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Pictured at the opening of former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Presidential Candidate’s Campaign Headquarters in Queens, NY are (l to r) New York State Director of Mike Bloomberg 2020 John Calvelli, NYS Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman, Stephanie the Queens Director Suozzi and Linda Beigel Schulman for Bloomberg and NYC Councilmember Paul Vallone. See story on page 2. Advocate For Gun Violence Prevention David Villa Head of USL’s Queensboro FC With Councilmember Francisco Moya

Suozzi and Schulman attend the State of the Union and call on the President and Mitch McConnell to address Pictured at USL’s Queensboro FC press conference is (l to r) John Krane, David the gun violence health epidemic. See story on page 2. Villa, NYC Councilmember Francisco Moya and Victor Onate. See story on page 3. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Queens Politicians Endorse Mike Bloomberg at Opening of Bayside Campaign Office (Continued from page 1) of the decisions and leadership president like Mike who is able to made by our previous Mayor bridge the divide and work on behalf Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Mike Bloomberg,” Vallone said. of all Americans.” Presidential Candidate opens a “He knew prioritizing economic Vanel said, “As a community campaign office at 39-36 Bell Bou- development would be critical to advocate, I admire his passion for levard in Bayside, Queens, with balance the needs of every citizen. causes like gun violence and climate support from Queens lawmaker He challenged every one of us to be change. As a business leader, I re- Paul Vallone the first New York our best so that our city could pros- spect his ability to create thousands City Councilman to back Bloom- per and he will do the same as our of jobs. And as an elected official, berg’s candidacy for President of President. That is why I am proud I appreciate his ability to get things the United States, along with Queen to stand with Mike Bloomberg for done. NYS Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. president.” Vallone also said “As Looks like Bloomberg will be “The unprecedented prosperity the political climate in Washington picking up many other key endorse- we have enjoyed is a direct result continues to deteriorate, we need a ments in Queens County. Suozzi and Linda Beigel Schulman Advocate For Gun Violence Prevention (Continued from page 1) background check bill almost one 1112 to support universal back- year ago, but Mitch McConnell ground checks and has cospon- Congressman Tom Suozzi (D- has refused to put it up for a vote. sored every major piece of gun Long Island, Queens) and gun vio- Hearing Linda speak about these violence legislation including, lence prevention advocate, Linda issues continues to inspire me to the Assault Weapons Ban and Ex- Beigel Schulman (Dix Hills), fight each and every day for gun treme Risk Protection Order (Red spent the week in our nation’s violence prevention legislation. Flag) legislation. Suozzi has also Capital highlighting the need Lives depend on it.” been a vocal supporter of provid- for commonsense gun violence “I was shocked that the Presi- ing funding to the Centers for Dis- prevention laws. Schulman, who dent said nothing about gun vio- ease Control and Prevention and is one of Suozzi’s constituents, lence prevention at the State of the the National Institutes of Health lost her son Scott Beigel in the Union and instead doubled down to study gun violence and worked tragic mass shooting at Marjory on the Second Amendment, which hard to ensure the inclusion of $25 Stoneman Douglas High School has nothing to do with gun safety. million to go toward research in two years ago. Our movement does not seek to the last round of spending bills. In addition to attending the infringe upon anyone’s rights, but Schulman, since losing her State of the Union, Suozzi and we do want to make our communi- son to gun violence more than Schulman spoke at a press event ties safer and ensure that no one two years ago in Parkland, has on Wednesday and met with gun has to endure losing a loved to gun dedicated herself to promoting violence prevention advocates. violence as I did,” said Schulman. common-sense gun legislation. Together with other gun violence “I want to thank Congressman Schulman advocated tirelessly survivors, they spoke about the Suozzi from the bottom of my for a Red Flag law in New York pressing need for action from the heart for inviting me to DC this and has noted that had a similar Senate on H.R. 8, which passed week and always standing beside law existed before the shooting through the House nearly one full us when it comes to gun safety. in Parkland, her son might still Subscribe to the year ago. Later, Suozzi introduced Tom totally gets that this is not a be alive today. Last year, the New Schulman to several prominent partisan issue, but an issue where York State legislature passed Red gun violence prevention advocacy we need to find common ground. Flag legislation. Queens Times organizations, including Every- We all have the right to be safe.” Quotes from National Gun Vio- town for Gun Safety, the Coalition In 2019, the House passed lence Prevention Organizations: Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens to Stop Gun Violence, Brady: the first significant gun violence “More than 100,000 Americans United Against Gun Violence, prevention legislation in decades. have been killed by guns since Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper and Giffords: Courage to Fight While rates of gun violence con- Donald Trump took office––and delivered to your door by US Mail Gun Violence. tinue to rise, the Senate has yet to twice that many have been wound- “More than 100,000 people in vote on either H.R. 8, the Bipar- ed,” said Sarah Trumble, Director Please Enter my Subscription For One Year America have been killed by gun tisan Background Checks Act or of Federal Legislative Campaigns violence since President Trump H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Back- at Everytown for Gun Safety. “On Name ...... took office. Yet, the President ground Checks Act, both of which a night where President Trump mentioned nothing about address- remain on the Senate Majority ignored this crisis, Rep. Suozzi Address ...... ing the gun violence health epi- Leader’s desk. led on the issue by inviting a gun demic that is plaguing our country Suozzi has been a fierce advo- violence prevention advocate to City...... Zip...... in his State of the Union address,” cate for gun violence prevention attend the State of the Union as said Suozzi. “The House of Rep- since arriving to Congress. He Please make check payable to: Queens Times and mail to: resentatives passed a bipartisan helped to pass H.R. 8 and H.R. 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 (Continued on page 7) Meng Statement On Flushing Waterfront Proposal U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- be answered about this project. I overcapacity. Queens) has issued the following have a number of concerns and Flushing is an outstanding and statement on the proposal to re- priority areas that must be bet- vibrant community that continues zone and redevelop the Flushing ter addressed including: the low thrive. Its future growth and suc- Published every week by C.T. Publishing Corp. waterfront. percentage of affordable housing cess must include the needs of area Executive Office: 108-59 49th Avenue, Corona Heights, NY 11368 “I thank and commend the units; the need to ensure the high- residents. 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The Queens Times, USPS # P127 AIC060 is published weekly by CT Publishing Corp. for an annual subscription charge of $28.50, mail subscription request to Queens Times, Visit our website: www.queenstimes.com 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357, Periodicals Postage at Flushing, NY. POST- Read our paper online MSTER: Send address changes to Queens Times at 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, or Like us on Facebook NY 11357 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 3 David Villa Head of USL’s Queensboro FC Attorney General James Announces NYS Will Sue Trump Administration With Councilmember Francisco Moya on New DHS Policy Suspending Global (Continued from page 1) prior to the full stadium project The club also has a coach and Entry for New York Residents being completed. a sporting director, though Villa David Villa’s playing career Villa has a proposal to build a declined to name them. Attorney General James An- Program is yet another example of ended fittingly with a trophy. Now 10,000- to 25,000-seat soccer sta- “We are working already with nounces NYS Will Sue Trump this administration’s disrespect it’s onto a different kind of chal- dium in Queens to serve as home a coach, but it’s private,” he said. Administration on New DHS of the rule of law, hyper-partisan lenge for the Spanish great. for the Queensboro Football Club. “We are working already with a Policy Suspending Global Entry politics and use of extortion. David is moving forward as His proposed is a new team that sporting director, but it’s private for New York Residents There is no rational basis for this becoming an owner and technical- would play in the United Soccer [too].” NEW YORK – New York Attor- politically motivated ban, and we side head of Queensboro FC, a new League and a second division “We have a lot of time. We are ney General Letitia James today are taking legal action to stop the USL Championship team starting professional league. scouting players and looking for announced that the Office of the federal government from incon- play in New York City in 2021. As of now Moya would not say the talent in Queens,” he added. New York Attorney General in- veniencing New Yorkers to score The David Villa-backed USL where the stadium would be lo- And as for whether he plans to tends to sue the U.S. Department political points.” Queens project is getting off the cated however a lot of locations are bring some old friends and col- of Homeland Security (DHS) over Despite 13 other states and ground in 2020. The project, on the table and those announce- leagues from Europe to play for a new federal policy that prohibits the District of Columbia already spearheaded by David Villa’s DV7 ments are going to be made soon. the club, that’s a secret too. New Yorkers from enrolling or passing laws similar to the one Academy, is focused on getting a Villa plans to play an admin- But whoever they are, Villa re-enrolling in the federal govern- that New York passed allowing soccer specific stadium built in istrative role with his club and said, the players on the pitch and ment’s Trusted Traveler Programs. undocumented immigrants to Queens. specifically said he has no interest the personnel working for the club “This is political retribution, obtain driver licenses, the Trump In late September, Villa met with in coaching. will reflect “the family” vibes he plain and simple, and while the Administration on Wednesday then Queens Borough President DV7 Academy, Villa’s New York experienced at his most successful president may want to punish singled out and targeted New Melinda Katz and NYC Council- City youth soccer program, will sides, including the World Cup- New York for standing up to his York State and its residents by man Francisco Moya to move this serve as the development system winning Spanish National Team. xenophobic policies, we will not informing the New York State project forward. for the club, similar to Spanish “Good players, good persons, back down,” said Attorney Gen- Department of Motor Vehicles While the stadium is the center- “canteras.” good feelings, good family,” he eral James. “We plan to take legal (DMV) that New York residents piece of the project, it is understood Queensboro FC will prioritize said. “We will try to replicate action and sue the Trump Admin- could no longer enroll or reenroll that the group is prepared to kick players from in and around the something similar with my experi- istration for its unfair targeting of in a number of Trusted Traveler off in a temporary venue in 2020 borough, Villa said. ence in Queens.” New York State residents. This Programs, including Global En- new policy will negatively impact try, SENTRI (Secure Electronic Queens County Clerk’s Office Awarded Federal Grant travelers, workers, commerce, and Network for Travelers Rapid our economy, so we will fight the Inspection), NEXUS, and FAST The Bronx County Clerk’s such as the NYC Department of early 1950’s, contain information president’s shortsighted crusade (Free and Secure Trade). Office and the Queens County Records & Information Services, about the individual such as their against his former home. We New York residents who are Clerk’s Office have been named the New York Genealogical and country of origin, occupation, will not allow New Yorkers to be already active Trusted Traveler recipients of National Historical Biographical Society, the Queens spouse and children’s names and targeted or bullied by an authori- Program participants will not have Publications and Records Com- Public Library and St. John’s Uni- even photographs. They are pub- tarian thug.” Global Entry participation or mission funding through the versity will be integral in helping lic records, holding both personal “Time and time again Presi- participation in any of the other United States National Archives to promote increased access to and legal value and can be used dent Trump and his Washington programs revoked. TSA Pre✓ and Records Administration these records, as well as actively to help someone research their enablers have gone out of their does not seem to be affected at (NARA). NARA is a federal engage with the public.” Said genealogy or to apply for dual way to hurt New York and other this time. Additionally, the DHS agency responsible for providing Ray Weaver, the Records Man- citizenship in other countries. blue states whenever they can has stated that the exportation of public access to federal govern- agement Officer for the Queens “It is our hope that increasing as punishment for refusing to used vehicles titled and registered ment records in an effort to better County Clerk who wrote the grant access to these vital records will fall in line with their dangerous in New York State could be de- understand our nation’s history proposal. benefit not only New York City and divisive agenda,” New York layed and could be costlier under and democratic processes. The As “Custodians of the Re- and State residents, but anyone Governor Andrew Cuomo said. its new policy. three-year, collaborative proj- cords” in their respective coun- who is interested in learning more “The Department of Homeland The federal government’s de- ect’s goals will make more than ties, the Hon. Luis M. Diaz, about their ancestry.” Said Phef- Security’s decision to ban New 400,000 individual naturalization Bronx County Clerk, and Hon. fer. “The information we have Yorkers from the Trusted Traveler (Continued on page 5) records from the two boroughs Audrey I. Pheffer, Queens Coun- demonstrates the earliest formal available to the public online, ty Clerk, maintain a multitude of and legal process of immigration a first in New York State and historical archives within their to the United States by foreign- nationwide. collections. The naturalization born citizens.” Queens’Finest While much of the first two records in their possession date Diaz added, “While these re- years of the project will be spent back to the 1790’s and chronicle cords have always been open to organizing and imaging the natu- the first individuals that emi- the public, they were never as ac- Italian Restaurant ralization records, the third year grated from their countries, eager cessible as we plan to make them. will focus on outreach to the pub- to begin a new adventure in the We want to ensure that anyone lic, raising awareness about these United States. These documents, who wants access to their family vital records. “Project partners filed at the county level until the history can have it.” Suozzi Slams FAA! in New Letter Demands Answers on When Plan to Mitigate Aircraft Noise Will Be Implemented

Suozzi’s demands are in re- between the FAA and TRACON now.” sponse to a letter from FAA admit- to help reduce airplane noise lev- “Aircraft noise and pollution ting that while an agreement had els in Nassau County and West- has become a critical quality of been reached on June 13, 2019, ern Suffolk. The FAA claimed, life issue for many of our North they completed an “irregular” and however, they it went through an Hempstead residents,” said North improper review process for plan “irregular” and improper review Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bo- to reduce airplane noise. process. sworth. “We have attempted to Huntington, NY – Today, Con- “I appreciate the admission work with the FAA, but we be- gressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long from the FAA that the review pro- lieve that they have consistently Island, Queens) sent yet another cess for an already agreed-upon kicked the can down the road, or letter to Federal Aviation Admin- plan was improper. However, I just ignored our requests entirely. Park Side Restaurant istration (FAA) Administrator Ste- remain incredibly frustrated with It’s time to get their attention. The phen Dickson demanding answers their broken bureaucracy which homeowners who live under their About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the on what steps the FAA is taking to has been unresponsive to the flight paths deserve no less.” heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a implement an already agreed-upon needs of my constituents and has For almost a year, residents destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will plan that they had developed with refused to take concrete action of Nassau and Western Suffolk be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best the New York Terminal Radar Ap- which will help improve their counties have been enduring a sig- Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic proach Control Facilities (TRA- lives,” said Suozzi. “I recognize nificant increase in aircraft traffic and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients CON) to reduce airplane noise that the preeminence of local safety and noise. To improve the lives and attention to detail served by our professional staff. is adversely impacting thousands concerns, however, the FAA Park Side is also happy to host your next function with of his constituents, Congressman our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. of Suozzi’s constituents. The full in concert with the Air Traffic Suozzi has repeatedly tried to letter is attached. Controllers had developed a plan work with the FAA to address this Suozzi’s letter is in response to address safety and mitigate air- important issue. 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY to a recent letter from the FAA in craft noise. It has now been eight Thirteen days after an initial (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 which they admitted that there had months since they backtracked. been a June 13, 2019 agreement The plan must be implemented (Continued on page 4) - Reservations Suggested - PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Suozzi Slams FAA! in New Letter Demands Answers on 10th Annual Queens World Film Festival When Plan to Mitigate Aircraft Noise Will Be Implemented 2020 Highlights (Continued from page 3) internal valuation.” and asked for answers within Screening more than 200 films from 33 nations; 84 films Suozzi, after months of re- 30 days. helmed by women, 10 films by children under the age of meeting on May 30, 2019, FAA questing an in-person meeting, More than three months later, 12, three from Iran, and for the first time, films from Latvia, officials signed off an agree- finally met with the then-new Suozzi received responses to his Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and the Czech Republic. ment which included several FAA Administrator Steve Dick- questions in the aforementioned To be held at the Museum of the Moving Image, Astoria’s regulatory updates that were to son in October 2019, where he letter where the FAA admitted Kaufman Arts District. be implemented on June 24, made clear his frustration with to an improper internal review 2019 and would have alleviated the FAA and asked that they im- process but failed to provide any Celebrating its 10th Anni- year-round screenings for alumni, the aircraft noise battering local plement the already agreed-upon clarification on what measures versary, the Queens World Film special events to bring the Indie communities. However, on June plan. Suozzi followed up after the they are taking to actually imple- Festival runs for 11 days from film community together, indus- 18, 2019, the FAA reversed their meeting asking the Administra- ment a plan that had already been March 19-29, 2020. “We selected try networking events, and an decision saying that the new tor why the FAA backtracked on approved by FAA and TRACON 200+ incredible films from around educational initiative for youth regulations “require additional their regulatory commitments officials at JFK. the globe. We literally have some- and seniors. thing for everyone,” said Artistic Additional highlights include Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Take Steps Director Don Cato. “Expect to be screenings of the following: delighted by cinematic treasures Last Sermon by Jack Baxter Towards Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment presented in thematic blocks from who produced the controversial, New York Attorney General women the constitutional right to government to compel official filmmakers residing from all over critically acclaimed 1995 docu- Letitia James led a coalition of 20 vote, we are still waiting for that recognition of the amendment’s the globe—yet all engaged in mentary “Brother Minister: The state attorneys general strongly same constitution to reflect the adoption. Relying on the DOJ’s similar conversations. And expect Assassination of Malcolm X.” In urging Congress to remove any equality of women under the law,” opinion, the archivist of the to be awed by the Museum of the addition, he and his wife are co- ratification deadline that may said Attorney General James. United States, who is responsible Moving Image and the Kaufman producers of the award-winning apply to the Equal Rights Amend- “Establishing that there is no for certifying ratification, has Astoria Studios in the heart of the documentary “Blues by The ment (ERA) in a joint letter issued deadline that applies to the ERA’s refused to certify the ERA. In Historic Kaufman Arts District.” Beach” (2004). Jerry Rudes, the today. In doing so, Congress ratification is a critical step in the letter sent to Congressional Each year, Queens World pays producer, launched the Avignon would set aside any doubt that officially making the equal treat- leadership, the coalition calls tribute to an outstanding native Film Festival in 1984 and directed the ERA remains eligible for ment of women the law of the for the passage of two pending filmmaker for his/her contribu- it for 25 years. He also created the ratification. land. The widespread support of resolutions that would eliminate tions to the field and his/her body festival U.S. version, Avignon/ A change to the U.S. Constitu- the ERA cannot be ignored, and any time limit that may apply to of work. This year’s “Spirit of New York, that he curated for 13 tion requires three-fourths of the I, along with my fellow attorneys the ERA and clarify its eligibility Queens” Award Honoree is Ray years. states to ratify the ERA. Earlier general, remain committed to for certification. Romano, who grew up in Forest World Premier of The Factory this year, Virginia became the seeing this through.” Joining Attorney General Hills. by Max Chico. In 2919, Chico was 38th state to ratify the ERA. Al- The ERA states that “equality James in the letter are the attor- This year’s submissions reveal named one of the 10 best global though three-fourths of the states of rights under the law shall not be neys general of California, Colo- an increased concern for the filmmakers of the decade by the have ratified the amendment, an denied or abridged by the United rado, Connecticut, Delaware, weakest and the planet’s future, Cannes Diversity Project. He opinion issued by the U.S. De- States or by any State on account Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, but some have been cut with a returns with this groundbreaking partment of Justice contends that of sex” — explicitly guaranteeing Massachusetts, Minnesota, New wickedly funny double-edged documentary that’s inspired by the deadline for passage of the protection against discrimination Hampshire, New Jersey, New sword. After reviewing almost real events during the 1980s-90s ERA expired decades ago. based on sex. After becoming Mexico, North Carolina, Or- 800 films from 61 nations, Queens that shattered an entire Northern “It is unconscionable that more the 38th state to ratify the ERA, egon, Rhode Island, Vermont, World programmers selected 220 Italy community. The documen- than a century after the passage of Virginia has joined Illinois and Washington, and the District of remarkable films from 32 nations. tary team is made of descendents the Nineteenth Amendment gave Nevada in suing the federal Columbia. This includes 43 films by Asians, of the victims of these horrific 89 by women, 24 from Queens, 26 events. from Brooklyn and 10 by children Spiral Farm by Alec Tibaldi. Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Meets with New participating in the education Starring Piper De Palma (Brian NYPD Patrol Borough Queens South Commanding Officer program. There are twisted love De Palma’s daughter), Amanda stories, family-friendly tales and Plummer (The Fisher King, Pulp Assemblywoman Stacey an entire evening dedicated to Fiction, and The Hunger Games). Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) LGBTQA-themed films. Tibaldi said: “I wanted to explore met with the new NYPD Patrol Director Katha Cato wants pro- a dysfunctional family, further Borough Queens South Com- spective attendees to understand complicated by the commune that manding Officer, Chief Ruben that Queens World is all about they inhabit. I was inspired by Beltran in her Rockaway District “heart and guts” and features the work of Sean Baker and Lena Office to discuss issues impacting mavericks of all orientations, eth- Dunham.” the 23rd Assembly District. nicities, countries, and cultures. The Rabbit’s House (La Casa “After meeting with the new “[Queens World] is committed to De Los Conejos) by Argentine Commanding Officer of NYPD making sure both creative expres- director Valeria Selinger. This Patrol Borough Queens South, sion and a passion for truth is alive New York Premiere is the only Chief Beltran, I have nothing but and well. At least in Queens,” She feature by a woman to be screened immense confidence that he will said. “This is a tough time on and this year. continue to reduce crime in our for our planet. Now is the time Seneca by Jason Chaet is a borough, listen to the concerns of hold up a mirror to show us who funny, wistful, heartfelt story our community, and use advanced we are, what we have done, and about aspirations, colonialism, metrics and analytics to keep us who we could be.” and adulthood in the 21st century. safe,” Pheffer Amato said. Opening Night, presented Ode to Passion by Jack Danini is by Investors Bank, will be on a beautiful dramatic original Rock Pheffer Amato Meets with CUNY Chancellor Thursday, March 19, beginning Musical built around 18 original at 7 pm at the Museum of the pop rock songs. Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave. in “Northern Voices” is a block Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District. celebrating our neighbors with The Opening Night Block, “Tales seven films by artists who live and of Connectedness,” features six work in Canada: (UN)Certainty shorts from Iran to Brooklyn that by Grace Wang; Under the Super- remind us that we are all part of moon by Larica Perera; Homeland each other, whether we like it or by Farzin Farzaneh; Limited by not. Mark Datuin; The Star of Therapy Pre-sale Queens World Passes by Bryce Iwaschuk; and Noisy, and Packages are now on sale, and Violent, Streams of Silence by Single Program tickets will be Christopher Bianchi. available from March 4 on. Visit On March 29, “Best of” awards www.queensworldfilmfestival. will be given in such categories com to purchase tickets/passes. In as Best Feature and Best Di- addition, this year, Queens World rector with Honorable Mention is going paperless. awards in many categories and The official Queens World special awards from our partners app, Event Meow, is available to at INKTIP, who will give free Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens), met with Chancellor of the City encourage audiences to interact memberships to selected winners, University of New York, Felix V. Matos Rodriguez, and the New York State Assembly Majority with filmmakers, festival person- and Brooklyn Fire Proof Studios, delegation from Queens (l to r) Clyde Vanel, Vivian E. Cook, Aravella Simotas, David I. Weprin, nel, and sponsors in real time. who will award a filmmaker with Chancellor, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Daniel Rosenthal, Nily Rozic, Senior Vice Chancellor Glenda In addition to the annual fes- Grace and Michael G. 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than your emotional life. Use your mation that you don’t want spread quick wit to win friends. Your around. Your lucky numbers are www.queenstimes.com lucky numbers are 5,4,3. 5,9,6. Answer to Last VIRGO PISCES (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Weeks Puzzles Changes involving your domestic You will have a productive day, scene may be unpleasant. You organize yourself at work. Emo- “Try & Find” might not accomplish all that you tional situations could bring out want to at home this week. Your your stubborn nature. Your lucky lucky numbers are 4,9,3. numbers are 7,4,5. ACROSS DOWN 1. A loose outer garment 1. Hood 6. Incite 2. 57 in Roman numerals 10. Disguise 3. Pig sound 14. Sheeplike 4. Stake 15. Ground forces 5. Staggers 16. Feudal worker 6. Gangster’s gun 17. The coldest season of the year 7. Beginning TRY AND FIND 19. You (archaic) 8. A gas of nitrogen and hydrogen 20. Probably 9. Not the original color 21. Deity 10. Organized THE PLAY’S THE THING “Crossword Puzzle” 22. Pile 11. Pale with fright 23. Small finch 12. Move stealthily 25. They live in monasteries 13. Retains 26. Anagram of “Star” 18. Type of whiskey 30. Together 24. Carpet 32. Alert 25. Award 35. Accounts inspector 26. Absent Without Leave 39. American songbird 27. Unusual 40. Veneer 28. Trigonometry (abbrev.) 41. Hosiery 29. Snow thrower 43. Jungle fever 31. A soft porous rock 44. Agency 33. Blockage of the intestine 46. Extend credit 34. Close 47. Rinds 36. Container weight 50. Yields 37. Norse god 53. Relating to aircraft 38. Absorb written material “Sudoku” 54. Manner 42. Performance 55. Mischievous one 43. Muck 60. Ship’s front 45. Ventilate 61. A cylinder in a cave 47. Daddies 63. Deputy 48. Creepy 64. Head 49. Wear away 65. Cars 51. Historic period 66. Clairvoyant 52. Heroic tales 67. Toboggan 54. Vipers Actor Curtain Music Stage 68. Originates in 56. Porn Audience Dance Program Star 57. Give as an example 58. “Smallest” particle Break A Leg Intermission Props Take A Bow Play Crossword/Sudoku online.. Broadway Sets 59. Not more Lights Ticket Visit www.queenstimes.com 62. Directed Costume Makeup Sing Usher Click on PUZZLES... and Enjoy PAGE 6 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Councilman Ulrich to Partner with American-Italian Cancer Lesbian & Gay Democratic Club Oath Foundation to Bring No-Cost Mammograms to Ozone Park With Queens DA Melinda Katz It Has Been More Than a Decade Since Councilman Ulrich First Brought this Initiative to His Dis- trict in 2009

Early detection saves lives! In partnership with the American- Italian Cancer Foundation, on Friday, March 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Councilman Eric Ulrich will bring a mobile mam- mogram bus to Ozone Park. It has been more than a decade since the Councilman first brought this initiative to his district in 2009. The event sponsored by Ulrich Queens DA Melinda Katz performed an honorary swearing-in will provide eligible women no- of the Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club Board members, cost mammograms and clinical stituents to take advantage of the Eligibility Requirements no-cost screenings being offered including New York City Councilman Daniel Dromm, at breast exams on a private mam- • Women aged 40-79 with health the St. Marks Parish House. LGDCQ works to increase mogram bus in front of the Ozone next month.” insurance the political visibility of the LGBT community and policy Park District Office, located at “The American-Italian Cancer • Women aged 50-79 without issues. Jackson Heights, Monday, February 3, 2020. 9306 101 Avenue. Foundation greatly appreciates health insurance “As many as one in eight women our continued partnership with • Currently living in New York will develop breast cancer over the Council Member Ulrich and City The 21st Century Democratic course of her lifetime,” said Coun- thanks him for helping to make • No mammogram in the past cilman Eric Ulrich. “I am proud to our Mammogram Bus services 12 months Club Meeting partner with the American-Italian accessible in his community,” said No co-pays required and de- Cancer Foundation again to bring Ruth Vega, Director of Cancer ductibles are waived. Uninsured free breast cancer screenings to Screening, Outreach & Education patients also welcomed. Appoint- my district. Partnerships like these at the American-Italian Cancer ment required. To schedule an not only help to spread awareness, Foundation. “Breast cancer is appointment, or for more infor- but help to save lives with sophis- most treatable when detected mation, call the American-Italian ticated early detection methods. I early! Visit our Mammogram Bus Cancer Foundation at 1-877-628- encourage all of my eligible con- on March 6th.” 9090. Assemblyman Miller’s 11th Annual Valentines for Veterans Drive at the New York State Veterans Home at St. Albans Assemblyman Miller concluded his 11th Annual Valentine’s for Veterans Drive by bringing much needed supplies to the veterans The 21st Century Democratic NYS Senator John Liu, District that reside at the New York State Club’s District Leader Barbara Leader Barbara Jackson, NYS Veterans Home at St. Albans. “I Jackson held a brunch meeting at Assemblyman Jeff Aubrey, Con- truly want to thank everyone who The Silver Spoon Diner to discuss gressman Gregory Meeks, NYC donated to our veterans drive as community issues. Councilmember Francisco Moya well as the volunteers who came Joining club members to discuss and Candidate for Queens Bor- out to the New York State Veterans related issues were (l to r) NYC ough President Donovan Rich- Home,” said Assemblyman Miller. Councilmember Daniel Dromm, ards. Photo by Bob Grant. The volunteers that came to St. Albans with Assemblyman Miller and his staff were the Vietnam Veterans of America Queens Chapter 32, Barbara Mulhern from 104COP/GCOP, Beacon of Janice and Paul O’Neil, Theresa Rosato, Bruce Wolinsky, John Peace, and the Rotary Club of Ferraro, Barbara Schwille, Cook’s Schpak, and Queens Girl Scout South Queens. Crafts, Glendale American Legion Troop 4630. The individuals and local Post 104, Rotary Club of South The schools that participated by organizations that donated were Queens, Phyllis Sullivan, Ozone collecting items and making Val- (in no particular order): Blessed Park Block Association, Barbara entine’s Day cards were: Divine Mother of Sodality of St. Mary Martuscello, Margarete Pratnicki Mercy Academy, St. Mary Gate Gate of Heaven, St. Mary Gate and John Wilczynski, Beacon of of Heaven School, St. Thomas of Heaven Crochet Society, Fred Peace, Barbara Mulhern, Greater the Apostle Academy, PS 60, 66, Hoefferle, Giedra Kregzdys and Ridgewood Youth Council, Glen PS 68, PS97, PS239, PS 254, and Bob Deinhardt, Gail Cleary, Bitet, Connor Ortega, Dolores IS 77. Irish American Presidential Forum 2020 The Irish American Presidential Forum has received “acknowledg- ments from virtually every can- didate and an expressed interest in participating in the forum” at Fordham University. The Irish American Presiden- tial Forum, scheduled for Sunday, April 26 at the Fordham Univer- sity School of Law in Manhattan, has announced ticketing proce- dures for the event. Those wishing to apply for tickets should email [email protected]. Irish American Presidential Forum 2020 co-chairs “All candidates of both parties (l-r) Marty Glennon, John Dearie, and Joe Crowley. have been invited with the com- mittee having received acknowl- former Congressman Joe Crowley, Candidates will be asked edgments from virtually every attorney Marty Glennon, and at- about Brexit, immigration, U.S. candidate and an expressed inter- torney and former New York State trade with the United Kingdom, est in participating in the forum,” Assemblyman John Dearie, the the McGuinness Principles and a spokesman indicated. founder of the first Irish forum the appointment of an American The forum is being chaired by in 1992. special envoy to Ireland. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

200 Attend Senator Sanders’ Free Suozzi and Linda Beigel Schulman Advocate For Movie Screening of “Just Mercy” Gun Violence Prevention (Continued from page 2)

his guest. This Gun Violence Survivors Week and every week, we are proud to stand with him and with courageous survivors like Linda Beigel Schulman as we push for common sense gun laws that save lives.” (note: Everytown for Gun Safety includes the group, Moms Demand Action) “This week, Rep. Suozzi and Linda Beigel Schulman showed that, when it comes to address- ing gun violence, we cannot be daunted, and we cannot forget Senator Sanders told attendees that he hoped they would to honor the voices of survivors. find the movie entertaining and educational. Their work ensured that the pres- ence of gun violence, which is Senator James Sanders Jr. (D- fense attorney Bryan Stevenson, present in every district and felt Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) appeals his wrongful murder in every community, was also felt hosted a free movie screening of conviction. in the House Chamber last night. the film “Just Mercy,” for his con- Following the film screening Brady is grateful for their work stituents on January 30, 2020 at there was a Q&A session fea- to lift the voices of survivors and Bow Tie Cinemas (Grand Avenue turing representatives from the to ensure that we never forget the Cinemas) in Baldwin. Innocence Project and Queens toll of gun violence on every com- “This is an opportunity to Defenders. munity in our country,” said Tanya educate as well as entertain,” More than 200 community Schardt, Senior Counsel, Brady. Sanders said. “I hope that watch- members, including many youth “During a week in which gun ing this film will spur a thought and seniors, attended the event. violence was ignored by the Presi- provoking conversation about the Senator Sanders presented dent of the United States during troubling flaws in our criminal a certificate of appreciation to the State of the Union address, justice system.” Rudy Toolasprashad, owner of Congressman Suozzi showed The film stars Jamie Foxx and Bow Tie Cinemas (Grand Avenue that this public health crisis is Michael B. Jordan and tells the Cinemas) for his hospitality in a priority to him. In addition to true story of Walter McMillian, allowing us to use his space free bringing Linda as his guest, we who, with the help of young de- of charge. were grateful to be included in the Congressman’s roundtable discus- Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato sion with gun violence prevention activists, generating a productive Visits Yeshiva Darchei Torah dialogue about evidence-based so- lutions. We are so thankful for the leadership of Congressman Suozzi and look forward to continuing to working together to stopping gun violence in all its forms,” said Dakota Jablon, Director of Federal Affairs, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. WE’RE HIRING! Immediate positions for school bus drivers

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For prompt, professional Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) visited Yeshiva Darchei Torah (YDT) on Thursday, & personalized service contact: January 30th. She was accompanied by members of Teach NYS, and Yeshiva Darchei Torah Director of (718) 961-7600 Institutional Advancement, Rabbi Baruch Rothman. www.ValloTransportation.com PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

(Feb. 13 to Feb. 19)

With Valentine’s Day in the exhibit where youngsters build a return to the self with Dance mix, Queens gets romantic. With shelters in a forest, find water in a Entropy members along with Spring Break, the borough enrich- desert, stay warm in extreme cold, a collection of short repertory es the lives of vacationing young- and learn emergency preparation. favorites. Flushing Town Hall, sters. With Black History Month, It includes an adventure zone with 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. it celebrates African-American a zipline and ropes course. New ly/39pgVnU. culture. And because it’s the most York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th ● Feb. 16, Con Brio Ensemble, diverse place in the US, Queens St., Flushing Meadows Corona 4:30 pm. Beethoven and others hosts Indian choreography, Japa- Park, http://bit.ly/38gHag6. with Diana Mittler-Battipaglia nese drumming, Mexican dance ● Feb. 15, Native American Arts (piano), Paul Roczek (violin), music, Native American arts, and Social, noon. Artwork, drumming, Hamilton Berry (cello), and Aram survival training. singing, dancing, conversations, Tchobanian (tenor). The Church- ● Feb. 13, Billionaire Business- stories, and community building in-the-Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., man Book, 6 pm. Venture capital- over refreshments. Event is hosted Forest Hills, http://bit.ly/39tpSxf. ist Ben Horowitz discusses, signs, by American Indian Community ● Feb. 16, Great Backyard Bird and sells “What You Do Is Who House in collaboration with Na- Count, 10 am. Be part of Audu- You Are: How to Create Your tiveTec, Shinnecock Foundation bon’s worldwide effort to count Business Culture.” He also chats of the Arts, The First Nations birds to aid conservation and about his love for Hip Hop with Theater Guild, and Safe Harbors land management policy. Meet in Run-D.M.C.’s Ralph McDaniels. Indigenous Collective. Flushing Mauro Playground between Park Queens Library Central Branch, Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Drive East and the Van Wyck Ex- 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, http://bit.ly/37bWgC5. pressway, Flushing Meadows Co- http://bit.ly/2HdflJG. ● Feb. 15, Afrikan Poetry rona Park, http://bit.ly/3btWacg. ● Feb. 13, Luis Perdomo, 8 pm. Theatre’s Black History Month ● Feb. 16, Memoir Talk: This The 2nd Thursday Night Jazz Film Festival, 2 pm. Screenings African-American Life, 2:30 pm. Series continues with a Venezuela of recent work by students and Former National Urban League virtuoso pianist. Jamaica Center professional filmmakers with spe- CEO Hugh B. Price, who is also for Arts & Learning, 161-04 Ja- cial guests including Markuann Latimer’s great grandnephew, maica Ave., http://bit.ly/38hsuNx. Smith, creator of the Epix/Netflix signs, sells, and discusses his ● Feb. 14, Carnegie Hall City- series “Godfather of Harlem,” memoir. Lewis Latimer House wide: Pistolera, 8 pm. Anchored which stars Forest Whitaker, and Museum, 34-41 137th St., Flush- by the Spanish vocals of Sandra discussions with filmmakers and ing, http://bit.ly/38fsii7. Velasquez and buoyed by accor- critics. Museum of the Moving ● Feb. 17, Midwinter Craft Day, dion, guitar, bass, and percussion, Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Feb. 21. Family-friendly crafting Pistolera’s sound is grounded in Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. for Spring Breakers on Monday, traditional Mexican music with ly/2tHh72q. Wednesday, and Friday from 1 pm powerful, socially conscious ● Feb. 15, International Mutant: to 4 pm. King Manor Museum, lyrics. Flushing Town Hall, 137- Nicolas Moufarrege in Time and 150-03 Jamaica Ave., http://bit. 35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. Space, 1 pm. A day devoted to ly/31EV49k. ly/2UFihXp. Moufarrege (1947-1985), an Egyp- ● Feb. 18, Mid-Winter Break ● Feb. 14, Cup & Mingle, 7 pm. tian-born Lebanese visual artist, Family Programs, Feb. 23. Chil- Spend Valentine’s Day tasting cof- writer, and curator. Speeches, dren’s workshops on five con- fee and making friends at a new discussions, conversations, Q+A secutive days at 1:30 pm. Each day java making, roasting, selling, and session. Queens Museum, NYC has a theme: George Washington training facility. Coffee Project Building, Flushing Meadows Co- Carver; Fantastic Flowers; Heart NY, 21-10 51st Ave., LIC, http:// rona Park, http://bit.ly/3buqcfY. Worms; Bugging Out; and Water- bit.ly/2RjCq3g. ● Feb. 15, Classical Crossover, 7 color. Queens Botanical Garden, ● Feb. 15, Yamoto, Feb. 16. Mu- pm. This concert celebrates Afri- 43-50 Main St., Flushing, http:// sicians enter the stage filled with can Americans in Classical music bit.ly/2vhY5Am. drums of various sizes. They start with a tribute to the late opera star ● Feb. 19, Birding Southeast striking a Japanese taiko drum Jessye Norman. The Altino Broth- Asia, 8 pm. Queens County Bird made from a 400-year-old tree ers play piano with soprano twins Club member Donna Schulman A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. with movements that use their Cherisse and Cherissia Williams discusses her trips to India, Thai- General Auto Repairs bodies and souls to form a power- and violinist Jessica McJunkins. land, and the Malay Peninsula, (Foreingn and Domestic) ful surge of energy. Three shows: Jamaica Performing Arts Center, where she saw Pygmy Cupwings, Accessories Feb. 15 at 2 pm and 8 pm; and Feb. 153-10 Jamaica Ave., http://bit. Greater Necklaced Laughingth- • Tires • Batteries 16 at 3 pm. Queens Theatre, 14 ly/2SLLxt9. rush, Rollers, Partridges, and • Electronic Tune-ups United Nations Ave. S., Flushing ● Feb. 15, It’s Electric! Magnet Parrotbills. Alley Pond Environ- • Inspection Station Meadows Corona Park, http://bit. Program, 2:30 pm. Youngsters mental Center’s temporary office, • Towing ly/39qpzlM. learn how magnets work while 224-65 76th Ave., Oakland Gar- ● Feb. 14, The Divas Are Back, making an interactive art sculp- dens, http://bit.ly/2jlsSkx. 8 pm. A comedy with music and ture. They create dancing bugs ● Feb. 19, Fantasy Terrariums, ARIS & FRANK dance celebrating Latina divas, that wiggle and groove with the 1:30 pm. A workshop full of 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY including the coquette, flamenco power of magnets. Kingsland design, history, science, and cre- artist, and glamour queen. Thalía Homestead, 143-35 37th Ave., ativity with materials provided. Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken Spanish Theatre, 41-17 Green- Flushing, http://bit.ly/30gyovv. Voelker Orth Museum, 149-19 point Ave., Sunnyside, http://bit. ● Feb. 16, Valerie Green/Dance 38th Ave., Flushing, http://bit. ly/38GHtAz. Entropy: Home, 1 pm. Indian ly/2cqLb4n. (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 ● Feb. 15, Survival: The Exhi- choreographer Ashley Lobo ap- bition, Sept. 13. An interactive proaches the idea of home as (Continued on page 9) 10th Annual Queens World Film Festival 2020 Highlights (Continued from page 4) Paper Factory, offering discounts NYC Department of Cultural to filmmakers and their guests. Affairs in partnership with the a full day at a sound studio and a Media sponsors include City Council. Both are adminis- complete lighting package. Schneps Communication and tered by the Queens Council on Festival Sponsors include In- QPTV. Queens World is made the Arts. vestors Bank, Kaufman Astoria possible in part with funds from Queens World is a program Studios, Queens Council on the the Decentralization Program of the Queens World Film Ini- Arts, Queens Economic Devel- a re-grant program at the NYS tiative Inc., a nonprofit 501(c) 3 opment Corporation, I Love NY, Council on the Arts with the organization. Resorts World Casino New York support of Governor Andrew Queens World Film Festival: City, and Table Wine with sev- Cuomo and the NYS Legislature Amazing films from around the eral Queens hotels, such as The and with public funds from the world and around the corner. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

All New Yorkers Deserve Equal and Fair Treatment Save Time & Money: Tax Filing Assembly passes legislative pack- with disabilities have equal op- would encourage more acces- Tips from the New York State age strengthening rights of New portunities in their communities, sible housing options by creating Yorkers with disabilities a measure would re-establish the a tax credit for new or retrofitted Tax Department Office of the Advocate for People principal residences that are uni- Recently, Assemblywoman with Disabilities (A.9004). versally designed to be accessible Free resources ease the task of you’ll be able to check your bal- Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Far too often, New Yorkers with and adaptable housing (A.9005). filing an accurate tax return and ances, pay estimated tax electroni- Queens) announced that she disabilities face roadblocks that Meeting public assistance and prevent refund delays cally, and review your payment helped pass a legislative package hinder their ability to participate emergency preparedness needs history. To avoid processing de- to bolster anti-discrimination in public events, Pheffer Amato The Assembly’s legislative The New York State Depart- lays, contact the Tax Department protections for New Yorkers noted. That’s why the Assembly package also addresses the unique ment of Taxation and Finance if you’re unsure of your estimated with disabilities and improve legislation includes a measure to challenges New Yorkers with dis- today shared valuable filing tips tax payments. their access to vital resources in require public officers and public abilities face when seeking public to help taxpayers save time and 5. Include all required forms recognition of this year’s Legisla- bodies to provide interpreters and assistance and during emergency money this tax season. Taxpayers and schedules. Paper filers must tive Disabilities Awareness Day assistive listening devices for deaf situations. This includes bills to: who earned $69,000 or less in 2019 include Form IT-2, Summary of on Jan. 29. or hard of hearing individuals • Require local social services can prepare and file their returns W-2 Statements. “Each and every one of us has at public hearings under certain districts, after considering certain for free by using tax preparation 6. Include the information that the right to live our lives with conditions (A.3385-A). Another factors, to give controlling weight software available through the shows eligibility for any claims for dignity and to be treated with bill would clarify that “reason- to a recipient/applicant’s regular Tax Department website, www. credits or deductions. Paper filers respect – that doesn’t change for able accommodation” to enable physician’s opinion when deter- tax.ny.gov (click: Free File). These must attach supporting forms and New Yorkers with disabilities,” a person with a disability to use mining potential work limitations resources can help ensure that schedules to their return, which Pheffer Amato said. “This legisla- and enjoy a dwelling includes the or exemptions due to a disability taxpayers submit accurate and is another reason we encourage tion helps ensure that individuals use of an animal to alleviate the (A.8994); and timely returns. e-filing; the tax preparation soft- with disabilities are given every symptoms or effects of a disabil- • Aid localities in preparing “Our most important tax tip ware automatically includes this chance at success, can live as ity (A.7331). for and responding to disasters is to e-file,” said New York State information. independently as possible and Improving job and housing op- by requiring counties with local Commissioner of Taxation and 7. Let the tax preparation software have access to the support and portunities emergency management plans to Finance Michael Schmidt. “It’s do the math for you; if you’re doing resources they deserve.” “Unfortunately, people with maintain a voluntary confiden- the most efficient and secure way your own math, double check all Strengthening disability rights disabilities are often judged too tial registry of people of all ages to prepare and submit your return, calculations. To protect an employee’s abil- quickly and not given a fair shot with disabilities who may require and it will speed the issuance of 8. Choose direct deposit as your ity to defend themselves against at a job, even if they are the most evacuation assistance and shelter any refund you may be owed. For refund method. To do this, simply injustices, the Assembly passed qualified candidate,” said Phef- during a disaster (A.3923). a smooth experience, I encourage check direct deposit on your tax legislation that would restore the fer Amato. “Employers should “These bills are the result of all taxpayers to follow these tips.” return, then be sure to enter your rights of state employees to sue look past the disability and give grassroots efforts by the hard- Tax filing tips correct bank account and routing New York State for damages due everyone equal consideration.” working advocates and organi- 1. Prepare and file your return numbers. The combination of e- to violations of the Americans To that end, the Assembly zations in the disability commu- electronically. E-filed returns file and direct deposit will allow with Disabilities Act, the Age passed a bill that would estab- nity,” said Pheffer Amato. “Work- are processed faster than paper you to receive your New York Discrimination in Employment lish a small-business tax credit ing with these stakeholders, we returns, have fewer errors, and State tax refund up to two weeks Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act for the employment of people were able to craft policies that are more secure than ones sent sooner than if you filed on paper of and the Family and Medical with disabilities (A.8996). As- truly benefit everyone and ad- through the mail. and requested that a refund check Leave Act (A.1092). Addition- semblywoman Pheffer Amato dress the complex needs of New 2. Have driver licenses handy. be mailed to you. ally, to help ensure individuals also helped pass legislation that Yorkers with disabilities.” You must provide driver license 9. If you do forgo the simplicity information for you and all other and convenience of direct deposit, filers on the return, for example make sure your mailing address is Meng Testifies About Her Bill to Study The Creation of an your spouse if filing a joint return. correct when requesting a refund Asian Pacific American Museum This guards against fraudulent check by mail. Any error can delay returns and refund claims filed by your refund. U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), identity thieves. 10. E-file amended returns. The Vice Chair of the Congressional 3. Provide correct social security software will know exactly what’s Asian Pacific American Caucus, numbers for yourself and others on required. If you’re filing an amend- testified before the House Admin- the return including your spouse if ed return on paper, complete it as istration Committee to advocate filing jointly, and any dependents if you are filing the return for the for the passage of her legislation you claim. This prevents process- first time. You cannot file only that would examine the possibility ing and refund delays. the changes to the return. Submit of creating the first national mu- 4. Report estimated tax payments all the forms relevant to the infor- seum dedicated to preserving the accurately. Create an Online Ser- mation in your amended return, history, culture, and accomplish- vices account at the Tax Depart- even if these forms were already ments of Asian Pacific Americans ment website (tax.ny.gov), and included with the original return. (APA). “It was an honor to testify before the House Administration Committee to bring attention to the urgent need to build a national museum dedicated to the Asian Pacific American story,” said Meng. “After all, our story is the (Continued from page 8) cross-cultural display illuminates American story, and Asian Pacific eight artists who trace their roots Americans have made immense advance my bill.” as other issues such as election re- ● Feb. 19, Junior Makers Stay- to China, Japan, Korea, and Tai- and immeasurable contributions Entitled the “Commission to form and operations of the House cation: Foraging, Fibers & Food, wan. Their works embody unique to this great nation. As long ago Study the Potential Creation of a of Representatives. Feb. 21. Youngsters use science, life stories and ideas rooted in as 1850, men were recruited National Museum of Asian Pacific Meng testified during the technology, engineering, and math Asia and evolved in Europe and from the Asia Pacific region to American History and Culture Committee’s hearing entitled while they create, imagine, and the U.S. Flushing Town Hall, build roads, work on farms, and Act,” Meng’s bill would create a “Oversight Of The Smithsonian explore. The program runs each 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. construct railroads. APAs have panel of individuals with various Institution: Opportunities For day from noon to 3 pm. Queens ly/2QSDBGN. served with distinction in our expertise in museum planning or Growth By Honoring Latino County Farm Museum, 73-50 The “It’s In Queens” column is military, and they have been civil APA research and culture – to look Americans And Asian Pacific Little Neck Pkwy., Glen Oaks, produced by the Queens Tourism rights advocates. A commission of into the viability of establishing Americans.” In addition to Meng, http://bit.ly/2SCuhXb. Council with the hope that readers experts to study the creation of a such a facility in the nation’s capi- several other witnesses testified ● Last Chance - Lunar New Year will enjoy the borough’s wonder- national Asian Pacific American tal, possibly as part of the Smith- such as officials from the Smith- Exhibition, until Feb. 16. Entitled ful attractions. More info at www. museum is not only timely; it is sonian Institution in Washington, sonian (including the director of “A Good Beginning, Here,” this itsinqueens.com. necessary for all Americans to D.C., the world’s largest museum its Asian Pacific American Cen- appreciate and be aware of the and research complex. ter), the Congressional Research File Your Tax Returns for Free at many and diverse stories of APAs. The House Administration Service and a professor of Asian I look forward to working with my Committee oversees the manage- American history from Princeton New York City Assistance Sites colleagues and the Committee to ment of the Smithsonian as well University. NYS Tax Department also ex- has announced that it has part- pands partnership with Queens- nering with multiple colleges borough Community College, in New York City to offer free 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside electronic tax preparation and fil- 11364, Library Building to offer ing resources to students, faculty more ways to e-file your federal and members of the community. and New York State income tax Those with income of $69,000 or returns at no cost. less in 2019 may be eligible to file The New York State Depart- ment of Taxation and Finance (Continued on page 11) PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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SUPPLEMENTAL DANGER OF LOSING YOUR J. McDonald, J.S.C. dated Q U E E N S - I N D E X for further information on how to qualify then to The Queens SUMMONS–SUPREME HOME – If you do not respond December 11, 2019. The object N O . : 7 0 0 5 2 3 / 2 0 1 4 – to answer the summons and County Public Administrator COURT OF THE STATE to this summons and complaint of this action is to foreclose SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. protect your property. Sending and if they are permitted to OF NEW YORK, COUNTY by serving a copy of the a mortgage and covering the Plaintiff designates QUEENS a payment to your mortgage renounce then to Petitioners O F Q U E E N S – L I V E answer on the attorney for the premises known as 111-48 COUNTY as the place of trial company will not stop this nominee Scott Gordon, Esq., WELL FINANCIAL, INC., mortgage company who filed 168th Street, Jamaica, NY based upon the location of foreclosure action. YOU MUST upon duly qualifying or to such Plaintiff, MARIE CLEMONS this foreclosure proceeding 11433 located at Block 10205 the premises herein described RESPOND BY SERVING A other person as my be entitled AK A MARIE REDD, AS against you and filing the and Lots 56 Dated: November having tax map Block 8970, Lot COPY OF THE ANSWER thereto. P R E S U M P T I V E H E I R , answer with the court, a default 21, 2019 Filed: December 18, 31, Woodhaven, NY, County ON THE ATTORNEY FOR That the authority of the DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE judgment may be entered and 2019 Greenspoon Marder of Queens – WILMINGTON THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE representative under the OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA you can lose your home. Speak LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, COMPANY) AND FILING THE foregoing letters be limited as MARION FAIN, DECEASED; to an attorney or go to the court By: Jason Silver, Esq., 590 FSB, AS TRUSTEE FOR ANSWER WITH THE COURT. follows: NICOLE ANN BARKSDALE, where your case is pending Madison Avenue, Suite 1800, STANWICH MORTGAGE Dated: Syosset, New York, To accept service of the AS PRESUMPTIVE HEIR, for further information on how New York, NY 10022 (212) LOAN TRUST A, PLAINTIFF, January 29, 2020. of Roach & Summons and Complaint for DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE to answer the summons and 524-5000. Please respond to -against- Atif Zaheer, Misha Lin, P.C. f/k/a Peter T. Roach & the Estate of the decedent in a OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA protect your property. Sending Cypress Creek office: Trade Rao-Heir at Law, Next of Associates, P.C., attorney for foreclosure action on property MARION FAIN, DECEASED; a payment to the mortgage Centre South, 100 W. Cypress Kin and Distributee of the Plaintiff, 6901 Jericho Turnpike, located at 130-60 Van Wyck YOLANDA CLEMONS AKA company will not stop the Creek Road, Suite 700, Fort Estate of Yasmeen Rabbani Suite 240, Syosset, NY 11791. Expressway, South Ozone YOLANDA DENISE BENTLEY, foreclosure action. YOU MUST Lauderdale, FL 33309 (888) a/k/a Yasmeen G. Rabbani- Tel: 516-938-3100. To the Park, NY 11420 which was AS PRESUMPTIVE HEIR, RESPOND BY SERVING A 491-1120. deceased and all the heirs at above named defendants: commenced in the Queens DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE COPY OF THE ANSWER 2/6,13,20&27/2020 law, next of kin, distributees, The foregoing summons is County Supreme Court on OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA ON THE ATTORNEY FOR devisees, grantees, trustees, served upon you by publication 8/17/2012 at Index Number MARION FAIN, DECEASED THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE GRIFFITHS CPA, PLLC. Filed lienors, creditors, assignees pursuant to an Order of the 17310/2012. Petitioner is if he be living and if he be COMPANY) AND FILING THE with SSNY on 12/18/2019. and successors in interest of Hon. Janice A. Taylor, a Justice seeking appointment of an dead, the respective heirs-at- ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Office: Queens County. any of the aforesaid defendants of the Supreme Court, State of Administrator to the estate law, next-of-kin, distributes, HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS SSNY designated as agent Atif Zaheer, Misha Rao-Heir at New York, dated December 6, for a mortgage in the original executors, administrators, IN FORECLOSURE; New York for process & shall mail copy Law, Next of Kin and Distributee 2019 and filed with the Queens amount of $360,000.00 trustees, devisees, legatees, State law requires that we to: 229-01 Linden Blvd., Suite of the Estate of Yasmeen County Clerk together with the recorded on 11/02/2007 in assignees, lienors, creditors send you this notice about the 59, Cambria Heights, NY Rabbani a/k/a Yasmeen supporting papers thereon. CRFN# 2007000553253. and successors in interest foreclosure process. Please 11411. Purpose: Any lawful. G. Rabbani-deceased and This is an action to foreclose The current principal amount and generally all persons read it carefully. SUMMONS 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 the next of kin. distributees, a mortgage held by Plaintiff on due under the subject loan is having or claiming under, by AND COMPLAINT You are in devisees, grantees, trustees, the premises known as Block $355,879.84. or through said defendant who danger of losing your home. 3610 31ST Associates LLC, lienors, creditors, assignees 8970, Lots 31, Woodhaven, NY, Dated, Attested and Sealed may be deceased, by purchase, If you fail to respond to the Arts of Org. filed with Sec. and successors in interest County of Queens as described January 17, 2020 inheritance, lien or inheritance, Summons and Complaint of State of NY (SSNY) of the aforesaid classes of in the complaint on file and HON. HON. PETER J. KELLY lien or otherwise any right, in this Foreclosure Action, 10/31/2019. Cty: Queens. persons, if they or any of them commonly known as 88-05 SURROGATE title or interest in or to the you may lose your home. SSNY desig. as agent upon be dead, and their respective 91ST AVENUE, WOODHAVEN, JAMES LIM BECKER real property described in the Please read the Summons whom process against may be husbands, wives or widows, N Y 1 1 4 2 1 . 6 8 0 4 4 . Chief Clerk complaint; KEASHI CLEMONS and Complaint carefully. You served & shall mail process if any, all of whom and whose 2/6,13,20&27/2020 Name of Attorney for Petitioner AKA KEASHI JOHNSON, should immediately contact to Law Offices of Geoffrey S. names and places of residence Frenkel, Lambert, Weiss, AS PRESUMPTIVE HEIR, an attorney of your local legal Hersko, P.C., 136B Cedarhurst are unknown to the plaintiff, ADMINISTRATION CITATION Weisman & Gordon, LLP DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE aid office to obtain advice Ave., Ste. 15, Cedarhurst, except as herein stated, Ziad FILE NO.:2019-4979 53 Gibson Street, Bayshore, OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA on how to protect yourself. NY 11516. General Purpose. Masroor Rao-Heir at Law, SURROGATE’S COURT - NY 11706 MARION FAIN, DECEASED; SOURCES OF INFORMATION 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 Next of Kin and Distributee QUEENS COUNTY Tele. No. 631-969-3100 D ES M O N D C L E M O N S , AND ASSISTANCE The State and Administrator of the CITATION 01-046133-F00 AS PRESUMPTIVE HEIR, encourages you to become Notice of Formation of YURITZI Estate of Yasmeen Rabbani THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE NOTE: This citation is served DEVISEE, DISTRIBUTEE informed about your options GOVEA CORTES, LLC. Arts. a/k/a Yasmeen G. Rabbani OF NEW YORK upon you as required by law. OF THE ESTATE OF JULIA in foreclosure. In addition to of Org. filed with Secy. of State deceased, City of New York By the Grace of God Free and You are not required to appear. MARION FAIN, DECEASED; seeking assistance from an of NY (SSNY) on 01/17/2020. Environmental Control Board, Independent If you fail to appear it will be UNITED STATES OF AMERICA attorney or legal aid office, Office location: Queens County. City of New York Department To the heirs at law, next of kin, assumed you do not object to ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE there are government agencies SSNY designated as agent of Transportation Parking and distributees of Jerome the relief requested. You have SECRETARY OF HOUSING and non-profit organizations of LLC upon whom process Violations Bureau, New York Boyd a/k/a Jerome J. Boyd a right to have an attorney-at- AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; that you may contact for against it may be served. State Department of Taxation deceased, if living, and if any law appear for you. N E W Y O R K C I T Y information about possible SSNY shall mail process to: and Finance- Tax Compliance of them be dead to their heirs 1/30,2/6,13&20/2020 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL options, including trying to 75-77 31ST Avenue, #701078, Division-C.O.- ATC, Internal at law, next of kin, distributes, BOARD; ERICA CLEMONS; work with your lender during East Elmhurst, NY 11370. Revenue Service-United States legatees, executors, Pappas Pediatric Dentistry, TELATI CLEMONS; OMARI this process. To locate an Purpose: any lawful activities. of America, Vasco Nunez, Jose administrators, assignees PLLC, Arts of Org. filed with CLEMONS, Defendants-Index entity near you, you may 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 Pacheco, Gladys Baez,YOU and successors in interest Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) No. 710033/2019. Plaintiff call the toll-free helpline ARE HEREBY SUMMONED whose names are unknown 8/16/2019. Cty: Queens. Designates Queens County maintained by the New York DIALONTEV LLC, Arts. of to answer the complaint in and cannot be ascertained SSNY desig. as agent upon as the Place of Trial. The State Department of Financial Org. filed with the SSNY this action and to serve a after due diligence. whom process against may be Basis of Venue is that the Services’ at 1-800-269-0990 or on 10/28/2019. Office loc: copy of your answer, or, if Queens County Public served & shall mail process subject action is situated in visit the Department’s website Queens County. SSNY has the complaint is not served Administrator to 215-14 23rd Rd., Bayside, Queens County. To the above at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. been designated as agent upon with this summons, to serve Norma Boyd NY 11360. Purpose: Dentistry. named Defendants–YOU FORECLOSURE RESCUE whom process against the a notice of appearance on Tameka Boyd 1/30,2/6,13,20,27&3/ 5/2020 ARE HEREBY SUMMONED SCAMS Be careful of people LLC may be served. SSNY the Plaintiff’s Attorney within A petition having been duly to answer the Complaint in who approach you with offers shall mail process to: The LLC, 20 days after the service of filed by Bank of America, Xu Desheng LLC, Arts of Org this action and to serve a to “save” your home. There 229-19 Merrick Blvd, Suite this summons, exclusive of N.A., successor by merger to filed with SSNY on 01/10/19. copy of your answer, or, if the are individuals who watch for 218, Laurelton, NY 11413. the day of service (or within BAC Home Loans Servicing, Off. Loc.: Queens County, complaint is not served with notices of foreclosure actions Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. 30 days after the service is LP FKA Countrywide Home SSNY designated as agent this Summons, to serve a in order to unfairly profit from 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 complete if this summons is Loans Servicing LP, who is of LLC upon whom process notice of appearance, on the a homeowner’s distress. You not personally delivered to you domiciled at 7105 Corporate against it may be served. Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within should be extremely careful 9015 ROOSEVELT REALTY within the State of New York); Drive, PTX-C35 Plano, TX SSNY shall mail a copy of 20 days after the service of about any such promises LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with and in case of your failure to 75024. process to: The LLC, 196-48 this Summons, exclusive of and any suggestions that you the SSNY on 01/22/20. appear or answer, judgment YOU ARE HEREBY CITED 49th Ave, Fresh Meadows, the day of service (or within pay them a fee or sign over Office: Queens County. SSNY will be taken against you by TO SHOW CAUSE before the NY 11365. Purpose: to 30 days after the service is your deed. State law requires designated as agent of the LLC default for the relief demanded Surrogate’s Court, Queens engage in any lawful act. complete if this Summons is anyone offering such services upon whom process against in the complaint. NOTICE YOU County at 88-11 Sutphin 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 not personally delivered to you for profit to enter into a contract it may be served. SSNY ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Blvd., Jamaica, New York, within the State of New York); which fully describes the shall mail copy of process YOUR HOME If you do not on March 12, 2020 at 9:30 Notice of Formation of NIN the United States of America services they will perform and to the LLC, c/o Elena Luna, respond to this Summons and a.m.in the forenoon of that NYL LLC. Arts. of Org. may appear or answer within fees they will charge, and which 90-15 Roosevelt Avenue, Complaint by serving a copy day, why a decree should filed with Secy. of State of 60 days of service hereof; prohibits them from taking any Jackson Heights, NY 11372. of the answer on the attorney not be made in the estate of NY (SSNY) on 01/24/20. and in case of your failure to money from you until they have Purpose: Any lawful purpose. for the mortgage company Jerome Boyd a/k/a Jerome J. Office location: Queens appear or answer, judgment completed all such promised 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 who filed this foreclosure Boyd lately domiciled at 115-30 County. SSNY designated will be taken against you by services. We are attempting to proceeding against you and 132nd Street, Apt PH, South as agent of LLC upon whom default for the relief demanded collect a debt. Any information filing the answer with the court, Ozone Park, NY 11420 in the process against it may be in the Complaint. That this obtained will be used for a default judgment may be County of Queens, New York, served. SSNY shall mail Supplemental Summons is that purpose. The foregoing entered against you and you granting Letters of Limited process to: 37-18 57th being filed pursuant to an order summons is served upon you can lose your home. Speak to Administration upon the estate St., Woodside, NY 11377. of the court dated December by publication pursuant to an an attorney or go to the court of the decedent to Norma Boyd, Purpose: any lawful activities. www.queenstimes.com 11, 2019. NOTICE-YOU ARE IN order of the Honorable Robert where your case is pending or Tameka Boyd and if they fail 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

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Forward Heating of Maspeth Notice of Formation of 15 NOTICE OF FORMATION of Ming Cab LLC, Arts of Org. filed Great Neck 26 LLC, Arts of Notice of Formation of Barxio LLC filed Arts. of Org. with the West 61st Street 20D LLC, J&N CAPITAL LLC. Arts. of with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Org. filed with Sec. of State LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) a domestic LLC. Articles of Org. filed with Secy. of State 12/20/2019. Cty: Queens. of NY (SSNY) 11/22/2019. Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/27/19. County: Queens. Organization filed with the of NY (SSNY) on 10/24/2019. SSNY desig. as agent upon Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. on 01/31/20. Office location: SSNY has been designated as Secretary of State of New York Office location: Queens County. whom process against may be as agent upon whom process Queens County. SSNY agent of the LLC upon whom (SSNY) on December 4, 2019. SSNY designated as agent served & shall mail process against may be served & designated as agent of LLC process against it may be Office location: Queens, SSNY of LLC upon whom process to Michael Levine, 25-11 41st shall mail process to 183-07 upon whom process against it served and shall mail process is designated as agent upon against it may be served. SSNY Avenue, Long Island City, Union Tpke., Flushing, NY may be served. SSNY shall mail to: c/o Ochs & Goldberg, LLP, whom process against the shall mail copy of process to: NY 11101. General Purpose. 11366. General Purpose. process to: 32-20 91st St., Unit 60 E. 42nd St, Ste 4600, NY, NY LLC may be served. SSNY THE LLC 37-18 73RD STREET, 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 2/13,20,27,3/5,12&19/2020 507, East Elmhurst, NY 11369. 10165. Purpose: any lawful act. shall mail process to: The S U I T E 4 01, JAC KS O N Purpose: any lawful activities. 1/9,16,23,30,2/6&13/2020 LLC, 51-05 Flushing Avenue, H E I G H T S , N Y 113 7 2 . Notice of Formation of ROBERT Notice of Formation of JESSE 2/13,20,27,3/5,12&19/2020 Suite 305, Maspeth, NY 11378. Purpose: any lawful purpose. ANDREWS DO PLLC Arts. of J FERTIG OD PLLC Arts. of BHNGLN LLC, Arts. of Org. filed Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 Org. filed with Secy. of State of Org. filed with Secy. of State with the SSNY on 01/03/2020. 1/16,23,30,2/6,13&20/2020 NY (SSNY) on 01/06/20. Office of NY (SSNY) on 02/03/20. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY Notice of Formation: UMICE location: Queens County. Office location: Queens has been designated as agent Notice of formation of SELF (USA) INTERNATIONAL Princ. office of PLLC: Robert County. Princ. office of PLLC: upon whom process against DEVELOPMENT COACHING CONFERENCE SERVICE Andrews, 108-50 71st Ave., c/o BJ’S Optical, 137-05 20th the LLC may be served. SSNY LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with L.L.C. Art. Of Org. filed with Apt. 3G, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Ave., College Point, NY 11356. shall mail process to: Bertram the Sec. of State of NY Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) SSNY designated as agent SSNY designated as agent H. Nisonoff, 81-10 Chevy Chase SSNY on 11/06/2019. Office on 11/27/2019. Office Loc. of PLLC upon whom process of PLLC upon whom process Visit us at Street, Jamaica Estates, NY 11423. located in Queens County. Queens County. SSNY against it may be served. SSNY against it may be served. www.facebook.com/ Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. SSNY has been designated designated as agent of LLC shall mail process to the PLLC SSNY shall mail process to queenstimes 1/9,16,23,30,2/6&13/2020 for service of process. upon whom process against at the addr. of its princ. office. Corporation Service Co., 80 or visit our website SSNY shall mail process to it may be served. SSNY shall Purpose: Practice of medicine. State St., Albany, NY 12207- www.queenstimes.com Notice of formation of 13101 45-50 Pearson Street, Apt. mail process to: 3907 Prince 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 2543. Purpose: Optometry. 40TH ROAD PH1Y LLC. Arts. of 10B, Astoria, NY 11101. Street Ste. 4C, NY 11354 2/13,20,27,3/5,12&19/2020 Org. filed with the Sec. of State of Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation of NY SSNY on 10/07/2019. Office 1/16,23,30,2/6,13&20/2020 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 DAVE BERNI CLUBHOUSE located in Queens County. SERVICES, LLC Arts. of Org. AG Letitia James’ Statement on SSNY has been designated for BHJ INDUSTRIES LLC. Notice of formation of filed with Secy. of State of NY Arts. of Org. filed with the MEDLIN’S PROMISE HOME T-Mobile/Sprint Ruling service of process. SSNY shall (SSNY) on 01/15/20. Office New York Attorney bad for workers, and bad mail process to 16 Melbourne SSNY on 12/09/19. Queens CARE AGENCY LLC. Arts. location: Queens County. County. SSNY designated as of Org. filed with the Sec. General Letitia James today for innovation, which is Road, Great Neck, NY 11021. SSNY designated as agent released the following state- why the states stepped up Purpose: any lawful purpose. agent of the LLC upon whom of State of NY SSNY on of LLC upon whom process process against it may be 09/23/2019. Office located in ment after a federal court and led this lawsuit. We 1/16,23,30,2/6,13&20/2020 against it may be served. rendered a decision declin- disagree with this decision served. SSNY shall mail copy Queens County. SSNY has SSNY shall mail process BJCB LLC, Arts of Org. of process to 33-82 170th been designated for service ing to block the merger of wholeheartedly, and will to David Berni, 6934 261st telecommunications giants continue to fight the kind of filed with Sec. of State of Street, Flushing, NY 11358. of process. SSNY shall mail St., Glen Oaks, NY 11004. NY (SSNY) 11/4/2019. Cty: Purpose: Any lawful purpose. process to 428 Beach 65th T-Mobile and Sprint: consumer-harming mega- Purpose: Any lawful activity. “Today’s decision marks mergers our antitrust laws Queens. SSNY desig. as 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 Street, Arverne, NY 11692. 1/30,2/6,13,20,22&3/5/2020 agent upon whom process Purpose: any lawful purpose. a loss for every American were designed to prevent. against may be served & shall Notice of formation of Atoll 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 who relies on their cell As we review our options, mail process to 25-21 43RD Collection LLC. Articles Notice of Formation of SETT phone for work, to care for including a possible appeal, Ave., #502, Long Island City, of Organization filed with Notice of Formation of IH TRAVEL & REMITTANCE a family member, and to Americans should continue NY 11101. General Purpose. Secretary of State of New Courtlandt Manor Views LLC. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with communicate with friends. to hold the companies to ac- 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 York SSNY on 10/1/19. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) From the start, this merger count for their promises. I’d Office located in Queens of State of NY (SSNY) on on 11/12/2019. Office location: has been about massive cor- like to thank California At- 237 Columbia Turnpike LLC County. SSNY has been 1/8/20. Office location: Queens Queens County. SSNY porate profits over all else, torney General Becerra and Filed 10/17/19 Office: Queens designated for service of County. SSNY designated designated as agent of LLC and despite the companies’ the 12 additional attorneys Co. SSNY designated as agent process. SSNY shall mail as agent of LLC upon whom upon whom process against false claims, this deal will general from around the for process & shall mail to: 6675 copy of any process served process against it may be it may be served. SSNY shall endanger wireless subscrib- nation for their partnership 73rd Place, Middle Village, against the LLC to 2424 42nd served. SSNY shall mail mail process to: 41-51 54th ers where it hurts most: their throughout this lawsuit, as NY 11379 Purpose: all lawful. St Unit #C1 Astoria NY 11103. process to: c/o Infinite Horizons, Street, Woodside, NY 11377. wallets. There is no doubt well as the talented team of 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LLC, 142-05 Rockaway Purpose: any lawful activities. that reducing the mobile lawyers that put in count- 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11436. 2/13,20,27,3/5,12&19/2020 market from four to three less hours fighting for this Notice of formation of Purpose: any lawful activity. will be bad for consumers, nation’s consumers.” CONFIDENT LIVING LLC. SKORPIOS LLC Articles of 1/30,2/6,13,20,27&3/ 5/2020 Notice of Formation of Arts. of Org. filed with the Org. filed NY Sec. of State INDO CARIBBEAN BRIDE File Your Tax Returns for Free at Sec. of State of NY SSNY (SSNY) 9/4/2019. Office in Notice of Formation of MAGAZINE LLC. Arts. of Org. New York City Assistance Sites on 11/27/2019. Office located Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent MORPHO SERVICES LLC. filed with Secy. of State of in Queens County. SSNY of LLC whom process may Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. NY (SSNY) on 01/06/2020. (Continued from page 9) said New York State Com- has been designated for be served. SSNY shall mail of State of NY (SSNY) on Office location: Queens missioner of Taxation and service of process. SSNY process to c/o Ethan B. Gerber, 01/01/2020. Office location: County. SSNY designated their federal and state taxes Finance Michael Schmidt. shall mail process to 2645 Iliff Esq., 1 Metrotech Center, Ste. Queens County. SSNY as agent of LLC upon whom at one of the Tax Depart- “I’m thrilled to help by of- Street, Boulder, Co 80305. 1701, Brooklyn, NY 11201. designated as agent of LLC process against it may be ment’s free tax assistance fering free services to these Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. upon whom process against served. SSNY shall mail sites. college students and faculty 1/16,23,30,2/6,13&20/2020 2/6,13,20,27,3/5&12/2020 it may be served. SSNY process to: 90-32 210th Place, “College students who in our expanding partner- shall mail process to: 89- Queens Village, NY 11428. can no longer be claimed ship with colleges around Purpose: any lawful activities. T H E L AW O FFI C E O F Notice of formation of R 09 32nd Avenue, Apt C7, as dependents on their par- New York State.” 2/13,20,27,3/5,12&19/2020 ROSEMARY HAYDEN PLLC. AKRUWALA LLC. Arts. of Org. East Elmhurst, NY 11369. ents’ income tax returns For more information and Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY filed with the Sec. of State of Purpose: any lawful activities. may be required by law to other locations visit: https:// on 12/10/19. Office: Queens NY SSNY on 12/06/2019. Office 1/9,16,23,30,2/6&13/2020 Notice of Formation of AWARE file their own tax returns,” tax.ny.gov/fsa/metro.htm County. SSNY designated as NEW YORK LLC. Arts. of Org. located in Queens County. SSNY Notice of formation of LIC agent of the PLLC upon whom filed with Secy. of State of NY has been designated for service BALLROOM LLC. Articles of process against it may be (SSNY) on 01/16/2020. Office of process. SSNY shall mail Organization filed with the served. SSNY shall mail copy location: Queens County. process to 30-94 Crescent Street, Secretary of State of New York of process to the PLLC, 86-25 SSNY designated as agent Apr. 5D, Astoria, NY 11102. SSNY on 07/29/2019. Office Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond of LLC upon whom process Purpose: any lawful purpose. located in Queens County. Hill, NY 11418. Purpose: For the against it may be served. SSNY 1/23,30,2/6,13,20&27/2020 SSNY has been designated practice of the profession of Law. shall mail process to: 14-52 28th for service of process. 1/16,23,30,2/6,13&20/2020 Avenue, 2L, Astoria, NY 11102. Keyfield Capital LLC, Arts of SSNY shall mail copy of any Purpose: any lawful activities. Org. filed with Sec. of State process served against the 2/13,20,27,3/5,12&19/2020 AGA Green LLC, Arts of Org. of NY (SSNY) 1/13/2020. Cty: LLC 23-10 Jackson Ave, 3FL, filed with Sec. of State of NY Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Long Island City, NY 11101. (SSNY) 11/7/2019. Cty: Queens. upon whom process against Purpose: any lawful purpose. SSNY desig. as agent upon may be served & shall mail 1/9,16,23,30,2/6&13/2020 whom process against may be process to Blumbergexcelsior served & shall mail process to Corporate Services, Inc., 16 61-14 Wetherole St., Rego Park, Court St., 14th Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11374. General Purpose. NY 11241. General Purpose. 1/30,2/6,13,20,27&3/ 5/2020 1/30,2/6,13,20,27&3/ 5/2020 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020

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