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TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 14 THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 25 CENTS Point of View Suozzi Announces Six-Month Extension Two Weeks to Go! Free Filing of Alternative Helicopter Route Resources Online and Across the State The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded taxpayers that the filing deadline—April 15—is quickly approaching. With only two weeks remaining, the Tax Department is highlighting the free filing resources available online and at locations around the state. “It’s crunch time for taxpayers who’ve waited until now to start thinking about filing their income tax returns, but not time to panic,” said New York State Taxpayer Rights Advocate Margaret Neri. “The Tax Department has plenty of free and convenient resources to help file an accurate return on time and receive any refunds due promptly. Benefits of e-filing E-filing is safer and more efficient than sending paper re- turns through the mail. About 92% of all personal income tax returns in New York State are electronically prepared and filed. All returns, regardless of how they’re filed, undergo the same systematic review. Use direct deposit To use direct deposit, simply check direct deposit on your tax return, then enter your bank’s nine-digit routing number and your account number. For checking accounts, this information is available on your checks; for savings accounts, contact your bank. Taxpayers can receive their refund up to two weeks sooner by choosing e-file and direct deposit. Free filing options available Taxpayers with adjusted gross household incomes of $66,000 Estimated 50% Reduction of Helicopter Noise is a Major Victory for Queens Residents. or less in 2018 may use free, user-friendly software at www. Congressman Tom Suozzi has announced that the FAA has extended the alternative tax.ny.gov to electronically prepare and file both their state and North Shore Helicopter Route for an additional 180 days. See story on page 2. federal tax returns. Taxpayers can search Free File on the Tax (Continued on page 2) Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Lions International Distribute Food at Sworn in as Honorary Fire Commissioner St. Paul the Apostle Church in Corona

At St. Paul the Apostle Church in Corona members of the Lions Club of Corona are dispensing bags of food for the needy. Pictured at the table are Lion members from the Lions Club of Corona Rosa Marte, Michael Liquori, Lions Pictured L to R: Lt. Alex Arnold, Chief Nick Spinelli, Queens County Clerk Audrey Pheffer, Club of Corona President Joseph Degaetano with Diane Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, Deputy Chief Alvin Quiles, Past Chief Daniel Amorim. Noble and other Lions clubs members who were also This past weekend Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato attended the West involved in dispensing food bags. Hot food, cakes, cookies Hamilton Beach Volunteer Fire Department 91st Annual Anniversary dinner. At and deserts was served. This was a very successful event the celebration, Pheffer Amato was sworn in by her mother, Queens County sponsored by Lions International. Photo by Bob Grant Clerk Audrey Pheffer, as honorary Fire Commissioner for the Fire Department. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019

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Department website to be directed Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, refund anytime by using the Check to the software. Using the software Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, your Refund tool on the Tax De- can reduce filing errors that delay Spanish, and Urdu. partment website: www.tax.ny.gov. return processing and refunds, and The Tax Department is also part- Updated daily, it’s the fastest and prevent valuable credits from being nering with the IRS to offer free in- most convenient way to know when overlooked. person assistance. The Volunteer to expect your refund. It provides Eligible taxpayers can also visit a Income Tax Assistance program the same information available to Tax Department free tax assistance offers free tax help to those who our phone representatives—only site. For a schedule of dates, times, generally make $55,000 or less, without the wait! and locations for sessions statewide persons with disabilities, and lim- You can also find out when your see Facilitated Self-Assistance ited English-speaking taxpayers refund will be issued by signing up (FSA) program. who need assistance in preparing for Tax Department email alerts. Tax Department experts will their own tax returns. Visit the IRS Visit the Tax Department homep- be available at each site to assist at Free Tax Return Preparation for age at www.tax.ny.gov and select low- and middle-income New Qualifying Taxpayers to find a subscribe at the bottom of the page. Yorkers through the filing process location near you. Don’t have a computer or smart at no charge. At certain locations, Check your refund status phone? Call the Tax Department’s they can assist taxpayers in mul- Taxpayers can quickly view the automated refund status line any- tiple languages, including Arabic, status of their New York State tax time at 518-457-5149. Suozzi Announces Six-Month Extension of Alternative Helicopter Route (Continued from page 1) he applauds the FAA’s decision North Shore Helicopter Route to extend the alternative inbound through the summer months, Congressman Tom Suozzi procedures for helicopters and which is clearly the busiest time (D – Long Island, Queens) has float planes. of the year,” said Council Mem- announced that the FAA has ex- “The communities of Whit- ber Paul Vallone. “Expanding tended the alternative North Shore estone, Bayside and northeast this pilot program until October Helicopter Route for an additional Queens have suffered from inces- 2nd will give families in Bayside, 180 days. In October 2018, the sant helicopter and aircraft noise. Whitestone and College Point FAA began a six-month test of In recent years, air traffic volume much needed relief from the an alternative route which shifted has increased dramatically, reach- onslaught of noise low-flying, air traffic away from Whitestone, ing a point where families cannot chartered helicopters bring to our Bayside, and northeast Queens enjoy their own backyards with- communities. Since day one, my and cut helicopter and seaplane out constant noise, making them office has continuously fought to traffic by up to 50 percent. This prisoners in their own homes,” protect Northeast Queens from six-month extension, which will said Congressman Tom Suozzi. disruptive air traffic, and this ex- run through October 2, 2019, will “This 180-day extension of the tension is another great win for our bring much-needed relief to the alternative route will dramati- district. It is our continued hope residents of northeast Queens cally improve the quality of life that the FAA will consider taking through the normally busier sum- for affected residents, particularly this transformative program from Subscribe to the mer period. during the busier and noisier sum- pilot to permanent.” Congressman Suozzi has mer months. I want to thank the Congressman Suozzi is Co- worked closely with New York FAA for working with me to find Chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus Queens Times City Council Member Paul Val- solutions that will mitigate noise which seeks to raise awareness lone and the Federal Aviation and provide relief for Queens on the issue of aircraft noise and Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens Administration (FAA) in repeat- residents. My hope is that after find meaningful solutions to the edly calling for alternative routes this test route is complete, this ex- problem. The caucus consists of Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper to improve safety and mitigate tension can be made permanent.” congressional representatives delivered to your door by US Mail noise stemming from increased “I want to thank the FAA for from across the country whose air traffic over his district, and extending use of the alternative constituents have been impacted. Please Enter my Subscription For One Year

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Council Member Francisco Moya Introduces Bill to Study Rikers Needs to Close But no Jails the Effects of Neighborhood Rezonings on in Our Backyards Secondary Displacement There’s no question that the our neighborhoods. Period. End prison at Rikers, as it stands today, of story. Council Member Francisco impacts of neighborhood-wide The results for each study would needs to close. The culture is toxic Plus we can’t wait ten years Moya on Thursday introduced rezonings,” said Kat Meyers, then be reported to the City Coun- and violent and needs a top to bot- to deal with the problems at Rik- legislation that would require Staff Attorney with the Civil cil five-years-and-six-months tom overhaul. The buildings are ers – they’re too dire and too im- the city to study the effect of Law Reform Unit at The Legal after the neighborhood rezoning falling apart. The health of inmates minent. We need shovels in the neighborhood-wide rezonings on Aid Society. “This bill will give received final approval. hangs in the balance. ground right now to make sure secondary displacement. City Council a fuller picture of The study would use the But the answer is not Mayor that all people have the conditions “With every neighborhood-wide how rezonings affect residential same definition for secondary de Blasio’s plan to replace it with and basic human dignity they’re rezoning, the future for thousands displacement, and will inform displacement used in the 2010 jails in our communities. The entitled to. and thousands of New Yorkers are policy decisions around land use City Environmental Quality Re- neighbors don’t want them, they’re Other candidates in this race are thrown into uncertainty,” Council moving forward. We are excited view (CEQR) technical manual. too expensive, and there’s no real, doing what they do best on this is- Member Francisco Moya said. to see a focus on the experiences The manual defines secondary long-term plan. The community sue – talk. But talk is cheap. I spent “The long-term residents in East of existing communities, and look displacement as “the involuntary needs to be engaged and have a my entire career working in the Harlem and Inwood or along Je- forward to continuing to work with displacement of residents, busi- say in what comes next. And they criminal justice system. So I know rome Avenue — the very curators Council Member Moya on this nesses, or employees that results need to truly be heard. We can and how to take action. And that’s what of their community’s character important step toward eliminating from a change in socioeconomic must do better. I’ll do as DA – put in the hard work — are being forced out of their the secondary displacement.” conditions created by the proposed So let me be clear: I want to to make sure these decisions are homes as their neighborhoods “Neighborhood-wide rezonings project.” close Rikers as much as the next made responsibly and with com- become primed for new develop- are sold as efforts to increase our While such displacement is candidate in this race. But I will munity input in mind – with all the ment. More communities are next stock of affordable housing, but, measured as part of the CEQR not stand for a replacement jail in stakeholders at the table. in line for these massive rezonings. if we look at where these massive analysis that’s conducted before Unfortunately for their residents, rezonings are being applied, all too all neighborhood rezonings, it is The New York City Fire Marshal’s we can’t tell them exactly how a often we see lower-income New by definition merely an estimation neighborhood rezoning will af- Yorkers of color being displaced of the rezoning’s effects. This bill Benevolent Association Endorse fect gentrification or secondary from their communities,” said will provide real data to compare Judge Greg Lasak for District Attorney displacement because we have Javier H. Valdés, Co-Executive with the estimate five-years after absolutely no quantitative data to Director of Make the Road NY. the rezoning. At that point, the Joining a growing labor coalition son, Greg Lasak, our next District offer them. This bill will remedy “These are the very New York- initial property developments will supporting Lasak, the Fire Mar- Attorney.” that conspicuous information gap. ers we should seek to protect, not have been completed, some of shal’s call the Judge the “only “The Fire Marshals play an It will require the city to study dismiss as collateral damage in the preliminary speculations will qualified candidate for District important role in keeping our city the effects of neighborhood-wide the name of progress. We deserve have ended and the early effects of Attorney” safe. I personally worked hand in rezonings on secondary displace- to know how these neighborhood rezoning an entire neighborhood hand with the Fire Marshals on ment so that we no longer leap rezonings have affected residents, will be measurable. Judge Greg Lasak, candidate for many cases. Their commitment before we look. Good data inspires specifically the type of residents If the study reveals five percent Queens County District Attorney, to public service is something good policy and if we’re going to these rezonings purport to ben- more residential secondary dis- was endorsed by the New York I’ve always respected,” Lasak said overcome this city’s housing crisis, efit, as they continue to reshape placement than the original CEQR City Fire Marshal’s Benevolent upon receiving the endorsement. we’ll need both.” our city.” estimate, the report will include Association. This endorsement “I’m thrilled to have their support “This is one of the first bills my If enacted, Intro. 1482 would recommendations for amending comes on the heels of Lasak’s an- as we fight to bring experienced office began working on when I amend the New York City charter the CEQR manual to more ac- nounced support from the Sheet reform to the Queens District arrived at the City Council and it to require that the city conduct a curately account for the potential Metal Workers Local 28. Attorney’s office. Together, we’ll would not have been possible with- study on the relationship between for residential secondary displace- “Greg Lasak is not only the best continue to keep Queens safe and out the invaluable wisdom from neighborhood-wide rezonings and ment as a result of neighborhood candidate, but the only qualified we’ll renew my efforts to exoner- housing advocates, activists and secondary displacement. Each rezonings. candidate for District Attorney. ate the innocent.” specifically the Legal Aid Society study would be specific for indi- As the chair of the Subcom- He has spent nearly forty years of Greg Lasak is the leading and Make the Road New York,” vidual neighborhood rezonings mittee on Zoning and Franchises, public service in the legal field. fundraiser in the race for Queens Council Member Moya said. certified after Jan. 1, 2015 and Council Member Moya is eager to What makes Greg even more District Attorney, having raised “Through our representation be conducted five-years after the hear from members of the public special is his understanding that more than $800,000 at the Janu- of tenants across the City, we see rezoning received final approval on this bill during the public com- correcting an injustice is equally ary filing deadline. He has been firsthand the racial and ethnic by the City Council. ment period ahead. as important as securing a con- endorsed by the Sheet Metal viction,” said FMBA President Workers Local 28, the Asian William Kregler. “He has suc- American Congress, the Heat & DYCD Accepting Applications For The New York City cessfully overturned convictions Frost Insulators Local 12, the Ser- Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) and exonerated innocent people. geants Benevolent Association, Greg was the trend setter in this the New York State Court Officers New York City Department of Chong. Construction (DDC), NYC De- area way before it became the Association, the Court Clerks Youth and Community Develop- Last summer, with the sup- partment of Parks & Recreation, important topic in today’s society. Association, the Supreme Court ment (DYCD) Commissioner Bill port of the City Council, nearly NYC Office of the Chief Medical We urge all in Queens to do their Officers Association, the NYC Chong today announced that New 75,000 SYEP participants were Examiner, Tishman Speyer, Vox part in enhancing our quality of Lieutenants Benevolent Associa- York City residents between the employed at over 12,000 work- Media, Seven Squared Media, life by electing the very best per- tion, and the MTA PBA. ages of 14 and 24 can now ap- sites. Since the beginning of the Sotheby’s, and Y&R. ply for the 2019 Summer Youth Administration, Mayor de Blasio As part of a national effort Summer Youth Police Academy Employment Program (SYEP) has committed to improving to encourage young people to through April 26. SYEP is the specialized employment services save and make healthy finan- The NYPD Summer Youth the sites are accessible by public nation’s largest summer youth for vulnerable youth populations. cial choices, SYEP participants Police Academy is one of several transportation. employment initiative, and since The number of foster care, run- have the option to receive their innovative, effective programs that The Summer Youth Academy: 1963 has provided young people away/homeless and justice-in- wages via direct deposit to a the Department provides for young • Enhances responsible citizenship. with up to six weeks of entry- volved young people being served bank account of their choice. people in New York City. The • Provides positive interaction with level experience at worksites in has grown from 1,000 in 2014 to Last summer, more than 28,000 program gives young individuals police officers and educates young all five boroughs. This year, the a record breaking 4,000 expected young people signed up for direct between the ages of 10 and 15 the people about the challenges and program will run from July 8 to be served this summer. deposit accounts, a 500 percent opportunity to train with police of- responsibility of police work. through August 17. Outstanding high school and increase since 2014. The multi- ficers during the summer, leading • Encourages young people to take “Every year we give more and college students have the oppor- year initiative, spearheaded by to positive relationships between part in other youth programs offered more job-ready and motivated tunity to take part in Ladders for the Citi Foundation and Cities for the Police Department and the city’s by the Police Department such as: young people the opportunity for Leaders, a competitive profes- Financial Empowerment Fund, youth. the Law Enforcement Explorers, an internship that could change sional summer internship compo- is supporting an additional 650 Participants attend the Youth Police Cadet Corps and the Police the trajectory of their lives. This nent of SYEP that connects youth jobs this summer and financial Police Academy in the borough of Athletic League. year we are meeting the next with leading corporations, non- empowerment services for all their residence, five days a week for For additional information, generation of talent where they profit organizations and govern- participating youth. six weeks, from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 please call the Community Affairs are by revolutionizing the way ment agencies in New York City. “Summer job experiences— p.m. Police Officers conduct classes Bureau’s Youth Strategies Division they experience and connect to The City increased the number with the opportunity to develop that include lectures, role-plays, and at 718-312-5079. their interests and career options. of Ladders for Leaders intern- workplace and money manage- demonstrations in the areas of law, Apply for the 2019 Youth Police Studies show that SYEP improves ships from 475 in 2014 to more ment skills—can serve as on- behavioral science, drug prevention Academy. The application is a fill- school attendance, offers new than 1,500 in 2018. Past employer ramps towards securing a strong and gang resistance. The program able pdf form. Please complete the skills, reduces incarceration partners have included A+E financial future,” said Brandee also provides participants with application on your computer, save rates and keeps teens and young Networks, Amalgamated Bank, McHale, President of the Citi lunch, uniform shirts, and field the form, and email it to communi- adults safe—including youth AppNexus, Bank of America, De- Foundation. “Our continued col- trips. Students engage in military [email protected]. who wouldn’t otherwise have loitte, Emmis Communications, laboration with Mayor de Blasio drills like those done in the Police • 2019 Youth Police Academy Ap- access to paying jobs. I urge all KPMG, Maimonides Hospital, and the Cities for Financial Em- Academy and go on field trips to plication Form eligible New Yorkers to apply,” Medidata, the MET, NASDAQ, police facilities. Transportation is • Youth Police Academy Applica- said DYCD Commissioner Bill NYC Department of Design and (Continued on page 4) provided for the field trips although tion Instructions PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019

Ain’t Too Proud is Temptational Whirl With Merle by Merle Exit Stories of stars and groups have Kenneth Fallin Honors Al Hershfeld With His Illustrations become the Broadway craze since the Jersey Boys. Stories of their by Merle Exit lives of both ups and downs are Al Hershfeld was known for his toured all over the world . He has combined with what you would caricature drawings in the world been sketching in pen and ink construe as a concert performed of show business and politics. ever since. by actors rather than the artists There was no doubt about his No Ninas. “What I have been themselves. Ain’t Too Proud is artwork as he would place the doing for last few years is hid- the latest to hit the Broadway name of his daughter, Nina, in ing my name, particularly as I stage that follows the history of each of the pieces. Many of the also do illustrations for the Wall the Motown Group known as the black and white portraits were Street Journal. I recently did a Temptations that turned out to be drawn with a single line. Plays cast caricature for the Yiddish and audience catcher. usually had the leads as a group Fiddler on the Roof. I had met Lights up on a stage with when it came to Broadway shows. Jackie Hoffman when she was in five men dressed in fly suits and There was always a number next Once Upon a Mattress and was smooth moves as the Temptations to his signature indicating how hired to draw the scenery. Dur- sing “The Way You Do the Things many times the name Nina ap- ing the performances you would You Do,” the first hit on the charts. peared. No number meant that it see my hand doing the drawing It’s here that we have Eddie was included only one time. In of such things as the castle and Kendricks (Jeremy Pope), as lead Drawings by Ken Fallin fact it became a craze trying to then it would fade.” voice, David Ruffin (Ephraim spot them. For instance, each Ken has a permanent exhibit Sykes), Paul Williams (James the group’s ups and downs with Sunday a new one would appear at New World Stages as you walk Harkness), Melvin Franklin who gets fired, who dies, etc. I in the entertainment section of around the lobby. “They kept Drawings by Ken Fallin (Jawan M. Jackson) and Otis felt that the story line was really the New York Times. the exhibit even after the theatre Williams (Derrick Baskin) the made for the younger generation He would be able to capture was sold to the Schuberts. As for that had a long slit revealing her men who built The Temptations. that did not grow up hearing this the essence of the play including some of those that I did a portrait, leg. She called me one morning It is not mistakable that Melvin is group as well as getting a better costumes and sets. Hershfeld died Liza Minelli hates to have either after receiving it from a friend the bass singer. Otis begins the sense of why the songs emerged. in 2003 and some nicknamed a caricature or impersonation saying, ‘I love that drawing. You “story” growing up in Detroit and As for all of the songs in Ain’t him “The Line King.” When the done of her. She asked if I can do captured my leg.’” they sing, “Runaway Child Run- Too Proud, here they are keeping off-Broadway show Forbidden one for her. Carol Burnett was Coming up are: Oklahoma, ning Wild.” in mind that some were sung by Broadway opened in 1984, a new another person that really didn’t Burn This and Hadestown, all Let me first say that I grew up groups other than The Tempta- illustrator, Kenneth Fallin made care for a caricature. Everyone musicals. If you happen to be hearing the songs as I practically tions. “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” the scene with a poster and con- but Carol loved it. She is most there at the time, he does not Velcro-ed the transistor radio to “Baby Love” “Ball of Confusion tinued to do the cover for each sensitive about her face. I did one sketch during the show but works my ear and uttered every lyric. (That’s What the World is Today)” of their cds and posters as they of Barbra Streisand in her gown from production photos. I was able to remember which “Cloud Nine” “Come See About groups sang which songs but that Me” “Don’t Look Back” “For faded away after many years. Once in My Life” “Get Ready” Sondheim Unplugs Sarah Rice At 54 Below by Merle Exit Unless it was a group that had “Gloria” “I Can’t Get Next to You” a name like Diana Ross and the Feinstein’s/54 Below continues “I Could Never Love Another (Af- Supremes, Gladys Knight and the to celebrate a New York event since ter Loving You)” “(I Know) I’m Pips or Smokey Robinson and the 2010, with the BroadwayWorld and Losing You” “I Want a Love I Can Miracles, I wouldn’t be able to Bistro Award-winning monthly See” “I Wish it Would Rain” “If tell you the names of any other series Sondheim Unplugged fea- I Could Build My Whole World members. Did I care about any turing some of Broadway and Around You” “If You Don’t Know performer’s personal life? Never. cabaret’s most dynamic voices, ac- Me By Now” “I’m Gonna Make It was all about entertaining me. companied by piano only, delving You Love Me” “My Girl” “Papa Before I give you a rundown into the musical world of Broad- Was a Rollin’ Stone” “Runaway on the show itself, I want to share way’s master composer. Child Running Wild” “Shout” my critique. I saw the show on a Expect tunes from A Little Night “Since I Lost My Baby” “Speedo” Wednesday afternoon and there Music, Company, Into the Woods, “Superstar (I Remember How wasn’t an open seat unless I Follies, Passion, Dick Tracy and You Got Where You Are)” “The missed the ones up in the rafters. more. The show is hosted by series Way You Do the Things You Do” Talent was on the spot in regards creator Phil Geoffrey Bond, who “War” “What Becomes of the to the songs, dance movements will fill the audience in on Sond- Brokenhearted” “You Can’t Hurry and acting. Having never seen an heimien facts, history & assorted Love” “You’re My Everything” actual performance of The Temp- tidbits of theatrical lore! Come join My biggest disappointment at tations, I cannot give a critique as the party! this performance was not with the to whether each of the parts that Sondheim Unplugged will fea- Photo by Al Herschfeld cast but the audience. I realize the actors played was spot on with ture Sarah Rice, Sweeny Todd’s that it was the Isley Brothers who the portrayals. One thing for sure original Johanna at the 7pm April from West Side Story.” made “Shout” a hit, but it was a Rice describes 54 Below now was that the audience was more 21 Performance. “It began with Rice said that she is singing “all feature in the show as sung by The being a fancy speakeasy having than reveling in the spectacle. Sondheim’s 85th birthday and first over the place.” “I have a book- Temptations. Nobody rose for the known years ago as Studio 54. A few times when “Diana at the Beecham Theatre running ing in London in June doing my occasion, I didn’t see hands rais- Along with the featured perform- Ross and the Supremes” made here for seven years,” said Rice. own show. I also participate in a ing up or anyone yelling, “shout” ers cabaret singers are: Kristy the scene, the leading woman You get to enjoy performers who weekly program called Peaceable loudly or softly even when it was Cates, Marquee Five, Alexa Green, did sound and sing like her….as originated their roles and sharing Hour from 6-7pm and given free of encouraged. This particular song Blaine Krauss, Rob Maitner, Julie in the songs, “Baby Love,” “You their stories such as Lane Brad- charge to the community. Music become so popular that whenever Reyburn, Courter Simmons, and Can’t Hurry Love” and “Come See bury, Gypsy’s original Dainty by world class singers is diverse or wherever you heard it being Lucia Spina. You never know who About Me.” However, only a por- June. “The show is at a high profes- and speaking is frowned upon. I sung, you just automatically got will stop by as well. tion of these songs are sung. Huge sional level, especially with Bond sing as well as play the theremin ready to participate as if it was a For tickets and further infor- kudos and much applause to Can- giving ‘dish’. I don’t only do songs . The location is the St. Clemens Rabbi telling the congregation to mation go to: www.54below.com dice Marie Woods on sounding from Sweeny Todd. For instance Church and non-secular. www. stand for a prayer that indicated There is an additional $25 food and and somewhat looking like Ross. I sang A Boy Like That as a duet peaceablehour.com when what the participants were beverage minimum as well. Sets were not a biggy, nor did expected to recite. they really need to be for this Final number is “What Becomes show. They did have moving of the Brokenhearted” that goes DYCD Accepting Applications For The New York City images in the rear to help portray into the closing number, “I Can’t Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) actors running, etc and where Get Next to You” that has the en- they were at the time. There was tire cast of Temptations, past and a stage mechanics that made it present, as well as all of the men (Continued from page 3) continuing this work together Twitter and Instagram sites. For appear as though the group was and women. When it comes down with our partners.” more information, call 311 or in a bus and driving and although to it, Ain’t Too Proud: the life and powerment Fund for a sixth year Applications can be com- DYCD Youth Connect (1-800- there was no helicopter, they did times of The Temptations is worth is connecting more young people pleted online or at a participating 246-4646). have the back of a red sedan make experiencing as it will certainly in New York City with a summer community-based organization, Employers and worksites look- its way on the stage. leave you with a feeling of great job and the chance to achieve depending on the program option. ing to support New York City’s Back to the story as they become sound, talent and energy. their career aspirations. It’s im- Online applications are available youth employment programs, a part of Motown and meet Berry Ken Fallin illustration: L to R: portant work that is building on the DYCD website (www. including SYEP, should visit the Gordy (Jahi Kearse) and Smokey Derrick Baskin, Ephraim Sykes, healthy financial lives for young nyc.gov/syep). Updates will also DYCD website (www.nyc.gov/ Robinson (Christian Thompson). Jeremy Pope, Jawan M. Jackson, people and we look forward to be posted to DYCD’s Facebook, syep). As the show continues you take in and James Harkness THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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Weprin Legislation Requiring Information on Inmate Councilman Eric Ulrich to Host Deaths Passes Assembly Mobile Pet Adoption Event in Rockaway Assemblyman David I. We- prin’s legislation to reduce the instances in which the State Commission of Correction can redact information on reports reviewing inmate deaths passed the Assembly. The bill, A4336, adds language to Section 47 of the Correction Law requiring the medical review board to issue a report, without redaction, except in cases of medical necessity or as otherwise required to protect confidential medical records and behavioral health records in accordance with state and federal laws; to Assemblyman David I. Weprin speaks in support of the Governor, the chairman of his legislation requiring information on inmate deaths. the Assembly Committee on Correction and the Chairman of upon delivery they were heavily and local correctional facilities Councilman Eric Ulrich at his mobile pet adoption event in Forest the Senate Committee on Crime redacted with entire pages and but we need information to do our Park last year. Photo Courtesy of the Office of Councilman Ulr Victims, Crime and Correction. paragraphs redacted to the point jobs properly,” said Assembly- All Animals on the Truck are ACC strives to find loving This law was prompted by where very little information on man David I. Weprin. “This bill Ready to go Home the Same Day, homes for homeless and aban- cases in which the legislature the cause of death of an inmate puts us one step closer to getting and are Spayed or Neutered, Vac- doned cats, dogs, and rabbits by has sought copies of reports on could be gathered. the necessary information to re- cinated and Micro-chipped adopting animals directly to the the deaths of inmates housed in “The Assembly and Senate duce future instances of inmate In celebration of National Pet public. Adoption counselors and state correctional facilities but have legislative oversight of state deaths.” Day, Councilman Eric Ulrich is volunteers will be on-site to guide pleased to announce that he has prospective pet owners through Braunstein & Rozic Announce Northeast Queens again partnered with Animal the adoption process and speak Care Centers of NYC (ACC) to with attendees about volunteer Transit Improvements host a mobile pet adoption event and foster opportunities. on Saturday, April 20, from 12:00 “We’re looking forward to Agreements Secured as Part of p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Free- bringing some of our wonderful the 2019-2020 State Budget way Dog Run in Rockaway. All ‘Boroughbreds’ to the Rocka- animals on the truck are ready to ways!” said ACC Adoption Out- Assemblyman Edward C. go home the same day; and are reach Supervisor Luis Vazquez. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and As- spayed or neutered, vaccinated “All of us at ACC are grateful to semblywoman Nily Rozic (D, and micro-chipped. Councilman Ulrich for hosting WF-Fresh Meadows) announced “As someone who has always our Mobile Adoption Center and upcoming transit improvements been passionate about animal supporting our mission to end including a 20% reduction for a welfare, I am excited to partner animal homelessness in New Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) with ACC for a second year in a York City.” monthly pass for commuters in row. Last year’s adoption event in The adoption fees are as follows: Northeast Queens, $3 million in Woodhaven was a major success • Puppies (6 months & under): funding for increased express bus and several animals found lov- $250 service, and $6 million for first ing homes. I am thrilled to bring • Kittens (6 months & under): mile – last mile connections. The this event to my constituents in $125 lawmakers reached the agreement the Rockaways,” Councilman • Cats (7 months - 5 years): $75 during this year’s budget negotia- Assemblyman Assemblywoman Ulrich said. “National Pet Day is • Cats (5 years & over): $25 tions to offset the impact of con- Edward C. Braunstein Nily Rozic a celebration of the benefits that • Two Kittens: $150 gestion pricing on outer-borough pets bring to people’s lives - and • Rabbits: $50 commuters. too familiar with increasing fares commuters traveling to and from vice versa. What better way to • Rabbits (bonder pair): $75 “A significant number of North- and travel times. As part of this the following stations: Auburn- celebrate than to add a new mem- To ensure successful adop- east Queens LIRR commuters pay year’s state budget, it was critical dale, Bayside, Broadway, Doug- ber to your family and adopting over $200 dollars for their monthly for us to ensure that the needs of laston, Flushing-Main Street, an animal in need?” (Continued on page 10) pass to travel to Manhattan. I am our communities were not ne- Little Neck, and Murray Hill. A proud to have joined with Assem- glected and that our transit system commuter traveling to and from blywoman Rozic to secure a 20% is fully funded,” said Assembly- Penn Station will save nearly $50 a reduction for these commuters, woman Rozic. “I am grateful for month on their monthly pass. The which will result in a savings of Assemblyman Braunstein’s part- funding for this fare discount was over $500 a year,” said Assembly- nership and look forward to seeing allocated from the Outer Borough man Braunstein. these improvements through their Transit Fund, which was created “Relief in the outer boroughs implementation.” by the State Legislature last year is long overdue for Northeast The agreement includes a 20% to assist those who live in areas Queens transit riders who are far reduction in the monthly pass for with limited transit options. Katz Campaign Files 18,000 Petition Signatures to Qualify For Ballot in District Attorney Race over 18,000 petition signatures every day to talk to thousands of from Democratic voters across voters about the race and build Queens after a massive petition- support for our campaign. These ing effort over the past month. signatures are a sign that Queens While just 4,000 valid signatures is ready for an end to cash bail, are required to qualify for a spot an end to marijuana prosecutions, on the ballot, the impressive peti- and a DA with real plans for new tioning effort is evidence of strong policies to protect immigrants grassroots support for Katz in ev- and workers. Thanks to our vol- ery neighborhood of the Borough. unteers, our campaign is off to “It’s clear that our message of an incredible start, and I look bringing change to the DA’s of- forward to working alongside fice is resonating across Queens. them every day over the next three Queens Borough President Me- From Fort Totten to Far Rocka- months to make sure we win on linda Katz’s campaign has filed way, our volunteers worked hard June 25,” said Katz.

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Flushing Restoration Project Wins New York Landmarks Pheffer Amato: It’s Time to Raise The Conservancy’s 2019 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21 Lewis H. Latimer House Museum will be honored on April 23 smoking-related deaths each year, including 41,000 from secondhand The New York Landmarks smoke.[1] About 90 percent of Conservancy (NYLC) has an- smokers tried their first cigarette nounced the winners of the 2019 before the age of 18.[2] Simply de- Lucy G. Moses Preservation laying tobacco use can also lower Awards. Lewis H. Latimer House the risk of contracting lung cancer Museum, located at 34-41 137th and other tobacco-related diseases St. in Flushing, is among the later in life.[3] projects that will be recognized at Additionally, the rise of e- a special ceremony at The Plaza in cigarettes has led to increased use Manhattan on April 23. among middle and high school The 1889 wood-frame resi- Assemblywoman Stacey Phef- students. From 2017 to 2018, the dence had deteriorated roofing fer Amato (D-South Queens) number of young students using and siding, peeling paint, and announced that she helped pass e-cigarettes rose by 1.5 million.[4] broken shutters. These conditions legislation increasing the legal age Studies also show that teens who left Latimer House struggling to to purchase tobacco and electronic use e-cigarettes are more likely present a welcoming appearance. cigarettes from 18 to 21 years old to become regular smokers in the The much-needed restoration (A.558-A). future.[5] improved the entire envelope. “Thanks to decades of education “One cigarette can be all it Wood clapboards and trim were on television and other media, the takes to become addicted for life,” replaced, and the two-story dwell- dangers of smoking are well known Pheffer Amato said. “Raising the ing was painted. The wood shingle to everyone,” Pheffer Amato said. age will not only curb tobacco and roof and associated systems were “Cigarettes kill, and the more we electronic cigarette use among replaced to match the historic roof. can do to protect our young people youth by making them less read- Plus, new lightning protection from the scourge of tobacco use, ily available, but it will help create will help preserve the museum’s the more lives we can save. The healthier communities.” future. legislation I passed today will help To address the surge in e- “The Lucys are a joyous curb dependence on cigarettes, cigarette use, the Assembly previ- celebration of great preserva- chewing tobacco and other highly ously passed a law including them tion work and great preservation addictive products that cause horri- under the Clean Indoor Air Act to leaders,” said NYLC President ble diseases and premature death.” help protect New Yorkers from the Peg Breen. “It’s a wonderful and, Tobacco use remains the danger they pose (Ch. 335 of 2017). often moving, look at why historic most preventable cause of death A.558-A was sent to the Senate homes and institutions mean so and disease in the United States, where it remains in the Finance much to us.” The Lewis H. Latimer House Museum receives a 2019 with 480,000 people dying from Committee. Lewis Howard Latimer (1848- Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award from the New York 1928) overcame a lack of formal Landmarks Conservancy. Photo credit: NYC DPR. education to become a great inven- tor. Latimer House celebrates his while enlisted in the U.S. Navy a new method of making carbon achievements as well as African- during the Civil War. He later cre- filaments for the incandescent Italian American Journal American heritage and inspires ated the complicated illustrations lamp. In 1884, Latimer went to future generations of visionaries. for the attorneys who Alexander work for Thomas Edison on the To read GIA online This restoration ensures that Graham Bell used to patent the light bulb. Over time he became an the legacy will be protected and telephone. At the U.S. Electric expert on patent law, a poet, and Visit www.giamondo.com honored. Light Company, he oversaw in- a painter. The Renaissance Man Born to fugitive slaves, Latimer stallation of lighting in major cit- taught himself technical drawing ies around the world and invented (Continued on page 9) Call 718-592-2196 Queens County Young Democrats Elect Executive Board Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, Florida and Italy Queens County Young Demo- crats (QCYD) gathered at the Powhatan Democratic Club on February 28th to elect their 2019- Queens’Finest 2020 Executive Board. Members of the diverse new board hail from all parts of the borough. The orga- Italian Restaurant nization, led by President Breeana Mulligan, has pledged to work with Democrats across the city to promote unity and resilience as they work to make Queens, New York and even the United States as a whole more welcoming and progressive. QCYD focuses on political mobilization, voter and issue education, and professional de- Pictured from left: Charlotte Martin, Communications velopment for members. 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Park Side is also happy to host your next several successful General Mem- Details on date, time, and location one of the most active chapters of function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. bership meetings which engaged are forthcoming and will be an- the Young Democrats of America local elected officials and allowed nounced via QCYD’s newsletter (YDA), QCYD values its diverse 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY members to get to know their rep- and social media. The organiza- membership and wants to further (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 resentatives. tion will now host a minimum of member’s involvement in plan- At the first General Member- one programmed event a month, - Reservations Suggested - ship meeting led by the newly which will be open to the general (Continued on page 9) PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019

(April 5 to April 11)

This week has some Latin flair The Mini-Klezmer AllStars do mother displaced from the conflict with Cuban cinema, Dominican ecstatic Eastern European Jewish in Colombia who finds refuge in comedy, Nuyorican Boogaloo, melodies and rhythms. Then the a ghostly island off Brazil’s coast, and Salsa Brunch. Extra spice two bands jam together. Flushing April 14, 4:30 pm. Museum of the comes from Japanese anime, apple Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., blossoms, windchimes, several http://bit.ly/2YHMXqz. Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, literary events, and an homage to ● April 6, Bay Fun Run, 9 am. http://bit.ly/2UgRcdt. the Moulin Rouge. Guardians of Flushing Bay hosts ● April 7, Nai Ni Chen Dance ● April 5, First Free Friday, 10 the third annual five-kilometer Company: CrossCurrent VI, 2 am to 5 pm. No admission fee all race. Pier 1, World’s Fair Marina, pm. CrossCurrent VI is a con- day and an educator-led introduc- Flushing Bay Promenade, http:// temporary collaborative dance tion to the life and vision of Isamu bit.ly/2TG1QWF. project presented annually to Noguchi at 2 pm. The Noguchi ● April 6, Weave a Potholder or showcase works being developed Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC, Placemat, 1 pm. Back in the day, by NYC-based, Asian-American http://bit.ly/2OETv4x. King Manor’s sheep provided artists. Flushing Town Hall, 137- ● April 5, Retrospective on Film- wool that was woven into fabrics 35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. maker Penny Lane, April 7. Lane, on looms. Learn hand weaving ly/2FQ8q9t. who has directed four features and and make a potholder or paper ● April 7, Walk With Artist, 17 shorts, will attend the screen- placemat to take home. King Man- noon. Shaun Leonardo leads a trip ings. Schedule: “Exit Through the or Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., through the exhibition “Distance: Gift Shop,” April 5, 7 pm; Shorts, Jamaica, http://bit.ly/2uCH67Z. Works on Paper by Skowhegan April 6, 2 pm; “Our Nixon,” April ● April 6, Paintings by Irene Alumni.” Free. Dorsky Gallery, 6, 4:30 pm; “Nuts!,” April 6, 7 Buszko, June 30. An exhibition of 11-03 45th Ave., LIC, http://bit. pm; “The Pain of Others,” April Victorian era homes with gardens ly/2jlzizP. 7, 4 pm; Preview of “Hail Satan?,” in Richmond Hill. Opening recep- ● April 7, Not Your Mom- April 7, 7 pm. $15. Museum of the tion: April 7 at 2 pm. Artist talk: ma’s History Presents: 18th & Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., April 28 at 2 pm. Voelker Orth 19th Century Enslaved Women’s Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., Flush- Clothing, 3 pm. Historical inter- http://bit.ly/2I4D8Np. ing, http://bit.ly/2lfRJIs. preter Cheyney McKnight gives ● April 5, Windchimes Open- ● April 6, 1890 Gilded Age Tea, an engaging and interactive talk ing Reception, 5 pm. Instru- 5 pm. Author Patrick Wing offers on clothing worn by enslaved ment-builder extraordinaire Skip a lecture about architect James E. women in the United States. Free. LaPlante exhibits his one-of-a Ware, who designed the Victorian King Manor Museum, 150-03 kind collection of windchimes Administration Building. The Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, http://bit. made from “stuff nobody else Undertones play music by Frank ly/2I4h7OL. wanted.” Flushing Town Hall, Howson and Gilbert & Sullivan. ● April 7, Fertile Ground New 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. $30, pre-payment required. Maple Works Showcases, 7 pm. Watch ly/2TTA7SE. Grove Cemetery, 127-15 Kew Gar- works-in-progress by six dis- ● April 5, Comedian Raphy dens Rd., Kew Gardens, http://bit. tinct troupes. $15. Green Space, Almonte, April 7. A famous fun- ly/2oCNqt4. 37-24 24th St., LIC, http://bit. nyman from the Dominican Re- ● April 6, Book Talk, 2 pm. ly/2NRTe04. public does stand-up in Spanish. Victoria Johnson discusses and ● April 7, Circuits and Currents: Shows: April 5 and 6, 8 pm; and signs her new book, “American It’s Electric, 11 am. An exciting April 7, 4 pm. $25. Thalía Spanish Eden,” on the personal physician family workshop on electricity Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Ave., of adversaries Alexander Hamil- that includes building a circuit. Sunnyside, http://bit.ly/2UoKBxs. ton and Aaron Burr. He wanted to $10 per child. Queens Historical ● April 5, Voulez-Vous?, 9:30 build the nation’s first botanical Society, 143-35 37th Ave., Flush- pm. An homage to the Moulin garden. Queens Botanical Garden, ing, http://bit.ly/2ODMEIz. Rouge. Come dressed in Belle 43-50 Main St., Flushing, http:// ● April 7, The Woman Who Lit Époque-inspired fashion and bit.ly/2WKtIen. the World, 7 pm. Storytelling in dance the night away in an art ● April 7, ReelAbilities Film the shape of a performance, as gallery. The Plaxall Gallery, Festival, April 8. A showcase of choreographed and told by Stina 5-25 46th Ave., LIC, http://bit. award-winning international mov- Nyberg, who has been walking in ly/2Um8B4s. ies about people with disabilities. inventor Nikola Tesla’s footsteps, ● April 5, Take Root, April 6. Schedule: “Intelligent Lives,” gathering stories, technologies, Gino A. Orrino The Azul Dance Theatre performs which deals with navigating the and myths about the vibrant his- Principal License Representative two nights in a row at 8 pm. Green education and work worlds, April tory of the wireless. The Choco- Space, 37-24 24th St., LIC, http:// 7, 10 am; Shorts on illiteracy, au- late Factory, 5-49 49th Ave., LIC, bit.ly/2Va9CK3. tism, and cerebral palsy, April 7, http://bit.ly/2CP5WWV. Multiple Markets with Competitive Rates ● April 6, Apple Blossom Chil- 1 pm; Shorts on Parkinson’s Dis- ● April 7, Literary Sunday, 12:30 dren’s Carnival, April 14. Enjoy ease, April 8, 1 pm. Commonpoint pm. Writers Sangu Iyer and Mal- Orrino Capital Services, LLC hayrides, midway games, classic Queens, 67-09 108th St., Forest colm Chang present an afternoon carnival treats, and kiddie crafts. Hills, http://bit.ly/2FHaGOV. dedicated to permanent resident 46-13 104th St.,Orrino Plaza The event runs on two consecutive ● April 7, Salsa Brunch, 11:30 writers, including Don Marquis weekends, April 6-7 and April 13- am to 4:30 pm. Food, drinks, and Kate Halliday Claghorn. Free Corona Heights, NY 11368 14, from 11 am to 6 pm each day. Latin music, and an enthusiastic with limited seating. RSVP to ma- 718-606-0293 or 718-606-0294 Queens County Farm Museum, dance crowd. Free with a $20 plegroveliterarysundays@gmail. Fax: 718-606-0295 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Glen minimum consumption fee. After com. Maple Grove Cemetery, Oaks, http://bit.ly/2Ubu7tm. brunch party until 7 pm. Juquila, 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd., Kew ● April 6, Japanese Anime Fest, 39-05 29th St., LIC, http://bit. Gardens, http://bit.ly/2oCNqt4. April 7. Two matinees of the Japa- ly/2WBa4RH. ● April 8, Live Drawing with All Forms of Insurance nese animated feature “Lu Over ● April 7, Havana Film Fest, Models, 6 pm. Paint in a relaxed, the Wall” at 11:30 am. A music- April 14. Three Queens screenings encouraging environment. Flush- loving mermaid joins a middle- from the 20th annual Havana Film ing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern INCOME TAXES PREPARED school rock band. Great music and Festival New York, which takes Blvd., http://bit.ly/2FGFkrM. a touching tale ensue. Museum place at multiple venues in early ● April 11, Thursday Night Jazz COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th April. Schedule: “Eliades Ochoa: Series, 8 pm. Abdulrahman Amer Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts From Cuba to the World,” a docu- is a trombonist and composer who District, http://bit.ly/2UgEThh. mentary on a folk musician, April currently attends the Manhattan For appointment call (718) 606-0293 ● April 6, Global Mashup 3: 7, 2 pm; “Inocencia,” a thriller School of Music. He performs as or (718) 606-0294 Latin Boogaloo Meets Klezmer, about a group of medical students part of this ongoing series pre- or stop in. 7 pm (dance lessons) & 8 pm who are imprisoned for a crime sented in partnership with The Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (concert). Spanglish Fly presents they didn’t commit, April 14, 2 Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Latin Boogaloo, soul and R&B. pm; “Los Silencios,” the tale of a (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

From The Desk at Queens Theatre

Juan Castaño believes a lot of school,” said Herrera. “And people dez, who specializes in the stylistic Americans could benefit from in the United States celebrate it in fusion of folkloric dance and con- learning more about what makes a much larger way, however, many temporary movement. Grisel Pren May 5 so significant in Mexico as times people don’t know why they Monje, originally from Cancun, (Continued from page 8) breakthroughs that have enhanced Calpulli Mexican Dance Company are celebrating. I wanted to take who serves as the company’s re- the human experience. Visitors debuts its first historical work on advantage of this cross-cultural op- hearsal director, choreographs sev- Jazz Gallery. Jamaica Center for can move a ball with their mind, Saturday, April 13 at 8:00pm and portunity to tell a story that brought eral folk-based works in the story. Arts & Learning, 161-04 Jamaica manipulate a robot arm, race Sunday, April 14 at 2:00pm under the focus back to the brave people Javier Dzul, artistic director of Dzul Ave., http://bit.ly/2JAutBd. against a Paralympian, use night the artistic direction of Alberto of Puebla, my first home, and the Dance Company, and Calpulli’s ● Continued from the previous vision to see in the dark, and ex- Lopez Herrera. “Cinco de Mayo cultures that I love.” Co-Founder and Choreographer week plore how technology can provide is a very commercial celebration Through folkloric and contempo- Juan Castaño will also premiere ● Bionic Me, until May 5. With camouflage and make a human in- in the U.S. that it can appear to be rary dance, live music and elaborate new work. hands-on displays and full-body visible. New York Hall of Science, all about beer and nachos,” the Co- costuming, the company of 20 Music Director George Saenz experiences, this exhibition ex- 47-01 111th St., Corona, http://bit. Founder of Calpulli Mexican Dance dancers, a core of musicians and is creating the rhythmic tapestry plores the medical and industrial ly/2thdOeJ. Company said. “We want to add guest artists will take audiences on encompassing Native American more substance and history to this an emotional and educational jour- traditions from Mexico, French war cross-cultural opportunity.” ney for all ages using the universal marches, European waltzes, and Greg Lasak Releases Proposal For Cinco de Mayo marks a turning language of dance to tell the whole Hispanic songs of the era in Puebla. Rikers Accessibility, Calls de Blasio’s point in the Latin American coun- story of this now-famous date and After the Queens Theatre pre- try’s history, after a small army of to celebrate the people and culture miere of the piece, Calpulli will take New Proposal a Broken Promise Mexican soldiers and commoners of Puebla. the show to Houston, Texas; Sandy defeated the French army—the Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Springs, Georgia; Red Bank, New Lasak is the only candidate in the services, and rehabilitate the strongest military force of the Mayo will feature new works by Jersey; and, for its European debut, DA’s race standing up for local buildings to safety standards. time—in the state of Puebla on Herrera, a native of San Antonio Istanbul, Turkey. communities, looking out for real Lasak’s Proposal for Acces- May 5, 1862. Chiltepec in southern Puebla. The Tickets are $20-$30 and are avail- accessibility sibility at Rikers Island: “Growing up in Puebla, we com- production will also feature com- able by calling the Queens Theatre Add a ferry service to Rikers memorated Cinco de Mayo with mission by the company’s former Box Office at 718-760-0064 or by Judge Greg Lasak slammed Island from points in Queens, local parades and history lessons at Artistic Director Noemy Hernan- visiting www.queenstheatre.org. the change of course by the de Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Blasio administration on their Bronx so that families can more Flushing Restoration Project Wins New York Landmarks plan to close Rikers. Contrary to easily access the island to visit the reasoning laid out when the their relatives in jail Conservancy’s 2019 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Award plan was announced, which relied Improve attorney/client vid- on an argument that community eoconference services at the jail (Continued from page 7) The Lucy G. Moses Preserva- Preservation Leadership Award, jails would make inmates more so that inmates could conference also helped found the New York tion Awards are NYLC’s highest which is given to an outstanding accessible to their families and with their attorneys remotely Unitarian Church. honors for excellence in preserva- individual in the field of historic attorneys, de Blasio now plans to and access evidence and other In 1903, Latimer and his wife, tion. They recognize individuals, preservation. house all female inmates in the documents on computers while Mary Wilson Lewis, purchased organizations, and building owners NYLC has led the effort to proposed community jail in Kew on video calls the Queen Anne-style house where for their extraordinary contribu- preserve and protect NYC’s archi- Gardens. “The entire plan to close Rik- he lived for the rest of his life. tions to NYC. NYLC is grateful tectural legacy for 45 years. Since Lasak pointed out that putting ers was prefaced on decreasing Originally on Holly Street, the for the support of the Henry and its founding, NYLC has loaned all female inmates in Queens violence, increasing services, and residence was rescued from de- Lucy Moses Fund, which makes and granted more than $52 million, would actually move many of changing the culture at the jail on molition, moved to its current the awards possible. which has leveraged more than $1 them further away geographically Rikers Island. Those are goals I location in 1988, and converted The 2019 Lucy G. Moses Pres- billion in 1,550 restoration projects from their families and attorneys share, but solving them ten years into a museum. ervation Awards project recipients throughout New York, revitalizing than they would be at Rikers. from now is not the answer. We The NYC Department of Parks include: 2 Park Avenue; 39 Clifton communities, providing economic On Wednesday, Lasak an- need to overhaul that place today,” & Recreation owns the property, Place; 202 Guernsey Street; 462 stimulus and supporting local jobs. nounced that he was against the Lasak said on Friday. “And hous- while the Lewis H. Latimer Fund Broadway; George B. and Susan NYLC has also offered countless de Blasio plan. Instead, he favored ing all the female inmates in one Inc. operates the museum. It’s a Elkins House; Ford Foundation hours of pro bono technical ad- rebuilding the jail on Rikers Is- place further from many of their member of the Historic House Center for Social Justice; Free- vice to building owners, nonprofit land so that shovels could hit the families and attorneys certainly Trust, which oversaw this project. hand Hotel; George Westinghouse organizations and individuals. Its ground right away to ensure that doesn’t accomplish any of those Today, the Latimer House provides Career and Technical Education work has saved more than 1,000 conditions were improved to pro- goals. To the contrary, it decreases multi-lingual STEAM program- High School; The Hispanic Society buildings across the city and state, vide inmates basic human dignity. potential services. That’s why I’m ming and exhibitions that call at- of America; Knickerbocker Club; protecting New York’s distinctive In his announcement, Lasak cited doubling down on my desire to tention to contributions to science, Prospect Park Wellhouse; Starrett architectural heritage for residents, a lack of community support for have the jail rebuilt, the culture technology, and American life by Lehigh Building; and Tenement visitors, and future generations. the plan. Lasak also wants a com- changed, and the accessibility its namesake and other African Museum. Staten Island resident For more information, visit prehensive review of the culture upped. We can do that with in- Americans. Barnett Shepherd will receive the www.nylandmarks.org. at Rikers to decrease the level of creased video conference services violence, improve the healthcare and a new ferry for families.” Queens County Young Democrats Elect Executive Board (Continued from page 7) as Democrats; and members must Political Affairs pay the appropriate annual dues. Rianna Young - Vice President of A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. ning, sustaining, and directing the QCYD accepts all who identify Diversity and Outreach club’s future. QCYD encourages as Democrats, regardless of voter Daniel Randell - Vice President of its members to submit feedback eligibility or citizenship status. Membership via its digital suggestion box. The 2019-2020 Executive Board Charlotte Martin - Communica- Requirements for membership is as follows: tions Director in QCYD are: members must Breeana Mulligan - President Jacqueline Rozado - Secretary be between ages 16-36 and live, Antonio Alfonso - Executive Vice Mufazzal Hossain - Treasurer work, or attend school in Queens President For more information, visit County; members must identify David Aronov - Vice President of queensyoung.democrat. Melinda Katz Urges Albany To Pass Legislation Providing Driver Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Melinda Katz, Queens When people cannot com- safe coming forward to report Borough President and candi- ply with the law and cannot crimes and to advocate for General Auto Repairs date for District Attorney, re- be licensed, they don’t just their own safety. We know that (Foreingn and Domestic) leased the following statement disappear. Instead, we have immigrants are far more likely Accessories today on the ongoing effort to drivers on our streets who are to be victims of crime than • Tires • Batteries provide driver licenses to un- not only unlicensed, but also commit crimes, and every • Electronic Tune-ups documented immigrants: uninsured, creating a higher time someone is victimized it • Inspection Station “It is a simple fact: any time public safety risk for everyone makes our entire Borough less • Towing you keep a group of people in else. Not only here in Queens, safe. I urge the Legislature and the shadows and deny them where we are a borough of im- the Governor to pass legisla- ARIS & FRANK the full protections of the law, migrants, but across our state tion allowing undocumented you invite higher crime and and nation we need smart, sen- immigrants to receive driver 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY create unsafe streets. Such is sible reforms to bring everyone licenses, if not in the budget, Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken the case with New York State out of the shadows to give them then in the weeks immediately denying driver licenses to a path toward legal residency. following so we can get this (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 undocumented immigrants. We need immigrants to feel done as quickly as possible.” PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019

Attorney General James Takes Action To Protect Attorney General James Announces Major Win Liberian Residents of New York Over Trump Administration’s Attempt to

Attorney General Letitia portation. ing Liberian immigrants Dismantle Affordable Care Act James has joined a coalition “This is yet another who are DED beneficiaries. New York Attorney Administration’s transpar- gues that the rule unlawfully of attorneys general from backwards attempt by the If granted, the injunction General Letitia James today ent effort to sabotage our reverses decades of agency nine states and the District Trump Administration to would prevent the adminis- announced a historic win in healthcare system, and gut and judicial interpretation of of Columbia, led by Min- terminate the lawful im- tration from implementing a comprehensive lawsuit led these critical consumer pro- ERISA’s key terms, with the nesota Attorney General migration status of long- the President’s directive, by New York and joined by tections in the service of its primary purpose of under- Keith Ellison and Massa- term residents who came at least until the plaintiffs’ a coalition of 10 states and own partisan agenda. This mining the ACA and without chusetts Attorney General to America seeking safety,” constitutional rights are the District of Columbia victory will help ensure bet- accounting for increased risk Maura Healey, in support- said Attorney General Leti- fully adjudicated in federal challenging the Depart- ter health care for millions of fraud and harm to consum- ing Liberians who have tia James. “These residents court. ment of Labor’s Association nationwide.” ers based on a longstanding filed suit to block President have contributed greatly to In their brief in support Health Plan (AHP) Rule, In July 2018, the New York history of such conduct by Trump’s termination of the economic and cultural of the plaintiffs, the states which expands the criteria State Attorney General’s Of- similar plans. their Deferred Enforcement fabric of New York and argue that their econo- for forming AHPs in order to fice filed a lawsuit to block President Trump himself Departure (DED) status. states throughout the coun- mies and communities evade consumer protections efforts by the Trump Ad- cited the sabotage of the DED allows foreign try and deserve a pathway would be harmed by the and sabotage the Afford- ministration to dismantle the ACA as the clear purpose of nationals whose countries to citizenship, not to be put deportation of Liberians, able Care Act (ACA). The ACA using the AHP Rule, the AHP Rule, proclaiming have experienced armed back into harm’s way. We who are hardworking col- decision from the United which would undo critical that it was a “truly historic conflict, civil unrest, nat- stand together to support leagues and civic-minded States District Court for the federal consumer protec- step in our efforts to rescue ural disasters, or public their right to remain in their community members. The District of Columbia states tions and unduly expand Americans from Obamacare health crises to stay in the home.” healthcare sectors in these that the rule is “clearly an access to AHPs without and the Obamacare night- country lawfully. Liberian A group of plaintiffs states and the people who end-run around the ACA” sufficient justification or mare” and would “escape nationals have been pro- who are scheduled to lose benefit from them would and “creates absurd results.” consideration of the conse- some of Obamacare’s most tected either by or DED or DED protections because of be particularly harmed, as Attorney General Letitia quences. burdensome mandates.” Temporary Protected Status President Trump’s directive many Liberians are valued James released the following The lawsuit alleged that In addition to New York, at various times since 1991, filed suit on March 8, 2019 healthcare workers. The statement: the Department of Labor the lawsuit was filed with following the outbreak of in the U.S. District Court amici states also argue “Today’s ruling is a win violated the Administrative the Attorneys General of civil war in Liberia in 1989 for the District of Massa- that they have interest in for the New Yorkers and Procedure Act when it pro- Massachusetts, District that led to many Liberians chusetts. In ACT vs. Trump, protecting the welfare of Americans who seek access mulgated the AHP rule, and of Columbia, California, fleeing to the U.S. for their they claim that President children born to Liberian to quality, affordable health- argued that the rule violates Delaware, Kentucky, Mary- safety and that of their Trump’s change to DED parents and raised in this care in this country. We are both the ACA and the Em- land, New Jersey, Oregon, families. Subsequent presi- policy for Liberians is un- country as U.S. citizens pleased that the District ployee Retirement Income Pennsylvania, Virginia, and dents have extended DED constitutional because it and in ensuring that these Court saw past the Trump Security Act (ERISA). It ar- Washington. for Liberians. was based on racial animus children continue to live On March 27, 2018, and national-origin dis- in stable and loving homes Borough President Melinda Katz Announces President Trump issued crimination, deprived DED with their parents. a direction terminating beneficiaries of due process Attorney General James Queens Job Fair For 2020 Census DED protections for Liberi- under the Constitution, and is joined in this action by (Continued from page 2) Count Committee” of an ans, effective next Sunday, violates their constitutional 2020 Census issues, report the attorneys general of initial 70 trusted commu- March 31, 2019. Starting rights to family integrity. back to their diverse com- California, the District of As part of her determined nity leaders and activists on that date, Liberian im- They have filed a motion munities and strategize Columbia, Illinois, Mary- efforts to prevent another tasked with strategizing migrants who have been for the court to enjoin the how to ensure everyone in land, Massachusetts, Min- undercount, Borough Presi- and maximizing participa- DED beneficiaries — some Trump Administration Queens is counted accu- nesota, New Jersey, New dent Katz first hosted a tion in the 2020 Census. for more than two decades from enforcing the Presi- rately. Through May 2020, York, Rhode Island, and Census Town Hall at Bor- About the Queens Com- — may be subject to de- dent’s directive by remov- Queens CCC members will Virginia. ough Hall in November plete Count Committee partner with government 2018 to propel public dis- (QCCC) - First announced agencies and non-profit Lasak: Community Jails are a Bad Idea course and engagement for by Borough President Katz organizations on develop- Lasak becomes first DA the lack of attention to in- they claim to care about is the 2020 Census. Shortly in her 2018 State of the Bor- ing and executing strate- candidate to come out mate healthcare. And that something that would have thereafter in January 2019, ough address, the QCCC gies and messaging to raise against de Blasio plan to needs to change. We need to no impact for at least ten Borough President Katz brings together trusted awareness about the Census relocate Rikers inmates to close Rikers as it currently years. This is just the latest announced the formation community leaders and and the importance of re- communities in Queens stands, rebuild it there, and example of how politicians of her “Queens Complete activists to learn about key sponding to it. radically change the culture, who have no day-to-day Judge Greg Lasak an- top to bottom,” Lasak said experience with the crimi- Councilman Eric Ulrich to Host nounced he is against Mayor on Monday. “But the answer nal justice system are ill- Mobile Pet Adoption Event in Rockaway Bill de Blasio’s plans to is not to spend countless equipped to take the lead move prisoners from Rik- billions of dollars building on criminal justice reform. (Continued from page 6) valid photo ID, be 18 years Street. For more infor- ers Island to a community jails in our neighborhoods Greg Lasak is the leading of age or older and bring mation, contact Natalia jail in Kew Gardens. Ac- where they’re unwanted fundraiser in the race for tions, individuals inter- current proof of address. Kozikowska at nkozikows- knowledging a toxic and by the community. The Queens District Attorney, ested in adopting an animal The Freeway Dog Run [email protected], or violent culture on Rikers community needs to have having raised more than will be required to fill out a is located off of Rocka- (718) 738-1083. Island, Lasak is in favor of a say and to truly be heard. $800,000 at the January pre-adoption form and pro- way Freeway/Beach Chan- To learn more about Ani- closing the jail as it stands We should be spending filing deadline. He has been vide references. To adopt nel Drive, between Beach mal Care Centers of NYC, now, rebuilding it there, and that money investing in endorsed by the Sheet Metal an animal, you must have a 84th Street and Beach 80th visit: www.nycacc.org. overhauling the culture of education and our children’s Workers Local 28, the Asian corrections. Lasak cited futures instead. And we American Congress, the deep community concerns can’t wait ten years to make Heat & Frost Insulators Celebrating and Honoring Women of over having a jail in the Kew changes. We need a shovel Local 12, the Sergeants Gardens neighborhood and in the ground right now as Benevolent Association, Impact at Lefrak City Library the lack of a financial plan opposed to ten years from the New York State Court to make that happen. now.” Officers Association, the “Throughout my ca- Lasak cited that for Court Clerks Association, reer serving the people of the last few years, politi- the Supreme Court Officers Queens, I’ve seen first- cians have spent countless Association, the NYC Lieu- hand the problems at Rik- hours debating this issue tenants Benevolent Associa- ers Island - the violence, and the best they could tion and the Metropolitan the decrepit conditions, come up with for the people Transit Authority PBA.

Luncheon with NYS Senator John C. Liu

John C. Liu is a New York State Senator representing a broad area of northeast Queens. He is chairperson of the Senate’s committee on New York City Education and also serves on the committees of Finance, Education, Transportation, Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and Rules. John was Comptroller of the City of New York (2010-2013) and a New York City Councilmember (2002-2009). Also attending the Celebrating and Honoring Women of Impact at Lefrak City Bens Deli, 211-37 26th Avenue - Bayside, NY Library is Dania Diaz Hernandez Residential Lease Enforcement; Mgr Randi APRIL 17, 2019 - 11:30 AM Koch Nir Dir. Of Residential Lease Enforcement; Marilyn Cauliffe Office Manager; By registration only Please visit: https://queenschamber.eventbank.com/event/qcc-eat- Amanda Peon Senior Residential Property Associate; David Bernhardt General and-greet-with-new-york-state-senator-john-liu-12321/ Mgr and Peter Vulaj Residential Property Associate. Photo by Bob Grant THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

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Notice of Formation of PF Notice of formation of CAO & NOTICE OF SALE SPRINGROCK PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that an Notice of Formation of LOTUS MERGER, LLC Arts. of Org. ASSOCIATES MEDICINE PLLC. SUPREME COURT COUNTY GROUP LLC, Arts. of Org. filed Order entered by the Civil Court, PLEASURES LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY Arts of Org. filed with the Secretary OF QUEENS with the SSNY on 02/27/2019. Queens County on March 08, filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 02/25/19. Office of State of New York SSNY U . S . B a n k N a t i o n a l Office loc: Queens County. 2019, bearing Index Number (SSNY) on 03/20/2019. Office location: Queens County. on 10/31/2018. Office location: Association, as Trustee, SSNY has been designated NC-001314-18/QU, a copy of location: Queens County. SSNY designated as agent Queens. SSNY design. agent of successor in interest to as agent upon whom process which may be examined at the SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom process LLC upon whom process may Wilmington Trust Company, as against the LLC may be served. Office of the Clerk, located of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. be served and shall mail copy to Trustee, successor in interest SSNY shall mail process to: at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 30-24 150TH PL, FLUSHING, NY, to Bank of America, N.A., as The LLC, 195-11 Linden Jamaica, NY 11435, grants SSNY shall mail process to Corporation Service Co., 80 11354. Purpose: any lawful activity. Trustee, successor by merger Blvd, St. Albans, NY 11412. me (us) the right to: Assume 6945 Gouverneur Avenue, State St., Albany, NY 12207, 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 to LaSalle Bank National Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. the name of (First) IBRAHIM Fl. 1, Arverne, NY 11692. regd. agent upon whom and at Association, as Trustee for 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 (Last) SYLLA. My present Purpose: any lawful purpose. which process may be served. SOURMENA LLC, Arts. of Structured Asset Securities name is (First) BAKARY (Last) 4/4,11,18,25,5/2&9/2019 Purpose: Any lawful activity. Org. filed with the SSNY Corporation Mortgage Pass- Notice of formation of LJ CONDE. The city and state 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 on 02/22/2019. Office loc: Through Certificates Series Connections LLC. Articles of of my present address are NOTICE OF FORMATION OF Queens County. SSNY has 2005-14, Plaintiff Org. filed w/ Secretary of State Hollis, NY. My place of birth 104-18 NORTHERN REALTY Notice of the formation of 543 been designated as agent AGAINST of New York SSNY on 11/9/2017. is GUINEA. The month and LLC. Articles of Organization AUTUMN LLC. Articles of upon whom process against Su Ling a/k/a Su Mei Ling; et Office location: Queens County. year of my birth are April 1974. were filed with the Secretary Org. filed with the Secretary the LLC may be served. SSNY al., Defendant(s) SSNY has been designated for 3/28/201 of State of New York (SSNY) of State of New York (SSNY) shall mail process to: Daphne Pursuant to a Judgment of service of process. SSNY shall on 03/21/19. Office located in on 12/27/2018. Office located Konstantinides, 34-20 31 Foreclosure and Sale duly mail process to: 8424 120th St, AAP Real Estate Mgmt LLC. Queens County. SSNY has in Queens County. SSNY Street, Astoria, NY 11106. dated January 5, 2017 I, the #1, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Filed w/ SSNY on 2/28/19. been designated as agent of has been designated for Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. undersigned Referee will Purpose: any lawful purpose. Office: Queens Co. SSNY the LLC upon whom process service of process. SSNY 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 sell at public auction at the 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 designated as agent for against it may be served. shall mail copy of any process Queens County Courthouse, process & shall mail to: 5281 SSNY shall mail a copy of served against the LLC Kee Expediting LLC Arts of Courtroom #25, 88-11 Sutphin FRJ 1031 98th Street, LLC, Arts Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, process to the LLC, 104-18 to: The LLC, 14716 249th Org. filed SSNY 12/10/18. Boulevard, Jamaica, New of Org. filed with Sec. of State NY 11362. Registered Agent NORTHERN REALTY LLC Street, Rosedale, NY 11422. Office: Queens Co. SSNY York on April 12, 2019 at 10:00 of NY (SSNY) 2/21/2019. Cty: of LLC: Myung Hun Song, 5281 24-25 LITTLE NECK BLVD., Purpose: any lawful purpose. design agent of LLC upon whom AM, premises known as 86-20 Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, BAYSIDE, NY 11360. Purpose: 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 process may be served & mail to 56th Avenue, Elmhurst, NY upon whom process against NY 11362. Purpose: any lawful For any lawful purpose. 53-31 194 St Fresh Meadows, 11373. All that certain plot may be served & shall mail 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 4/4,11,18,25,5/2&9/2019 7220 66th Street LLC, Arts of NY 11365 General Purpose. piece or parcel of land, with the process to 162-45 Crossbay Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 buildings and improvements Blvd., Howard Beach, NY Twiswaco LLC, Arts of Org. Exploring (SSNY) 1/31/2019. Cty: Queens. erected, situate, lying and 11414. General Purpose. filed with Sec. of State of Environmental SSNY desig. as agent upon whom 11841 119th Street LLC, Arts being in the Borough and 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 NY (SSNY) 9/26/2018. Cty: process against may be served Concerns through of Org. filed with Sec. of State County of Queens, City and Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Art, April 11 at & shall mail process to Andrzej of NY (SSNY) 2/6/2019. Cty: State of NY, Block 2869 Lot Notice of Formation of Royalty upon whom process against Jarog, 72-20 66th St., Glendale, Queens. SSNY desig. as agent 8. Approximate amount of Omni LLC. Articles of Org. may be served & shall mail Queens College NY 11385.General Purpose. upon whom process against judgment $521,450.05 plus filed with the Secretary of process to c/o Vincent Yam, A new exhibition open- 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 may be served & shall mail interest and costs. Premises State of New York (SSNY) on 45-21 Parsons Blvd., Flushing, ing at the Godwin-Tern- process to 229 22 Linden will be sold subject to 03/19/2019. Office located in NY 11355.General Purpose. bach Museum at Queens Notice of Formation of KGS Blvd., Cambria Heights, NY provisions of filed Judgment Queens County. SSNY has 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 College on Thursday, April AUTO TRANSPORT LLC 11411. General Purpose. Index# 702514/2015. been designated for service of 11, is intended to spark dis- Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Eun Chong Thorsen, Esq., process. SSNY shall mail copy Double 8 Realty LLC, Arts cussion on current day en- of State of NY (SSNY) on Referee of any process served against of Org filed with SSNY on vironmental concerns and 12/05/18. Office location: WALLACE AVENUE REALTY Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC the LLC to: 137-36 226th Street, 02/05/19. Off. Loc.: Queens their possible solutions. Queens County. SSNY OF NYC LLC. Art. of Org. filed Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff Laurelton, NY 11413. Purpose: County, SSNY designated Hope is the Thing with designated as agent of LLC with the SSNY on 01/08/2019. 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard Any lawful activity or purpose. as agent of LLC upon whom Feathers: Art of the Natu- upon whom process against Office: Queens County. SSNY Rochester, New York 14624 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 process against it may be ral World brings together it may be served. SSNY shall designated as agent of the LLC (877) 430-4792 served. SSNY shall mail more than 130 works across mail process to 253-21 147th upon whom process against Dated: February 14, 2019 4 Adair Court LLC, Arts of Org. a copy of process to: The cultures and time periods Drive, #2, Rosedale, NY 11422. it may be served. SSNY 3/14,21,28&4/4/2019 filed with Sec. of State of NY LLC, 135-36 39th Ave 1st Fl from the museum’s own Purpose: Any lawful activity. shall mail copy of process (SSNY) 2/8/2019. Cty: Queens. Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: holdings in an exploration 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 to the LLC, 131-29 Sanford RAAS MANAGEMENT LLC. SSNY desig. as agent upon to engage in any lawful act. of the strong relationship Ave Flushing, NY 11355. Arts. of Org. filed with the whom process against may be 3/28,4/4,11,18,25&5/2/2019 between nature and art. NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY on 02/26/19. Office: served & shall mail process to Egyptian antiquities that COURT, QUEENS COUNTY, 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y Dunnington Bartholow & Miller Notice of Formation of SIX hint at the relationships Index No. 704834-16, The designated as agent of the LLC LLP, Attn: Robert Swetnick, DOGS YOGA LLC Arts. of Org. between humans and ani- Board of Managers of the Notice of the formation of upon whom process against Esq., 230 Park Ave., 21st Fl., filed with Secy. of State of NY mal gods, pre-Columbian Britton Condominium v. Aslam STAGE MODS LLC. Articles it may be served. SSNY NY, NY 10169.General Purpose. (SSNY) on 03/18/2019. Office feathered textiles that were Ajani, et al. Pursuant to a of Organization filed with the shall mail copy of process 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 location: Queens County. thought to transfer animal Judgment of Foreclosure and Secretary of State of New York to the LLC, 108-20 49th SSNY designated as agent spirits into the wearer, Sale dated May 3, 2018 and Notice of Formation of JELB (SSNY) on 10/29/2018. Office Avenue, Corona, NY 11368. of LLC upon whom process late medieval prints with entered on May 9, 2018, Gerald WEBSTER II LLC Arts. of located in Queens County. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. against it may be served. mythological and allegori- Chiariello II, Esq., Referee, will Org. filed with Secy. of State SSNY has been designated 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 SSNY shall mail process to cal themes, and surrealist sell at public auction at the of NY (SSNY) on 02/14/19. as agent upon whom process 83-15 116th Street, Apt. 2G, works by Magritte and Queens County courthouse, Office location: Queens against the LLC may be served. Sylvan Midway Parking Richmond Hill, NY 11418. Ernst that alter notions of 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Room 25, County. Princ. office of SSNY shall mail a copy of any LLC ,Arts of Org. filed with Purpose: any lawful purpose. the natural world will be Jamaica, New York on April LLC: 42-09 235th St., 2nd process served against the Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) 4/4,11,18,25,5/2&9/2019 among the items on display. 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the Fl., Douglaston, NY 11363. LLC to: 113-15 76the Road, 2/27/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY The Godwin-Ternbach Mu- premises known as Unit 3C SSNY designated as agent Notice of formation [domestic] Apt. 2B, Forest Hills, NY 11375. desig. as agent upon whom seum is the borough’s only in the Britton Condominium, of LLC upon whom process of LIMA HOUSING LLC Articles Purpose: any lawful purpose. process against may be served museum with a collec- 82-01 Britton Avenue, East against it may be served. of Org. filed with NY Secretary 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 & shall mail process to c/o tion that spans antiquity to Elmhurst, New York (Block Leandro Vaysman, 112-41 SSNY shall mail process to the of State (NS) on 03/15/2019, modern-day. 1509, Lot 1032), together with LLC, Douglaston Development office location: Queens MINA’S CAB LLC. Arts. of Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, The exhibition, which is a undivided 1.7634% interest at the princ. office of the LLC. County, the LLC doesn’t have Org. filed with the SSNY on NY 11375.General Purpose. free and open to the public, in the common elements Purpose: Any lawful activity. any registered agent and the 02/15/19. Office: Queens 3/14,21,28,4/4,11&18/2019 is open through Thursday, of the Condominium (more 2/28,3/7,14,21,28&4/4/2019 legal address for processing is July 11, 2019. The me- fully described in the subject County. SSNY designated as Notice of Formation of Lima Housing LLC 97-53 85th agent of the LLC upon whom dia and public are invited Judgment of Foreclosure and PARADIES LAGARDERE Notice of the formation of Street. Ozone Park, NY 11416, to an opening reception Sale). The approximate amount process against it may be @ LGA 2019, LLC Arts. of DANIELLE AND NANA NEW purpose is any lawful purpose. served. SSNY shall mail copy on Thursday, April 11, of the Judgment of Foreclosure Org. filed with Secy. of State YORK LLC . Arts of Org filed 4/4,11,18,25,5/2&9/2019 from 6 – 8 pm. and Sale is $65,198.12, plus of process to the LLC, c/o of NY (SSNY) on 03/12/19. with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) interest and costs; and plaintiff’s Alba M. Salazar, 46-30 Center Office location: Queens on 01/24/2019. Office located in attorney’s fees in the amount of Boulevard, Apartment 303, County. SSNY designated Queens County. SSNY has been $2,000.00. The premises will Long Island City, NY 11109. as agent of LLC upon whom designated as agent upon whom be sold subject to the provisions Purpose: Any lawful purpose. process against it may be process against the LLC may be of said Judgment, filed under 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 served. SSNY shall mail served. SSNY shall mail a copy Index No. 704834/16. Dan process to c/o Corporation of any process served against Feldman, Esq., 41-46 Main Service Co., 80 State St., the LLC to: 163-17 130th Avenue, St., Ste. 200, Flushing, NY Albany, NY 12207-2543. Apt. 3G, Jamaica, NY 11434. 11355, Attorney for Plaintiff. Purpose: Airport concessions. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 3/28,4/4,11&18/2019 www.queenstimes.com 3/21,28,4/4,11,18&25/2019 3/7,14,21,28,4/4&11/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2019 Queens Artist Submits His Art to Celebrating and Honoring Women of Become a US Postage Stamp Impact at Lefrak City Library

Pictured at the Celebrating and Honoring Women of Impact held at Lefrak City Library is (l to r) Ruby A Queens artist is working to stamp application process. Sarnoff K. Muhammad Program Coordinator; LaRen Bierria-Williams Asst Principal Elementary Special transform one of his paintings into wants his painting to be considered Education; Nzinga Antoinette Scott Middle and High School Teacher; Malikah K Shabazz Program a postage stamp. and accepted because he feels like Coordinator and Sylvia M Martin President ot the Friends of Lefrak City Library. Photo by Bob Grant Robert Sarnoff, a Rockaway his art represents the strength of resident, created the first artwork the community. to appear on a United States Postal “It really is a bulwark to all of Service envelope. Back in 2004, the attacks of nature, the oceans His Rockaway Beach painting coming, so I think it symbolizes was available on envelopes at the the strength and perseverance of neighborhood’s post office. Sarnoff our community, of the rockaway decided to take this to the next step community,” Sarnoff said. by contacting Assemblywoman The process of approval for Pheffer Amato to help with the postage stamp art could take years.