Joplin was dubbed the “King of Ragtime.” Ragtime is a musical genre that reached its peak popularity between 1895 and 1918. Its cardinal trait is its syncopated, or “ragged,” rhythm. Joplin, who became famous for advancing ragtime as a musical style in New York, was buried at St. Michael’s in 1917. “Maple Leaf Rag” was Joplin’s signature creation, but for some reason his wife refused to grant her husband’s wish to have it played at his funeral, Berlin said. In the-mid 1970s, a Brook- lyn group of musicians determined to honor that last request played “Maple Leaf Rag” at his grave site and dedicated a plaque to the renowned artist there. On Sunday, Dan Levinson and his Canary Cottage Dance Orchestra returned to St. Michael’s to lead the musical celebration and were joined by the Victorian Vaudeville Barbershop Quartet, who played famous ragtime tunes such as “Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer.” St. Michael’s also asked concert-goers to support Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Asto- ria) in collecting back-to-school supplies for the needs of the children. Band leader Dan Levinson (in the straw boater) and his Canary Cottage Berlin said that Joplin was penniless when he died of syphilis in a city mental hospital. Dance Orchestra stage an annual tribute to composer Scott Joplin, the The concert ended with a traditional New Orleans-style walk to Joplin’s gravesite, which went king of ragtime, in the cemetery where he is buried, St. Michael's. unmarked for decades. At Joplin’s grave, the Victorian Vaudeville Barbershop Quartet serenad- ed him with “We Will Rest Awhile.”

Not everyone arrived at the cemetry's large green by car. Four-part harmony from the Victolian Vaudeville Quartet put some bounce in the ragtime beat.

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Natalia Paruz, who goes by CUTTING-EDGE the moniker “The Saw Lady,” practices with The Astoria Choir for the upcoming NYC Musical Saw Festival. Photo by Kevin Zimmerman

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BY KEVIN ZIMMERMAN premise that in the right hands, these musical hypothesis. said. “I thought it would be great fun work-a-day objects create a sound rem- “What if we replace the soprano sec- and beautiful, too.” After cutting back last year to catch iniscent of a chorus of sopranos. tion of a choir with saws?” Paruz said. The beauty of the instrument’s her breath, Natalia Paruz and her or- “The saw sounds like an opera sing- The answer will be discovered at the tones are a large part of what attracted chestra of saw musicians are return- er without words,” Paruz said. “Every start of this year’s festival when The Paruz to it. ing to Astoria for the 11th NYC Musi- time we play, people come around look- Astoria Choir joins Paruz and three When she was 6, and traveling cal Saw Festival at Trinity Lutheran ing for the singers.” other saw musicians in a performance through Europe with her parents, Par- Church Saturday, May 30. That got Paruz, who often goes by of Mozart’s “Ave verum corpus.” uz first heard someone playing a saw. A celebration of the carpenter’s her sobriquet “The Saw Lady,” think- “I thought it was a fabulous idea,” “I was mesmerized,” Paruz said. go-to tool, the festival is built on the ing. And those thoughts turned into a Adam Eggleston, the choir’s director, Continued on Page 54 TIMESLEDGER.COM TL TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 49 Come & Enjoy a Delicious Homemade Italian Lunch with us! LUNCH SPECIALS $ 95 PRODUCTIONS Website: www.lpac.nyc prepared to sing 16 bars of a 7 song, to perform a one-minute “Urinetown” — This monologue and to move. Bring “Merrily We Roll Along” — recent Broadway musical your resumé. The show will MONDAY–FRIDAY, 12 NOON–3P.M. Astoria Performing Arts Center comedy is a satire on the take place in August. presents the Stephen Sondheim legal system, capitalism, When: May 23, from 11 am Pasta Salad* + and George Furth cult musical - 2pm that begins at the end and social irresponsibility, Dishes 1/2 Hero Sandwich** Where: St. Gregory’s Oak proceeds backwards in time. politics and even musical theater. In the near future, Room, 242-20 88th Ave., tPENNE MELANZANA tLASAGNA When: Through May 23 SALAD SANDWICHES Where: APAC, Good a 20-year drought has Bellrose tPENNE tPENNE FLORIO tCAESAR tMEATBALL Shepherd United Methodist outlawed private toilets, Contact: sgtgproductions@ CAMPAGNOLA forcing citizens to use public gmail.com tPENNE FORTUNATI GARDEN tEGGPLANT Church, 30-44 Crescent St., t facilities run by a monopoly. tPENNE PAPALINA *ADD GRILLED CHICKEN + $3 tPEPPER & EGG Astoria tPENNE CARUSO When: May 23 - May 24, “A Funny Thing Happened PENNE FLORENTINE *ADD GRILLED SHRIMP + $4 tSAUSAGE Cost: $18/adult, $12/students t PENNE GAMBERONI May 29 - May 31 and June 5 on the Way to the Forum” t SAUSAGE & PEPPER and seniors tPENNE FANTASIA t -June 6 — Theatre By The Bay tPENNE VODKA ** PARMIGIANA ON REQUEST Contact: (718) 706-5750 tPENNE DELIZIOSA Website: www.apacny.org Where: Parkside Players at announces auditions for all tPENNE & CHICKEN Grace Lutheran Church, 103-15 roles in this classic Broadway tPENNE SCARPIELLO SCAMPI NO SUBSTITUTIONS “Our Lady of 121st Street” Union Turnpike, Forest Hills musical. They are looking for tBAKED ZITI tBAKED RAVIOLI OR TAKEOUT — Stephen Adly Guirgis’ dark Cost: $20/adults, $18/ performers who are proﬁ cient comedy involves a reunion seniors in verbal as well as physical of friends who gather at a Contact: (718) 353-7388 comedy. Female dancers are funeral home after the death Website: www. also needed. Be prepared to of beloved nun and activist parksideplayers.com sing, dance and read from the 10% OFF Sister Rose. script. When: Through May 23 When: Tuesday, June 2 and ITALIAN RESTAURANT DINNER Where: LaGuardia Performing AUDITIONS Wednesday, June 3, from 7 Good Food At A Price You Can Afford Valid only for 5 or less Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave. pm - 10 pm Open 7 Days Noon to 11pm people per table, Long Island City “Mary Poppins” — St. Where: Bay Terrace Garden www.AuntBellasRestaurant.com 718-225-4700 Not Good on Holidays. Cost: $10/general admission, Gregory’s Theatre Group will Jewish Center, 13-00 209 St., 46-19 Marathon Pkwy., Little Neck t/PUUPCFDPNCJOFE $8/students hold auditions for all adult Bayside 2 blocks South of Northern Boulevard with any other offer. Contact: (718) 482-5151 roles (ages 16 and up). Be Contact: (718) 428-6363.

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50 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 TL TIMESLEDGER.COM Maspeth residents unite for boy in ﬁ ght of life As Rocco Lanzer battles leukemia, his martial arts school plans a hair-razing fund-raiser

BY TAMMY SCILEPPI “They give him a good prognosis – that in two or so years he’ll be fine; it’s Since 8-year-old Rocco Lanzer from a two-year battle,” Redondo said. Maspeth was diagnosed with leukemia Maspeth Martial Arts is also in- several months ago, his friend and volved with Relay for Life of Middle martial arts teacher, Sensei Angel Re- Village, which will take place at Juni- dondo, has been visiting him at North per Park June 27 - 28. Shore LIJ’s Cohen Children’s Medical Kristen Sapienza of Maspeth Fed- Center in New Hyde Park, where the eral Savings said it has been a proud boy is receiving life-saving treatment. sponsor of Relay for Life since 2004. Redondo, or “Mr. R” — as the kids “Several teams are formed every at Maspeth Martial Arts and Fitness year to participate in this annual event call him — keeps reminding his young to support our community and fund- student, who is a third-grader at PS raise for this worthy cause,” she said. 153, that everyone back home is think- Folks who volunteer will be walking about him and rooting for his quick ing around the park for 24 hours. Each recovery. Maspeth’s Rocco Lanzer, 8, is receiving team walks for a certain amount of While Rocco’s story has quickly treatments for leukemia at North Shore LIJ’s time then passes the torch to the next spread through social media, the out- Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde team, and so on. pouring of support for his family from Park. Photo courtesy Angel Redondo “Everybody goes through rough their close-knit community has been times in their life. We have to stick overwhelming, thanks to their con- Rocco Lanzer displays a certificate with together,” Redondo said. “When our cerned neighbor. his martial arts teacher, Angel Redondo, at bald, I’m going to get bald.” country is falling apart, you have to Because of Redondo’s ongoing fund- Maspeth Martial Arts and Fitness. That inspired the martial arts start with the community. As a coun- raising efforts, more than $3,400 has Photo courtesy Angel Redondo teacher’s plan for a Hair for Rocco try, we’re more split than ever. Let’s been raised so far to help Maria and event, which is supposed to take place unite Maspeth and Middle Village; Michael Lanzer with their son’s medi- tions like these ‘cause you never know,” during the Memorial Day Parade on let’s unite Queens and New York. Let’s cal expenses. Redondo, himself a father of two, said. Grand Avenue in Maspeth. just help each other out. There’s no “It’s tough. We’ve been trying to do “Any illness is close to your family. He “I’m going to get a hairdresser for other way.” whatever we can to help them finan- was a healthy 8-year-old one day and in the day; $10 donations for haircuts to For donations: maspethmartialarts. cially with this situation and to bring just a couple of days it turned.” help the family,” he said. com/help-rocco-in-his-fight-against- awareness about Rocco and about leu- Since Rocco’s hair was recently It’s a long road ahead for Rocco and leukemia or gofundme.com/RocsRac- kemia. You have to help people in situa- buzzed, Redondo told him: “If you get his doting parents. e2Recovery.

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has compiled an impressive re- was the way to go. Ronald B. sumé, mainly through her as- “I’m constantly changing,” Hellman sociation with Theatre by the she said, but right now she pre- ■ Bay at the Bay Terrace Garden fers film to stage. She’s a fan The Play’s Jewish Center. She has played of director Quentin Taran- The Thing lead roles in “Mame” (Young tino and the actress Jennifer Patrick), “Oliver!” (Oliver) — Lawrence. Looking ahead yes, they’re both boys — “An- to life after high school, she’d Let’s hear it for the youth nie” (Annie), and Dorothy in like to attend the University of of America, ‘cause today I got “The Wizard of Oz,” her favor- Southern California — it’s got a couple of 16-year-olds to tell ite so far. a good drama program and the you about. A star of today she admires weather is warm. Talented, hardworking and is Laura Osnes, a Tony Award Franny is also into visual ambitious, Francesca Ian- nominee for “Bonnie and arts. She has an internship nacone and Isabel Robin are Clyde” and “Cinderella.” at the Folk Art Museum train- the real deal. And they’re both Wanting to share her love ing to be a docent, and looks kids from Queens – Francesca of music, Isabel recently forward to visiting the new (call her Franny) grew up in formed a community service Whitney down by the High Middle Village and now lives group called Joy Through Mu- Line. Her only regret is that in Little Neck. Isabel is a life- sic. Broadway show tunes and she won’t be old enough in 2016 long resident of Bayside. other standards will be per- ISABEL ROBIN FRANCESCA IANNACONE to vote for Hillary Clinton for At Fiorello H. LaGuardia formed around town for those president. High School, located near Lin- who may not be able to get to Talent Unlimited High School, in the last couple of years, her Lesson to parents by our coln Center, specializing in the see shows on their own. located in the Julia Richman favorite and most challenging story today: expose your chil- visual and performing arts, The kick-off event is com- Educational Complex on Man- was the title character in the dren to the arts and culture at Isabel is an honor drama stu- ing up Sunday, June 14, at 11 hattan’s Upper East Side. A ancient Greek drama “Anti- an early age — you’re in the dent in her sophomore year. a.m., in Bay Terrace (718-428- drama major in the Honors gone” by Sophocles. Talk right city for it — and all of Her real love is musical 6363), featuring “music, bagels Repertory program, she re- about heavy lifting! us will benefit when they get theater, inspired by seeing a and talented teens.” You may cently appeared in a produc- Leaning toward ballet in older. production of “Oklahoma!” even get to see Isabel’s young- tion of A.R. Gurney’s “The her early years, Franny saw when she was only 4. er sister Tess perform. Dining Room” at the school. the movie “Twelve Angry Contact Ron Hellman at RB- In just a few years, Isabel Franny is a sophomore at Of the several roles she’s had Men” and decided that acting [email protected] Circus pitches its tent in Cunningham Park

BY MERLE EXIT IF YOU GO Step right up, the Big Apple Circus is in town Big Apple Circus and presenting its newest When: Through Sunday, show “Metamorphosis” June 14 in Cunningham Park. Where: Cunningham Describing the force Park, Fresh Meadows that brings changes as Cost: $10 - $65 “the power that turns Contact: (800) 922- the everyday into the 3772 extraordinary,” the Website: www. show includes plenty of bigapplecircus.org transforming tricks and illusions that delighted all the attendees at last Madeline Rivera said weekend’s Opening Day. she enjoyed attending It was Myra Felicia- the show with her son no’s first time seeing the and being able to watch Big Apple Circus. him laugh. “I was excited seeing “He got so excited with the whole family enjoy- clowns and especially the ing themselves, as well aerial spaceship,” Rivera A fan checks out the Big Apple Circus poster before heading into the show. Photo by Merle Exit as I did. I found myself said, in reference to acro- cheering all of the acts,” bats Giovani Anastasini Feliciano said. “My hus- regular headliner, John grimace as Dorjoo some- box. did this crazy costume and Irene Espana. band, Juan, gets great Kennedy Kane. how makes herself fit “Humpback Day” was change act, where Olga Send in the clown, pleasure not just taking Act I brought Odbaya- into the small container. part of the celebration as changed costumes in Francesco, who was the family, but sharing sakj Dorjoo as the “Con- She not only twisted her- Jenny Vidbel performed the blink of an eye. She loved by everyone. their reactions.” tortionist in a Cube” self into a back bend and her “Down on the Farm, must have had at least 13 The Big Apple Circus For one performance, where she placed herself then folded herself up, Dogs and More” with different outfits on in a continues through June substitute Ringmaster in a transparent box. crawling sideways like a camels, horses, and even 5-minute span. 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Continued from Page 1 IF YOU GO “It has this unworldly sound. And it is more visual than any NYC Musical other instrument. I don’t mean because it’s a tool, but the en- Saw Festival tire instrument moves.” A saw musician, who plays When: Saturday, May sitting down, will place the instrument’s handle between 30, at 2 pm his knees. Attached to the oth- Where: Trinity er end of the metal is a small wooden handle that moves. Lutheran Church, 31-18 To create the sound, the 37th St., Astoria musician pulls the underside of the saw up while pushing Cost: $10 the topside down with the Website: handle and plucking the teeth musicalsawfestival.org with a violin bow. Paruz has been playing the saw for more than 20 years and in California, but instead of a even offers lessons. concert, the main event there Members of The Astoria Choir stand behind saw musicians Dale Stuckenbruck (l.) and Natalia Paruz during a Well, she meets with her is a competition, which Paruz rehearsal at Trinity Lutheran Church on 37th Street. Photo by Kevin Zimmerman students at least once. does not like. “You only take one lesson,” “It pits one saw player clude a performer flying “It was excellent,” Par- she said. “You learn how to against another,” she said. “I in from Australia and the WATCH A VIDEO OF THE uz said. “It was so much produce the sounds.” want everyone who comes out oldest saw player in the more than I thought it And those sounds attract to be able to play. And they world, a 95-year-old man SAW FESTIVAL REHEARSAL AT would be. And when there quite a following. come out of the woodwork.” from North Carolina, are four of us up here, it’s Before starting the New Astoria’s festival owns Paruz said. WWW.TIMESLEDGER.COM going to be great.” York festival, Paruz used to bragging rights to a 2009 Earlier this week, Par- travel to Paris to play in that Guinness World Record, when uz and fellow saw musi- Reach News Editor city’s event. 53 musicians gathered to per- cian Dale Stuckenbruck joined After running the singers Kevin Zimmerman by e-mail at There is also a large gather- form. The Astoria Choir, sans sopra- through the piece a couple of [email protected] or ing of saw musicians each year This year’s concert will in- nos, for a rehearsal. times, the saws joined in. by phone at (718) 260–4541.

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BY BILL PARRY

A Long Island City-based company is looking to change the way the food cart business operates in New York City. MOVE Systems and the City Council announced a new pilot program that will provide 500 state-of-the-art eco- friendly foodcarts to vendors throughout the city rent-free. “It’s a revolutionary model that will usher in a new era,” MOVE Systems CEO James Meeks said. “Our big commitment is to get rid of the old carts that are polluters and dangerous. The MRV100 solves our energy, public health and safety issues.” New York City has nearly 8,000 food carts and trucks operating on its streets, resulting in an estimated 1.2 million daily mobile food transac- tions. The typical food cart uses propane, a highly com- bustible fuel. The city has al- One of MOVE Systems natural gas food carts is open for business at Gantry State Park in Long Island City. Photo courtesy MOVE Systems ready experienced food truck and cart fires, including an impact of New York City’s pilot program. “New Yorkers MOVE Systems will lease the its headquarters at 29-28 41st incident that caused the tem- existing food cart fleet vs. the encounter air pollution every 500 food carts free of charge Ave. in Long Island City four porary shutdown of the West new MRV100. According to the day and in some communities to selected vendors, the first months ago. Side Highway. report, each MRV100 reduces like mine, there is an undeni- 100 going to disabled veterans. “Queens is the heart of the “The MRV100 uses natu- climate change gases by 60 able direct correlation to some The unit runs on a compressed food cart industry and at night ral gas that is much cleaner percent and smog-causing pol- of the highest asthma rates in natural gas generator plus a all of the carts return to their and much, much safer around lution by 95 percent, thereby the country,” Richards said. solar panel providing supple- commissaries and those are open flame,” Meeks said. The taking the pollution equiva- “I’m pleased that the carts mentary power. all around the Queens side mobile units are safer, provide lent of nearly 200 cars off the being provided will reduce “We will charge for the of the Queensboro Bridge,” clean food preparation, and road. emissions, improve air qual- energy and other revenue Meeks said. “It’s the perfect help reduce greenhouse emis- City Councilman Dono- ity and increase safety on our sources,” Meeks said. “And if location for us.” sions. van Richards (D-Laurelton), streets.” it proves economically viable, The national environmen- chairman of the Council’s Unlike traditional ba- we’ll go beyond the initial 500 Reach reporter Bill Parry by tal group Energy Vision re- Environmental Conservation sic food carts that cost from units.” e-mail at [email protected] leased a report assessing the Committee, welcomed the new $15,000 to nearly $25,000, MOVE Systems opened or by phone at (718) 260–4538.

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He said this national ate strong women and not be er who compensated for his knowledged that she benefits and businesses that do not tragedy has an even more pro- afraid of them, because your small size by practicing all the from the current state of the comply with state law. found impact at home. Aunt Laura was one of the time and “giving 110 percent,” nail salon industry. “We will not stand idly “It dawned on me that un- strongest. Laura should be a Nazario said. “I, like, many Americans by as workers are deprived like so many other people, role model for all of us.” “Justin epitomized what it and many New Yorkers have of their hard-earned wages Laura is not just one of those The family asked that in means to be a midshipman, a also been the beneficiaries of and robbed of their most ba- pictures on the news,” Tum- lieu of flowers, donations be soldier,” Nazario said. this larger systemic problem sic rights,” Cuomo said in a mino said. “She is someone made to the St. Jude Chil- The train carrying Fi- — cheaper products and ser- statement. real to each of us here today. dren’s Research Hospital in namore and Zemser crashed vices — a problem and a con- The network points to As someone that is real, we all Finamore’s name. traveling at least 100 mph in a versation that we are begin- business owners who inten- have that desire to let people And on May 14, fam- bend of the tracks near Phila- ning here to solve,” she said. tionally exploit workers to know that this is truly a sim- ily, friends and classmates delphia where the speed limit The network was formed maximize their own profits mering struggle. But we can of Midshipman Zemser, who is 50 mph. But investigators in response to a series of re- and undocumented workers also let them know, as people was killed in the Amtrak were still trying to find out cent New York Times articles who are not paid fairly. of faith, that this is not the crash, mourned the loss of the why the train’s Forest Hills that reported on the poor In order for an average end.” 20-year-old at a funeral at the engineer allowed it to speed. working conditions in the outer borough nail salon to Finamore is survived Boulevard Riverside Chapel According to the National city’s nail salons. fully comply with all labor by her parents, Cynthia and in Hewitt. The only child was Transportation Safety Board, Meng said most of what and health regulations, it has Richard Finamore; her three on his way back home from the he sl a m me d on t he br a ke s r i g ht The Times reported was ac- to charge about 67 percent brothers, Michael, Paul and Naval Academy in Maryland. before the train derailed. curate, but warned against more — from $9 to $15 — for Peter Finamore; and seven “I’ve done enough crying, Bostian, who sustained a generalizations. a regular manicure and 100 nieces and nephews. but I can’t help but get choked concussion and other injuries, “It’s important, as with percent higher — from $20 to Peter Finamore recalled up when I think about the does not remember anything any industry, not to just $40 — for a regular pedicure, memories of his sister and her loss,” said Victor Nazario, who about the crash, the NTSB paint the entire industry according to Meng. love and participation in the coached Zemser on the Beach said, but he has been cooper- with such a broad stroke so The average Manhattan lives of her brothers’ children. Channel HS football team. ating fully with the investiga- that the hardworking law- salon has to charge an aver- Though she was dedicated to Zemser was the captain of tion and turned over his cell abiding owners are vilified,” age of 25 percent more, from her career, he said, Laura Fi- the team for his last two years phone. she said. $20 to $25, for a regular mani- namore always made time for in high school before graduat- A broken windshield was This comes on the heels of cure and 33 percent more, family, including having slee- ing in 2013. found in the engine car, in- a multi-agency Enforcement from $60 to $80, for a pedicure povers and making art with “It’s a rare to find young dicating an object struck the Task Force formed by Gov. to break even as a business, her nieces and nephews. men with the skills he pos- glass. Amtrak union officials Andrew Cuomo to prevent she said. “For you young women sessed. Leadership, honor- are calling for two people to illegal practices and unsafe and girls, you should always able, determined and many occupy the engine car. remember your aunt and other things,” Nazario said. “

income to help pay bills. the watchful eyes of a judge. Johnson also said that a Airbnb Flushing resident Linda Terror Johnson was not pleased date should be scheduled to vet Landivar uses the site to host with the reason why Siddiqui the two defense-counsel teams Continued from Page 4 visitors at her home for just Continued from Page 4 had refused to come to court. so they can access classified those reasons. She advocated The status hearing, which “This is a complex case,” documents and evidence relat- homes if they are not pres- on behalf of the rental website reviews where a case stands at Johnson said. “She is not in- ed to the case. ent. And it is illegal to share alongside several other New the time, was presided over by vited to court, she is ordered He also rescheduled anoth- an apartment if it is rent-reg- York City-based Airbnb hosts Federal Judge Sterling John- to come.” The judge asked the er status hearing this Friday, ulated, even if the lessee or in Albany last week to influ- son. prosecution if a court order ordering to Siddiqui show up building owner are present. ence lawmakers to change Typically, during a status to force Siddiqui to appear in to discuss further details of the Airbnb does post a dis- laws to work for residential hearing, the defense and the court was needed and prosecu- case. claimer for individuals list- users while collaborating on prosecution will discuss evi- tors said it was unnecessary If the two women are con- ing their homes on the web- tougher laws restricting un- dence, scheduling of hearings because her refusal might have victed, they both face life sen- site, which describes New licensed hotel operators. on motions filed, trial dates been due to some confusion tences in prison. York’s multiple dwelling law, “Although hosting guests and possible plea offers under over the court dates. as well as laws regarding ap- from around the world is plicable taxes, rent regula- something we love to do, tion, city zoning codes and there is another benefit Airb- business licensing. nb has provided — and that’s In 2014, 56.4 million visi- able Queens to promote these But the AG’s report, which economic security for my Tourism tors came to the city, gener- fabulous attractions to a wider gathered information from a family,” said Landivar, who ating $61.3 billion in overall audience and would generate subpoena in May 2014, found along with her husband is a Continued from Page 45 economic impact. Tourists economic growth that would the site was being used ille- freelance artist with a less bought more than 32 million strongly benefit our borough’s gally to a large degree. stable source of income. ough to promote its tourist at- hotel-room nights. hardworking families,” Katz Though less than 3 percent “As a mother of two it is tractions, including sites such Queens Borough President said in a statement. of airbnb reservations are in so important to know, even as Coney Island, Flushing Melinda Katz said the borough The bill is currently in the Queens, Airbnb touted the when work slows, we have Meadows Corona Park, Alpha- has a variety of attractions, Investigations and Govern- benefit of starting to bring a source of income that will bet City and the Bronx Zoo. reflecting the diversity of the ment Operations Committee tourists outside of traditional help put food on the table and The new revenue could also borough’s population. in the state Senate and the hotel districts to spend money help pay the bills,” she said. be used to promote for-profit “This bill offered by Sen. Ways and Means Committee in the city’s neighborhoods. Airbnb is using its new ventures like bars, bookstores, Peralta and Assemblyman in the state Assembly awaiting The state attorney gen- report to advocate to the at- coffee shops and restaurants. Sepúlveda would better en- a vote out of committee. eral’s office could not be torney general and the Legis- reached for comment on the lature to fix the laws for New new report. Yorkers like the Landivars, artwork among residents and mission projects that bring The Airbnb report also while at the same time help- Art helping artists more fully en- great art to neighborhoods in claims that 90 percent of the ing the web rental commu- gage with the communities all five boroughs.” city’s hosts share their pri- nity to pay $65 million more Continued from Page 9 we serve. We look forward to The Percent for Art law mary residences, while 72 in city and state taxes. continuing our work to com- was passed in 1982 by the City percent of them use the extra 58 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22–28, 2015 BT FT TIMESLEDGER.COM Sports Mason’s legacy lives Springﬁ eld Gardens names gym after late alum

BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI

Anthony Mason was known for having his name cut into his hair. “Mase” and that im- age now have a permanent place of prominence on the walls of the Springfield Gar- Molloy players rush the field to celebrate their walk-off victory over St. dens gymnasium. Francis Prep in the championship game. Photo by Caroll Alvarado The school renamed the gym Mase Court after its famous alum and former NBA all-star at a ceremony May 14. Molloy bests SFP A green-and-yellow banner with his silhouette, showing his signature haircut, hangs on the wall. An orange-and- for diocesan crown white plaque to commemorate the day and Mason’s New York BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI took four of the six games Knicks jersey will also be between the two squads this hung. Mason, who helped lead Friends and family of the late Knicks standout, Anthony Mason, cele- Giovanna Bonilla knew year, including the tiebreaker Springfield Gardens to the brate the renaming of the Springfield Gardens High School gym in his her job was to get Victoria for the regular-season title. 1983 PSAL boys’ basketball honor. Photo by Joseph Staszewski Brown home from third base “We’ve had a lot of battles city title, died at 48 after a mas- with no outs — in any way over the years, but this has sive heart attack in February. His sons thanked Ken Fie- and the hope is that by nam- possible — to start the cel- probably been the best bat- “My pops is not here but he dler, who they call grandpa, for ing the gym after him, more ebration for Archbishop Mol- tle,” Molloy coach Maureen is living forever,” said his son, giving their dad a chance back young people will be inspired loy. Rosenbaum said. former St. John’s hoops star in high school. Mason was the to connect to his story. “It didn’t even matter if I Her team was in position Anthony Mason Jr. “Putting sixth man on the champion- He played 13 seasons in was safe or anything as long to win, leading 7-5 going into your name and face on things ship team. Fiedler described the NBA, including five for as I got her in,” said the Arch- the top of the seventh. St. shows how wonderful a person him as not the best player, but the Knicks, from 1991-96. He bishop Molloy right fielder Francis Prep (11-7), however, he was.” the one with the biggest will to averaged 9.9 points and 7.7 re- said. had a different idea, getting Many people turned out to succeed. bounds during his years with Bonilla did it the easy way an RBI single from Rebec- honor Mason. His sons Antho- “He had that heart,” Fie- New York, epitomizing the by lining the second pitch she ca Colak and a second run ny and Antoine,as well as An- dler said. “If you told him to do tough style of play associated saw into left field for a walk- scored on an error in center- toine’s mother, Latifa Whitlock, 25, he’s doing 26. If we are do- with head coach Pat Riley. off single in the bottom of field to tie the score at 7-7. represented the family. Former ing push ups, 10 a set, he’s do- The colorful Mason won the the eighth inning. Her team- Those were the only runs Knicks John Starks, John Wal- ing 12. That was just his way. league’s Sixth Man of the Year mates piled on top of her near Amanda Zeni, who was the lace and Anthony Bonner were He was a great example.” Award in 1995 and was an All- first base after beating rival losing pitcher in the first also on hand, along with Ma- That is exactly what Mason Star with the Miami Heat in St. Francis Prep 8-7 in Game game of the series, gave up son’s high school coach Ken Fie- became to this year’s Spring- 2001. Being from New York 3 of the CHSAA Brooklyn/ in her 3-2/3 innings of relief dler and his son, former NFL field Gardens boys’ basketball gave fans a special connection Queens softball champion- of Yule. The senior stranded quarterback Jay Fiedler. Cur- team. The squad adopted his to him during his days with ship series May 19 at Pada- nine runners during that rent Springfield Gardens stu- never-say-die spirit and blue- the Knicks. van-Preller Complex. It is the time, getting out of a situa- dents, dressed in orange Mason collar mentality as it made “You felt like you were out Stanners first crown since tion in which the bases were shirts that were donated by the its way through the playoffs there playing because he was 2012 and fifth in the last eight loaded with no outs in the top Knicks, filled the gym, along before losing in the state Fed- from New York and the fans years. of the eight with the school’s PSAL Class eration Class A semifinal. An- appreciated that,” Starks said. “ It went f rom ver y st r e s s e d “Amanda is a tough kid,” A city championship boys’ bas- thony Mason Jr. spoke to the By having the gym named to excitement,” Bonilla said. Rosenbaum said. “She’s been ketball team. players privately before the after him, Mason got the ulti- “It’s like energy but crazy.” solid and she didn’t get rattled “He would have definitely event. mate show of gratitude from The Stanners, who lost 5-3 since she was a freshman and been humbled,” said Antoine “We put him on our shoul- Springfield Gardens, which in the first game of the series I pulled her up to varsity.” Mason, a senior at Auburn. der,” Springfield Gardens also retired his number back a day earlier, took the second The back-and-forth con- “He would have been emotion- coach Angelo Buono said. “We in 1994. This honor would have game 5-1 behind pitcher Alex- test started with St. Francis al. He would have fought the got Anthony Mason T-shirts. had an extra-special meaning andra Yule. The extra-inning Prep jumping out 2-0 with tears away, but I know once we We wore them and embraced for him. Game 3 victory ended five help from a RBI single from would have got in that car he his spirit and his style of play “He would be thrilled,” Fie- hours of softball and a con- Kelly Licul, who was 3-for- would have bawled up because with heart.” dler said. “He is looking down test that saw four lead chang- 3 with three RBI. SFP ace he knows how much work he Mason put that on display now and saying, ‘Me?’ Yea, es and two ties. Molloy (19-5) Continued on Page 61 put in.” every time he took the court bud. It’s for you.” Son of ex-Met Alfonzo thrives at Bayside

BY DAVID RUSSELL more that 300 feet away – on fielding has also improved. one bounce and was ruled a Since he has gotten in better Bayside baseball coach Pat home run. shape, he has become more Torney initially did not know There hasn’t been a prob- agile and is able to cover more who or what he had in Daniel lem with Alfonzo getting ad- ground. Alfonzo. vice from two different voices. “Torney has been pushing As a freshman, the third His dad and his coach are very me,” Daniel said. “My goals: baseman told Torney that his much on the same page. run faster, more stamina. And father would be willing to help “It’s just basically the he’s been helping me achieve on the coaching staff. The coach same,” Daniel said. “My dad, those goals. He keeps remind- thanked him, saying that he he’s a little bit more advanced. ing me of the same thing my appreciated the offer, but had But basically both have the dad tells me. Stay in, see the his staff set. Torney jokes that same philosophy.” ball, hit the ball, opposite field. if he had known then that the Edgardo Alfonzo is not My coach has been reminding father was former Mets second the stereotypical overbearing me, and that’s good for me.” baseman Edgardo Alfonzo, parent. He comes to Bayside Playing in Mike Piazza’s there’s a better chance that he games whenever he is in town shadow, Edgardo Alfonzo hit would have said yes. and has been to at least half of .324 with 25 home runs in 2000, However, just having Dan- them, according to Torney. the last time the Mets won the iel Alfonzo around has been Edgardo doesn’t add any National League pennant. He more than good enough. extra pressure to his son or was also part of the celebrated He is now a sophomore try to be too hands on. “He just “Greatest Infield Ever,” with tearing up the PSAL. The observes and helps when he Robin Ventura, Rey Ordonez Commodores finished the reg- can, but never oversteps his and John Olerud, in 1999. This ular season at 12-4 after a 14-2 bounds, so it’s a really good is a lot to try to live up too. home thumping of Franklin K. relationship for everyone in- Daniel Alfonzo has taken it all Lane last week. Alfonzo went volved,” Torney said. in stride. three-for-three in that game, Daniel has been adept at “He’s very easy to coach, with a home run, a double and making adjustments at the unassuming, quietly confi- five RBI. He’s now hitting over plate. He has improved his dent, not full of himself in .479 with eight homers, as little ability to hit the inside pitch, any way,” Torney said. “He’s a improvements are paying big Bayside's Danny Alfonso gets ready for a throw to first base. staying down on the ball and pleasure to work with.” dividends. Photo by Stephen Schnibbe hitting more line drives. This That is because Daniel “He got into better shape has led him to a .609 on-base Alfonzo isn’t trying to be his physically, which was a plus,” been hitting the ball further A new ground rule had to percentage and a slugging per- dad. Torney said. “I think his de- and we’ve had things happen be put in after Alfonzo hit a centage of 1.208, with five dou- “I just go out there and I do fense has improved, too. He this year that have never hap- ball in a non-league game that bles, three triples, and 23 RBI my job,” Daniel said. “I relax could always hit the ball. He’s pened before.” made it into the grandstand – in 17 games this season. His and have fun.” Young Mase ready to carry on his family legacy

Gardens gymnasium that his new role. The star player Joseph bears his father’s name don’t on Norm Roberts’ St. John’s Staszewski really help with his healing teams in the late 2000’s, Ma- process. They may temporar- son Jr. is no stranger to the ■ ily ease the pain, but a piece spotlight. Block of Mason Jr. will always be That composure showed gone. Instead, those events when Mason Jr. consoled his Shots remind Mason Jr. of the work younger brother Antoine, ahead and the lives still being who began breaking down touched through his dad’s sto- as he addressed the Spring- Anthony Mason Jr. was pre- ry of perseverance. field Gardens crowd. He also pared for this and it shows. “This is long-lasting be- signed every autograph and While nothing could total- cause it’s my father,” Mason took every selfie asked for af- ly prep the former St. John’s Jr. said. “I carry his name. I ter the ceremony. University men’s basketball carry his looks. I can look in “He’s not that much older star for losing his famous the mirror every day and see than us,” Springfield Gardens father, Anthony Mason, to a him. The healing in my situa- junior guard Joel Boyce said. heart attack at 48 in February, tion doesn’t stop. It’s a sooth- Anthony Mason Jr. speaks to the Springfield Gardens boys' basket- “He can relate to a lot of stuff. big Mase did get his son ready ing feeling.” ball team after the school's gym is dedicated to his late father. He tells me stuff about school to pick up his mantel and con- He has shown how posi- Photo by Joseph Staszewski and how to be a better student- tinue his legacy when the time tive a force he can be as he has athlete.” arrived by treating him like a made his transition from ball school to family life. Your ac- them. He spoke the truth and Mason Jr. was just heed- man – even as a teenager. player to businessman. Ma- tions now affect your legacy spoke it straight, and the kids ing some of the advice he gave “It helped me achieve that son Jr. spoke with the current and the one you leave for your really responded to that.” the basketball players. People balance to be able to step into Springfield Gardens boys’ kids. Also, never be satisfied What’s next for Mason Jr. gravitate to athletes, looking this place and be able to stand basketball team prior to the with what you have. You can is continuing to be the face of to them to lead by example, strong for my family and stand gym’s dedication and grabbed always do more. his family and anything done so set the right one. Mason strong for my pops,” Mason Jr. their attention with a simple “They were all ears,” in his dad’s memory. A schol- Jr. learned that lesson, and said. message. Springfield Gardens boys’ bas- arship fund is in the works. the generosity that inspired Events like the May 14 He told them: Do your best ketball coach Angelo Buono The charismatic 28-year-old it came from his dad. Others dedication of the Springfield in everything from sports to said. “He related very well to appears more than ready for will learn it from him now. 60 TIMESLEDGER, MAY 22-28, 2015 BT FT TL TIMESLEDGER.COM Red Storm closes out NCAA bid Molloy Continued from Page 59 BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Monica Zhivanaj gave a run back in the bottom of the in- St. John’s couldn’t add the ning, thanks to an RBI single program’s first softball NCAA by Brown. tournament win to its historic Zhivanaj, who was making season. her first start in four weeks The weekend wasn’t con- because of a virus, saw Mol- sidered a failure, however, as loy score twice in the fourth the Red Storm more than held and grab a 3-2 lead on a Nicole its own against some of the DeMaria single. The advan- best programs in the country. tage was short-lived. Licul In the regionals played in Tuc- smacked a two-run homer son, Ariz., last weekend, they down the left field line to put fell 4-2 to host No. 16 Arizona the Terriers back up 4-3 in the in the opener and saw New top of the fifth. A single by Mexico State pull away for a Brianna Baglino chased Yule 9-6 victory, Arizona. It ended a from game. year that saw SJU win its first Baglino was eventually ever Big East title. lifted from the contest af- “Of course we would like ter she was hit by an errant to win, but we are happy with throw from Yule warming up how we competed,” senior at short. She did ask Baglino, catcher Erin Burner said. “We who had two hits in the game, showed them that we do be- to move further from first long here and that we will be base, but one got away. The here again.” junior would have been up in St. John’s (28-19) played two key situations in the later flawless defense against Ari- innings. zona, but saw one of the na- “That really hurt us,” Li- tion’s best lineups blast three cul said. “She’s strong at the home runs in the game. The plate. She’s been hitting well. Red Storm led New Mexico She’s strong defensively. She’s State 2-0 in the first inning, smart. That could have made thanks to a two-run single by the difference.” Yvonne Rericha. A solo homer Molloy regained the lead by senior Erin Burner tied the at 6-5 with a three-run fifth, score at 3-3 in the third and In the final game of her college career, St. John's Erin Burner set the school record for home runs, RBI and highlighted by a two-run Jes- Hannah Anderson’s fourth in- walks. Photo courtesy of St. John's Athletics sica Hickey double. Jamie ning RBI triple gave SJU a 4-3 Durso also drove in a run and advantage. Burner added a few pieces of tential in her from the minute even before we left the field,” Ally Klessin added a sac fly in New Mexico pulled away history to her career. The Big I started watching her as a Burner said. “Just saying how the sixth to make it 7-5. from there, with four un- East Player of the Year’s home high school junior or senior,” next year is going to be bet- The Stanners needed extra earned runs in the fifth and run against New Mexico State she said. ter.” innings to close out the win two more runs in the bottom was the 43rd of career and A taste of the next level of But this season was not too and finally earn its 10 seniors of the sixth. Red Storm senior pushed her past Kacee Cox success already has St. John’s shabby either, and none of it a diocesan crown. Molloy ad- MacKenna Neuroth launched (2008-12) as the program’s all- returning players thinking can be taken away from the vances to face Archdiocesan a two-out, two-run homer in time leader. It was also her about repeating as Big East seniors who were a major part winner St. Joseph by the Sea the seventh to cap the scoring. 49th RBI of the year, a pro- champions and trying to add of St. John’s gradual climb to a in the CHSAA state semifinals “Our kids came out and gram record as well. Burner an NCAA tournament victory Big East championship. 2 p.m. May 26 at Kellenberg. played like they have been is already St. John’s all-time to their resume next season. “We are so proud of the “Yesterday made us stron- there before,” St. John’s coach leader in batting average. SJU loses four seniors, but team and everything we’ve ger,” Zeni said. “We were Amy Kvilhaug said. None of this surprises Kvil- returns four freshmen that done this year,” Burner said. meant to be champions be- While the Red Storm didn’t haug. gained invaluable experience. “It’s awesome to end our four cause we worked hard this en- add to its team accolades, “I’ve seen this kind of po- “We were talking about it years here doing that.” tire year.”

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