TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 25 CENTS Very Hot Weather Increase Rep. Grace Meng Hosts House Speaker Health Risks Queens Times is reminding people that very hot and humid Nancy Pelosi in Elmhurst weather is a potentially dangerous combination. This is what you should do in very hot and humid weather. Make sure to check on friends and neighbors who have health conditions, especially those who stay at home. very hot weather has arrived so remember to take the necessary precautions. Drink plenty of water. Stay out of the heat. Check on others. Extended heat and high humidity is not just uncomfortable, it is dangerous. More lives are lost from extreme heat than all other weather-related causes combined, including hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, ice storms and lightning. A rapid increase in body temperature is possible, with high temperatures and high humidity, because the body cannot cool itself. For the body to cool itself, the body sweats and the moisture evaporates off the skin. When it is humid out, evaporation doesn’t take place and the body cannot cool as well. Your body temperature can increase to a fatal 106 degrees in as little as 10-15 minutes. Many public places, like malls, libraries, senior centers, are air conditioned and are open to the public as daytime cooling centers. Two hours in air conditioning can significantly reduce the risk of health problems. Not everyone has air conditioning. There are those that cannot afford to run the air conditioner constantly. But there are ways for them to cool their homes and bodies and stay safe. At night, if it is cooler outside open The Event was held for Community Discussion on Immigration. On the heels of the House’s up windows and doors to ventilate. Reduce indoor humidity passage of the American Dream and Promise Act which would provide protections for Dreamers, by minimizing mid-day washing and drying clothes, shower- Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure recipients. See story on page 10 ing and cooking. Unless you absolutely need them, turn off incandescent lights and heat-generating appliances. Reduce your home’s heat gain by pulling drapes or shades. Electric fans may provide comfort, but when the indoor temperature is Rep’s Tom Suozzi, Peter King and above 90 degrees, fans will not prevent heat-related illnesses. Taking a cool shower or bath, or moving to an air-conditioned place is a much better way to cool off. There are some people Alzheimer’s Foundation of America that cannot or will not leave their homes. It is critical we identify people at risk and get them their resources they need to stay Announce New Legislation to Increase safe. Also remember, never leave children or pets in a car and make sure pets have cool water and shade available at all times, Funding to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease if possible keep pets indoors. Senator John Liu Hosts Community Forum on School Diversity And Specialized High School Admissions on Staten Island
See story on page 10. New bill would increase funding for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support services, offering an option to make voluntary contributions through federal income tax returns. See story on page 2. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019
Rep’s Tom Suozzi, Peter King and Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Announce New Legislation to Increase Funding to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease (Continued from page 1) millions of Americans affected leading Alzheimer’s scientists by Alzheimer’s and related de- have said is necessary to find a Congressman Tom Suozzi (D mentias. We thank Congressman cure or disease-modifying treat- - Long Island, Queens), Congress- Suozzi and Congressman King for ment by 2025, the stated goal man Peter King (R - Long Island) their continued bipartisan efforts of the National Plan to Address and the Alzheimer’s Foundation of to fight this terrible disease.” Alzheimer’s Disease. Additional America (AFA) today announced Under the legislation, taxpayers funding increases are critically new, bipartisan legislation to would have the option to make vol- important: despite numerous ex- help increase federal funding for untary contributions to the ARC perimental cures/treatments for Alzheimer’s disease research. Trust Fund through their federal Alzheimer’s reaching phase III of Congressmen Suozzi and King, income tax returns. Of the funds clinical trials, the fail rate is 99%. working with AFA, are sponsoring raised, half would be provided to Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading the legislation, which would cre- the National Institutes for Health cause of death in the United States ate the Alzheimer’s Research and (NIH) for clinical research into a and the only one in the top 10 with- Caregiving (ARC) Trust Fund to cure or disease-modifying treat- out a cure or disease-modifying provide additional funding to fed- ment for Alzheimer’s disease and treatment. Currently, more than eral Alzheimer’s research efforts related dementias. The remaining 5 million people nationwide are and caregiver support services. half would be appropriated to the living with Alzheimer’s disease, “I am proud to stand with Administration for Community including approximately 400,000 Congressman Peter King and Living (ACL) to fund services in New York State and 50,000 the Alzheimer’s Foundation of and supports for those living with Long Islanders. The number of America today in support this dementia-related illnesses and Americans affected by Alzheim- creative legislation to create the their caregivers. er’s disease is expected to nearly Alzheimer’s Research and Care- The ARC Trust Fund would triple by 2060, according to the giving (ARC) Trust Fund as a way supplement, not supplant, exist- Centers for Disease Control and to fund research and caregiver ing federal funding to both NIH Prevention (CDC). Nationwide, support services. This is a respon- and ACL for the fight against the death rate from Alzheimer’s sibility we all share and something Alzheimer’s disease. disease grew by 55% between that folks on both sides of the aisle The legislation is similar to 1999 and 2014, according to the should get behind,” said Congress- laws enacted in New York and 29 CDC. man Suozzi. other states which allow taxpayers About Alzheimer’s Foundation “As a member of the Congres- to make voluntary contributions of America (AFA): sional Task Force on Alzheimer’s to different causes through their AFA is a non-profit organiza- Disease, I support efforts that income tax returns. Since 1976, tion whose mission is to provide benefit individuals and families federal tax returns have allowed support, services and education affected by this horrible disease. taxpayers to contribute to the to individuals, families and care- I am proud to be an original co- Presidential Election Campaign givers affected by Alzheimer’s sponsor of this legislation which Fund to help finance political disease and related dementias will allow voluntary contributions campaigns. From January 2018 nationwide, and fund research from tax refunds for additional through May 2019, the fund re- for better treatment and a cure. funding for research and caregiv- ceived over $47 million in volun- AFA’s services include a National ing services. I will do all that I tary contributions, according to Toll-Free Helpline (866-232-8484) Subscribe to the can to make sure this measure the Federal Election Commission staffed by licensed social workers, becomes law,” said Congressman (FEC). a National Memory Screening King. The legislation would build on Program, therapeutic and com- Queens Times “AFA is pleased to work with bipartisan efforts to further the munity programming, educational Congressman Suozzi and Con- fight against Alzheimer’s disease. conferences and materials, and Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens gressman King to provide addi- In federal fiscal year 2019, Con- “AFA Partners in Care” dementia tional, much-needed funding to gress and the President increased care training for healthcare profes- Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper combat the Alzheimer’s epidem- federal investment in Alzheimer’s sionals. AFA has earned Charity delivered to your door by US Mail ic,” said Charles J. 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NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo Announces 500 Extra Police A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. to Patrol The Subway System General Auto Repairs (Foreingn and Domestic) By Joseph M. Calisi Accessories • Tires • Batteries New York City – To combat a • Electronic Tune-ups growing level of crime in the New • Inspection Station York City subway system, New • Towing York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 500 more police will be deployed. Among the ARIS & FRANK crimes being committed are fare 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY beaters and assaults against Transit Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken workers while they’re on duty. Cuomo announced the infusion of additional officers at his Manhat- (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 tan office with MTA Chairman Patrick Foye. Their mission will be to increase rider safety, protect workers and address farebeating, which drains hundreds of millions sought to decriminalize fare beat- This is a big step forward.” of dollars a year. ing (turnstile jumping) as a victim- This enforcement policy is Gov. Cuomo credited the TWU’s ization of those on the lower end of actually a return to the ‘broken leadership for raising the issue of the economic strata because NYPD windows’ theory that small crime worker assaults by saying that, “I sweeps were more often conducted violators for fare evasion become want to thank the TWU - Tony at subway fare collection entrances habitual recidivists and commit- Utano and John Samuelsen - for in disadvantaged areas. These ting bigger crimes in the future bringing this issue to the forefront. sweeps have uncovered illegal such as attacks on Transit workers They’ve been talking about this for substances leading to arrests. and subway passengers. By nab- years and they are right.” “This is a big victory for Local bing criminals with smaller crimes, Joining in the announcement 100 and for our members,” Utano others don’t happen. is Transport Workers Union Local said. “We want to go to work and The deployment of the 500 new 100 President Tony Utano who has do our jobs and go home to our officers will be in subway stations repeatedly blasted New York City families unharmed. We are sick and along bus routes: Mayor Bill deBlasio for failing to and tired of the abuse. We are hope- • 200 reallocated MTA railroad address the barrage of attacks on ful that these additional officers police transit workers and has repeatedly will not only deter attacks against • 200 NYPD police, both new called for a greater law-enforce- our members but also result in officers and reallocated officers ment presence. quick arrests when crimes do take • 100 reallocated MTA Bridge & The mayor in recent years has place. Our voices have been heard. Tunnel police. Vallone Secures Nearly $19 Million for Northeast Queens Improvements
tion with our City Council Speak- dios and the Queens Museum of er Cory Johnson and Queens Art. These increases will allow Borough President Melinda Katz, Council Member Vallone expand and I thank them for their ongo- the number of schools receiving a ing partnership. This year, our CASA grant to 17. Capital funding Northeast Queens communities has also been allocated to allow can continue standing tall know- for the purchase of tree guards ing that their needs and priorities for the district. Queens’Finest are finally being met by the City.” This year’s Participatory In total, Council Member Budgeting process was another Vallone has secured over $6 mil- success, with Vallone’s district Italian Restaurant lion for his district’s schools and once again receiving the most nearly $5 million for parks. Val- votes of any district in New lone is proud to announce that ev- York City. Council Member Val- ery school within the district will lone is also announcing that he receive at least $35,000 to fund will fund a number of other top important technology upgrades. projects on the ballot as selected Northeast Queens Schools, Council Member Vallone’s bud- by the community, including a Libraries and Parks to See Major get also provides significant Portable S.T.E.M. Lab at M.S. 67 Upgrades improvements to our parks, with and over $300,000 in technology nearly $3 million going to needed upgrades at local libraries. This On Wednesday, the New York lighting installations at College is in addition to the top three City Council passed a budget of Point Park. This is in addition winning projects, which include $92.8 billion for the upcoming fis- to the over $7 million previously NYPD security cameras, a gym- cal year. For a sixth straight year, allocated in partnership with the nasium renovation for P.S. 129, Council Member Paul Vallone set Mayor’s office to construct brand and a Green Biome for Bayside funding records, securing nearly new athletic fields at this location. High School, and brings the total $19 million for Northeast Queens Vallone will provide over amount of funding allocated to by working with City Council $1 million to support nonprof- participatory budgeting to $1.9 Speaker Cory Johnson, Queens its exclusively in his district, million. Borough President Melinda Katz such as Alley Pond Environmen- “Investing in the future of Park Side Restaurant and the Queens Delegation of tal Center, HANAC, Self help our schools, parks, and libraries New York City Council Members. Community Services, and the and ensuring sustained qual- About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the In Vallone’s six years in the New York Junior Tennis League. ity of life for the families who heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a City Council, he has secured over Funding allocations will also call Auburndale, Bay Terrace, destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will $100 million in funding, a num- allow the continuation of the Bayside, Beechhurst, College be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic ber that eclipses two decades of Senior Transportation Program Point, Douglaston, Flushing, city budgets for the same district and Annual Independence Day and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients Little Neck, Malba and Whites- and attention to detail served by our professional staff. before he was elected to office. Fireworks Show. Also increased tone home are top priority,” said Park Side is also happy to host your next function with “For a sixth straight year, I am were the amount of schools that Council Member Vallone. “This our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. proud to report record-setting will receive Cultural After-School year’s budget marks another funding for Northeast Queens,” Adventure (CASA) programming, clear victory for our community, said Council Member Paul Val- which provides cultural experi- and I look forward to celebrating 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY lone. “These budget victories ences for students by partnering our district’s bright future at the (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 would not have been possible with local nonprofits including Independence Day Celebration at - Reservations Suggested - without close work and collabora- Inside Broadway, Marquis Stu- Fort Totten next week!” PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019
Unlimited Sick Leave for NYC 9/11 Whirl With Merle Responders Passes Legislature Unlimited sick leave for NYC that now, 18 years later, are killing Joel Grey Release of Fifth Book of Photography workers who were 9/11 First many of the vital personnel who Responders, S.5890, passed the risked their lives, some of whom by Merle Exit beauty. From the tender age of regularly indulging his passion. legislature in the final day of the are not covered by unlimited sick just 10 years old, Grey recalls a Grey celebrates the fascinating session. The bill codifies access leave,” said Assembly Member PowerHouse Books announced childhood spent poring over seed and unique sexuality of these to unlimited sick leave for NYC Pheffer Amato. “This legislation the release of Academy Award, catalogs searching for the perfect flowers with intimate views of workers who responded to 9/11 I sponsored alongside Senator Tony Award, and Golden Globe flower he hoped to someday their petals, pistils, and stamens. and ensures that it cannot be ne- Gounardes, expands coverage to Award winning performer, direc- nurture with love. Growing up Shot entirely on his iPhone, The gotiated on a piecemeal basis by give all of our brave and selfless tor and photographer Joel Grey’s adjoining an undeveloped parcel Flower Whisperer is Grey’s per- a Mayoral administration. The first responders the access to The Flower Whisperer his fifth of land just outside of Cleveland, sonal testament to the mysterious legislation, sponsored by State unlimited sick leave that they not book of photographs. In conjunc- Ohio, Grey enjoyed the magic and sexual universe of flowers.” Senator Andrew Gounardes and only are entitled to, but deserve. tion with the book release, a com- splendor of flora while exploring With a deep-rooted love for Assembly Member Stacey Phef- Government should make it easy panion photo exhibition opens this dark and somehow inviting painterly abstraction, Grey’s fer Amato, provides stability and for our 9/11 heroes suffering today at SoHo’s Staley-Wise Gal- mini-forest. Searching through observations of tulips, roses, guaranteed sick leave benefits for through illness and this bill ac- lery at100 Crosby Street, featur- weeds and tall grasses, his prize poppies, calla lilies, ranuncu- all who responded to 9/11. complishes that. Thank you to all ing photographs from the book, was occasionally his all-time- luses, daffodils, sunflowers, In the years since 9/11, at least the first responders, unions, and along with additional photos. favorite, a lily of the valley in hydrangeas, daisies, and of course 10,000 first responders and people advocacy groups for their tireless PowerHouse said the fol- full bloom. Grey’s revered lily of the valley around the World Trade Center advocacy- without your help this lowing, “Grey’s early passion Today, Grey is a favorite of among many others, echo the have been diagnosed with cancer, would not have been possible.” for flowers and plants helped his local New York City flower feeling of the watercolors he has and at least 2,000 have died. The “I want to thank Senator Gou- form a lifelong love for nature’s market where he can be found always yearned to create.” toll for emergency responders nardes and Assembly Member from 9/11-related diseases con- Pheffer Amato for the passage of ‘Broadway in The Boros’ 2019 Hits Queens With Award- tinues to rise. the sick time bills and the other “Our City has an obligation to two 9/11 heroes bills which close Winning Musicals The Prom And Be More Chill: ensure that we support our 9/11 loopholes that have been open for Friday, June 28 in Jackson Heights emergency responders with guar- too long. Over the last 18 years, anteed, unlimited sick leave. They we’ve been facing nothing but ob- On Friday, June 28 at 12:00 of the Stonewall Uprising. Melanie Scharler, mscharler@ supported us in our hour of need, stacles and hurdles, but hopefully Noon, 77th Street & 37th Road, In addition to this showcase of media.nyc.gov or (917) 239-5008 and we must do the same for them. first responders are beginning to Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, the vignette performances, each ‘Broad- ‘Broadway in the Boros’ is an Many who ran into the debris to get the help they deserve. It’s our Mayor’s Office of Media and En- way in the Boros’ event features initiative of the Mayor’s Office serve their fellow New Yorkers sincere hope the governor signs tertainment (MOME) will present Broadway ticket giveaways, trivia of Media and Entertainment to that day have faced heartbreaking this immediately,” said John Feal, the second event of the 2019 season games, and more! All performances increase access to free musical health struggles, and we need to 9/11 First Responder and Founder of BROADWAY IN THE BOROS, are hosted by Julie James, host of the performances for New Yorkers liv- guarantee that we are with them of the FealGood Foundation. a series of free outdoor lunchtime popular SiriusXM Radio show “On ing in all five boroughs. The free, every step of the way, instead of “Thanks to Senator Gounardes musical performances featuring Broadway.” family-friendly performances are forcing them to negotiate for ben- and Assemblywoman Amato and cast members and musicians from WHAT: ‘Broadway in the Boros’ open to the public and take place efits,” said State Senator Andrew both Houses of the NYS Legis- Broadway’s current hit shows. outdoor performance, bringing free outside throughout the summer in Gounardes. “Those who risked lature, injured and ill 9/11 NYC To help celebrate World Pride musical entertainment from award- communities that have little access their lives without hesitation run- responders will get the time Month, the LGBTQ hit and Drama winning Broadway shows The Prom to public programming. More infor- ning into burning buildings and they need to deal with their 9/11 Desk Award-Winner for Best Mu- and Be More Chill, featuring Broad- mation can be found on MOME’s those who served by returning illnesses. I am certain that Gov- sical The Prom (soon to be a film way cast members and musicians. website. in the aftermath to save the lives ernor Cuomo will sign this bill with Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, WHO: -Cast members of hit mu- We thank our 2019 Broadway of others, exposed themselves to quickly,” said Benjamin Chevat, Queens Native Awkwafina, James sicals The Prom and Be More Chill in the Boros GalaPro App partner dangerous chemicals and toxins Executive Director of 911 Health Corden and Nicole Kidman), along -MOME Commissioner Anne del for providing captioning services to that have lasting effects. Effects Watch. with Broadway.com Audience Castillo those with low hearing or hearing Choice Award-Winner for Favorite -Council Member Daniel Dromm loss at these live, outdoor perfor- Senator Stavisky And The Senate New Musical Be More Chill, will -Sirius XM “On Broadway” Host mances. ASL musical interpreters be featured at the site of the annual Julie James will be present on stage during each. Majority Pass Historic Climate Queens Pride Parade in Jackson WHEN: Friday, June 28, 12-1pm If someone would like to attend but Leadership And Community Heights. MOME is partnering with WHERE: Intersection of 77th require special accommodations, NYC Pride to make this perfor- Street & 37th Road, Jackson Heights, we ask that they provide 72 hours Protection Act (CCPA) mance an official event of the first Queens (map) prior notice by email to broadway- Senator Stavisky and the tion to protect New York’s future WorldPride in the United States, in CONTACT: Janet Allon, jallon@ [email protected] or by phone Senate Majority passed the Cli- generations” conjunction with 50th anniversary media.nyc.gov or (646) 385-2013 at: 212-337-6700. mate Leadership and Community The Climate Leadership Protection Act (CCPA) to address and Community Protection Act, Assemblywoman Pheffer Amato Calls on City Health the severe effects of climate S.6599, will: change and generate solutions by • Minimize the adverse impacts Department to Fight Mosquitos in Coastal Communities cutting greenhouse gases, divert- of climate change by reducing state- Pheffer Amato sent a letter to and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to mer,” said Assemblywoman Stacey ing the state’s energy reliance to wide greenhouse gas emissions. the Department of Health and request a mosquito aerial spraying Pheffer Amato. renewable sources, and creating • Improve the state’s resiliency Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) in the areas encompassed by zip According to a notice sent out by green jobs to promote environ- to the certain effects and risks of Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot codes 11693, 11694, 11697, 11414, the DOHMH, a majority of the zip mental justice in New York State. climate change. requesting a mosquito aerial and 11417. codes encompassing the 23rd As- This bill is the most expansive and • Ensure that the ongoing tran- spraying to include areas within “Every summer, families across sembly District had been left off of aggressive climate change legisla- sition of the state’s energy sector the 23rd Assembly District southern Queens deal with the the list of neighborhoods slated for tion in the nation. will create good jobs and protect onslaught of mosquitos any time sprayings. Pheffer Amato noted in “The passage of the Climate workers and communities during In response to numerous con- we step outside. That is why it is so her letter: “I understand that NYC Leadership and Community Pro- the transition process. cerns over mosquito breeding important to have additional spray- Dept of Health does not spray for tection Act shows New York • Prioritize the safety and health and the potential spread of West ings to prevent against the potential nuisance mosquitoes; however as State’s commitment to addressing of disadvantaged communities, Nile Virus and Zika Virus in risks posed by West Nile Virus much of my district is surrounded the effects of climate change,” control the potential regressive coastal communities in southern and Zika Virus. I look forward to by coastal wetlands, it is crucial Senator Stavisky said. “We can- impacts of future climate change Queens and Rockaway, Assem- hearing back from DOHMH to see that the city take measures to en- not afford to stand-by and just mitigation, and adopt policies for blywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato how the city can control mosquito sure that these neighborhoods are hope the problem will go away—it these communities. (D – Rockaway), sent a letter to populations and what we can all do protected from the threats of West won’t. Today the Senate Demo- • Review and prioritize the the NYC Department of Health to stay safe and healthy this sum- Nile Virus and the Zika Virus.” cratic Majority took decisive ac- allocation of public investments. METS LAUNCH FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL VAULT Fans can explore the Vault at MetsHeritage.com
The New York Mets, along Celebration of that incredible season tickets, game-used gear and even and celebrate our team’s Amazin’ This is the initial phase of the with Heritage Werks, are excited this weekend June 28-30. galleries focused on 1969 Mets leg- history,” said Mets Executive Vice roll out, with additional materials to announce the launch of The Vir- Fans can explore the Virtual Vault ends Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, President & Chief Revenue Officer from other memorable moments tual Vault, a completely free digital beginning today by visiting www. Gil Hodges, Cleon Jones, and more. Lou DePaoli. “This new site lets and years in Mets history to come. archive of historical material that MetsHeritage.com or Mets.com and Fans can also share any item from you relive, and even learn more The Mets Virtual Vault is an excit- tells the story of the Mets franchise clicking on the Virtual Vault tab. the Vault on social media or directly about, your favorite Mets players ing resource not just for Mets and with a heavy emphasis on the 1969 The Virtual Vault is first of its with friends, family and other fans. and moments. We look forward to baseball fans, but also New York World Champion Mets in conjunc- kind in all of sports and fans will be “We’ve heard from our fans and adding to the vault in the days and City locals, history buffs and sports tion with the 50th Anniversary able to view rare photographs and understand the passion to preserve years to come.” fans of all kinds. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5
Queens Times Weekly ... Did You SUDOKU HOROSCOPE Know? ● Congress made Independence For the Week of ... 6/27/19 - 7/3/19 Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870. For Entertainment Purposes Only In 1938, Congress changed Inde- ARIES LIBRA pendence Day to a paid federal (Mar. 21 - April 20) (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) holiday. Catch up on overdue bills. Strong Don’t let relatives stand in the ● Only John Hancock actually willpower will surface. Review way of your personal plans. Make signed the Declaration of Inde- any legal contracts or documents changes regarding your status in pendence on July 4, 1776. All the before you sign. Your lucky num- society. Short trips to visit others others signed later. bers are 6,4,9. will do well. Your lucky numbers ● The Declaration of Indepen- are 9,6,5. dence was signed by 56 men from TAURUS 13 colonies. (April 21 - May 21) SCORPIO ● The average age of the Signers Voice your opinions and contrib- (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) of the Declaration of Indepen- ute to the debate. Try not to take on Don’t let others intimidate you dence was 45. The youngest was other people’s problems. You may into agreeing with them. Don’t Thomas Lynch, Jr (27) of South find yourself in a financial bind. offer to pay for others. Younger Carolina. The oldest delegate Your lucky numbers arw 5,2,8. relatives may seek your advice. was Benjamin Franklin (70) of Your lucky numbers are 2,3,1. Pennsylvania. The lead author of GEMINI The Declaration, Thomas Jeffer- (May 22 - June 21) SAGITTARIUS son, was 33. You need a new social event for (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) ● One out of eight signers of the your entertainment. You might Try improving your physical ap- Declaration of Independence were find it difficult to control your pearance. You need time to make educated at Harvard (7 total). CROSSWORD PUZZLE emotions. Throw yourself into things better. You may want to try your work. Your lucky numbers your hand at a little creative writ- are 3,2,9. ing. Your lucky numbers are 7,1,8.
CANCER CAPRICORN (June 22 - July 22) (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Communicate with others to gain You may encounter problems with knowledge. Try to spend time with skin, bones, or teeth. This will be those who have more business a good week for research and for experience. Avoid joint ventures. sitting down with some good read- Your lucky numbers are 3,2,1. ing material. Your lucky numbers are 4,3,1. LEO (July 23 – Aug. 22) AQUARIUS Positive connections can be made (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) www.queenstimes.com if you get involved in business Don’t let rumors bother you. organizations. Money may slip Stay calm and understand both through your fingers. You have sides of the story. You can make Answer to Last more than enough on your plate money through real estate or stock already. Your lucky numbers are investments. Your lucky numbers Weeks Puzzles 1,4,9. are 2,1,3. “Try & Find” VIRGO PISCES (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Look into alternatives that would Any contributions you make to better suit both your needs. You organizations will enhance your are best to ask questions if you reputation and bring you offers. ACROSS DOWN aren’t certain about issues that Get into some activities that will 1. Statistics 1. Hurried are confronting you. Your lucky help you in making new friends. 6. Noxious plant 2. Cab numbers are 5,8,4. Your lucky numbers are 5,2,4. 10. Certain ball-and-socket joints 3. Picnic insects 14. Terror 4. Rubber wheel 15. Small island 5. Skims 16. Modify 6. Covetously TRY AND FIND 17. Spare 7. Demesnes 18. Knife 8. Distinctive flair 19. A coniferous tree 9. Ower TEEN FIRSTS 20. Disappoint 10. A seven-string lyre “Crossword Puzzle” 22. Carry 11. Fool 23. Not hard 12. Kind of bean 24. Public speaker 13. Drive 26. Plateau 21. Reef material 30. Regret 25. Start over 31. Record (abbrev.) 26. Mouths 32. “Smallest” particle 27. French for “State” 33. And 28. Kind of bean 35. Hindu loincloth 29. Uncertain 39. Bill of lading 34. Occurrences 41. Hunched 36. Alright 43. Step 37. French for “Head” 44. Cassava 38. Midmonth date 46. Be worthy of 40. Colored part of an eye 47. Vigor 42. Fanatical 49. Apprehend 45. Without a weapon “Sudoku” 50. Colors 48. Field 51. Defile 51. Inhabit 54. Largest continent 52. Creepy 56. Welt 53. Nemeses 57. Digest 55. Slack-jawed 63. Sea eagle 58. Chancel 64. Audition tape 59. Average 65. Eagle’s nest 60. At one time (archaic) 66. Mortgage 61. Anagram of “Tine” Braces 67. Portent 62. Rip Cup Of Coffee Kiss Prom 68. Noodles Breakup Curfew Laptop Romance 69. “___ we forget” Contact Lenses Driving Lesson Love Shave 70. Bankrolls Credit Card Dyed Hair Paycheck Waxing 71. Go in Crush High Heels Piercing Zits PAGE 6 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019
Ambassadors Award For The Fine Arts-St. Andrew Avellino Ways and Means Committee Includes Catholic Academy Suozzi’s Bill to Repeal Wrongheaded The Board of Directors of Tax on Houses of Worship and St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Other Nonprofits Academy is proud to announce the Academy’s Music and Art pro- houses of worship from improper grams are the recipients of the Am- interference by the government bassadors Award for the Fine Arts and from forcing them to divert by the Roman Catholic Diocese limited funds from serving our of Brooklyn. The award included communities to sending charitable a $100,000 grant to be shared by monies to Washington,” said Na- the Music and Art programs. It is than Diament, Executive Director the only Academy to receive the of the Orthodox Union Advocacy prestigious award. Center. The programs began as an idea Congressman Tom Suozzi’s by a committee of school par- successful sponsorship of bi- ents and parishioners more than partisan legislation to repeal the twenty years ago, whose motiva- Unrelated Business Income Tax tion was a cultural renaissance (UBIT) is welcome financial at St. Andrew Avellino School, news for tax-exempt organiza- now Academy. While the school tions like Northwell Health, and committee concentrated on fund for churches and charities of all raising, the Academy’s fledgling Recently, Congressman Tom kinds and sizes,” said Richard music program benefited from a The Ambassadors Award for the Fine Arts is proudly Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) Miller, Northwell Health’s Ex- collaboration with the Aaron Co- displayed at St. Andrew Avellino Catholic Academy in applauded the House Ways and ecutive Vice President and Chief pland School of Music at Queens Flushing. Presented by the Roman Catholic Diocese Means Committee passage of the Business Strategy Officer. “For College. The music program of Brooklyn, the award includes a $100,000 grant to be Economic Mobility Act of 2019. Northwell, the UBIT tax on items was quickly integrated into the shared by the Music and Arts programs. The Academy This legislation will not only like employee parking, meals and educational curriculum for grades which is the only one to receive the prestigious award benefit millions of working-class transportation benefits, estimated kindergarten to fifth. The all- has many exciting plans for its use. Pictured (L to R) Americans but will repeal a pro- at $750,000, represent dollars inclusive after-school programs Music Director Ms. Kimberly Larkin, Academy Principal vision of the 2017 GOP tax law that are much better invested to include junior and senior chorus, Mrs. Debora Hanna and Art Teacher Mrs. Susan deLeon. which imposed a tax on exempt improve the health of the com- band ensemble, percussion, strings organizations, such as religious munities we serve. We hope the and piano lessons. Students per- instruments and an interactive flat students will display their artwork institutions, charities, universities, US Senate will approve the UBIT form in two Academy concerts screen for the music and computer in the Library for the next year. and hospitals, that provide trans- repeal as well.” each year. From the beginning, rooms. The annual Art Fair Exhibition is portation and parking benefits to “Congressman Suozzi has Music Director Kimberly Larkin, Under the direction of Ms. one of the most highly anticipated their employees. long been an advocate for those wanted the students to always be Susan DeLeon, the arts program events at the Academy enjoyed by Congressman Suozzi, who has in need. His bipartisan efforts making music and be hands-on has been an enormous success students and the entire parish com- been a leader on this issue and is a to spare charitable organizations with the instruments. Today, the with parents and students alike munity. The Academy has plans to cosponsor on two separate bills to this burden helps ensure that our Academy student chorus perform when the refurbished Art Room use grant funds to redesign the Art repeal this tax issued the following very limited funds go to the poor every year at Bayside Holiday was opened twenty-five years ago. classroom with new tables for bet- statement: and vulnerable in our Long Island Parade, Christmas tree and Chanu- Since then, Ms. DeLeon has en- ter student workflow, in addition “I am particularly pleased that neighborhoods,” said Laura Cas- kah candle lighting, and St. Mary’s hanced the program by creating an to adding an interactive flat board this tax legislation calls for repeal- sell, Chief Executive Officer of Hospital for Children. They were afterschool Art Club for grades 5-8 and new innovative art supplies. ing the wrongheaded and unnec- Catholic Charities for the Diocese also selected to perform The Star- that meets through the year, in ad- The Board of Directors is very essary Unrelated Business Income of Rockville Centre. Spangled Banner at Citifield in dition to a successful evening adult appreciative of receiving the Am- Tax (UBIT) that was created by In addition, the tax legislation May 2017. The Academy will program. Academy students have bassador’s Award. They welcome the 2017 tax bill requiring houses passed by the Ways and Means use the grant funds to purchase entered numerous art contests held anyone to visit and interview the of worship and other nonprofits Committee this week also helps new musical instruments for the at St. Francis Preparatory School faculty about the music and art to pay a 21 percent tax on such families afford child care, encour- students, an electric piano for the and McGoldrick Library. As cur- programs and meet the students employee benefits as parking and ages work, stimulates local econo- music room as well as new band rent contest winners, fifth-grade of St. Andrew Avellino Academy. transportation. Last year, many mies, and provides significant tax nonprofits were forced to divert relief for middle-class families. Cooper Union Hosts Clean Tech Competition Finalists funds from their very important Specifically, for two years, the missions to make tax payments. legislation will: By repealing UBIT, we can give • Make the Child Tax Credit Responding to the call for back resources to houses of wor- (CTC) fully refundable for fami- solutions for climate change and ship and charities which seek to lies who currently make too little environmental challenges, an help millions of Americans by to receive the entire credit, allow- elite group of high school student fighting the opioid epidemic, feed- ing all families to receive the full finalists from the United States ing the hungry, protecting civil credit of $2,000 per child; that represent California, Colo- liberties, and much more.” • Expand the earned income tax rado, Massachusetts, New Jersey “The Union of Orthodox Jewish credit (EITC) for workers without and New York (including Team Congregations –and all our con- children for the first time in 25 Yashaswi and Shreya of Queens stituent congregations and Jewish years, and includes the largest High School for the Sciences in day schools– are very grateful to expansion of the EITC in more Jamaica) as well as from abroad Rep. Suozzi for being one of the than a decade; and representing China, Singapore, leaders of the effort to repeal the • Increase funding for the Child the Philippines and Zimbabwe newly imposed ‘parking tax’ on Care Development Fund (CCDF), (full list of finalists listed below) our houses of worship and other meaningfully expand the child will compete in the 2019 Spellman nonprofits. Today’s approval of and dependent care tax credit High Voltage Electronics Clean the repeal by the Ways & Means (CDCTC) for the first time since Tech Competition. These students Committee is a crucial step for- 2001 and expand dependent care were selected from more than 500 ward to protecting America’s flexible spending accounts (FSA). entries among nearly 1,200 regis- trants from 40 countries. Teams will vie for $60K in monetary Attorney General James Applauds prizes at the Competition Finals, Passage of Statute of Limitations Bill which will take place at New York City’s Cooper Union, located at 30 Attorney General Letitia for the people of New York. The Cooper Square. James today released the follow- passage of this bill will enable New for 2019, the competition ing statement in response to the my office to fulfill our duty to has expanded from 10 to 20 final- passage of legislation restoring protect consumers and investors ists and with the introduction of Pictured from left to right at the 2018 Spellman HV Clean the statute of limitations to six and prevent fraudulent acts in a two categories: 1.) Mitigating the Tech Competition is Director of The Center for Science years for certain crimes under way that New Yorkers have come Effects of Climate Change and 2.) Teaching & Learning Dr. Ray Ann Havasy with 2018 the Martin Act and Executive to expect of this office. We thank Resource Preservation. Capital- Spellman HV Clean Tech Competition first place winners Law 63(12): the sponsors of our bill, Senator izing on this year’s Competition Danielle Kelly of Woodbury from Friends Academy and Audrey Shine of Plainview representing the Plainview-Old “Our state’s ideals are rooted Gianaris and Assembly member theme, “Toward A Greener To- Bethpage JFK High School Team of Plainview, and President in the fair pursuit of justice and Carroll for their leadership in morrow” that focuses on changing of Spellman High Voltage Electronics Dr. Loren Skeist. the protection of our people. ushering it through their respec- the course of our environmental Restoring the statute of limita- tive chambers.” future, teams will display for the projects offering solutions to change or protecting resources tions for these two laws to six public and present to judges their specific issues relating to climate using clean technology. years is a tremendous victory (Continued on page 10) THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7
Senator James Sanders and the NYS Legislature Passes Community Members Cut Ribbon on Legislation to Extend and Enhance Article 15-A New Dutch Kills Playground Senator James Sanders Jr. (D- Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway), joined by his Senate colleagues earlier this week, voted to extend Article 15-A until 2024. Article 15-A of the Executive Law, signed into law on July 19, 1988, autho- rized the creation of an Office of Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises (MWBE). This law was created to promote employment and participation in state contracts for minorities and women. “This is a huge win for MWBE,” said Senator Sanders, Chairman of the Senate Task Force on MWBE. “We are con- tinuing to move in a direction Senator Sanders debating on the extension where all minorities and women of Article 15-A during session earlier this week. will have access to resources they were barred from before.” The biggest wins MWBE saw tory where people, specifically The current law expired at the in the updated bill are: (1) a short- minorities and women, simply end of this year and needed to be ened certification process from 60 did not get their fair share of reauthorized before the comple- to 45 days, (2) increase of personal contracts, contracts that tax pay- Council Member Jimmy Van in-house by NYC Parks Land- tion of the 2019 legislative session. net worth from $3.5 million to ers pay for,” said Senator John Bramer joined Queens Borough scape Architect Thomas Brown. The MWBE program is important $15 million, (3) increase in dis- Liu, a member on the Task Force. Parks Commissioner Michael “Few things are better than because for far too long, minori- cretionary buying threshold, and “That’s why we not only have to Dockett, the Dutch Kills Civic a new park. I am thrilled to join ties and women have been nega- (4) agency publication of waivers. extend 15-A, but enhance it in a Association, Community Board the Dutch Kills community to cut tively impacted by an economic All of these improvements will way that will really bring us closer 1, the Central Astoria Local De- the ribbon on the new Dutch Kills system built to exclude them. This have an immediate and extremely more quickly to the day where velopment Coalition, and dozens Playground in time for summer,” updated bill is designed to even important impact on minorities every business owner can have of local students and parents said Council Member Jimmy the playing field where access to and women. In addition to these equal opportunity.” from P.S. 112Q for a ribbon cut- Van Bramer. “This is the first state contracts are concerned. necessary improvements, Senator Democrats and Republicans ting ceremony to celebrate the major renovation of this essential Before the bill went to a vote, Sanders, the Senate, alongside expressed their admiration and grand opening of the new Dutch community hub in 20 years. I Senator Sanders spent months Assembly Member Rodneyse acknowledgement of all the work Kills Playground. am proud to have allocated the working closely with MWBEs Bichotte—who pushed MWBE Senator Sanders has done to fur- The $4.5 million renovation funding for this beautiful new to craft legislation that would through on the Assembly side— ther the MWBE program. Article includes upgraded play equip- playground that will serve thou- advance their goals. Additionally, were able to get many other 15-A has come a long way since ment, play spaces, and safety sands of children and families he collaborated with the MWBE changes including transparency its inception. As we continue to surfacing, as well as a shaded who live or attend school in the Taskforce to ensure that MWBEs throughout the certification and forge ahead, we need to consis- adult seating area and renovated Dutch Kills neighborhood.” would see these goals would be bidding process. tently push for equal economic bathrooms. The new playground Dutch Kills Playground is lo- met. “We have had a very long his- opportunities for all. features swings, slides, a flower cated in close proximity to P.S. spray shower, and other ameni- 112, I.S. 204, and the Baccalaure- ties for children of all ages to en- ate School for Global Education. Assemblymember Aravella Simotas Passes Criminal Justice joy. The renovation also brought Its play areas and sports facilities Reform to Expand Record Relief new landscaping to the park to are popular gathering spaces increase the amount of green for local children, adults, and of any new crime. The court did not pass both chambers this space. The project was designed seniors. would consider factors including year but we remain hopeful that any mitigating circumstances at Albany will prioritize it next the time of the crime, evidence of session. The Legal Aid Society rehabilitation, and whether relief hails Assembly Member Aravella from the burden of a criminal Simotas for championing this record would facilitate successful legislation and for standing up for reintegration into society. young New Yorkers deserving of “The burden of a criminal a second chance.” record can make it impossible Simotas said she became aware for young people to grow into of the lapse in the law after state productive members of society Supreme Court Justice Joseph by creating barriers to housing, Zayas was interviewed by the career and educational opportu- New York Law Journal about a nities that are vital to preventing decision he issued, reluctantly the cycle of recidivism,” Simo- denying the sealing request of tas said. “New York passed the a 50-year-old woman identi- Raise the Age Law because we fied as Jane Doe who had been recognized that teenagers have convicted of attempted second not yet developed the ability to degree robbery when she was Assemblymember Aravella fully comprehend the long-term 16 years old. Doe was eligible to Simotas announced that the As- consequences of their actions receive youthful offender treat- sembly passed her legislation and make rational decisions in ment but did not receive it. Doe (A8160) to expand record relief heated situations. People con- completed her sentence of five for people convicted of crimes victed of crimes in their youth years’ probation in 1988 and has in their youth. Individuals who deserve second chances, and this not been arrested or convicted of were denied youthful offender bill will offer a path for them to any crimes since. In his decision, status are currently unable to successfully reintegrate into their Justice Zayas noted that he was seek relief through the convic- communities and build futures constrained by current law and tion sealing provisions of the for themselves and their families forced to deny Doe’s request to Raise the Age Law, perpetuating without the stigma of a criminal have her conviction sealed, an inequities in the justice system. record following them for the rest outcome he said was “inconsis- The Simotas bill would correct of their lives.” tent with the laudable goals of this shortcoming by amending “Youthful offender adjudi- the sealing statute.” Providing the the criminal procedure law to cation is an important tool to chance for a retroactive youthful allow individuals who were eli- limit the lifelong and devastating offender determination will help gible youth but denied youthful consequences that a criminal con- reduce disparities in the justice offender adjudication to apply to viction can have for our teenage system and enable people like the sentencing court for a new de- clients,” said Nancy Ginsburg, Doe, who have made every effort termination if at least five years Director of the Adolescent Inter- to turn their lives around, to fully have passed since the sentence vention and Diversion Team with integrate into their communi- was imposed or the individual the Criminal Defense Practice at ties without being continuously was released from incarceration, The Legal Aid Society. “We’re stigmatized for mistakes made and they have not been convicted disappointed that this legislation in their youth. 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It’s a week of juxtapositions. dent Melinda Katz, leads a stroll rona Plaza, vicinity of 103rd Street Wonderful juxtapositions, that through the “Korean Villages” in and Roosevelt Avenue, http://bit. is. A film series opens, while an the Flushing/Murray Hill area. See ly/2RwLFvk. art show closes. New Broadway shops and churches and eat BBQ ● June 29, Walking Tour of sensations share the stage with and KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). Kew Gardens and Maple Grove 18th century traditions. Monthly Meet outside The Coop at 133-42 Cemetery, 11 am. Maple Grove jams blends with one-time-only 39th Ave., http://bit.ly/2rYSkSJ and board member Jo-Anne Raskin is concerts. And Korean BBQ mixes [email protected]. the guide. Meet at Dani’s House of with KFC (Korean Fried Chicken). ● June 28, Stonewall 50: Cel- Pizza, 81-28 Lefferts Blvd., http:// ● June 28, Broadway in the ebrating the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights bit.ly/2YiwxVb. Boros, noon. Cast members and Movements in Queens, Part II, ● June 30, Concert on the Green: musicians from the Broadway hits June 30. Final weekend of a film A Symphonic Salute to America, 3 “The Prom” and “Be More Chill” series exploring gay life before pm. Queens Symphony Orchestra perform on a stage at the intersec- and after the 1969 Stonewall offers a salute to the United States tion of 77th Street and 37th Road Uprising. Remaining schedule: through music. George Seuffert in Jackson Heights, https://on.nyc. “Multiple Maniacs,” June 28, 7 Sr. Bandshell, Forest Park Drive, gov/2LcRCML. pm; “Dog Day Afternoon,” June Forest Park, http://bit.ly/2J2gmok. ● June 28, Traditions Festival, 29, 2 pm; “My Beautiful Launder- ● June 30, Last Chance and Gal- June 30 (noon to 4 pm). This ette, ”June 29, 4:30 pm and July lery Talk, 2 pm. Preservationist/ fourth-annual, three-day event 6, 3 pm; “Tropical Malady,” June architect Ivan Mrakovcic pres- mixes food, music, art, and crafts 29, 7 pm and June 30, 2 pm; “The ents an illustrated talk about the from the 18th century with those Mouth of the Wolf,” June 30, 4:40 exhibition “Flowering Trees of of modern times. Expect broom- pm; and “Strong Island,” June 30, Victorian Richmond Hill,” which making, blacksmithing, spinning, 6:30 pm. Museum of the Moving closes this weekend. Local artist loom weaving, and down-hearth Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Irene Buszko’s paintings depict cooking as well as Filipino cal- Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. the neighborhood in the plein-air ligraphy, Mexican dressmaking, ly/2wZhV0T tradition. Voelker Orth Museum, and Korean cooking. King Manor ● June 29, Smells Like Summer 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, http:// Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Music Festival, noon. This free, bit.ly/2YQXWhx. Jamaica, http://bit.ly/2J4rPUw. five-hour blowout features two ● July 3, Monthly Jazz Jam, 7 pm. ● June 28, The Kat Call with singer-songwriters from Astoria, Musicians gather and play under Kat Lazo, 7:30 pm. This live event a Brazilian Rock Band, a Soul the direction of saxophone legend features Lazo, whose digital se- Funk band with deeps roots in New Carol Sudhalter. Don’t play? Come ries “The Kat Call” deals Latino Orleans, and three groups that have and listen. Flushing Town Hall, misconceptions and taboos. The been part of the local music scene 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. fun includes a panel discussion for more than 30 years. George ly/2FwAM81. and screenings of the episodes Seuffert Sr. Bandshell, Forest ● July 3, Outdoor Cinema: Cielo, “Why Are Novelas So White?,” Park Drive, Forest Park, http://bit. 7 pm. The annual Outdoor Cinema “Can Latinos Benefit from White ly/2ZNOgEf. program returns with the screening Privilege?,” and “Are You a Real ● June 29, Chinese Flushing, of this time-lapse film on Chile’s Latino If You Don’t Speak Span- 6 pm. Jack Eichenbaum, the of- Atacama Desert, as experienced by ish?” Each episode has its own ficial Queens historian as per a astronomers, peasants, cowboys, Q&A. The Museum of the Moving designation from Borough Presi- and miners. It’s a visual symphony Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s dent Melinda Katz, leads a walk of the moon, stars, sun, and clouds. Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. through the biggest Chinatown on Chilean cultural performances and ly/2IGmbsN. the Eastern Seaboard. He discusses food are part of the fun. Socrates ● June 28, Passport to Flush- demographics, history, real estate, Sculpture Park, 32-01 Vernon ing, July 5. This is a food crawl culture, and more. Meet by the Blvd., LIC, http://bit.ly/2RzaSW3. organized by the Greater Flushing elevators in the Sky View mall Last Chance Chamber of Commerce. Crawlers at Roosevelt Avenue and Col- ● Boulevard Film Festival, until get “passports” and visit par- lege Point Boulevard, http://bit. June 30. This fourth annual extrav- ticipating restaurants and cultural ly/2rYSkSJ and [email protected]. aganza screens shorts, documenta- venues for discounts and special ● June 29, ¡Corónate Inmigrante!, ries, comedies, horror, etc. Thalía offers. Part of Flushing World’s noon to 6 pm. This monthly cul- Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Greenpoint Fare, which includes panel discus- tural event celebrates the best Ave., and Sanger Hall, 48-20 Skill- Gino A. Orrino sions, tours, showcases, and other of Queens. The Sunday event man Ave., bit.ly/2IXui35. Principal License Representative events. 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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Makes History Assembly Passes Legislation to Enable Passing Permanent Protections For New York Tenants Adoptees to Access Birth Certificate Speaker Carl Heastie, Health archaic laws have denied adult Assemblywoman Stacey Phef- laws by prohibiting retaliatory reduce the burden on tenants. It Committee Chair Richard adoptees access to background fer Amato (D-South Queens) eviction against a tenant who also clarifies the types of projects N.Gottfried and Assemblymem- information and a complete health announced that she helped pass makes a good faith complaint that qualify as MCIs and directs ber David Weprin have announced history that nearly everyone has the Housing Stability and Tenant to the landlord alleging unin- the state Division of Housing and the Assembly has passed legisla- a legal right to, including those Protection Act – the strongest habitable conditions. Landlords Community Renewal (DHCR) to tion that would allow adoptees to who ‘age-out’ of foster care,” rent regulation legislation ever would have the burden of proof audit and inspect 25% of approved obtain a certified copy of their said Assemblymember Weprin. passed in New York State – to to show the eviction is not in MCIs annually. birth certificate (A.5494, Weprin). “Our outdated laws are designed better protect millions of tenants retaliation for up to a year af- “While we always want to en- “Knowing who we are and to protect the anonymity of birth from unfair landlord practices, ter the complaint, and tenants courage building owners to invest where we came from is critical parents that may not have even while safeguarding affordable could receive a one-year rent in their buildings, landlords have not only to understanding our requested it, with no regard for housing across the state (Ch. 36 renewal if they prevail. used the MCI program to justify heritage, but for knowing our the needs of the adoptee. Today’s of 2019). The historic legislation In addition, the bill reforms extreme rent hikes, harass tenants health history and any risks it legislation will deliver equality for – crafted by the Assembly and the eviction process to ensure and hide fraudulent behavior,” might pose,” said Speaker Heastie. all New York adoptees.” Senate and signed into law by tenants aren’t kicked out of said Pheffer Amato. “By better “This legislation would ensure all Under the bill, adult adoptees the governor – puts power back their home because their pay- regulating the program, we can New York adoptees have access 18 years and older would be able into the hands of tenants. check is late. It gives tenants 14 help ensure that all building reno- to the information they need and to receive a certified copy of their “As rent increases continue days after a missed payment to vations truly benefit the tenants deserve.” original long form birth certifi- to outpace wage growth, it’s pay their rent before an action and building owner.” “Access to your personal cate. If the adoptee is deceased, critical that we act to protect can be brought, 10 days’ notice The bill also makes similar information – who you are and the adopted person’s direct line access to affordable housing,” for a court hearing once an ac- changes to the individual apart- where you come from – is a hu- of descendants, the lawful repre- said Pheffer Amato. “For too tion is brought and, if the court ment improvement (IAI) program. man right,” said Assemblymember sentative of such adopted person long, tenants have suffered under decides against the tenant, a It extends the period over which Gottfried. “New Yorkers need or lawful representatives of such a system that favors landlord warrant providing 14 days to IAI rent increases are paid, pre- their own medical histories in deceased adopted person’s direct profits over families’ well-being. leave the unit. The measure also vents owners from performing order to make better health care line of descendants would be able This groundbreaking legislation gives judges greater leeway to more than three IAIs – capped at choices. And connecting adoptees to receive the birth certificate of enacts permanent protections for stay eviction proceedings in a total of $15,000 – over 15 years and birth parents works; in the the adoptee. all New Yorkers because every- cases where such action would and directs DHCR to audit and overwhelming majority of cases, Under current law, original one should have a safe, afford- cause an undue hardship. inspect 10% of IAIs annually. these reunions are cherished by birth certificates are placed un- able place to call home.” Saving rent-regulated housing Protecting tenants in rent-regu- both parties. I am proud we passed der seal and cannot be accessed Strongest tenant protections and The rent reform legislation lated units, co-ops and manufac- this bill today and look forward to without a judicial proceeding, eviction reform eliminates the vacancy deregu- tured homes the governor signing it into law.” which does not guarantee that the For the first time in history, lation provision, which current- To better protect rent-stabilized “For too long New York’s adoptee will be given access. there will be robust, expansive ly allows a landlord to remove tenants from landlord malfea- protections to tenants statewide. an apartment from rent stabi- sance, the bill eliminates the Maloney and Local Community The bill makes permanent the lization if it becomes vacant statute of limitations for tenants to rent stabilization and rent con- and the monthly rent exceeds file overcharge complaints and ex- Leaders Successful in Saving Astoria trol regulations that were set to $2,774.76 in New York City and tends the recovery of overcharge Houses Senior Center expire on June 15, and extends corresponding amounts in other penalties from four to six years. It the Emergency Tenant Protection counties. Since it was enacted also requires landlords pay three Following the announcement will soon be better than ever. I Act of 1974 (ETPA) to any mu- in 1994, more than 160,000 times the amount owed if the over- that the Astoria Houses Senior am thankful to Council Member nicipality with a rental vacancy apartments – and 62% of all charges were intentional. Center will remain open thanks to Constantinides who ensured that rate of 5% or less that chooses units deregulated during that The bill also protects New new funding in the New York City the City Council included funding to opt in. Currently, only New time – lost their rent-protected Yorkers living in buildings con- budget, Congresswoman Carolyn in their-recently passed budget. York City and municipalities status due to vacancy decon- verting to condominium or co-op B. Maloney (NY-12) released the His work was made easier by ten- in Nassau, Rockland and West- trol.[1] status by halting eviction plans following statement: ant leaders like Claudia Coger, chester counties are eligible for “Vacancy deregulation has that allow non-purchasing ten- “I am so happy that by work- whose tireless advocacy helped ETPA protections, which include been disastrous for our most ants to be evicted, and giving ing together, this great commu- ensure success.” regulated rent increases. vulnerable communities and these tenants more time to find a nity was able to save the Astoria Earlier this month, Rep. Ma- “Whether they live in the eliminated the progress we’ve new home. To safeguard tenants Houses Senior Center. As a result loney wrote a letter to Mayor de five boroughs or in upstate com- made to preserve more rent- in manufactured home parks, the of the combined efforts of ten- Blasio urging him to keep the munities, tenants struggle with regulated apartments,” said legislation limits rent increases to ant leaders and elected officials, center open and called for a meet- similar issues and deserve the Pheffer Amato. “By removing 3% in most cases, requires owners hundreds of residents at Astoria ing to seek an alternate solution same protections,” said Phef- this ill-conceived provision, provide two years’ notice and up Houses will continue to enjoy the to keep the senior center open. fer Amato. “We shouldn’t give we can ensure New York can to a $15,000 stipend if they intend critical services the senior center She highlighted the tremendous some New Yorkers certain rights actually protect its affordable to evict residents to re-purpose the provides. Senior centers are an impact the senior center has on and leave others out in the cold. housing stock and the people property and creates regulations essential part of a community, of- the community and the hundreds This bill ensures all renters are who call those units home.” for rent-to-own contracts. fering good food, friendship, fun of low income seniors who would protected.” The bill also eliminates or The legislation would also: activities and a friendly environ- have been negatively impacted The statewide protections reforms current statutes that • Limit landlord recovery of rent- ment. The Astoria Houses senior should de Blasio’s plan have come also: landlords have often used to regulated apartments for personal center is getting a makeover and to fruition. • Prohibit landlords of rent- raise rent beyond the vacan- use to one unit and allow tenants regulated apartments from dis- cy deregulation threshold. It to pursue legal action if the land- FDNY - Uniformed Firefighters continuing preferential rent for eliminates the vacancy bonus, lord’s claim is fraudulent; a current tenant, and ensure all which allows landlords of rent- • Provide individuals housed by Association Applauds Passage of future increases are based on the regulated units to raise the rent nonprofits who are or were home- Cancer Look-Back Bill preferential rate, not the legal by up to 20% after a tenant less, or at risk of homelessness, FDNY-Uniformed Firefight- year cancer look-back for FDNY maximum rent; leaves, and prevents local rent with tenant status and ensure these ers Association President Gerard firefighters and fire officers. This • Require landlords provide 30 guidelines boards (RGBs) from apartments remain rent-stabilized; Fitzgerald has applauded the pas- was a common sense measures days’ notice for a tenant of one creating similar bonuses. It also • Increase the annual fee to sage of Assembly Bill 07716A/ to protect firefighters when they year or less, 60 days’ notice for a bars RGBs from setting higher register a rent-regulated unit in Senate Bill 05246A which permits have recently retired. I thank our tenant of one to two years and 90 rent increases for certain apart- New York City from $10 to $20, retirees of the New York City New York State legislators with days’ notice for a tenant of two ments, limits rent-controlled and dedicate that increase in rev- Fire Department diagnosed with whom we visited just over a week or more years when refusing to rent increases to 7.5% or the av- enue to DHCR’s Office of Rent certain cancers a presumption that ago, and applaud the Legislature renew a lease; erage of the past five increases, Administration (ORA) and Tenant the cancer was incurred during for passing this vitally important • Require landlords make a whichever is lower, and prohib- Protection Unit (TPU); and the performance of their official measure that has an immediate, good faith effort to re-rent a unit its pass-alongs of fuel costs to • Require DHCR to conduct an- duties. real life impact on hundreds of after a tenant breaks the lease to rent-controlled tenants. nual and publicly available data FDNY-Uniformed Firefighters firefighters with service-related help mitigate damages; Reforming increases for on the implementation of these Association President released the cancer diagnoses. We are hopeful • Prevent landlords from using major capital improvements and regulations. following statement: for a signature by the Governor a database of court information individual apartment improve- “For too long, tenants have been “I am pleased to learn that soon,” said Gerard Fitzgerald, to blacklist prospective tenants; ments (MCIs and IAIs) at the mercy of landlords, forced both the New York State Assem- President of the FDNY-Uniformed • Limit the amount of a secu- To help prevent abuse of to play by their unfair rules or live bly and Senate passed the five Firefighters Association. rity deposit to an amount equal the major capital improvement in unsafe conditions for fear of be- to one month’s rent and requires (MCI) program, the bill caps ing forced out on the streets,” said any deposit to be refundable; and MCI rent increases at 2% – Pheffer Amato. “Today, a united • Limit background check fees which are currently set at 6% Assembly and Senate are righting to $20 and prohibit lease applica- in New York City and 15% in this historic injustice. Housing is a tion fees. ETPA counties – and extends human right, and New York’s laws The measure also strength- the period over which the rent are finally going to permanently ens existing retaliatory eviction increases are paid in order to reflect that.” PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 Rep. Grace Meng Hosts House Rozic, Kaminsky Pass Legislation to Speaker Nancy Pelosi in Elmhurst Create and Implement Hate Crimes (Continued from page 1) migrant communities who cious rhetoric that President Training for Law Enforcement Officers enrich and strengthen our Trump has unjustly un- House Speaker Nancy nation each day, making leashed toward immigrant Assemblywoman Nily of New York said: “The Yorkers and we are grateful Pelosi (D-San Francisco), America more American,” communities. Immigrants Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) Muslim Bar Association of to Assemblymember Rozic hosted by U.S. Rep. Grace said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. enrich our neighborhoods, and State Senator Todd New York thanks Assem- and Senator Kaminsky for Meng (D-Queens), visited “Our Democratic House is contribute to our economy Kaminsky (D-Long Island) blymember Rozic and Sena- their leadership.” Elmhurst, Queens for a blessed by the outstanding and make enormous and announced the passage of tor Kaminsky for shepherd- “We commend Assem- conversation on immigra- leadership of Congress- outstanding contributions legislation (A3606/S3909) ing the passage of A3606a/ blywoman Rozic, Senator tion as part of her “Speaker woman Meng, and her per- to America. We cannot that they sponsored that S3909a at this critical time. Kaminsky, and the New in the House” series, which sistent dedication to honor- allow them to be kicked would create hate crimes Even as the scourge of hate York State Legislature for seeks to engage communi- ing our nation’s proud im- to the curb and forced into response and recognition crimes increases across taking action to combat ties across the country and migrant heritage and fight- the shadows. The U.S. has training for state and local New York and much of the hate crimes across our ensure that the voices of ing back against the Admin- always been a nation of law enforcement officers. nation, many experts agree state,” said Jennifer Sun the American people are istration’s discriminatory immigrants, and no place “An attack on one com- that hate crimes are under- and Thomas Yu, co-exec- being heard in the halls of policies and callous attacks. illustrates that more than munity is an attack on all reported. One important utive directors of Asian Congress. House Democrats are proud Queens and the rest of New of us so we are standing factor in under-reporting Americans for Equality. Pelosi and Meng were to have passed H.R. 6, the York City. It is an honor to together to delineate that is the investigating officer “It is more important than joined by immigration ac- Dream and Promise Act, to stand with Speaker Pelosi in these hate crimes have no does not identify a bias mo- ever that all of our diverse tivists, immigration ad- protect Dreamers and TPS supporting our hard work- place in New York and no tivation or does not include communities stand together vocacy organizations and and DED recipients, and ing immigrant communi- community should be sub- bias in an incident report. to fight the alarming rise other stakeholders from are working relentlessly to ties, and as the daughter of jected to hateful rhetoric This timely and important in bias-motivated crimes. across Queens and New build on that progress: call- immigrants, I will continue and acts of violence,” As- legislation will help ensure This legislation will help York City to discuss poli- ing on Senator McConnell to do everything I can to semblywoman Nily Rozic officers across our state are equip our law enforcement cies and legislation aimed to pass H.R. 6, fighting the ensure that all immigrants said. “This legislation will trained to recognize and agencies with the tools they at improving the U.S. im- Administration’s discrimi- have their shot at the Ameri- ensure that law enforce- respond to hate crimes.” need to protect New York- migration system. The pro- natory and undemocratic can dream.” ment officers on the ground Michael Schmidt, Direc- ers from despicable acts gram, which took place in attacks on the Census and “Adhikaar was honored have the proper tools to tor of AJC NY said: “As that have no place in our the auditorium of Elmhurst continuing to fight for a to be on the panel with recognize and respond to we have seen an alarming country.” Hospital Center, featured a comprehensive fix for our Speaker Pelosi, Representa- hate-based incidents in increase in hate crimes “New York has taken a discussion with audience broken immigration sys- tive Meng and immigrant our efforts to root out hate across New York State, critical to ensure law en- members followed by a tem.” rights advocates from New and discrimination in New particularly in Jewish com- forcement has the necessary question and answer ses- “Queens is the most York,” said Pabitra Khati York.” munities, we are pleased training to effectively re- sion. Panelists consisted of diverse place in the na- Benjamin, Executive Direc- “We must do all we can to that our police will now be spond to hate crimes plagu- three immigration rights tion with immigrants from tor of Adhikaar. “TPS is a confront the scourge of anti- trained to identify and re- ing our vibrant and diverse leaders including Steve across the globe calling our critical issue for the Nepali Semitism that has reared its port anti-Semitic and other communities throughout Choi, Executive Director of borough home,” said Con- community. Queens has one ugly head across our state hate crimes. We are grateful the state,” said Sim J. Singh, the New York Immigration gresswoman Meng. “Fixing of the highest percentages and nation,” said Senator to Assemblymember Rozic Senior Advocacy & Policy Coalition; Pabitra Khati our broken immigration of Nepali TPS holders so Todd Kaminsky. “To en- and Senator Kaminsky for Manager of the Sikh Coali- Benjamin, Executive Direc- system is vital to improving this was a perfect place to sure our police officers are their leadership and for tion. “With this legislation, tor of Adhikaar; and Natalia the lives and aspirations of host this panel. Adhikaar adept at recognizing and introducing this bill and the Sikh Coalition will con- Aristizabal, Co-Director the large immigrant popula- is grateful for the work investigating hate crimes, proud to have played a role tinue to provide expertise to of Organizing at Make the tion that resides here, and Rep. Meng has done for I introduced legislation to in ensuring the passage of law enforcement to develop Road New York. I cannot be more proud to TPS recipients, and we look mandate training in that this important legislation.” meaningful policies and The event was held fol- welcome Speaker Pelosi forward to working with her regard. I will continue to Yawar Shah & Bahman procedures to enhance the lowing the recent passage to my district for a wide- to move immigrant rights do all I can to fight anti- Farahdel, co-chairs of the enforcement of current hate of the American Dream ranging discussion on this issues forward.” Semitism head on -- our New York Muslim-Jewish crime laws.” and Promise Act (H.R. 6) critical subject, particu- “We’re grateful to Speak- communities and society- Advisory Council said: The bill’s passage follows which seeks to establish larly as we hail this month’s er Pelosi and Representa- at-large deserve no less.” “The Muslim Jewish Advi- months of advocacy and a permanent residency and passage of the American tive Meng for highlighting Evan R. Bernstein, Re- sory Council, convened by roundtable discussion with a pathway to citizenship Dream and Promise Act. I the importance of Queens gional Director, ADL New AJC NY, brings together community leaders and for millions of Dreamers, am also extremely pleased - the most diverse immi- York / New Jersey said: “We Muslim and Jewish leaders activists on the increase Temporary Protected Sta- to be joined by the tireless grant neighborhood on the applaud Assemblymember to advocate on domestic of hate crimes across New tus (TPS) recipients, and and dedicated immigration planet,” said Steve Choi, Rozic and Senator Kamin- issues of concern to our York. The coalition dis- individuals covered by De- advocates from our area Executive Director of the sky for their leadership in communities. Our support cussed how their commu- ferred Enforced Departure who are on the front lines New York Immigration securing passage of Assem- for Assemblymember Rozic nities can work together on (DED). The bill passed the of this issue each and every Coalition. “We were there bly Bill A3606A and Senate and Senator Kaminsky’s legislative solutions and the Democrat-controlled House day, and I thank them all with Speaker Pelosi, a cou- Bill S3909A — a bill that bill stems from our common grassroots response neces- of Representatives on June for accepting my invitation ple months ago, to launch prioritizes the importance concern about growing hate sary following a hate-based 4 by a vote of 237 to 187. to be part of this event. In our successful ‘Promise to of hate crime training for crimes and we are grateful incident. The legislation is Meng, an original cospon- addition to highlighting the Dream’ campaign to get NY law enforcement. At a to the Assemblymember supported by the Anti-Def- sor of the legislation, voted importance of overhaul- Representatives to sign on time when marginalized and Senator for shepherding amation League, the Ameri- in favor of the measure. ing our nation’s immigra- to the bill, and we will be communities are particu- this bill through passage can Jewish Committee and “It is a pleasure to join tion laws, and permitting there with Representative larly vulnerable to hate- which will be an additional Muslim Jewish Advisory Congresswoman Grace Dreamers and TPS and Meng to launch more im- motivated violence, and yet tool to protect our commu- Council, the Muslim Bar Meng in New York for DED holders to remain in migration legislation - both hate crimes remain vastly nities and all New Yorkers.” Association of New York, this important conversa- the country, we must con- for Queens immigrants and underreported, ensuring Carlyn Cowen, Chief the Sikh Coalition, Asian tion about honoring our tinue to fight back against all 4 million immigrants in that law enforcement is Policy and Public Affairs Americans for Equality commitments to the im- the cruel policies and vi- New York State.” equipped with the tools Officer at the Chinese- and the Chinese-American needed to identify and un- American Planning Council Planning Council. Senator John Liu Hosts Community Forum on derstand the unique impact said: “With the increase in Rozic and Kaminsky’s of such crimes is critical to racism and xenophobia, and legislation would implement School Diversity And Specialized High School combatting bias and hate particularly the rise in hate hate crimes recognition and Admissions on Staten Island in our communities. We crimes in New York the last response training for all look forward to continuing couple of years, it is incred- law enforcement agencies (Continued from page 1) event in a series of planned building consensus is to to work together in our col- ibly important that New in the state to ensure first citywide forums, that be- listen to everyone.At these lective fight against hate in York State take action to re- responders are equipped to At Labetti Post, Sena- gan on April 11th, for state forums, we want everyone New York.” spond. This bill a huge step properly identify and handle tor John Liu listened to Senators to facilitate an to have a chance to say their Muslim Bar Association towards protecting New hate-based incidents. community members who inclusive dialogue with all piece,” Said Senator John shared their thoughts, con- community stakeholders in Liu (Chair of Committee on Attorney General James Applauds ... (Continued from page 3) cerns and suggestions re- the city’s public schools. 75 NYC Education). “All of our Restoring the statute unscrupulous businesses Attorney General to secure garding the issues of school members of the community communities care deeply of limitations to six years and prevent the type of ir- over a billion dollars for diversity and the specialized attended tonight’s forum about education issues and for claims under Execu- responsible behavior that the state and millions of high school admissions and 21 people testified. we hope these forums will tive Law 63(12) and the led to the last financial dollars in consumer relief process. Today was the sixth “The first ingredient in unite instead of divide us.” Martin Act, two of the crisis. The standard is also and for victims of Hur- state’s cornerstone con- consistent with similar ricane Sandy. The passage sumer and investor protec- federal laws and those of of this bill is integral to the Visit Our Website: www.queenstimes.com tion laws, will allow New other states. In the past, Attorney General’s ability York State to better protect this six-year timeline has to pursue justice for the residents from scams and allowed the Office of the people. THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11
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Porfirio Rodriguez Garcia, Plaintiff, process to the LLC, 96-04 Purpose: any lawful purpose. 5/30,6/6,13,20,27,7/4/2019 Redefine Coffee LLC, Arts of Anthony Rodriguez Garcia M A R G A R I TA VA R G A S NORTHERN REALTY LLC 5/23,30,6/6,13,20&27/2019 Org. filed with Sec. of State and to the heirs at law, next CABALLERO 24-25 LITTLE NECK BLVD., Notice of Formation of SALIX of NY (SSNY) 6/13/2018. Cty: of kin, and distributees of Defendant, BAYSIDE, NY 11360. Purpose: Notice of Formation of POND LLC Arts. of Org. filed Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Porfirio Rodriguez Melendez, Upon reading and filing of the For any lawful purpose. MATTSEECO LLC Arts. of with Secy. of State of NY upon whom process against deceased, if living and if any Summons in the above-entitled 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 Org. filed with Secy. of State (SSNY) on 05/09/2019. Office may be served & shall mail of them be dead to their heirs action, the Affidavit of the of NY (SSNY) on 02/12/2019. location: Queens County. SSNY process to 2125 38th St., Astoria, at law, next of kin, distributees, Plaintiff, sworn to on the 1st day Notice is hereby given that a Office location: Queens designated as agent of LLC NY 11105.General Purpose. legatees, executors, of May,2019, and it appearing license, #1316956 for beer and County. SSNY designated upon whom process against it 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 administrators, assignees therefrom to the satisfaction of wine, has been applied by the as agent of LLC upon whom may be served. SSNY shall mail and successors in interest the Court that the Plaintiff has undersigned to sell beer and process against it may be process 41-11 47th Avenue, Apt POTR 223 89TH STREET whose names are unknown and good and meritorious cause of wine at retail in a restaurant served. SSNY shall mail 3C, Sunnyside, NY 11104. LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the cannot be ascertained after due action against the Defendant for under the Alcoholic Beverage process 25-40 31st Avenue, Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY on 03/28/2019. Office diligence. a divorce and that the Plaintiff Control Law at 80-12 37th Ave, #5U, Astoria, NY 11106. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 loc: Queens County. SSNY has A Petition having been duly has not and cannot locate the Jackson Heights NY 11372 Purpose: any lawful purpose. been designated as agent upon filed by Michael Schlesinger, Defendant with due diligence for on-premises consumption. 5/23,30,6/6,13,20&27/2019 Notice of Formation of whom process against the LLC Member 1680 George Street within or outside the State of MBGURUNG RESTAURANT NEW AMSTERDAM FILM may be served. SSNY shall LLC, who is domiciled at 136A New York, and that service INC, DBA: HAPPY KITCHEN. Notice of Formation of DIVA LOOPERS LLC Arts. of Org. mail process to: The LLC, 69-07 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, New cannot be made by any other 6/20&27/2019 SUCCESS WORLD CLASS filed with Secy. of State of NY 43rd Ave., Ste C-2, Woodside, York 11206 prescribed method, TRAVEL LLC Arts. of Org. (SSNY) on 01/30/2019. Office NY 11377. Reg Agent: Jose YOU ARE HEREBY CITED Now on the motion of Rector Bronx Construction NY LLC, filed with Secy. of State of NY location: Queens County. Serruya, 69-07 43rd Ave., Ste TO SHOW CAUSE before Vargas Plaintiff, it is Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of (SSNY) on 02/01/2019. Office SSNY designated as agent C-2, Woodside, NY 11377. the Surrogate’s Court, ORDERED, that the service State of NY (SSNY) 4/24/2019. location: Queens County. SSNY of LLC upon whom process Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. OUEENS County, located at of the summons upon the Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. designated as agent of LLC against it may be served. 6/27,7/4,11,18,25&8/1/2019 88-11 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, Defendant, Margarita Vargas as agent upon whom process upon whom process against it SSNY shall mail process Queens, Room 62, on July Caballero, in the above entitled against may be served & shall may be served. SSNY shall mail 17-04 Woodside Street, Apt. Newman’s Repair LLC, Arts 25 2019, at 9:30 AM of that action, be made by publication mail process to 9750 Queen process 138-06 223 Street, #2R, Ridgewood, NY 11385. of Org. filed with Sec. of State day, why a Decree should thereof in accordance with Blvd., Apt. A04, Rego Park, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413. Purpose: any lawful purpose. of NY (SSNY) 5/30/2019. Cty: not be made in the Estate Section 316 of the CPLR and NY 11374.General Purpose. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 Queens. SSNY desig. as agent of PORFIRIO RODRIGUEZ Section 232 of the Domestic 5/23,30,6/6,13,20&27/2019 5/23,30,6/6,13,20&27/2019 upon whom process against MELENDEZ lately of 006534 Relations Law in one newspaper ANIMALS IN ACTION! , LLC. may be served & shall mail Guanica, Guanica, Puerto which will be in the English/ R&R 2631 LLC. Arts. of Org. GOOD HOPE HOLDINGS Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY process to Vincent Madigan, Rico, granting Limited Letters of Spanish Language, to wit: filed with the SSNY on 05/07/19. LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the on 05/14/19. Office: Queens 35 Great Bear Rd., Holmes, Administration upon the Estate Queens Times, published in Office: Queens County. SSNY SSNY on 05/03/2019, name County. SSNY designated NY 12531.General Purpose. of the Decedent to Maria Lopez the County of Queens, State designated as agent of the LLC change to: GOOD HOPE DELIA as agent of the LLC upon 6/27,7/4,11,18,25&8/1/2019 Soto Lopez, Roberto Rodriguez of New York, once a week upon whom process against LLC on 05/07/2019. Office loc: whom process against it may Garcia, Porfirio Rodriguez for three consecutive weeks, it may be served. SSNY shall Queens County. SSNY has been be served. SSNY shall mail N o t i c e o f F o r m a t i o n Garcia, and Anthony Garcia, together with a notice to the mail copy of process to the designated as agent upon whom copy of process to the LLC, PROFESSIONAL TOUCH and if they fail to qualify then Defendant and a brief statement LLC, 43 Boulevard, Malba, process against the LLC may be 302 Onderdonk Ave, Apt NYC, LLC, Art. Of Org. filed to the Public Administrator - of the object of the action, said NY 11357. Registered agent served. SSNY shall mail process 1R, Ridgewood, NY 11385. with Sec. of State of NY Queens County, and if they are newspaper being designated as is c/o Abu Moniruzzaman, 43 to: The LLC, 107-24 71st Road, Purpose: Any lawful purpose. (SSNY) on 08/25/2017. Office permitted to renounce to Cori A. most likely to give notice to the Boulevard, Malba, NY 11357. Unit PH2B, Forest Hills, NY 11375. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11/2019 Loc.: Queens County. SSNY Robinson, Esq., the nominee of Defendant; and it is further Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. designated as agent of LLC the Petitioner, upon qualifying, ORDERED, that the first 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 5/23,30,6/6,13,20&27/2019 Notice of Formation of Gift upon whom process against or to such other person as may publication of the Summons Express LLC. Art. of Org. it may be served. SSNY shall be entitled thereto. with Notice or Summons with WR & SCW, LLC, Arts of Tri-Power Electrical LLC, filed Secy. of State of NY mail process to: 149-28 15TH That such authority of the Complaint shall be made within Org. filed with Sec. of State Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of (SSNY) on /7/2019. Office Drive, Whitestone, NY 11357. representative under the thirty (30) days after the Order of NY (SSNY) 5/31/2019. Cty: State of NY (SSNY) 5/6/2019. location: Queens County. Purpose: Any lawful activity. foregoing Letters be limited is granted, and it is further; Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. SSNY Designated as agent 6/27,7/4,11,18,25&8/1/2019 as follows: To be substituted ORDERED, that the Summons, upon whom process against as agent upon whom process of LLC upon whom process as Defendant in lawsuit, Index Order and papers on which the may be served & shall mail against may be served against it may be served. SSNY Notice is hereby given that No. 702457/2016 in Supreme order is based shall be filed process to Yunhee Chung, & shall mail process to 65 shall mail copy of process to: an Order entered by the Civil Court Queens County, in order on or before the first day of 97 Merrivale Rd., Great Neck, West 36th St., Ste. 903, NY, The LLC, 213-37 39th Ave., Court, Queens County on to accept service on behalf of publication; and it is further NY 11020. General Purpose. NY 10018.General Purpose. #363, Bayside, NY 11361. May 16, 2019, bearing Index the Decedent’s Estate. ORDERED, that since there 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 Purpose: any lawful activity. Number NC-000033-19/ Dated, Attested and Sealed are no relatives or friends of the 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11/2019 QU, a copy of which may be MAY 13, 2019 Defendant where the Defendant Notice of Formation: PLG ACCOUNTING WIZARD LLC. examined at the Office of the HON.PETER J. KELLY would probably receive mail, Hospitality LLC Articles of Filed with SSNY on 06/03/2019 PATRANY LLC, Arts. of Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Surrogate service of Summons with Notice Organization filed with Office: Queens County SSNY Org. filed with the SSNY on Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, JAMES LIM BECKER or Summons and Complaint Secretary of State of New designated as agent for 05/23/2019. Office loc: Queens grants me (us) the right to: CHIEF CLERK pursuant to Section 316 of the York (SSNY) on May 28, 2019. process & shall mail to 8841 County. SSNY has been Assume the name of (First) Attorney for Petitioner: CPLR and mailing should be Office loc: Queens County. 162nd Street, Jamaica, NY designated as agent upon whom MICHAEL (middle) HAIM (Last) AARON TWERSKY, ESQ. disposed with. SSNY designated for service 11432. Purpose: any lawful. process against the LLC may COHEN. My present name is TWERSKY PLLC Enter, J.S.C. of process. SSNY shall mail 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 be served. SSNY shall mail (First) MICHAEL (middle) HAIM 747 Third Avenue, New York, HON ANNA CULLEY copies of any process served process to: Nikolaos Tsaltas (Last) KHAIMOV. The city and New York 10017 (212) 425- 6/13,20&27/2019 against the LLC to 6619 Notice of Formation JESTABER & Fotios Tsaltas, 31-62 48th state of my present address are 0149 Commonwealth Blvd, Little MANAGEMENT LLC, Art. Of Street, Astoria, NY 11103. Richmond Hill, NY. My place [NOTE: This citation is served Notice of Formation of DD Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: Org. filed with Sec. of State Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. of birth is QUEENS, NEW upon you as required by law. WEST 29TH MEMBER LLC Any lawful purpose or activity. of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/2019. 5/30,6/6,13,20,27,7/4/2019 YORK. The month and year You are not required to appear. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 Office Loc.: Queens County. of my birth are October 1999. If you fail to appear it will be of State of NY (SSNY) on SSNY designated as agent MALAHOFF ENTERPRISES 6/27/2019 assumed you do not object to 05/07/13. Office location: Notice of Formation: JMC Land of LLC upon whom process LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. the relief requested. You have a Queens County. Princ. office LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with against it may be served. of State of NY 4/17/19. Off. Read our paper online right to have an attorney appear of LLC: 42-09 235th St., Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on SSNY shall mail process to: Loc. : Queens Co. SSNY for you.] designated as agent upon www.queenstimes.com Douglaston, NY 11363. SSNY 01/30/2018. Office Loc.: Queens 311 Saint Nicholas Avenue, 6/20,27,7/4&11/2019 designated as agent of LLC County. SSNY designated as #5B, Ridgewood, NY 11385. w h o m p r o c e s s m ay b e upon whom process against agent of LLC upon whom process Purpose: Any lawful activity. served & shall mail proc.: it may be served. SSNY shall against it may be served. SSNY 6/20,27,7/4,11,18&25/2019 c/o Alexander Malahoff, 323 mail process to the LLC at shall mail process to: 65-19 172nd E. 92nd St., Apt. 5C, New the addr. of its princ. office. Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 York, NY 10128. Purpose Purpose: Any lawful activity. Purpose: Any lawful activity. : Any lawful act or activity. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 5/30,6/6,13,20,27&7/4/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2019
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