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(Continued on page 2) Pictured above at the Street Co naming 79th Street to State Senator Joes Peralta Way in Jackson Heights in remembrance to former NYS Senator Jose Peralta is Former Congressman Joseph Crowley giving closing remarks at street Co-naming addressing Senator Peralta’s wife Evelyn as Councilmember , Councilmember 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s , Senator Toby Stavisky, Assemblymembers David Weprin, Michael Birth Celebrated on Steps of City Hall DenDekker, NYS Attorney General Letitia James, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. among many community leaders, friends and family who were in attendance. Photo by Bob Grant Council Member Vallone Announces Restart of Free Queens Senior Transportation Program

New York State Assemblyman David I. Weprin (Assembly District 24), City Councilman Daniel Dromm representing District 25 (Jackson Heights & Elmhurst) and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams spoke glowingly of Mahatma Gandhi as a great leader and peace advocate on “Mahatma Gandhi Day of Non-Violence & Peace”. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was given an “Award Of Excellence” by the International Hindu Federation for Non-Violence and Peace. State Assemblyman of India in New York Sandeep David I. Weprin, City Councilman Chakravorty, and others for a rally Daniel Dromm and Brooklyn on the steps of City Hall to launch Council Member Paul A. to announce that the free senior successful program since 2017, Borough President Eric L. Ad- a new global non-violence initia- Vallone was joined by Selfhelp transportation program will be- when he allocated $40,000 to pilot ams joined with the International tive. There was the presentation Vice President of External Re- gin again on Oct. 10. Vallone is the program. Hindu Federation for Non-Vio- lations and Communications proud to have nearly quadrupled lence and Peace, Consul General (Continued on page 2) Sandy Myers and local seniors the amount of funding for this (Continued on page 2) One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 Council Member Vallone Announces Restart of Free Queens Senior Transportation Program (Continued from page 1) depleted. tation services for older adults “I’m excited to announce the throughout Queens for the fourth This year, Council Member awaited return of our Free Senior year,” said Sandy Myers, Vice Vallone allocated $90,000 for Transportation Program, which President, External Affairs and seniors living in his Northeast will kick off again on Thursday, Communications, Selfhelp Com- Queens district, while Speaker Oct. 10,” said Council Member munity Services. “In transporta- Johnson secured another $50,000 . “Since we began tion deserts like northeast Queens, at the request of the City Council’s the program four years ago, thou- where our Clearview Senior Cen- Queens Delegation to provide ex- sands of rides to and from impor- ter is located, older adults are panded services to seniors across tant medical appointments have often isolated in their homes due the entire borough of Queens. been provided to our borough’s to the lack of affordable, acces- In addition, Queens Borough seniors ⁠— at no cost to them. sible, and reliable transporta- President Melinda Katz allocated In just a few years, we’ve been tion services. Investments by $10,000 to the program. able to nearly quadruple funding government, including through To make an appointment, amounts for the program, enabling this program, enable older New seniors can call the Selfhelp us to provide this vital service Yorkers to continue to age with Clearview Senior Center at 718- to seniors throughout Queens. I independence and dignity in the 224-7888 between the hours of 9 thank Speaker Johnson, Queens City they call home. We are proud a.m. and noon to schedule their Borough President Katz and the to partner with the next-day rides. Those who use the Queens Delegation for their sup- Council, and look forward to the service will need to fill out a basic port and Selfhelp Community continuation and growth of this application with demographic in- Services for always being an out- critical service.” formation and an emergency con- standing community partner.” “This is wonderful news,” said tact and provide their destination. “Selfhelp Community Ser- Frank Pavone, 93. “I recently fell, When ready for pickup, the senior vices is thrilled to be partnering but now I’m back and on my feet will call again for their return trip. with Council Members Paul Val- again thanks to my doctors. The Selfhelp Community Services lone, , Robert Holden, most important thing is for seniors will work in partnership with Four Francisco Moya, Speaker Corey to have reliable transportation to Twos and Central Car Service Johnson, and the entire Queens get to our doctor’s appointments. to schedule rides. The program Delegation to provide continued This program makes a big differ- will operate until the funds are and increased access to transpor- ence for us and our families.” 150th Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Celebrated on Steps of City Hall (Continued from page 1) about Gandhi and how modern City Hall in Lower Manhattan, leaders can continue to build on several speakers came to the po- of a proclamation recognizing his legacy. The event was joined dium including Brooklyn Borough October 2nd as “Mahatma Gandhi with a cultural performance dance President Eric Adams who termed Day of Non-Violence & Peace.” by a pair of women in traditional it as, “A famous day in history The rally, which coincides with dress. of a man who’s a great spiritual the 150th anniversary of Mahatma After the national anthem of leader.” Subscribe to the Gandhi’s birth, featured speeches India was sung on the steps of By Joseph M. 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Meng Demands Reversal of Dangerous Syria Policy U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) vicemembers to combat ISIS,” said forever lose their trust in us, and as A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Meng. “This is yet another example President Bashar al-Assad contin- General Auto Repairs State Mike Pompeo urging the ad- of the Trump Administration’s lack ues to commit war crimes against (Foreingn and Domestic) ministration to reverse its decision of strategy in Syria. Handing over his people without consequence.” Accessories to withdraw U.S. servicemembers regional security to Turkey would Earlier this year at a House • Tires • Batteries from northeastern Syria. The letter not just be irresponsible, it would Appropriations Subcommittee • Electronic Tune-ups also calls on the administration to betray our regional allies and put on State and Foreign Operations • Inspection Station continue to protect Kurdish allies, our broader national security priori- hearing with Secretary Pompeo, • Towing and present a long-term strategy for ties at risk. Now we are all seeing Meng asked him “How will the Syria to Congress. the consequences of a State Depart- U.S. retreating [from Syria] affect “The Trump Administration ment that outsources its foreign Iran’s presence [in the region]?” To ARIS & FRANK has betrayed the Kurds who have policy to our regional adversaries, which he responded, “Well, we’re 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY fought side by side with U.S. ser- as our allies fight for their lives and not retreating.” Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken Street Co-Naming in Memory of Bernard M. Aquilino Council Member Barry S. (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 Grodenchik, Assembly Member Clyde Vanel and community lead- ers gathered Saturday morning to honor the memory of community leader Bernard M. Aquilino with a street co-naming ceremony at the Queens’Finest southeast corner of Seward Av- enue and 235th Street in Bellerose Manor, now known as Bernard M. Italian Restaurant Aquilino Place. The co-naming recognizes Mr. Aquilino’s more than 40 years of exceptional community service. The long-time president of the Rocky Hill Civic Association elevated the quality of life in Bellerose Manor with his tireless school. Mr. Aquilino also facili- will be reminded of the tireless advocacy of the neighborhood. tated the relocation of a sanitation dedication to others exhibited by “The late Bernard Aquilino garage so the community would Mr. Aquilino.” did outstanding work for Belle- not have to hear trucks constantly “Bernard Aquilino’s selfless rose Manor and for all of Eastern rumbling through its streets. commitment to civic service and Queens ” said Council Member He helped sustain local youth his community spans more than Barry S. Grodenchik. “I cannot groups, educated homeowners 40 years,” said United States Con- think of a more appropriate way about government services, and gress Member Thomas R. Suozzi. to honor a man so dedicated to personally weeded and cleaned “It is a fitting tribute that this his community and the borough.” public spaces in his neighbor- street corner be renamed in his Known as Barney, Mr. Aquilino hood. It was Mr. Aquilino who honor in hopes that generations joined the Rocky Hill Civic Asso- led the fight to have the U.S. of Queens neighbors will follow ciation in the 1970s and soon after Postal Service rename his com- his lead.” Park Side Restaurant became President—a position he munity Bellerose Manor. “Today, we take time to recog- held for more than twenty-five About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the “Bernard M. Aquilino dedicated nize Bernard Aquilino, who was heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a years. He was involved in the as- his life to bettering his commu- President of the Rocky Hill Civic sociation for more than 40 years. destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will nity through his selfless acts of Association for more than 25 be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best Along with State Senator Pada- community service,” said Queens years,” said State Senator John C. Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic van, he successfully prevented Borough President Melinda Katz. Liu. “His unwavering dedication and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients the city from closing PS 18Q, the “From this day forward, all who and attention to detail served by our professional staff. community’s local elementary pass through this intersection (Continued on page 10) Park Side is also happy to host your next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. Weprin & Hochul Tour Alphapointe Employment 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY Facility For The Visually Impaired (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 Assemblyman David I. - Reservations Suggested - Weprin and Lieutenant Governor Kathleen C. Hochul toured Alp- hapointe’s renovated headquar- ters on 123rd Street in Richmond Hill on Monday. The facility, which employs about 200 visu- ally impaired or blind workers, is one of the largest employers of legally blind individuals in New York . Weprin and Hochul joined Alphapointe staff including Scott Thornhill, Senior Manager of Public Policy, and Anthony M. Assemblyman David I. Weprin, Scott Thornhill, Alphapointe Luisi, Director of Development Senior Manager of Public Policy, Anthony M. Luisi, Director for a tour of the 138,000 square of Development, and workers stand with Lieutenant Governor foot facility; where Thornhill Kathleen C. Hochul as she presents a proclamation . highlighted the millions of dol- who face high unemployment sion impairments lack full time lars in improvements that were prospects. employment. made to the century old build- Alphapointe was founded as a “As former Chair of the As- ing to improve working condi- non-profit in Kansas City, Mis- sembly Task Force on People Italian American Journal tions for the visually impaired. souri in 1911 and currently has with Disabilities, I am inspired by Weprin and Hochul learned of a presence in several states. The Alphapointe’s efforts to employ technological innovations like organization first located in Rich- people with vision impairments. GPS devices that help employees mond Hill in 2017 after moving It is my hope that by bringing Lt. navigate interior spaces with their from Brooklyn due to rising rents. Governor Kathleen C. Hochul to phones and spoke to grateful GIA The company manufactures a this facility, we can replicate this workers who noted previous dif- variety of items from mops to successful enterprise across the ficulty finding employment due military products while also of- state,” said Assemblyman David To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com to their disabilities. At the end of fering job training for visually I. Weprin. “I thank Alphapointe Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, the tour, the Lieutenant Governor impaired individuals. According making this meaningful invest- presented the organization with to the National Federation of the ment in my district and I thank Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy a proclamation for their efforts Blind nearly 70% of working Lt. Governor Hochul visiting Call 718-592-2196 to train and employ workers age individuals with severe vi- Queens.” PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019

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HAKKA ART EXHIBIT FEATURES CHINESE ARTISTS by Merle Exit

Take the subject of Urban Hakka curator. Although the organization and always makes us want to eat Tribes to focus on the latest exhibit is located in Queens, they support more and more. Hatred is like a at Brooklyn’s New York Founda- cultural and art leaders in different long-accumulated volcano - at the tion for the Arts curated by Luchia fields in the US and Taiwan. moment of eruption the feeling Meihua Lee (Executive Director, An opening reception was held breaks out like a beast. Ignorance TAAC) and co-curator-Su-min on October 3 of which the exhibit is like a fascinating but fatal toxin Yang. Five artists, whose ancestry continues until October 31. Fol- that makes us addicted.” were Hakka based, are displaying lowing are the featured artists and “Desires can never be satisfied; works of two women residing in their works. humans devour their external envi- New York (Marlene Tseng Yu Born and living in Hsinchu, Tai- ronment without end. When nature and Catherine Lan) and three wan, Long-Cheng Ku earned an strikes back, we can do nothing men from Taiwan (Long-Cheng MFA from Taipei University of but feel sorry for ourselves. If we Ku, Chih-Hui Chuang, and Chun- the Arts, and is the chairman of don’t have a good consciousness Liang Chuang) . The exhibit is be- the Hsinchu Hakka Consultation of ourselves and our environment, ing considered as “an urgent topic Association. He was the executive humans will eventually become of movement of people in the era director of the Hsinchu City Art extinct. Nature and humans are in- of globalization. A dilemma faced Society and is currently the chair- separable, just like a great mother on many continents, it reveals man of the Hsinchu County Art and her children. When we lose potential crises in the political, Association. Ku displayed three of her, we are kids without a mother’s economic, and cultural arenas.” his abstract oil paintings all similar protection.” What is Hakka? A group of in theme. The Hakka landscape is Born in Taiwan, living and people from China who are also abstracted and internalized into working in New York, Catherine a part of the Han China ethnic another landscape. Lan is currently a doctoral can- group, which makes up close to Ku states that in the world of didate in Art and Art Education LL-Long-Chen Ku Chih-Hui Chuang 90% of the people in China. Not small particles, the pill in his daily at Teachers College, Columbia named from the geographic region adjustment work in small particles. University. Lan says that she where they were from, the Hakka “Drugs are the most emotional creates a world between the real were nomadic and moving around things I touch. If you watch the and artificial through elimination much never having an area that appearance of the pills itself, it is and construction of materials and they could call their own. Being colorful and its shape varies with forms. Her recent work reflects outsiders the term Hakka meant different sizes. These pills caught upon space, participation, borders, “guest family.” Due to famine, in- my curiosity. So the pellets of global networks, female identity, vasions and political uprisings they small particles induced the basic and environment. went southward from north central elements of creation. Most of my Here are her featured works China to five regions. Motivated other works are created with small and descriptions by Lan. “Rose by further negativity, the Hakka geometric particles”. Bud Feng Shui Landscape Screen immigrated to other parts of the Co-curator Su-Min Yang, is the (2019) is a screen that can protect world such as Canada, Malaysia, wife of artist Chih-Hui Chuang from negative energies. Feng Shui the US, Peru, and Taiwan. . and mother of artist Chun-Liang is a traditional way of arranging Hakka women were not forced Chuang both of who engage in spatial elements in homes and to bind their feet as they spent their abstract paintings. buildings in accordance with psy- work time doing manual labor es- In regards to his featured oil chological activity to bring good pecially in the fields while the men paintings, Earthly Love-Spring, luck and wellbeing. Materials: engaged in education and business. Earthly Love-Summer, Earthly Dried rose bud, self-made plastic, It wasn’t until about 50 years ago Love-Autumn, and Earthly Love- ink dye, wood.” when women were allowed to Winter (2011) Chih-Hui said, “My “Undersea Cable Map III (2018) enroll in the universities. paintings originate from the hu- Materials: Digital and hand em- Catherine Lan Hakka history is similar to the man world, rebound on the heart, broidery on digitally printed silk history of the Jews who fled from mourn the disorder of society and on translucent plastic and printed gle-channel video with sound. “I Opening night highlighted the place to place due to not being take great delight in the existing silk sewed on foam board. “Un- draw inspirations from items in my artists, Hakka snack food (grass welcomed by governments. Yid- virtuous nature. The painting’s de- dersea Cable Map is a revelation everyday life - bedside table cloths, cake with tunic strip, rice cake dish was the language developed piction of human inferiority only of the basic infrastructure that bath towels, intimate clothes - that with red bean, and Hakka fabric as a way to communicate amongst reveals the original natural human supports our global information are stored with her faux fur paint- candy), music and Hakka song (by Jews and avoiding the use of lan- appearance. Refined estheticism is economy. The threaded map rep- ings in her closet. The video is a pianist Mrs. Fann) and the presen- guage form the country they were a naturally pleasant and delightful resents the fiber optic network and remix of her fur-cutting process tation of certificates of recognition leaving for identification purposes. expression.” suggests the infinite amount of and ready-made Youtube clips given by Deputy Director General Hakka is also a dialect of the In addition to Chi-Hui’s oil information buried in the earth. It of growing flowers to reflect an Chun Yu Chang of TECO on be- Chinese language. It is purely co- paintings, a few of his sculptures refers to redundant investment in allegory of this maturation of my half of Councilman Peter Koo, incidental that the word Hanukkah were also exhibited one of which rarely used high-capacity cable. womanhood.” the other from New York State contains the word Hakka. had a blending of paint and wood Monochromatic thread represents Marlene Tseng Yu, born in Assemblyman Ron Kim. New York City has a large popu- in a blue fairy tale atmosphere. It the invisible, and the crinkled Taiwan, featured a set of three Also in attendance were: Patrick lation of Taiwanese Americans featured three garden angels peer- patterned print represents the tur- abstract paintings, Forest fire I, Wang (from TAAC) Rong-Cheng many of which chose the fine arts ing into a well as if communing bulence of the sea. In our Internet II, III (2002), acrylic on paper, Ku (Committee of Hakka Affairs, to pursue a career and it is not with another time-space. world today, knowledge and voice 36 x 60 inches. Marlene, noted Taiwan/artist), Michael Royce surprising to see a large amount Born and living in Hsinchu, and are taken for granted by users who for her large sized murals, pre- (Executive Director, NYFA), Mark of male artists. With the changing working in Hsinchu, Chen-Liang think that the Internet exists in a sented works reflecting forest Rossier, Director of Grants, New times, a number of female artists Chuang is currently studying at the “cloud” due to the hegemony of fires referring to global climate York Foundation for the Arts, have emerged. One such sup- Institute of Sculpture at the Taiwan large companies. Humans think change caused by wild fires in Sunny Huang, Bill Chang (Di- portive organization, Taiwanese University of the Arts. Chen-Liang insulation is protecting them from the Amazon. Marlene and her rector, Taipei Cultural Center), American Arts Center (TAAC), featured his works, Desire What physical turbulence when, in fact, husband James are the founders Patrick Huang, Dr. JC Fann was created in order to provide are you eating? and Ignorance in it is invading our world and is con- of the Rainforest Art Foundation, (President, Hakka Association a platform for the artists of who three pieces, acrylic on canvas, structed in relation to our social with locations in Long Island of New York), and Ming Chiang Luchia Meihua Lee is the Ex- stating: “Greed is like tasty ice and environmental imagination.” City, Shreveport, Louisiana, and (President, Taiwanese Chamber of ecutive Director and professional cream that makes our mouth water Journey of Flower (2016). Sin- Taiwan. Commerce).

WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE AND THERE by Merle Exit

The groundbreaking chil- and a “film festival” of the short On Sunday, November 10, of educational principles, infec- celebration, and to be home to dren’s television series Sesame films that debuted as part of the MoMI will present a special tious humor, and unforgettable puppets from Sesame Street, on Street turns 50 this year. To cel- program. The Museum’s series, screening of the premiere episode human and puppet characters, view in our ongoing Jim Henson ebrate this milestone, Museum Celebrating 50 Years of Sesame of Sesame Street, which aired on Sesame Street has enriched the Exhibition.” of the Moving Image (MoMI) Street, will be accompanied by November 10, 1969. For a full lives of millions of people around Celebrating 50 Years of Sesame is presenting a series of events special guests including longtime schedule of events, see below the world,” says Barbara Miller, Street was organized by Craig highlighting different aspects of cast members Bob McGrath and or go to www.movingimage.us/ Director of Curatorial Affairs. Shemin, President of The Jim the beloved series, including the Sonia Manzano, William Weg- sesamestreet50 “MoMI is proud to be part of “lost” segments that never aired, man, and others. “Through its ingenious mix the year-long 50th anniversary (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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Community Board 9 and Council Member Adrienne Adams Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Honor Local Residents for Hair Donation to Cancer Patients Statement on RBRL Feasibility Study an extension of the A-train to the Three local sisters donated Queens Boulevard Line oper- their hair to help make wigs ated by New York City Transit for children suffering from hair (NYCT), the second would be loss as they battle cancer and if the LIRR operated the RBRL alopecia. Aracelis Unisex Salon as a new line along its main line volunteered to cut the hair of track. The results show that if Safia Mohamed (8 years old) NYCT were to reconstruct the Saudia Mohamed (12 years old) line, the total travel time from and Stacy Sanichara (26 years Howard Beach to Manhattan (34th old) free of charge and donate to Street/Herald Square) would be 45 Ms. Erna Blackman who is the minutes and would service 47,000 co-founder of Butterflies BBI. riders daily at a construction cost Butterflies By Blaq Incorpo- of approximately $8 billion dol- rated is a 501c3 non-profit orga- lars. The LIRR option found that nization, located in NYC, which the total travel time from Howard provides FREE hair replacements Recently, my office was notified Beach to Penn Station would be 25 & solutions to children, (18 and that the Long Island Rail Road minutes and would service 10,800 under) who are experiencing (LIRR) will be releasing the long- riders daily, with a price tag of $6 hair-loss due to Cancer treatment awaited feasibility study results billion dollars. To be clear: the therapies, Alopecia and other for the Rockaway Beach Rail line cost of the project cannot be an medical conditions. l to r - Sherry Algredo - Community Board 9 Education Chair (RBRL). Restoring service on the obstacle. We are talking about “I am so impressed that these , Saudia Mohamed, Safia Mohamed, Stacy Sanichara, Olga RBRL would not only speed up a real opportunity to give time young women would choose to Agramante-Owner Aracelis Unisex Salon, Councilmember commutes tremendously between back to commuters’ lives. If this give up something so personal, Adrienne Adams, Kenichi Wilson- Community Board 9 South Queens and Manhattan, is what it will take to bring water especially for people they don’t Chairman, Erna Blackman co-founder of Butterflies BBI. improve mobility within our bor- to a transit desert, then give me really know,” said Council Mem- ough, but also promote economic a bucket! ber Adrienne Adams. “Their Alopecia. Receiving a wig made donated their hair for a wonder- growth overall. The results of the Moving forward, my office donation will help Butterflies with real hair can boost a child’s ful cause.” study demonstrate that the RBRL remains committed to bringing BBI give second life to children confidence and help increase Sherry Algredo, Community is not only possible, but in my the LIRR, MTA, NYCT, and all who lost hope and feel depressed their self-esteem as they deal with Board 9 Education Chair stated, opinion necessary. relevant community partners into because they have lost their hair. these diseases. I want to thank “Witnessing these three thought- To summarize: the study con- the same room to discuss our next I am proud to support Butterflies Aracelis Unisex Salon for donat- ful sisters, Saudia, Safia and sidered two options - the first steps. The time is now to improve BBI as they help to make children ing their hair cutting services and Stacy donate their hair is shining would be if the RBRL served as transportation in our community. suffering from hair loss look and the use of the salon. I also want example of the compassion that feel great again.” to commend Erna Blackman co- exists within our community. We Kenichi Wilson, Community founder of Butterflies BBI that thank the parents Rayman and Meng Introduces Resolution to Board 9 Chair stated, “On behalf provides free hair replacements Nasalene for allowing the girls Commemorate Mahatma Gandhi on of Community Board 9 Queens it and solutions to children here in to participate and raising caring was honor to be involved in this NYC. A special thanks to sisters children. I want to also thank International Day of Non-Violence hair donation event. Sadly, many Safia Mohamed (8 years old) Councilwoman Adrienne Adams children suffer hair loss as they Saudia Mohamed (12 years old) for her kindness and recognizing and calls on all Americans to fiercely battle against cancer or and Stacy Sanichara (26 years both the girls’ and Ms. Blackman observe it. those dealing with the effects of old) who selflessly and bravely for their philanthropic efforts.” International Day of Non- Violence is an annual observance that takes place every October Queens Neighborhoods United Petition New York State 2 on Gandhi’s birthday. It was Supreme Court to Stop Construction of Elmhurst Target established on June 15, 2007 at the United Nations to spread the Queens Neighborhoods United message of non-violence through (QNU), along with New York City education and public awareness. Council Member Francisco Moya, “Mahatma Gandhi was a State Sen. Jessica Ramos, Desis monumental civil rights and Rising Up and Moving and other spiritual leader who demonstrated community members announced that peaceful protests can bring that they filed a legal challenge to change, and we honor his legacy the New York Supreme Court to with a resolution that calls on all stop the construction of a Target U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- to recognize his important contri- in Elmhurst, Queens, which they Queens) announced that she has butions to the world,” said Meng. contend violates local zoning that introduced a resolution in the “Our own civil rights heroes, like prohibits destination retail stores. House of Representatives to com- Dr. Martin Luther King, were in- “I am worried that the store will memorate the memory and legacy fluenced by Gandhi’s work and it bring lots more people into our of civil rights and spiritual leader is critical that we strive each day already crowded neighborhood,” Mohandas “Mahatma” K. Gandhi to change the world in a peaceful said Tania Mattos Jose, a resident on October 2. The resolution sup- manner. I urge all Americans to and QNU leader. “It is going to ports the ideals and goals of the join me in marking International make it harder to park, to walk International Day of Non-Violence Day of Non-Violence.” on the street and to take the train here.” The site is currently zoned as R6/C1-3, which only allows for stores that serve “local consumer needs,” such as laundromats and small food and clothing stores — all stores that Target’s cur- rent lease prohibits from sharing Cabanillas. “The added Target, tion continues. space in the mall. The zoning also the bus routes on both sides of “Every day that the illegal only allows for development with the proposed location and the construction continues makes a “small service area,” yet the construction of the new wing it harder for residents and small developers — Sun Equity Part- at Elmhurst Hospital will make business owners in the neighbor- ners and Heskel Group — have emergency response incredibly hood to stop Target,” said Paula claimed that the site would be a dangerous. I fear for my friends Segal, an attorney with TakeRoot “regional destination” and “rare and family members’ lives.” Justice who represents QNU. outdoor mall experience,” directly Construction of the Target is “We’re asking the high court to contradicting “local use” clauses. already underway because of an step in and enforce the law before “As someone who frequents illegal permit issued by the New it’s too late.” Elmhurst Hospital and who has York City Department of Build- The legal challenge to the friends and family who go to the ings (DOB). QNU filed an appeal Target is the latest in a long com- hospital, I believe the development of the permit with the Board of munity struggle to stop “The will be life-threatening due to the Standards and Appeals (BSA). Shoppes” project, which would added traffic congestion already However, the BSA erroneously present in the area,” said Jorge upheld the permit and construc- (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Sandpiper Playground Reopens Boasting Senator James Sanders Jr. Hosts $6.9 Million in Improvements Successful Community Development Day NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Queens Borough President Me- linda Katz; City Council Member ; New York State Sena- tor Joseph Addabbo; New York State Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato; and local com- munity members to officially cut the ribbon on the reconstruction of Sandpiper Playground. Due to damage from Super Storm Sandy, the playground underwent a full $6.9 million renovation; with $2.6 million from Mayor ; $2 million from Queens Borough President Melinda Katz; $1.2 mil- Sandy, Sandpiper Playground many prior to Sandy, and now with lion from Council Member Ulrich; has a special place in the hearts this investment, will be enjoyed and $1.4 million from the Federal of my constituents as many of for years to come. Many thanks Senator Sanders’ staffer Lisa George with Rochdale Village Board Emergency Management Agency. them played there when they were to the NYC Parks Department for President Jean Castro at Senator Sanders’ Community Development Day. “The restoration of this treasured kids, and then took their own kids their continued efforts in beautify- shorefront playground is another to play there too,” said Council ing the parks throughout city, but Senator James Sanders Jr. (D- skills such as understanding how step towards bringing world-class Member Eric Ulrich. “Now future especially here in Rockaway.” Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) to gain start-up capital, where to greenspaces to neighborhoods all generations will be able to enjoy With nearly $7 million in up- hosted a Community Develop- access grants, alternative ways to over our city,” said Commissioner the space and the many improved grades, the revitalized Sandpiper ment Day in partnership with fundraise, developing relation- Silver. “I am proud to re-open this amenities it offers.” Playground now features ADA Rochdale Village on September ships with elected officials, and beautiful park for the Rockaway “Little by little the Rockaway accessible play equipment with 26, 2019 at the Rochdale Village how to write grants. The day was communities to enjoy. With brand community is becoming whole safety surfacing; a restored Wave Community Center. Senator Sand- full of workshops and networking new play equipment and improved again, seven years after being Shelter; water play equipment; ers conducted this event as part of as community leaders and mem- pathways, Sandpiper Playground devastated by Superstorm Sandy, new plantings; and fencing. In his mission to prepare community bers shared their business ideas has been renewed for generations and the restoration of Sandpiper addition to the updated active members to be self-sufficient and and helpful tips with one another, to come.” Playground is another step in amenities, there are opportunities successful in their endeavors. in the true nature of ‘each one, “The reopening of Sandpiper that direction,” said State Sena- for passive recreation with new Senator Sanders strives to teach one.’ Playground is another great mile- tor Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. “The seating areas along Shorefront provide the community with the Senator Sanders would like to stone in the rebuilding and growth nearly $7 million project has made Parkway. Pedestrian paths have resources required to accomplish thank our partners for this event: of the Rockaways following the Sandpiper Playground an even also been replaced to provide their business goals. Community Rochdale Village, TruFund Fi- devastation of ,” better community destination with easier access to the Rockaway Development Day delivered key nancial Services, Support Center, said Queens Borough President all new play areas and equipment. Beach Boardwalk. training for those interested in Candid, Citi Bank, U.S. Census, Melinda Katz. “This reconstruct- I want to thank my colleagues Located on Shorefront Park- starting a small business or non- Queens Law Associates, Citizens ed community space, with its in government, the NYC Parks way between 106th and 107th profit, bringing experts in their Bank, Governor’s Office of Faith weather-resistant and accessible Department and all involved for streets, Sandpiper Playground respective fields to the event to Based Community Development play equipment, its sea creature helping to bring this project to honors the sandpipers that can impart their knowledge. Services, Rochdale Adult Learn- design elements and its opportu- fruition.” be found at nearby Rockaway Attendees gained valuable ing Center and Jars of Delight. nities for passive recreation, is a “It has been a long road to recov- Beach. These small birds make boon to the Rockaways and will be ery – so days like today are a true their way through the area dur- enjoyed by the growing families in symbol of recovery. I am so proud ing a long winter migration from this area for years to come.” to stand here today with my col- their artic nesting sites. Former Italian American Journal “I’m very happy to see the leagues and community partners NYC Parks Commissioner Henry opening of the newly rebuilt in re-opening the Sandpiper Play- Stern changed the name of this To read GIA online Sandpiper Playground. Of the ground,” said Assemblywoman playground from Beach 106 Play- Visit www.giamondo.com many public areas that were dam- Stacey Pheffer Amato. “This ground to Sandpiper Playground aged or destroyed by Hurricane playground was cherished by so in January 2000. Call 718-592-2196 Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy

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It’s the season when the weather http://bit.ly/2MkktO9. the special exhibition “Noguchi: seems to change every 10 minutes. ● Oct. 12, Time to Leave, 5 pm. Body-Space Devices.” The Nogu- A bit of a hassle, but Queens greets Opening reception for a show by chi Museum, 09-01 33rd Rd., LIC, the fluctuations with a ridiculous- Aileen Bassis, who got inspiration http://bit.ly/30Qp7bX. ly diverse group of fun activities. from the forces that make people ● Oct. 14, Discovering (the new) French comedy? Oui, oui. German migrate from their homelands. America, noon. Jack Eichenbaum, film? Ja, ja. Arte Cubano? Si, si. Each etching includes “It was time the official Queens historian as per Even the harvest fest has an eth- to leave when…” Lewis Latimer a designation from Borough Presi- nobotany angle. House Museum, 34-41 137th St., dent Melinda Katz, leads a tour ● Oct. 11, (All Female) Tartuffe, Flushing, http://bit.ly/2lF7lKl from the Unisphere in Flushing Oct. 27. This version of Molière’s ● Oct. 12, Matthew Greybil Meadow Corona Park to Diver- comedic masterpiece about decep- Piano Concert, 4 pm. Live music sity Plaza in Jackson Heights. He tion, hypocrisy, and false morality celebrating conductor George discusses history, demographics, has an all-female cast. Ten shows King Raudenbush (1899-1956), a current events, architecture, and at 4 pm and 7:30 pm. Queens The- permanent resident. Maple Grove other topics. Meet on the Africa atre, 14 United Nations Ave. S., Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gardens side of the Unisphere. Register via Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Rd., http://bit.ly/2MmDW0H. [email protected]. http://bit.ly/31WMSAG. ● Oct. 13, Frights and Phan- ● Oct. 14, Live Drawing with ● Oct. 11, Kobo Town, 8 pm. toms of Flushing, 3 pm. The tour Models, 6 pm. Adults draw from a Founded and fronted by Trini- company Boroughs of the Dead live nude model in a relaxing, non- dadian émigré Drew Gonsalves, offers a trek with ghoulish and judgmental environment. Flush- this group blends lilting Calypso ghostly stories. Remaining walks: ing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern wit, dancehall reggae, and trom- Oct. 19 at 7:30 pm; and Oct. 26 at Blvd., http://bit.ly/35c9DT2. bone-heavy brass. Workshop at 3 pm and 7:30 pm. Meet outside ● Oct. 15, Magnificent Bridges 7:30 pm. Flushing Town Hall, Flushing Quaker Meeting House, of New York City, 7 pm. Dave 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. 137-16 Northern Blvd., http://bit. Frieder discusses, sells, and signs ly/2pVchMX. ly/2kP3o58. his book containing unbeliev- ● Oct. 11, In My Room, Oct. ● Oct. 13, Neil Berg’s 50 Years able photos of Big Apple spans. 20. Ten screenings of the latest of Rock & Roll, 2 pm. Berg’s Rocco Moretto VFW Post 2348, film by rising German director show pays tribute to such icons 31-35 41st St., Astoria, http://bit. Ulrich Köhler. In German with as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, ly/2LVl36b. English subtitles, the plot follows Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Aretha ● Oct. 16, The Invasion of the a man who is lost in life and beset Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Tree Snatchers, 8 pm. NYC Parks by a recent death. One morning, Bruce Springsteen. St. John’s educator Jason Stein discusses he awakes to discover that seem- University’s Marillac Hall, 80-00 the challenges that non-native ingly all of humanity has disap- Utopia Pkwy., Jamaica, http://bit. plants pose to healthy forests at peared. Museum of the Moving ly/336VBA8. this Queens County Bird Club Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s ● Oct. 13, Old Astoria Village, event. Alley Pond Environmental Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. 11 am. Greater Astoria Historical Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., ly/2IwriLx. Society Executive Director Bob Douglaston, http://bit.ly/2jlsSkx. ● Oct. 12, 400 Years of Inequal- Singleton leads a tour that includes ● Oct. 16, Arte Cubano, 6 pm. ity: A People’s Observance For A Native-American villages, the Opening reception for an exhibi- Just Future, noon. A free public Hell Gate and Triborough bridges, tion of diverse works by 25 Cuban event recognizing the anniver- and the spot of NYC’s greatest artists. On display until Feb. 20, sary of the first Africans sold into maritime disaster. Find meet-up 2020. The Godwin-Ternbach Mu- bondage on North American soil location upon registration, http:// seum, 405 Klapper Hall, Queens in 1619. Socrates Sculpture Park, bit.ly/2np08ii. College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC, http:// ● Oct. 13, Harvest Fest, 11 am. Flushing, http://bit.ly/2LV1Mlp. bit.ly/2Vkt7Am. A fun-filled, family-friendly ● Last Chance ● Oct. 12, New York Internation- afternoon with a Pumpkin Patch. ● La Golondrina, until Oct. al Children’s Film Festival, Oct. Activities include live music, pet- 13. This play follows Amelia, a 20. An afternoon of short films ting zoo, and garden demonstra- voice teacher, and Ramón, who that premiered as part of “Sesame tions. Queens Botanical Garden, wants to improve his skills to sing Street” with special guests. Four 43-50 Main St., Flushing, http:// “La Golondrina” at his mother’s dates at noon on Oct. 12, 13, 19, bit.ly/33bBe56. funeral. The lesson proves incred- and 20. Museum of the Moving Gino A. Orrino ● Oct. 13, French Horn Recital, ibly emotional for both. In Spanish Principal License Representative Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s 5 pm. Frank Donaruma plays with English supertitles. Friday Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. classical songs by Alec Wilder, and Saturday at 8 pm; Sunday ly/2nrdBGv. 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New York City Firefighters Union to Honor WHAT’S HAPPENING HERE AND Mets Rookie Pete Alonso THERE by Merle Exit FDNY-Firefighters Associa- to Alonso at Citi Field whenever Firefighters Association: (Continued from page 4) Advance purchase is available tion President Gerard Fitzgerald, the Major League Baseball Star “We will never forget the online. Ticket purchase may be representing 20,000 active and is available. heroes of September 11, 2001, Henson Legacy, who will host applied toward same-day admis- retired New York City Firefight- Fitzgerald is asking all of New and the 343 of our brothers who most of the events. sion to the Museum’s galleries. ers, issued a video message on York City to retweet the video, died that day. It’s clear New York Tickets ($15 / $11 seniors and Approaching its 27,000 per- Wednesday requesting to meet to share the message and make Mets-great Pete Alonso hasn’t students / $9 youth ages 9–18 / formance, the spectacular, im- up with New York Mets record- sure star first basemen sees the either. We can think of no more free or discounted for Museum mersive, interactive, experiential breaking rookie Pete Alonso to post. Pete Alonso has been an appropriate way to show our members) include admission to phenomenon, THE RIDE will be honor him with a honorary fire outspoken advocate for 9-11 First appreciation to him than to pres- the Museum and access to The in bewitching masquerade for this helmet for his support of 9-11 Responders and made headlines ent him with this helmet and Jim Henson Exhibition, where a Halloween Season. First Responders. Fitzgerald and in September for customizing honor him for being a champion section devoted to Sesame Street The Sixth Annual THE RIDE the New York City Firefighters cleats for the Mets ball-club dis- for all those who responded on features Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie In Masquerade will play through Union would like the helmet, playing the words “never forget.” that fateful day,” said Gerard Monster, and Prairie Dawn pup- Thursday, October 31. bearing the number “343” to The following statement has Fitzgerald, President of the FD- pets. Written and directed by cre- represent the firefighter who been released by Gerard Fitzger- NY-Uniformed Firefighters As- SCHEDULE: ‘CELEBRAT- ative magician Richard Hum- perished on 9-11, to be presented ald, President of the FDNY- sociation. ING 50 YEARS OF SESAME phrey, CEO/CCO, THE RIDE’s STREET,’ OCT–DEC 2019 award-winning script will take All programs take place at Mu- a bewitching seasonal turn as Curbside E-Waste Collection is Coming seum of the Moving Image, either performers hide behind their lace in the Redstone Theater or the and bejeweled masks to celebrate Bartos Screening Room. Tickets all that we love about October in to Eastern Queens Residents are available in advance online New York. The New York City Department • Monitors, laptops tons of toxic materials out of our or at the Museum’s front desk. Enchanting stories, beguiling of Sanitation today announced the • Electronic keyboards landfills and our environment, Ticket purchase includes gen- videos and aristocratic spirits expansion of curbside electron- • Electronic mice and other point- the success of this program has eral museum admission.Hours: channel the ethereal seduction ics collection to the Bronx and ing devices proven that we can provide this Wednesday–Thursday, 10:30 a.m. of a Medieval Halloween.The eastern Queens. Residents can • Fax machines, document scan- service efficiently and relatively to 5:00 p.m. Friday, 10:30 to 8:00 award-winning cast of THE make an appointment for curbside ners, and printers that are meant inexpensively,” said City Council p.m. Saturday–Sunday, 10:30 a.m. RIDE will don especially de- collection of unwanted electronics for use with a computer and weigh Minority Leader . “I to 6:00 p.m. signed lace and jeweled masques items covered under the New York less than 100 lbs. applaud the Department of Sani- Museum Admission: $15 adults; of medieval court life to enchant State electronics disposal ban. • TV peripherals, including any tation for their outstanding work $11 senior citizens (ages 65+) and captivate their audiences on This announcement continues the permanently attached cable or on eWaste collection and strongly and students (ages 18+) with ID; the million-dollar motor coaches expansion of the Department’s wiring encourage residents to take advan- $9 youth (ages 3–17). Children and trillion-dollar Manhattan curbside electronics collection • VCRs tage of this great program.” under 3 and Museum members streets. program, which is now available • Digital video recorders “Expanding the Department’s e- are admitted free. Admission to What began as an elaborate and in all neighborhoods in the Bronx, • DVD players waste curbside collection program the galleries is free on Fridays, choreographed night of seduc- Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten • Digital converter boxes will provide Northeast Queens 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. tion in the gold-drenched royal Island and is just one of many • Cable or satellite receivers residents with a convenient av- Free Friday Nights: free gallery courts of 15th Century Europe options available to city residents. • Electronic or video game enue to recycle their unwanted admission every Friday, 4:00 to and steadily moved to the torch-lit The latest communities to be consoles electronics and keep toxins out of 8:00 p.m. presented by the Rich- public costumed balls of the 16th added to the expansion include • Small-scale servers New York landfills,” said Council mond Country Savings Founda- Century will now be introduced all community boards in the • Portable devices, including Member Paul Vallone. “This is an tion. Additionally, this program to the 21st Century’s center of Bronx, and Queens Community any permanently attached cable important change for my District’s is supported, in part, by public the Universe - the streets of Mid- Boards 7,8,10,11,12,13 and 14. The or wiring senior and homebound residents, funds from the New York City Town Manhattan. curbside electronics collection • Portable digital music players who, until now, were faced with Department of Cultural Affairs. For centuries, the masque balls program is available to residents Other mostly plastic and metal the challenge of transporting these Film Screenings: Friday eve- of Europe were considered a spe- of 1-9 unit buildings within the items such as fans, toasters or items to disposal events and drop- nings, Saturdays and Sundays, cial luxury of entertainment. designated boroughs. Residents vacuums are able to be placed with off sites. I thank Sanitation Com- and as scheduled. Unless other- Their enchantment was irresist- living in buildings with 10 or more regular recycling. missioner Kathryn Garcia for her wise noted, tickets are $15 adults ible; as is the unique experience units can enroll in ecycleNYC, a Before making an appointment attention to this issue and I look / $11 students and seniors / $9 of THE RIDE. free, in-building e-waste collec- for curbside collection, residents forward to continued partnership youth (ages 3–17) / discounted It is the greatest show on wheels. tion program for large buildings. should consider selling or giving with the Department in improving or free for Museum members. Tickets $69. 212-221-0853. “We are excited to be able to away unwanted, but working, quality of life for all.” continue to expand our curbside electronic items. For information “I am thrilled that curbside Queens Neighborhoods United Petition collection of certain e-waste and on donation options, visit nyc.gov/ collection of certain e-waste will New York State Supreme Court to Stop make it available to all commu- donate. be available to all the communi- nities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Residents with electronic items ties in the Bronx!” said Council Construction of Elmhurst Target Queens and Staten Island,” said may also visit our Special Waste Member Andrew Cohen. “It is Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Drop-Off locations or attend one important that our harmful ma- (Continued from page 6) departments in cities around the Garcia. “Electronics often contain of our SAFE Disposal Events. terials are disposed of properly to world to install security cameras harmful materials, including Both accept e-waste covered by protect our environment and our bring corporate chains that are and Target uses facial recognition lead, mercury and cadmium. We the NYS law. More information health- but for so long it has been out of context and would cause and biometrics. want to keep these toxins from is available at nyc.gov/electronics. a burden to do so. Now that my dangerous levels of traffic in Elm- “We don’t want Big Brother in polluting the air, soil, and water. “Today’s announcement of the constituents can simply schedule hurst. The Shoppes was originally our backyard; that’s one of the Our curbside collection program, expanded curbside electronics an appointment and their e-waste envisioned by the developers as a reasons we’re opposed to Target,” along with our ecycleNYC initia- collection program confirms the will be dealt with, I hope that 13-story, luxury residential de- said Patricia Chou of QNU. “Tar- tive, drop off locations and special Department of Sanitation’s com- proper disposal of harmful prod- velopment with a shopping mall get’s security and surveillance events, give residents across the mitment to environmental sustain- ucts will increase dramatically. on the lower floors, but they were is so extensive and sophisticated city a number of options when ability,” said Council Member Thank you to NYC Department forced to withdraw their rezon- that there is a revolving door of looking to dispose of their e- . “Now, thanks of Sanitation for expanding this ing proposal after a successful high-power execs between Target waste.” to the expansion, all Bronx resi- important service.” campaign led by QNU. Only the and many law enforcement agen- To request an appointment, dents and an increased number of “Queens Community Board shopping mall portion is being cies. We don’t need that in our residents can call 311 or go to nyc. Queens residents will be able to 7 has advocated for the expan- built now. community.” gov/electronics starting Monday, take advantage of the City’s curb- sion of curbside e-waste pickup Community members charge In addition to the privacy con- September 30th. Pickups will take side collection of electronics. The for all of Queens since the NYC that the mall is not permitted by cerns, residents and business own- place Monday through Friday, expansion of this program will curbside pilot program began in the zoning of the area. Big cor- ers in the area fear the economic except city holidays. Items must offer residents a more convenient Staten Island three years ago,” porations like Target threaten to impact of The Shoppes project be placed at the curb; Sanitation way to ensure that harmful mate- said Chuck Apelian, Vice Chair- bring more to the neighborhood and Target. They worry that resi- Workers cannot enter private rials stay out of our general trash man of Queens Community Board than traffic. They point to reports dents and small businesses will be property. After collection by Sani- refuse and recycling streams all 7. “Curbside pickup allows re- of labor abuses and privacy viola- forced out of the area. tation, Veolia Environmental Ser- while helping to meet our City’s sponsible citizens of Community tions, which they say they do not “When a zoning regulation vices and ERI remove the e-waste Zero Waste goals.” Board 7 and the rest of Queens want in their neighborhood. clearly states that stores are ‘lim- for proper and safe recycling. “When I worked with Com- a convenient way to properly Queens neighborhood advocates ited to 10,000 square feet of Not all items with a plug are con- missioner Garcia to launch the dispose their obsolete electronic say that, like Amazon, Target has floor area per establishment,’ sidered covered e-waste. Covered pilot program for eWaste Curbside equipment. This will translate been perfecting data mining and that’s exactly what it means,” said items include: Pickup on Staten Island three into the recovery and responsible formulas to predict consumer Council Member Francisco Moya. • Televisions (including cathode years ago, we believed there was recycling of millions of pounds of habits since the late 1990s. They “It means a store cannot exceed ray tubes) a real need for this service not e-waste that previously had been claim that the retail giant is watch- 10,000 square feet. It does not • Computer peripherals, includ- just in my borough, but across the stored in Queens homes because ing consumers — even if they do mean a store can completely disre- ing any permanently attached city. After collecting more than homeowners did not know how to not shop at Target. According to cable or wiring 100,000 eWaste items and keeping correctly dispose of it.” QNU, Target partners with police (Continued on page 11) PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Queens Neighborhoods United PROBATE CITATION File No. SUPREME COURT OF THE E. Greco, Jr., a Justice of tenants or occupants of the Petition New York State 2018-674 SURROGATE’S STATE OF NEW YORK the Supreme Court, Queens premises, or corporations, Supreme Court to Stop Con- COURT - QUEENS COUNTY COUNTY OF QUEENS County, dated Sept. 3, 2019 persons, or other entities SUPPLEMENTAL CITATION INDEX NO.: 709900/2018 and filed with the complaint having or claiming a lien upon struction of Elmhurst Target THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE DATE FILED: 6/27/2018 and other papers in the Queens the mortgaged premises, Index (Continued from page 9) calculating the floor area of OF NEW YORK, By the Grace SUMMONS County Clerk’s Office. No. 701026/2018. Mortgaged of God Free and Independent a proposed store, in order NYCTL 2017-A TRUST AND THE OBJECT OF THE Premises: 101-46 110th Street, gard that limit if it hides part TO Ralph Ferrannini and as to determine compliance THE BANK OF NEW YORK ACTION is to foreclose a South Richmond Hill, New of the establishment in the (heirs at law of post deceased with zoning requirements. MELLON, AS COLLATERAL Tax Lien bearing Certificate York 11419 Venue: Queens cellar, as is the case with the Eleonore Ferrannini); Theresa Finally, residents and advo- AGENT AND CUSTODIAN number 4B recorded as CRFN County (based on the situs proposed Target. This store Ferrannini, and as (heir at law cates want the court to rule FOR NYCTL 2011-A TRUST, 2017000303431 in the Office of the Mortgaged Premises) does not conform to the of post deceased Eleonore that the DOB’s practice of Plaintiffs, of the City Register of Queens TO THE ABOVE NAMED spirit of this regulation and Ferrannini) if living, and allowing applications to be -against- County on Aug. 15, 2017 DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE I remain opposed to letting if dead to her heirs at law, submitted under the self- 55 -18 37TH AVENUE and that there is now due HEREBY SUM MO NDED it flout the zoning rules.” next of kin and distributees certification of objections WOODSIDE INC.; CITY OF and owing to the plaintiffs to answer the complaint in The full petition and whose names and places procedures violates its ob- NEW the original amount of the this action and to serve a related documents can be of residence are unknown ligations under the law. A YORK DEPARTMENT OF Tax Lien, to wit: $32,239.02, copy of your answer, or, if the seen on the court’s website. and if she died subsequent hearing is scheduled before FINANCE; NEW YORK STATE along with interest, surcharges, complaint is not served with this The case asks for the BSA to the decendent herein, to Judge Lynn R Kotler on DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION penalties, additions, expenses, summons, to serve a notice of decision to allow construc- her executors, administrators, Monday, Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m. AND FINANCE; LOUISE attorney’s fees, and the costs appearance, on the Plaintiff’s tion to be reversed. The legatees, devisees, assignees “This fight is being waged SNOWDEN; UNITED STATES and disbursements of this attorneys within twenty (20) court also has been asked to and successors in interest for Elmhurst residents and OF AMERICA; HSBC BANK, action, less any payments days after the service of this clarify that Target is indeed whose name and places for New Yorkers across the USA, SUCCESSOR TO KINGS made on account to premises summons, exclusive of the a department store, and of residence are unknown city,” said State Sen. Jessica COUNTY LAFAYETTE TRUST k/a Block 1210, Lot 10. day of service (or within thirty therefore, in violation of and to all other heirs at law, Ramos. “The DOB acted COMPANY; CITY OF NEW Plaintiffs designate Queens (30) days after the service is zoning regulations both next of kin and distributes inappropriately and against YORK ENVIRONMENTAL County as the place of trial. The complete if this summons is in Elmhurst and in every of JOHN FERRANNINI, the the best interests of the com- C O N T R O L B O A R D ; basis of venue is the location of not personally delivered to you other “Local Retail” zoning decedent herein, whose names munity and its residents. PORTFOLIO RECOVERY the subject property. within the State of New York); district. QNU also asked the and places of residence are We’re trying to make sure ASSOCIATES LLC; CITY NOTICE and in case of your failure to court to direct the DOB to unknown and cannot after OF NEW YORK PARKING that doesn’t happen in any YOU ARE IN DANGER OF appear or answer, judgement include cellar space when other neighborhood.” diligent inquiry be ascertained. VIO L ATIO NS BU RE AU; LOSING YOUR HOME will be taken against you by A petition having been duly filed CRIMINAL COURT OF THE If you do not respond to this default for the relief demanded by JOHN FERRANNINI, who CITY OF NEW YORK; TD summons and complaint by in the complaint. NOTICE Street Co-Naming in Memory is domiciled at 373 Clubhouse AUTO FINANCE LLC; serving a copy of the answer YOU ARE IN DANGER OF Of Bernard M. Aquilino Drive, Patchogue, NY 11772 “JOHN DOE #1” through on the attorney for the tax LOSING YOUR HOME IF YOU ARE HEREBY CITED “JOHN DOE # 100”, the last lien holder who filed this YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO SHOW CAUSE before the 100 names being fictitious foreclosure proceeding against TO THIS SUMMONS AND (Continued from page 3) as a good man with whom Surrogate’s Court, Queens and unknown to plaintiffs, the you and filing the answer with I enjoyed working on many COMPLAINT BY SERVING A to making his community County, at 88-11 Sutphin persons or parties intended the court, a default judgment a project — from siting the COPY OF THE ANSWER ON a better place, regardless Blvd, Jamaica New York, on being the owners, tenants, may be entered and you can Community Board 13 Sani- THE ATTORNEY FOR THE of how big or small the is- November 7, 2019 at 9:30 occupants, persons or lose your home. tation garage on Winchester MORTGAGE COMPANY WHO sue was, has left a lasting o’clock in the Forenoon of corporations, if any, having or Speak to an attorney or go to Boulevard under the Grand FILED THIS FORECLOSURE legacy, and we dedicate this that day, why a decree should claiming an interest in or lien the court where your case is Central Parkway instead of PROCEEDING AGAINST street to recognize all the not be made in the estate of upon the premises, described in pending for further information on the Creedmoor campus YOU AND FILING THE positive changes he has set JOHN FERRANNINI lately the complaint, and if any of the on how to answer the summons next to Bellerose homes to ANSWER WITH THE COURT, forth. People like Bernard domiciled at 248-37 88TH aforesaid individual captioned and protect your property. developing, under the aus- A DEFAULT JUDGMENT MAY not only make our com- Road, Bellerose, NY 11426 defendants, if any, be dead, their Sending a payment to the tax pices of the Queens Civic BE ENTERED AND YOU CAN munity better, but make our admitting to probate a Will respective heirs-at-law, next of lien holder will not stop this Congress, a Civic Master LOSE YOUR HOME. SPEAK city the beacon it is.” dated January 5, 2004 a copy kin, executors, administrators, foreclosure action. Plan that guided much of the TO AN ATTORNEY OR GO TO “He brought a unique of which is attached, as the trustees, devisees, legatees, YOU MUST RESPOND BY re-use of much of the Creed- THE COURT WHERE YOUR vitality and strength to the Will of JOHN FERRANNINI assignees, lienors, creditors, SERVING A COPY OF THE moor campus, including the CASE IS PENDING FOR community that inspired deceased, relating to real and and successors in interest, and ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY three public schools there,” FURTHER INFORMATION others to take on the respon- personal property, and directing generally all persons having or FOR THE PLAINTIFF (TAX said Corey Bearak, Esq., ON HOW TO ANSWER THE sibility of civic leadership, that Letters Testamentary issue claiming under, by, or through LIEN HOLDER) AND FILING Acting President of North SUMMONS AND PROTECT said Assembly Member to JOHN FERRANNINI any of the aforesaid individual THE ANSWER WITH THE Bellerose Civic Associa- YOUR PROPERTY. SENDING David I. Weprin. “I thank Dated, Attested and Sealed captioned defendants, if any, COURT. tion. “We won some good A PAYMENT TO YOUR Council Member Barry S. September 9th, 2019 if they be dead, whether by Dated: June 26, 2018 fights. But more than any- MORTGAGE COMPANY Grodenchik for memorial- HON. PETER J. KELLY purchase, inheritance, lien or LEVY & LEVY thing, Barney had integrity WILL NOT STOP THIS izing his legacy with a street Surrogate otherwise, including any right, Attorneys for Plaintiffs and set a good example for FORECLOSURE ACTION. co-naming near his home JAMES LIM BECKER title or interest in and to the 12 Tulip Drive us then-younger activists.” YOU MUST RESPOND BY at 235th Street and Seward Chief Clerk. real property described in the Great Neck, NY 11021 “Second only to his love SERVING A COPY OF THE Avenue.” Attorney for Petitioner: complaint herein, all of who (516) 487-6655 for his family, this neigh- ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY “Bernard M. Aquilino LORI SOMEKH, ESQ. and whose names and places BY: JOSHUA LEVY, ESQ. borhood and the Rocky Hill F O R T H E P L A I N T I F F was a community leader in Address of Attorney: of residence are unknown to File No. 901980 Civic Association were our (MORTGAGE COMPANY) its true sense,” said Mark 247-67 Jericho Tpke., Bellrose, the plaintiffs, #97678 father’s passion,” said Ste- AND FILING THE ANSWER McMillan, District Man- NY 11426 Defendants. 9/19,26,10/3&10/2019 ven A. Aquilino, DDS, MS, WITH THE COURT. ager of Community Board Telephone Number: TO THE ABOVE NAMED FRIEDMAN VARTOLO, LLP Professor Emeritus, Depart- (718)740-3300 DEFENDANTS: 13Q. “He stepped forward ment of Prosthodontics, 85 Broad Street, Suite 501, to prevent the closing of [NOTE: This citation is served YO U A RE H EREBY SUMMONS AND NOTICE New York, New York 10004, University of Iowa. “He upon you as required by law. SUMMONED to answer the Supreme Court of New York, PS 18Q and worked to as- was incredibly proud of his Attorneys for Plaintiff. sure that the Department You are not required to appear. complaint in this action, to QUEENS County. DEUTSCHE 10/3,10,17&24/2019 twenty-five year tenure as If you fail to appear it will be serve a copy of your answer, BANK NATIONAL TRUST of Sanitation garage was lo- Civic Association president assumed you do not object to or, if the complaint is not served COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR 61-51 Borden Ave LLC, Arts cated in a place that did not and of the impact he had on the relief requested. You have with the summons, to serve SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN of Org. filed with Sec. of State create quality of life issues. the community. Naming a right to have an attorney notice of appearance, on the TRUST 2007- WMCI, ASSET of NY (SSNY) 8/14/2019. Cty: He represented citizenship this street Bernard M. Aq- appear for you.] plaintiffs’ attorney within twenty BACKED CERTIFICATES, Queens. SSNY desig. as agent at its best. How appropriate uilino Place is a wonderful 9/19,26,10/3&10/2019 (20) days after the service of SERIES 2007-WMCI, Plaintiff, upon whom process against that his life is remembered tribute to him for all his this summons, exclusive of the -against- BIBI KHAN AKA BIBI may be served & shall mail with a street co-naming in hard work and dedication, Notice of Formation of date of service (or within thirty MOONZALLE KHAN; KUYUME process to Chris Paccione, the community he loved.” and our family is very grate- OGUNDA MULTI SERVICES (30) days after the service is A Z I M U L L A ; S E E R E N A 57-23 63 St., Maspeth, NY “Bernard Aquilino was ful for this honor.” LLC. Arts. of Org. filed complete if this summons is MANGAR; CITY OF NEW 11378. General Purpose. the epitome of what a civic The request for the with Secy. of State of NY not personally delivered to you YORK ENVIRONMENTAL 10/3,10,17,24,31&11/7/2019 leader should be. He dili- co-naming came from (SSNY) on 06/06/2017. within the State of New York), CONTROL BOARD; JOHN gently labored to maintain the Rocky Hill Civic Office location: Queens and in case of failure to appear WASTSON LLC AKA JOHN and improve our civic area,” Association with sup- County. SSNY designated or answer, judgment will be WATSON #1 LLC AND said Frank Toner, Vice Pres- port from neighboring as agent of LLC upon whom taken against you by default MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ident of Rocky Hill Civic civic groups and Com- process against it may be for the relief demanded in the R EG I ST R AT I O N , I N C., Association. “He was ac- m u n i t y B o a r d 13 Q . served. SSNY shall mail complaint. AS NOMINEE FOR WMC tive in the association for The law establishing process to: c/o The LLC, 69- TO THE ABOVE NAMED MORTGAGE CORP; “JOHN over 40 years and was Presi- Bernard M. Aquilino Place 38 44th Avenue, Woodside, DEFENDANTS: The foregoing DOE #1” through “JOHN dent for 25 years. The entire was sponsored by Council N Y 11 3 7 7. P u r p o s e : Summons is served upon you DOE #10,” said names being community benefitted from Member Barry S. Groden- A n y l a w f u l p u r p o s e . by publication pursuant to an fictitious and unknown to his work and dedication.” chik and approved by the 9/19,26,10/3,10,17&24/2019 Order of the Hon. Rudolph plaintiff, intended to be possible www.queenstimes.com “I recall Barney Aquilino . THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Flushing Chamber & Kenvic Global American Suppliers Rima and Sayeed LLC, Arts Notice of Formation: Notice of Formation of HALAL Training to Host Free Google LLC, Arts of Org. filed with of Org. filed with Sec. of State ALPHAQUANT INTEGRATED RESTAURANT VENTURES Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) of NY (SSNY) 9/3/2019. Cty: MULTI-ASSET FUND, LP, Art. LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Workshop on Email Marketin 6/17/2019. Cty: Queens. Queens. SSNY desig. as Of Org. filed with Sec. of State Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) (Continued from page 2) their customer base before SSNY desig. as agent upon agent upon whom process of NY (SSNY) on 08/09/2019. on 09/16/19. Office location: the busy holidays.” whom process against may be against may be served & Office Loc. Queens County. Queens County. Princ. office cal business community,” This event is free and open served & shall mail process shall mail process to 207-07 S S N Y d e s i g n a t e d a s of LLC: 10-02 34th Ave., stated John Choe, Execu- to the public, but seating is to Alfredo Davila, 25-28 81th Hillside Ave., Queens Village, agent of LLC upon whom Astoria, NY 11106. SSNY tive Director of the Greater limited. Advanced registra- St., Basement, East, Queens, NY 11427. General Purpose. process against it may be designated as agent of LLC Flushing Chamber of Com- tion is required via https:// NY 11370. General Purpose. 9/19,26,10/3,10,17&24/2019 served. SSNY shall mail upon whom process against merce. “This free workshop googleholiday.eventbrite. 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 process to: 64 08 Alderton it may be served. SSNY shall is a great opportunity for com. Google swag will be 5 8 - 3 4 F R E S H P O N D St. Rego Park, NY 11374. mail process to the LLC at entrereneurs to learn how provided on a first-come, Notice of formation of ROAD LLC. Arts. of Org. Purpose: Any lawful activity. the addr. of its princ. office. to use email marketing plat- first-served basis while sup- ThompsonWest Realty LLC. filed with the SSNY on 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 Purpose: Any lawful activity. forms like Constant Contact plies last. Refreshment will Articles of Organization 07/03/19. Office: Queens 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 to reach out and expand be served. filed with the Secretary of County. SSNY designated Notice of Formation: FUPENG State of New York SSNY on as agent of the LLC upon LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with Notice of formation of PINK 08/2/2019. Office located whom process against it Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) AMONG MEN LLC. Arts of Councilman Ulrich, NYC Parks in Queens County. SSNY may be served. SSNY shall on 08/21/2019. Office Loc. Org filed with Secy of State Department Announce designated as service for mail copy of process to Queens County. SSNY of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/2019. process. SSNY shall mail the LLC, 19 Tudor Rose designated as agent of LLC Office location: Queens Major Upgrades to process to: ThompsonWest Terrace, Mahwah, NJ 07430. upon whom process against County. SSNY designated as it may be served. SSNY Al Stabile Playground Realty LLC 131-55 224th Purpose: Any lawful purpose. shall mail process to: 224-22 agent upon whom process Street Laurelton, NY 11413. 9/26,10/3,10,17,24&31/2019 76 Ave, Bayside, NY 11364. may be served and shall mail The $1.75 Million Proj- children ages 2-5, and for Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful activity. copy of process against LLC ect Funded by Ulrich Will children ages 5-12. The 9/12,19,26,10/3,10&17/2019 Notice of Formation of 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 to: 35-48 34th Street, #2D, Beautify & Modernize the plan will similarly replace PHYLISHANYC, LLC. Arts. Long Island City, NY 11106. Park, Replace Outdated park’s older furnishings S U PR EM E C O U RT O F of Org. filed with Secy. of 116-19 148 STREET LLC Articles Purpose: any lawful act. Playground Equipment and install new steel game THE STATE OF NEW YORK State of NY (SSNY) on of Org. filed NY Sec. of State 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 Councilman Eric Ulrich tables, light poles, drinking COUNTY OF QUEENS 03/04/2019. Office location: (SSNY) 8/16/19. Office in Queens and the New York City fountains, trash receptacles DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y Co. SSNY design. Agent of LLC Notice of formation Sign of Dept. of Parks & Recreation and benches. The project COMPANY AMERICAS AS designated as agent of LLC upon whom process may be Strength, LLC. Articles of are pleased to announce will also relocate the park’s TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL upon whom process against served. SSNY shall mail copy of Organization filed with the major improvements are entrance to provide better ACCREDIT LOANS, INC PASS it may be served. SSNY shall process to The LLC 449 E 192nd Secretary of State of New headed to Al Stabile Play- accessibility onto the site. THROUGH CERTIFICATES mail process to: c/o The LLC, ST 1st FL Bronx, NY 10457. York SSNY on 10/02/19. Office ground in Ozone Park. The Additionally, the project 2007-QH4, 153-01 Jamaica Avenue, Apt. Purpose: Any lawful activity. located in Queens. SSNY has $1.75 million project funded will expand tree pits and V. 238, Jamaica, NY 11432. 9/26,10/3,10,17,24&31/2019 been designated for service by Ulrich will include a planting areas to soften the EVELYN VEGA PEREZ, ET Purpose: Any lawful purpose. of process. SSNY shall mail number of upgrades that space. Other beautifica- AL. 9/26,10/3,10,17,24&31/2019 Agios Realty LLC, Arts of copy of any process served will beautify and modern- tion elements include the NOTICE OF SALE Org. filed with Sec. of State against the LLC 56-11 94th ize the park, as well as re- Notice of Formation: planting of new trees and NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of NY (SSNY) 8/30/2019. Cty: St 1-K Elmhurst NY, 11373. place outdated playground ALTHEAMED PARTNERS, flowers, such as the Ginkgo pursuant to a Final Judgment Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Purpose: any lawful purpose. equipment and furnishings. LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with biloba (Manidenhair tree), of Foreclosure dated June upon whom process against may 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 “It is important that we Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) cherry laurel and ‘Big Blue’ 27, 2019, and entered in the be served & shall mail process continue to invest in our on 09/09/2019. Office Loc.: Lilyturf - to name a few. Office of the Clerk of the to 31-30 48th St., Astoria, Notice of formation of 6828 public parks, which play Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y “Community Board 10 County of Queens, wherein NY 11103. General Purpose. DARTMOUTH STREET LLC. such a vital role in our com- designated as agent of LLC was pleased to vote unan- DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST 9/19,26,10/3,10,17&24/2019 Arts of Org filed with Secy munities - especially for our upon whom process against imously to approve the COMPANY AMERICAS AS of State of NY (SSNY) on youth. I am proud to have it may be served. SSNY planned upgrades to the TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL Notice of formation of limited 05/06/2019. Office location: funded this project, which shall mail process to: 136-68 Al Stabile Playground at ACCREDIT LOANS, INC PASS liability company (LLC). Name: Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y will make several needed ROOSEVELT AVENUE SUITE our full Board meeting last THROUGH CERTIFICATES DEGU GAMES, LLC. Articles designated as agent upon improvements to Al Stabile 603 FLUSHING, NY 11354 night. We thank Council- 2007-QH4 is the Plaintiff and of Organization filed with whom process may be served Playground for all to enjoy,” Purpose: Any lawful activity. man Ulrich for securing EVELYN VEGA PEREZ, ET Secretary of State of New and shall mail copy of process Councilman Eric Ulrich 9/26,10/3,10,17,24&31/2019 the $1.75 million in fund- AL. are the Defendant(s). I, the York (SSNY) on 07/31/2019. NY against LLC to: 70-35 Juno said. “I’d like to thank the ing to make the planned undersigned Referee will sell at office location: Queens County. Street, Forest Hills, NY 11101. Parks Department for their improvements for this play- public auction at the QUEENS Notice of Formation of BIG SSNY has been designated as Purpose: any lawful act. continued partnership, and ground in CB 10’s district, COUNTY COURTHOUSE, FELLA SWAGG LIMITED agent of the LLC upon whom 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 Community Board 10 for as well as for the funding 8 8 -11 SUT PHI N B LV D. LIABILITY COMPANY. Arts. process against it may be unanimously approving this he has secured for other COURTROOM #25, JAMAICA, of Org. filed with Secy. of served. The post office address 56 Malone Ave LLC, Arts of project.” park projects within the NY 11435, on October 25, 2019 State of NY (SSNY) on to which the SSNY shall mail Org. filed with Sec. of State “We understand the im- neighborhoods of CB10 at 10:30 AM, premises known 06/13/2019. Office location: a copy of any process against of NY (SSNY) 8/13/2019. portance of this treasured he represents in the City as 94 -25 110TH ST, SOUTH Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y the LLC served upon him/ Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. space in the Ozone Park Council,” said Commu- RICHMOND HILL, NY 11419: designated as agent of LLC her is PAUL BLIEKA, 33-24 as agent upon whom process community, and we are nity Board 10 Chair Betty Block 9396, Lot 44: upon whom process against 200TH STREET, BAYSIDE, against may be served & excited to revitalize this Braton. “It was especially ALL THAT CERTAIN PLOT, it may be served. SSNY shall NY 11361. Purpose/character shall mail process to John playground for generations pleasing for the Community PIECE OR PARCEL OF mail process to: c/o The of LLC: Any Lawful Purpose. Petschauer, 185 Woodward to come,” said Queens Bor- Board to approve the work LAND, SITUATE, LYING AND LLC, 163-27 130th Avenue, 10/3,10,17,24,31&11/7/2019 A v e . , R i d g e w o o d , N Y ough Parks Commissioner for this particular parkland BEING IN THE COUNTY OF 11B, Jamaica, NY 11434. 11385. General Purpose. Michael Dockett. “I’d like because it is named for QUEENS, CITY AND STATE Purpose: Any lawful purpose. WD 849 53RD LLC, Arts of 9/12,19,26,10/3,10&17/2019 to thank Council Member a former member of our OF N.Y. 9/26,10/3,10,17,24&31/2019 Org. filed with Sec. of State Ulrich for his continued Board, who later went on Premises will be sold subject of NY (SSNY) 9/10/2019. Notice of Formation of Liberty support and dedication to to serve as a member of the to provisions of filed Judgment RETURN TO EARTH LLC, Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. Psychological Services, PLLC. making this great neighbor- City Council.” Index # 700088/2015. Arts. of Org. filed with the as agent upon whom process Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of hood park even better.” The project is currently LUCILLE DIGIROLOMO, Esq. SSNY on 08/20/2019. Office against may be served State of NY (SSNY) on 09/11/19. Upon completion, the in its design phase and is - Referee. RAS Boriskin, LLC loc: Queens County. SSNY & shall mail process to Office location: Queens County. project will replace much pending approval from the 900 Merchants Concourse, has been designated as Wendell De Souza Soares, SSNY designated as agent of the park’s outdated Public Design Commission Suite 310, Westbury, New York agent upon whom process 3519 Leavitt St., Flushing, of LLC upon whom process playground equipment for (PDC). 11590, Attorneys for Plaintiff. against the LLC may be NY 11354. General Purpose. against it may be served. SSNY 9/26,10/3,10&17/2019 served. SSNY shall mail 10/3,10,17,24,31&11/7/2019 shall mail process to: c/o Ingmar process to: Jady Lit, 5240 39th Gorman, M.D., 71-17 Woodside Notice of formation of 73-07 Drive, Woodside, NY 11377. Notice of Formation of Ave. Apt# 3C, Flushing, NY 169TH STREET, LLC. Arts of Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. BYGENY LLC. Arts. of Org. 11377. Purpose: to practice Org filed with Secy of State 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 filed with Secy. of State of NY the profession of psychology of NY (SSNY) on 9/18/19. (SSNY) on 09/04/2019. Office and any lawful activities. Office location: Queens BS 38 Realty LLC filed w/ location: Queens County. 10/3,10,17,24,31&11/7/2019 County. SSNY designated SSNY on 4/5/19. Office: SSNY designated as agent as agent upon whom process Queens Co. SSNY designated of LLC upon whom process OAA LLC filed w/ SSNY on may be served and shall mail as agent for process & shall against it may be served. SSNY 8/7/19. Office: Queens Co. copy of process against LLC mail to: c/o Huang Law shall mail process to: c/o The SSNY designated as agent for to: 40 Cuttermill Rd., Ste. Group, P.C., 38-08 Union LLC, 190 Beach 69th Street, process & shall mail to: 129-09 504, Great Neck, NY 11021. St, #9B, Flushing, NY Apt. 7G, Arverne, NY 11692. 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful act. 11354. Purpose: any lawful Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful. 9/12,19,26, 9/26,10/3,10,17,24&31/2019 9/12,19,26, 10/3,10&17/2019 10/3,10,17,24,31&11/7/2019 9/12,19,26,10/3,10&17/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019

Assemblyman Mike Miller Presented Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan Host State Fair at Neir’s Owner, Loycent Gordon, a Sunnyside Community Services Citation Commemorating Neir’s Assemblywoman Nolan hosted a State Fair with Sunnyside Com- 190th Historical Anniversary munity Services this past Thurs- day, bringing representatives from more than fifteen agencies and community groups to con- nect with Sunnyside seniors and constituents. “It is important that we con- tinue to ensure that our city and state agencies remain accessible to our community and residents” said Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan. “Thank you to Judy Zang- will and Sunnyside Community Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan with Detective Marc Torres & Services for co-hosting, and to Officer Arber of the 108th Police Precinct. all those that participated to make this fair a success.” state agencies, and community neighbors, and their families. State fairs provide the opportu- organizations have to offer, to Over one hundred seniors and nity for residents in communities ask questions, and to receive neighborhood residents partici- to explore what services city and information for themselves, their pated in this event.

“Congratulations to Loycent Neir’s. Neir’s has always been Gordon who has owned and oper- a staple in my district, but Loy- ated Neirs for the past ten years,” cent has made Neir’s home for said Assemblyman Miller. “I everyone in Woodhaven as well would also like to thank Loycent, as anyone that passes through the Neir’s Staff and the Neir’s 190 neighborhood. I always enjoy Committee for a great 190th stopping by Neir’s for lunch or celebrating inside and outside of for dinner.”