TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 34 THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 25 CENTS Congressman Tom Suozzi Receives Point of View Prestigious Guglielmo Marconi Award Ethnic Groups Beware Discrimination Has Returned For All All ethnic groups must be aware of the present movement to divide and bring hate against each ethnic group. Those who spew discrimination have now focused again on Ital- ians whose next? Ever since the voyage Italians made from Italy to America all those of Italian Heritage have and continually have to fight the constant discrimination against them that continues today. It is even more hypocritical that in spite of all the contribu- tions made by Italians to make the American experience the success it is discrimination continues to rear its ugly head again with the same old words that degrade and demean all who are of Italian Heritage. However, for some reason it has been forgotten that the lands that are called “America” are named after an Italian, making “America” a beautiful Italian name and discriminating against Italians is like spitting on the name “America”. Regrettably after all of those contributions the constant discrimination continuously overshadows all the good Ital- ians made to America, then why are they constantly portrayed as members of organize crime? People forget that every ethnic group has good and bad, and with that in mind, why is it that only the Italians are considered the group of people associated with crime? Why in the twenty-first century does society continue to Rep Suozzi receives this National Award which is presented biennially to an Italian allow the same old slanderous discrimination against those of American who has made significant contributions to the United States by the Order Italian Heritage? Society pits one group against another, today Sons & Daughters of Italy in America’s (OSDIA) Highest Honor. See story on page 2. those who look to divide are using the Italians to justify the attack on other ethnic groups, filling skewed knowledge and (Continued on page 2) NYC Parks Cuts Ribbon on $14 Million 110 Pct. Community Council National Sunset Cove Salt Marsh Restoration Night Out Against Crime

At the 110 Pct. Communi- the members (l to r front) Joseph ty Council National Night Out DeGaetano, Mike Liquori, Rachel Against Crime, held at Flushing Perna Femia, Robert Liquori (l to Meadows Corona Park in Corona r rear) Vincent Laucella and Al Heights, where some of the 110 Pct Perna. Everyone had a great time NYC Parks Commissioner Mitch- Addabbo, Assembly Member Stacy Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy CC members, who under extreme and awards were given to many ell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Director Pheffer Amato, Community Board Alex Zablocki, and President of heat, cooked and served 2000 hot members for their service to the of the Mayor’s Office of Resiliency 14 District Manager Jon Gaska, dogs. Pictured above are some of community. Photo by Bob Grant. Jainey Bavishi, State Senator Joe Executive Director of the Jamaica (Continued on page 2) One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019

Ethnic Groups Beware Discrimination Has Returned For All

(Continued from page 1) trash talk and to add insult to tacks on those of Italian Heritage injury newspapers place that trash especially if it is the purpose to unsubstantiated facts against Ital- talk on the front page of their remove the Italian contributions ians to other ethnic groups which newspaper. It is unconscionable to the American experience. All unwitting have them participate that any newspaper condones ethnic groups should unite with in again fanning the fire of hate derogatory name calling mak- those of Italian heritage to fight against Italians. ing a joke of it which ultimately discrimination because today it Those who orchestrate fanning defames and taints all of Italian is Italians and one day it could the fires of hatred have chosen to Heritage. It is not acceptable be your group’s history they want zero in on an Italian icon, Colum- for those newspapers and news to remove from the American bus by trying to remove the statue media to do this to Italians and experience. of Columbus and by eliminating they must apologies to all of The American experience is Columbus Day. To justify their Italian Heritage and especially not perfect but it is the best one movement they besmirch the to those prominent Italians who we have; all ethnic groups need reputation of Columbus with were the brunt of what they each other, together the honest distorted historical facts. In considered a joke, the Italian truth about all ethnic groups must addition to defaming Colum- community takes total offence be taught in our schools showing bus they again begin to direct to what they did and demands an how all ethnic groups, the melt- their hate mongering by calling apology. ing pot, are part of the American Italians derogatory names. They All ethnic groups must be experience and continue to make slander prominent Italians with concerned by these continuing at- it a bigger. Congressman Tom Suozzi Receives Prestigious Guglielmo Marconi Award

(Continued from page 1) Michael Massimino. ern Italy. After arriving in the Suozzi spoke of Italian Ameri- United States as a child in the Recently, Congressman Tom cans special obligation to “fight 1920s, and despite facing intense Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) against discrimination, not only of prejudice as an Italian, Joseph received the prestigious Gug- Italians but all people.” “We have Suozzi went on to serve the United lielmo Marconi Award, the Order been given a great gift in these States in World War II, graduated Sons & Daughters of Italy in United States of America and with from Harvard Law School, and, at America’s (OSDIA) highest honor. that gift comes a great obligation the age of 28, became the youngest The award is named for Guglielmo to lift others up,” said Suozzi. “De- elected judge in the history of New Marconi, the Nobel prize-winning spite all of our accomplishments, York State. Italian physicist who invented we are still labeled as Guineas, OSDIA Lodges and the Sons wireless telegraphy. It is presented Wops, Guidos, Goombas, and of Italy Foundation (SIF), award biennially to an Italian American now Fredo,” said Suozzi referring hundreds of thousands of dollars who has made significant contri- to the discrimination faced by his every year to Italian American butions to the United States. father after WWII and, more re- college-bound students. The SIF Congressman Suozzi was recog- cently of CNN host, Chris Cuomo. also funds cultural programs, Subscribe to the nized at the Marconi Gala during Congressman Suozzi is one medical research, and disaster the Sons & Daughters of Italy’s of two first-generation Italian relief – including a donation in 56th Biennial National Conven- Americans currently serving in the past year of $200,000 in earth- Queens Times tion in San Antonio, Texas. Past Congress. He has been a member quake relief to the Andrea Bocelli awardees include; Cardinal An- of OSDIA’s Loggia Glen Cove Foundation for the rebuilding of an Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens thony Bevilacqua, Archbishop of #1016 for 28 years. Congressman elementary school in Muccia, Italy Philadelphia; Ella Grasso, Gover- Suozzi’s father, Joseph Suozzi, (Marche region). Proceeds from Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper nor of Connecticut; Tom Marino, was born in Ruvo del Monte, a the Marconi Gala support these delivered to your door by US Mail US Congressman; and Astronaut small, medieval village in south- OSDIA and SIF programs. Please Enter my Subscription For One Year NYC Parks Cuts Ribbon on $14 Million Name ...... Sunset Cove Salt Marsh Restoration Address ...... (Continued from page 1) “It was amazing to see the major “Thanks to everyone who’s been City...... Zip...... changes made to Sunset Cove as we working so hard to make the Cove the Ecowatchers Dan ushered in a new day for the Broad a reality especially Commissioner Please make check payable to: Queens Times and mail to: Mundy to cut the ribbon on a $14 Channel community,” State Senator Silver, NYC Parks, NYS DEC, Dan 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 million ecological restoration of Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. said. “What Mundy Jr., and the Jamaica Bay Sunset Cove in Broad Channel, was once a blight area riddled with Ecowatchers. Looking forward to Queens, and officially open the new abandoned boats is now a beautiful, Phase II!” park. The project brings new open thriving natural space. However, “The Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers space to Broad Channel that will there is still much work to be done are excited to see the new Sunset also help protect the community on Sunset Cove, and I look forward Cove Park officially open to the from floodwaters and improve the to being a part of its Phase 2 envi- public. This restored natural area health of Jamaica Bay. ronmental and educational improve- will allow visitors to experience Published every week by C.T. Publishing Corp. “After being closed for a decade, ments. I would like to thank all the the beauty of Jamaica Bay while Executive Office: 108-59 49th Avenue, Corona Heights, NY 11368 Sunset Cove has been brought back various governmental agencies and providing critical ecological func- Operations: 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 to life!” said Commissioner Silver. individuals who helped make this tions such as cleaning the waters of Phone (718) 592-2196 • FAX (718) 606-8202 “This park is so important because happen, especially protectors of the bay, creating critical habitat for Web Site: www.queenstimes.com it provides storm protection, and im- Jamaica Bay, like the Mundys and the bays wildlife and sequestering proves the health of our waterways. Don Riepe, for their dedication to carbon to help with climate change,” email: [email protected] It’s a park where people can come the bay and community.” said Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers James C. Lisa ...... Publisher/Editor to take in the waterfront views, and “Sunset Cove is such an abso- President Dan Mundy. “We com- Lew Scala ...... Associate Publisher/Webmaster to learn more about Jamaica Bay, lutely incredible victory for this mend NYC Parks for their great Joseph V. Dorsa ...... Assistant Editor/Photo Journalist one of the wildest and most natural community. work in producing this vision that Lou Duro ...... International Correspondent areas in our city.” There’s a balance, a true relation- the community has had for this area Merle Exit ...... Arts/Entertainment Editor “Restoring ecosystems is an ship, between the people of Jamaica and we welcome residents from all Robert Elkin ...... Sports Editor important tool in our resiliency tool- Bay and the Bay itself. This com- neighborhoods to come down and Nicole Rescigno...... Office Manager box,” said Jainey Bavishi, Director munity resource will not only show enjoy this great resource.” Bob Grant...... Photojournalist of the Mayor’s Office of Resiliency. off the natural beauty of our water Sunset Cove Park is a 12.57-acre “This project transformed an aban- and its ecosystem, but will create site located on a former abandoned The Queens Times is published weekly by C T Publications, Inc. for an annual doned and polluted marina into a the next generation of environmen- and derelict marina in Broad Chan- subscription charge of $28.50, mail subscription request to Queens Times: vibrant waterfront park that uses talists to preserve and protect it,” nel, Queens. Work to restore and 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 natural features to protect against Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer flooding.” Amato (D-Broad Channel) said. (Continued on page 11) THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 3

Senator Stavisky Praises High Achieving “Recognition Schools” in Her District A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. General Auto Repairs New York State Senator Toby resources they need. Recognition Schools in the entire (Foreingn and Domestic) Ann Stavisky recently presented These Recognition Schools City. Accessories the New York State Education De- earned this honor for their out- “I congratulate the students and • Tires • Batteries partment’s ‘2018-19 Recognition standing student achievement in their families, teachers, and prin- • Electronic Tune-ups Schools’ in her Senate District with academics, high student growth cipals for their hard work,” stated • Inspection Station a New York State Senate Certificate and graduation rate, and notable Senator Stavisky. “It is a great • Towing of Merit. As a former high school progress during the 2017-18 school privilege to recognize these high teacher and the Chairwoman of year. Two hundred and forty-one achieving schools, and honor their the Senate Committee on Higher schools in received outstanding academic achieve- ARIS & FRANK Education, Senator Stavisky has this special designation with twen- ments. I know our future is in good made it a priority throughout her ty-four schools in Senate District hands with this next generation of 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY career to ensure schools receive the 16, which accounts for 10% of the inspiring leaders”. Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken

Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million in Federal (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 Early Head Start Funding For The Child Center of NY Funding Will Be Used To Support the better we prepare our young “This federal funding will help Early Childhood Education and children, through programs like the Child Center of NY provide Care Services for Low-Income Early Head Start, the better they young children with the tools they Children perform in school later in life,” need to get a strong start in life. I said Senator Schumer. “This fed- will always fight for the resources Queens’Finest U.S. Senate Minority Leader eral funding for The Child Center that help prepare our children for Charles E. Schumer and U.S. of NY will bring real results to success.” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today young students throughout New Early Head Start provides Italian Restaurant announced $1,023,707 in federal York City by providing them with comprehensive child develop- funding for The Child Center of the resources they need to succeed ment programs for low-income NY. The funding was provided both in and out of the classroom. I children from birth to age five, as by the U.S. Department of Health am proud to support this essential well as support services for their and Human Services Early Head funding and I will continue to families. Early Head Start pro- Start Program and will be used fight to see that early childhood grams primarily serve pregnant to provide child care and support education remains a priority.” women, infants, and toddlers. services for low-income families. “The Early Head Start Program The comprehensive services these The Child Center of NY provides gives children opportunities to programs offer include early edu- services for families in Queens, reach their full potential by mak- cation, health screenings, social , , and Man- ing high-quality early childhood and emotional health, nutrition, hattan. education and care more acces- social services, and services for “Study after study shows that sible,” said Senator Gillibrand. children with disabilities. Governor Cuomo Signs Bill to Ban Floating Billboards Governor Cuomo signed into and drivers, not to mention an signage on vessels within 1,500 feet law a bill to prohibit floating ves- eyesore. As I wrote in a letter to from shore. Violators of the law sels from operating, anchoring or the Governor urging him to sign would be subject to a $1,000 civil mooring in the navigable waters the legislation, “vessels operating penalty for the first offense and Park Side Restaurant of New York State, including the in the navigable waters of the state $5,000 for subsequent violations. Hudson River, while operating a that are equipped with digital bill- Whether sailing on the Hudson or About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the billboard that uses flashing, in- boards are an unsightly potential relaxing in a park along the water, heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a termittent or moving lights. The public nuisance and public safety New Yorkers enjoying our natural destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will legislation, (S6541-A/A8290-B), hazard. They can be distracting surroundings don’t want to be be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best was sponsored by Senator Brad to boaters and mar the otherwise forced to look at flashing billboard Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic Hoylman and me. beautiful environment of our local advertisements. I am proud to have and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to detail served by our professional staff. Billboards belong in Times waterways with unwanted adver- worked with Senator Hoylman, Park Side is also happy to host your next function with Square, not in the middle of the tisements.” our colleagues in the Legislature, our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. Hudson or East Rivers. Vessels The bill expressly empowers local and the Governor to prohibit boats that feature electronic ads pose a governments to restrict or prohibit from operating these offensive and dangerous distraction to boaters the use of any outdoor advertising unsightly billboards. 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 New York Launches Vote For New License Plate - Reservations Suggested - New York will begin phasing “As the life span of the old plates which is why we worked hard to out the peeling blue and gold comes to an end and we develop create design options that not only license plates and is launching new ones that are as easy to read capture the heart of the Empire a vote for the next license plate, as possible, I encourage all resi- State, but also that our customers Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office an- dents to take part in choosing this will be proud to put on their ve- nounced recently. piece of our state’s history and hicles,” said DMV Commissioner New Yorkers will be able to the State Fair is a perfect place Mark Schroeder. “I hope everyone vote for their favorite license plate to do that.” across the state will take a few design starting now, ending Sept. The new plates will replace both minutes to view the options and 2 and can choose among five pro- the blue and white plates, which vote for their top pick.” posed designs on the governor’s were issued more than a decade The selection will start a 10- website and at the governor’s ago, and the Department of Motor year license plate replacement exhibit at the state Fair starting Vehicles will end the issuance of program meant to ensure license Wednesday. the gold and blue plates. plates on the roadways are reflec- The new license plate will be The change in plates will also tive and easy to read. There more available starting April 2020. mean revenue for the state: A $25 than three million plates that have “License plates are a symbol fee tacked on for approximately been issued that are a decade or of who we are as a state and New three million blue and white plates older. Many of them have started Italian American Journal Yorkers should have a voice and still on cars next year. to peel, become damaged, which a vote in its final design,” Cuomo “The time has come for New has made it difficult to read the said. York to have a new license plate, plate number. GIA Read Our Paper Online To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com Visit our website: www.queenstimes.com Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy Call 718-592-2196 PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019

Flushing to Introduce NYC’s First Local Currency for FNO Whirl With Merle Community leaders introduced Chamber has launched a crowd- New York City’s first local cur- funding campaign throughIOBY rency in advance of the upcoming for those who want to support this 2019 FNO: Flushing Fantastic com- community-driven initiative. SARDEL PAN MAY BE ALL YOU NEED by Merle Exit munity market and summer festival “FNO not only highlights our by Merle Exit sponge to clean it. I also find that this technology to your kitchen? scheduled for Saturday, August 24, community’s extraordinary entre- I have to clean it twice; once to Our unique honeycomb design 12-6pm, featuring entrepreneurs, preneurial spirit and showcase our amazing cultural diversity, but will I recently received information remove using a liquid detergent creates a non-stick surface un- amazing cuisine, and musical per- and a second time to remove the like anything you’ve ever used. formances. Vendors representing also build a space for all people from a company called Sardel that to come together to celebrate and tweaked my cooking attention. It odor of what I just prepared. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also easy the many cultures of Greater Flush- Water takes about 90 seconds on the eyes.” ing will be selling their unique take pride in our neighborhood,” read, “Along with my co-founders stated Taehoon Kim, President of and brothers, Andrew and Ross, to boil when I push the “sear” but- Okay, time to order one and put specialty and artisanal products, ton. This allows me to cook pasta it to the test. Instructions said including delicious international the Greater Flushing Chamber of I have spent the last few years Commerce. “Please support this building our company, Sardel.. or soup in this skillet pan. Let’s to first wash with soapy water food, cool drinks, and desserts. continue with the description of before using. After drying the FNO is free and open to the public. important community building With the launch of our website initiative through our crowdfund- and online shop we are excited to the Sardel non-stick pan. bottom of the pan for the PIC, “We’re incredibly excited to “When designing our prod- I decided to prepare a sliced up introduce NYC’s first local cur- ing campaign atioby.org/project/ introduce a new brand of cook- fno-flushing-fantastic-2019.” ware to you today.” ucts, we chose a stainless steel yellow squash with a fig jam and rency during FNO 2019,” stated construction, which results in top it with shredded cheese. It just John Choe, Executive Director of Highlights of FNO 2019 include “We’re proud of the high-qual- new vendors Totto Ramen featur- ity, Italian-made cookware we’ve a highly versatile, durable, and slid from the pan to a plate. I used the Greater Flushing Chamber of easy-to-maintain product. Sardel some olive oil so it might not be Commerce. “We’re always trying ing Japanese-style cuisine; Flush- created, all of which is brought ing’s best Asian fusion treats by to you at an affordable price. Our products are also “5-ply”, which the real test. to find innovative ways to assist refers to the five layers of metal Second test involved heating small business owners and support Kulu Desserts; Ecuadorian cuisine hope is that our products can re- by La Braza; Korean fusion cui- flect our passion for cooking and used to create our cookware. leftovers that had rice, seasonings our community. If our experiment This combination of materials and protein. Cooked up easily, at FNO is successful, we hope to sine by Tiger Box; Carribean jerk the belief that preparing meals chicken and goat curry by Tropical should be as simple and rewarding – and how those materials are slid on a plate and a sponge with expand adoption of our ‘’ layered and constructed – allows dishwashing liquid was all I currency year-round to encourage Revival; the best ice cream by The as eating them.” Original Flushing Ice Cream Fac- “Working closely with friends our cookware to heat evenly and needed. There was cumin in the our community to support local adjust to temperature changes dish and smelled that pan after I business and keep more of our tory; and Chinese edible folk art and family, chefs, and our factory by Chinese Sugar Painting. These in Italy, we created a selection quickly, which gives you more cleaned it. No leftover smell. money in our neighborhood.” control over your ingredients” I tend to cook with either butter This year, FNO will take place vendors will be joined by veterans of timeless kitchen essentials— of past night markets, including: products that are beautifully They then go on to say why their or olive oil, mostly for the taste. outside the historic St. George’s non-stick pan is different. “We My final test was first placing Church on 38th Avenue and Main T-Swirl Crepe, Sam’s Fried Ice classic in design, crafted with Cream, Brooklyn Crafted, Old high-quality materials, and more learned that the key to a highly ef- shredded cheese in the hot pan on Street as well as inside the Church’s fective and long-lasting non-stick “high medium” first to melt and parish hall. The Church was Country Jerky, Twisted Potato, attainable in price than the other Flushing Queens Macaroni Kid, high-end brands we have been pan lies in using an extremely then switch to “low medium” to established in 1702 and is the old- durable non-stick surface. Our fry. Easy to flip over and slid out est church in Flushing. Francis Gutsier Living, and One Little accustomed to seeing.” bubble tea. “We spoke with countless non-stick pans use a coating that on my plate like a crispy pancake. Lewis, a signer of the Declaration is infused with stainless steel par- I then cracked an egg placing the of Independence, was Warden of “It is our pleasure to be part manufacturers around the world of the Flushing Night Out Com- and ultimately found the perfect ticles, creating a surface that has PIC on “low medium.” Broke the the Church from 1765 to 1790. the toughness of a stainless steel yolk and let it cook. Easy flip- The current building and grounds munity Market this year. The partner in northern Italy—a third- previous event was very successful generation, family-run factory pan and the non-stick capabilities ping over and that, too slid out were officially designated as City you’re looking for. On top of that, on a plate. Landmarks in 2000. In September and caught a lot people’s attention, that helps us produce the quality as one of the business owners in products we had been searching we added even more durability by My final test was a portion of 2010 a storm destroyed the church’s using an additional layer that has fileted salmon. No oil, no butter, 45-foot wooden steeple, which has Flushing we believe it is a great for. Sardel would not have been opportunity for us to promo our possible without our manufac- our unique honeycomb design—a just a bit of salt and squeeze of since been restored. naturally occurring pattern prized lime. I heated it on medium high “Downtown Flushing is a multi- business,” stated Jayson Chong, turer’s knowledge, dedication, owner of Kulu Desserts. and passion for creating timeless for its strength and resilience.” and covered. Five minutes later, ethnic, culturally diverse com- The inside of the pan seems I flipped it over to sear the skin. munity and a destination chosen “Totto Ramen’s journey began cookware.” with a tiny joint in midtown west I tend to cook on a NuWave Pre- to have a honeycomb pattern. Let it cook a bit and yes, it sim- by so many people from all over What’s that about? “Our stainless- ply slid onto my plate. I love to the world. I wish every measure of back in 2010. We still proudly cision Induction Cooktop Aside serve the same famous Chicken from the much shorter cooking steel infused non-stick coating is munch the crispy skin last. success for this festival and I look also reinforced with an additional I am careful to use those nylon forward to working with you in Paitan Soup, which is made fresh time than my own stovetop, I everyday at each location. Due to have a ceiling fan in my kitchen “honeycomb” layer, which cre- utensils so as to not scratch the the future to promote a prosperous ates an even more effective and surface. Using a PIC, the bot- Flushing,” said Senator Toby Ann high demand, we finally opened that interferes with using a gas the 4th location here in Flushing! stovetop. The non-stick pan that durable non-stick surface. Hon- tom never comes in contact with Stavisky. eycomb is a naturally occurring a flame. The 2019 FNO market and We are humbled to be a part of this comes with it tends to burn the neighborhood that has such beauti- food in the middle regardless of pattern, known for its strength Sardel offers pans in both non- summer festival is organized by and durability that is often used stick and just plain stainless steel. the Greater Flushing Chamber of ful diversity and gives off such in- the chosen heat intensity as well credible energy.” stated Mr. Yosuke as food sticking to the pan. I then by engineers when designing Pots are also available in stainless Commerce to support local en- things like airplane wings and steel. For further information go trepreneurs, showcase Flushing’s Mori, manager of Totto Ramen. have to soak the pan in order to FNO 2019 will also feature remove it plus need more than a satellite walls. Why not bring to www.sardelkitchen.com. famous cultural diversity, and bring together people of all backgrounds performances by top musicians in a collective display of neighbor- and artists from the local area Check out: www.youtube.com/user/whirlwithmerle hood pride. showcasing their talent, including my blog on www.merleswhirls.blogspot.com “Flushing Night Out is the flag- headliner, international K-pop ship summer event in the Flushing stars Harmonyc Movement as community,” stated Councilman well as dolltr!ck, Allie Glassman Pheffer Amato, Addabbo Bring E-Waste Recycling Event to Peter Koo. “Night markets are very and Michi Egger, Evermore, Tris- The Rockaways popular nighttime activities in Asia ten Sky, Jacqueline and Skylar, where people come together for a KoloNY, and Wind Meets West. In order to help their constituents of the most popular events if the e-waste isn’t processed the right fun and event filled night, all while FNO 2019 is part of the Cham- safely and legally dispose of their year as it gives people within my way, it can poison sanitation work- supporting local businesses and ber’s Flushing Fantastic district electronic waste, State Senator district the chance to get rid of their ers and our water supply,” Pheffer vendors. The night market concept marketing campaign, which is Joseph P. Addabbo is once again unwanted or broken electronics Amato said. “That’s why events is just beginning to catch on here in funded by the New York City partnering with Assemblywoman without facing a fine for putting like these are so important, and New York City thanks in no small Department of Small Business Stacey Pheffer Amato and the them with their normal garbage,” why I am so excited to partner with part to efforts from the Greater Services Neighborhood 360° Pro- Lower Eastside Ecology Center to Addabbo said. “I am glad we were Senator Addabbo and the Lower Flushing Chamber of Commerce gram. Event sponsors also include: bring an e-waste recycling event to able to again bring this fantastic East Side Ecology Center to bring- and the Flushing Night Out. I’m iCross Capital Fund, SBT Advan- the Rockaways in September. service to the Rockaways to allow ing this event to Rockaway!” proud to join to support this event tage Bank, EmblemHealth, COTS On Saturday, September 7, Add- our constituents to recycle their Ecology Center and encourage the public to take Travel, Hanover Bank, and Cush- abbo, Pheffer Amato and members electronics at a location in their will be accepting working and part in what is always one of the man & Wakefield. from the Lower East Side Ecology own community. I would like to non-working computers, monitors, more unique NYC festivals.” “One of our core values at SBT Center will be at St. Camillus, thank Stacey for joining me, and printers/scanners, keyboards, mice, The Chamber established FNO Advantage Bank is community, located at 99-15 Rockaway Beach the staff at the Lower East Side cables, TVs, VCRs & DVD players, in 2015 as the first community that is why we are proud sponsors Boulevard, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ecology Center for helping to make phones, audio/visual equipment, market and social event in down- of the Flushing Night Out Com- The trucks for recycling will be this event possible.” cell phones and PDA’s. town Flushing featuring an exciting munity Market. Please come get to located in the parish’s back park- “Electronic waste is a major For more information about this line-up of food and fashion entre- know us at our Main St location,” ing lot off Shorefront Parkway, environmental hazard. Too many event, call Addabbo’s office at 718- preneurs as well as live music and stated Sue Wang and Alex Cho, between 99th and 100th Streets. people just drop computer parts 738-1111 or Pheffer Amato’s office entertainment reflecting America’s “These recycling events are some and electronics in the garbage. If at 718-945-9550. most diverse community. The (Continued on page 8) THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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Asian American Federation’s Small Business Program Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Unveils New Mural on Union Street to Improve to Host MetroCard Services in Belle Shopping Experience Harbor, Howard Beach & Far Rockaway Recently, the Asian Ameri- can Federation (AAF) presented Shopping Center (82-35 153rd Union Street: Where Home Is, the Avenue, Howard Beach, Queens) first-ever mural painting on Union from 10:00 AM to NOON and then Street in downtown Flushing. outside the Wavecrest Shopping Created by visual artist Chemin Center (2-43 Beach 20th St, Far Hsiao, the 30-foot long public Rockaway, Queens) from 1:00 artwork, located at 37-23 Union PM to 3:00 PM. Residents can Street in Flushing, NY, is the first utilize the MetroCard table/van to in a series of art projects planned purchase standard, senior or other by AAF as part of its small busi- reduced-fare cards locally, without ness program to beautify Union having to visit a train station. Street and enhance the shopping “We do not have nearly enough experience for customers. transit options here in South As Union Street is home to some Queens, but we’re working on it. of the oldest Asian businesses in In the meantime, it’s great to have New York City, the mural is a On Thursday September 19th options to obtain a MetroCard Congresswoman Grace Meng, Council Member Peter Koo, tribute to these diverse immigrant from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Assem- without having to climb a flight of Jo-Ann Yoo of AAF, Dan Bamba of Queens Council of the blywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato stairs to a train station, especially communities whose rich contribu- Arts, the artist Chemin Hsaio and others were at the event. tions have been instrumental in (D-South Queens) will host a for seniors and disabled individu- building the vibrant life and cul- and make residents and visitors piness,” visual artist Chemin MTA MetroCard Pop-Up Table als,” Pheffer Amato said. “Thanks ture of the area. The artwork fea- alike feel welcome. Public mu- Hsiao said. “As I was putting it up in Belle Harbor at the St. Francis to the MTA for coming out, and I tures the famed number 7 subway rals are great ways to highlight I would get a lot of children and De Sales Church, Reddy Hall. look forward to seeing everyone line and important institutions and the unique talents, diversity and families passing by in the after- That following month on Tuesday, on September 19th and October landmarks surrounding Union character of our neighborhoods, noons on their way home, so I was October 29th, Pheffer Amato will 29th! This is just one small step Street, including Latimer House, and the Union Street mural is a able to see some of that positive host a MTA Van in Howard Beach in a long push to bring real mass , Flushing great first step forward toward reaction across generations. It’s and Far Rockaway. The van will transit access to everyone in South Town Hall, Bowne House, the a new and improved Flushing,” great that people in the area can first be outside the Lindenwood Queens.” Tree, and the said Council Member Peter Koo see themselves somehow in the . (D-Flushing) mural and feel connected to each Attorney General James Announces AAF commissioned Queens- “We are unveiling this mural other and the community.” based visual artist Chemin Hsiao, in a week like this when our im- “This mural uplifts our spirits and Lawsuit Against Trump Administration who is himself an immigrant from migrant communities have had so that is the function of art in the Taiwan, to create the artwork. The much tough news. It is a special community. It beautifully show- Over Public Charge Rule project is supported in part by the and important moment to remem- cases the cooperation between York stands united behind them. New York Economic Develop- ber the tremendous contributions the private sector and the public When you mess with our neigh- ment Corporation (NYEDC) and immigrants have made not just to sector, and we look forward to bors, you mess with all of us. To the New Work Grant from Queens Flushing and Queens, but to our more collaborations between the President, we’ll see you in Council on the Arts(QCA). The entire country. This is our way of AAF, EDC and artists to bring court.” wall space was provided by Hanmi standing strong to say thank you beautiful pieces like this into the “The new ‘public charge’ Realty. to our various immigrant com- community,” said Minwen Yang, rule creates fear, confusion, and “We are thrilled to work with the munities,” said Congresswoman Director of Community Outreach, distress for our immigrant com- EDC and Chemin Hsiao on this art Grace Meng. with NY State Senator Toby Ann munities,” said NYC Corporation project that tells the diverse and “This mural pays tribute to the Stavitsky Counsel Zachary Carter. “The American story of the neighbor- many contributions immigrants “Cultural and traditional ex- new rule broadens the definition hood and the valuable contribu- have made to the local commu- change is a shortcut to under- of a public charge, increasing the tions of its immigrant residents. nity,” said NYC Council Member standing each other. Art helps Attorney General Letitia James number of non-citizens who may This beautiful legacy will remind Daniel Dromm (D-Elmhurst, us develop together and create a today announced a lawsuit against be found inadmissible, denied people that Asian immigrants Jackson Heights). “Flushing has a harmonious community to live the Trump Administration’s Pub- a green card, or denied a visa remain the economic engine of dynamic history and immigrants in,” said John Hong, President of lic Charge Rule, a new rule that on public charge grounds. As a so many neighborhoods in this play a very prominent part in it. Hanmi Realty. aims to deny green cards and result of this new rule, families city long after our small business This mural captures that history “It’s wonderful to have this visas to immigrants that use or may forego benefits and services assistance program ends,” JoAnn while beautifying the neighbor- mural on the wall of a private have used government assistance to which they are legally entitled Yoo, executive director of Asian hood. I thank the Asian American business because it attracts cus- programs. Such a rule would have because they fear that accepting American Federation, said. Federation, the New York Eco- tomers. We are looking forward short- and long-term impacts on those benefits or services may “As the Flushing community nomic Development Corpora- to the transformed Union Street public health and the economy. jeopardize their ability or the abili- continues to grow and evolve, we tion and the Queens Council on and hope that all of you will shop The suit, filed in the Southern ty of family members to stay in the look forward to more opportuni- the Arts, and Hanmi Realty for local and support our immigrant District of New York and joined by United States. In this lawsuit, the ties to transform our public spaces making this important project a businesses,” said Ikhwan Rim, the States of Connecticut and Ver- City will challenge the new rule and infrastructure into amenities reality.” President of the Union Street mont and the City of New York, on the grounds that it violates the that bring people together, stimu- “I hope that people walk away Small Business Association in challenges the Trump Administra- federal Administrative Procedure late our collective imaginations, with just a general sense of hap- Flushing. tion’s attempt to specifically target Act and the Constitution. The City immigrants of color, while putting will defend immigrant New York- Chuseok Korean Moon Festival at Queens Botanical Garden these communities at risk. ers from this unlawful expansion “Generations of citizens landed of the public charge rule.” The Korean American Harvest on the welcoming shores of Ellis In the suit, the coalition argues Festival Committee presents the Island with nothing more than that the Department of Homeland 37th Annual Chuseok Korean Moon a dream in their pockets,” said Security’s (DHS) new public Festival at Queens Botanical Garden. Attorney General Letitia James. charge definition disregards clear Celebrating South Korean culture, “The Trump Administration’s congressional intent and a cen- and riding the globally popular thinly veiled efforts to only allow tury’s worth of case law holding “Korean Wave” of pop culture, this those who meet their narrow eth- that immigrants who use basic, event features musical entertainment nic, racial and economic criteria non-cash benefits are not con- with K-pop performances, Korean to gain a path to citizenship is a sidered public charges because products, food vendors, and more! clear violation of our laws and our they are not primarily dependent FREE. Drop-in. $10 Parking. values. Quite simply, under this on the government. Additionally, In the case that an event is can- rule, more children will go hun- the public charge rule weapon- celled, you will be notified via email. gry, more families will go without izes the public charge inquiry to By public transportation, take located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, City of New York, and its operation medical care and more people will specifically target immigrants of the number 7 subway line to Main Flushing, NY 11355. For parking is made possible in part by public be living in the shadows and on the color, immigrants with disabili- Street, the fees, please check our website or call funds provided through the New streets. We cannot and we will not ties, and low-income immigrants. (Port Washington line) to Main 718.886.3800. York City Department of Cultural let that happen.” Finally, the rule fundamentally Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS ABOUT QBG - QBG is an urban Affairs, Queens Borough President, “The ultimate city of immi- misunderstands that these non- or Q20 bus. For driving directions oasis where people, plants, and cul- the New York City Council, State grants will never stop fighting cash programs are designed to and more information, please visit tures are celebrated through inspir- elected officials, the New York State President Trump’s xenophobic help immigrants who arrive in our website. ing gardens, innovative educational Department of Parks, Recreation and policies,” said Mayor de Blasio. this country with limited means PARKING - On-site parking is programs and real-world applications Historic Preservation, along with “We are proud to join the Attorney move out of poverty and achieve available year-round during Garden of environmental stewardship. QBG corporate, foundation, and individual General and let our immigrant open hours at the Parking Garden, is located on property owned by the supporters. brothers and sisters know New (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

NYC Parks Cuts The Ribbon on Queens Community Parks Pheffer Amato Joins THOR in Initiative Site Bowne Playground Demanding Improved Signage and Warnings on Rockaway Beaches NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, today joined New York City Council Member Peter Koo, Department of Environmental Protection Direc- tor of Community Affairs Karen Ellis, Community Board 7 District Manager Marilyn McAndrews, and local community members to officially cut the ribbon on the total reconstruction of Bowne Playground under the Community Parks Initiative (CPI). The $5.8 million project was funded by Mayor Bill de Blasio. Construc- tion was completed in April. “Bowne Playground is the site where the Community Parks Ini- tiative was announced, and it is : Malcolm Pinckney/NYC Parks gratifying to see it transformed into the recreational space that Flushing deserves,” said Com- another playground beautifully and accessible parks system by missioner Silver. “Thanks to revitalized thanks to the strategic investing in smaller parks that Mayor de Blasio’s investment, partnership between DEP and are located in New York City’s Assemblywoman Stacey Phef- the beach to inform swimmers Bowne Playground offers new NYC Parks. This newly revamped densely-populated neighborhoods fer Amato joined The Heart of dangerous waters, and better recreational and environmental community space also utilizes in- with higher-than-average concen- of Rockaway (THOR) group, utilization of modern technol- amenities for the neighborhood novative green infrastructure that trations of poverty. Through CPI, and residents, in demanding ogy to receive notifications from and will serve as a vital green will manage stormwater to reduce the City is investing $318 million improved signage and warnings the city. Most importantly, we space for generations to come.” flooding and improve the health in capital dollars to make renova- at the entrance of the beaches need comprehensive water safety “Every summer, Bowne Play- of nearby waterways, including tions to 67 parks citywide that in Rockaway, Queens to notify education-not only across the ground is packed with people Flushing Creek” said DEP Com- have not undergone significant swimmers and beach-goers. The Rockaway Peninsula but across who have to make the most out missioner Vincent Sapienza. “I improvements in decades. group organized the press confer- New York State,” Pheffer Amato of the worn down equipment and want to commend Commissioner This playground honors Walter ence in response to five drowning said. “Five people died this year crumbling infrastructure. Today Silver and his team for their com- Bowne (1770-1846), a state sena- deaths this year in the waters in our waters. Something needs our entire community is ecstatic mitment to making New York City tor and New York City mayor. As surrounding Rockaway. to change and that begins with to see downtown Flushing’s flag- a greener, more resilient place to mayor, Bowne is remembered for In the wake of five drowning education and notification. I pray ship recreational space finally call home.” his strict policies aimed at pre- deaths at the areas surrounding for those who lost their lives and get a much needed upgrade,” The newly renovated Bowne venting cholera epidemics in the Rockaway Beach, Assembly- for their families.” said Council Member Peter Koo. Playground features new play city. His summer residence once woman Stacey Pheffer Amato “The heart of Rockaway ap- “From the basketball courts to the equipment, swings, a spray show- stood on this property until March (D-Rockaway) joined residents preciated Stacy Pheffer Amato play equipment, everything here er, basketball and handball courts, 1925, when a fire destroyed the in demanding immediate ac- standing with is on swim safety is top notch and designed to fit an open asphalt play area, seat- home. NYC Parks and the Depart- tion from City Agencies. Main- awareness. The Rockaways can the wants and needs of our com- ing and decorative landscaping. ment of Education jointly operate tain Joshua Odozi, Jr., Keylon use better signage and possibly munity for generations to come. Additionally, the Department of Bowne Playground. The play- Ramsay, Umarie Chamble, John a push PA system to cell phones This is the 10th playground to get Environmental Protection has ground, located on Union Street Munoz, and Peala Jimenez lost to make visitors aware of the a full renovation in my Council partnered with NYC Parks to pro- between Sanford and Barclay Av- their lives while swimming off dangers,” Edwin Williams, Vice District during my term, and I’m vide support for green infrastruc- enues, opened in November 1950 of Rockaway’s waters. President of THOR, said. grateful to the Parks Department ture improvements throughout the to supplement the recreational “As a city, and state we must “I want to thank The Heart and Mayor’s Office their shared playground to manage stormwater facilities of the local community do better to inform swimmers of of Rockaway for organizing the commitment to improving our runoff. and adjacent school. P.S. 20 is the risks associated with going press conference this afternoon parks, playgrounds and public Launched by Mayor de Blasio named for John Bowne, the first into the bay and ocean. Among and Rev. Cockfield for his mean- spaces.” in October 2014, CPI strives to representative of the Bowne name many things we urgently need: ingful words and prayers for all “Bowne Playground represents make NYC Parks a more equitable in the Flushing area. updated signage with higher who passed,” concluded Pheffer visibility, flag notifications on Amato NYC DOT, Council Member Miller Celebrate The Installation of a New Traffic Signal in Hollis Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, Florida and Italy

At 99th Avenue and 195th Street, new signal will clarify rights of way at an intersection where previous stop sign only controlled traffic on one street

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) re- cently joined elected officials and local stakeholders and residents to announce the installation of a new traffic signal at 99th Avenue and 195th Street in Hollis, Queens. “We are excited to announce this recently installed signal, which helps residents feel safer whether they walk, drive or bike,” said NYC DOT Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia. “We thank Council Member Miller, the 103rd Precinct and proper evaluation,” said Council dress community safety concerns the Hollis Local Development Member I. Daneek Miller. “Com- along 99th Avenue and in the Corporation for their ongoing sup- munity members felt unsafe, and surrounding neighborhood. Previ- port as we work collaboratively to the number of crashes along the ously, only traffic on 195th Street bring safety treatments to Council avenue were concerning as well. was controlled by a stop sign, District 27.” Our success in getting a traffic whereas drivers on 99th Avenue “At the request of the commu- signal for this intersection proves had no stop sign. Following the nity our staff has been working that Vision Zero can work for all advocacy of residents and local vigilantly with DOT to ensure communities.” elected leaders, DOT re-evaluated that the 99th Avenue and 195th The new treatment follows re- this intersection, which was final- Street intersection received a quests from local residents to ad- ized and approved this fall. PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019

(Aug. 23 to Aug. 29)

Dare we use the expressions music, dance, theater, workshops, King,” and served with all the “cutting edge” and “classic” in the and exhibitions. At 5 pm, Yasser fixings. , 196- same sentence? Great Queens tra- Tejeda and Palotre, a Dominican 00 Union Tpke., Fresh Meadows, ditions ─ Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day, roots fusion group, performs. Co- http://bit.ly/31ULnCF. Jazzmobile Block Party, Jerk Fest rona Plaza, vicinity of Roosevelt ● Aug. 26, Singin’ in the Rain, ─ happen this week. Ditto for new Avenue and 104th Street, http:// sunset. Watch this classic film pop-up markets, a listening party, bit.ly/2KVlkEs. under the stars. Great and a unique corn roast. ● Aug. 24, Ruptura, 2 pm. Pup- Lawn, http://bit.ly/2KGXH3j. ● Aug. 24, Jazzmobile Block peteer Ernesto Oroza shares more ● Aug. 27, Live at the Gantries, Party, 2 pm to 4 pm. Free concert than 80 hand puppets gathered 7 pm. The bilingual band 123 featuring the Jumaane Smith from Cuba. Their parts were used Andrés plays children’s music. Quartet and Jay Rodriguez’s Latin to repair mixers, fans, washing , vicin- Swing Band. Tours from noon to machines, coffee machines, and ity of Center Boulevard and 47th 4:45 pm. Louis Armstrong House pressure cookers (Rain date: Aug. Road, LIC, http://bit.ly/2v4Knvi. Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona, 25, 2 pm). Socrates Sculpture ● Aug. 29, Queens Get The Mu- http://bit.ly/2zbeNji. Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC, sic, 6 pm. Three hours of music by ● Aug. 24, Flushing Night Out, http://bit.ly/2P4YSOy. local talent. Athens Square Park, noon. A daytime community ● Aug. 25, Jamaican Jerk Fes- 30th Avenue and 30th Street, market and social event featuring tival, noon. Eat spicy jerk spe- http://bit.ly/2HgTSQx. local restaurants, businesses, and cialties while listening to live ● Last Chance artists including a K-pop band. performances, especially Reggae ● Romeo and Juliet, until Aug. St. George’s Church, 135-32 and Soca. Plus, more than 30 25. The Rude Grooms troupe 38th Ave., Flushing, http://bit. food vendors, a kids zone, and presents a classic Shakespeare ly/2TLtFyp. chef demos. This event was post- tragedy with live acoustic music ● Aug. 24, Lowery Plaza Pop Up, poned until this date due to a heat at various Western Queens venues Aug. 25. The Sunnyside Shines wave in July. , nightly at 6:30 pm. Rainey Park, Business Improvement District Merrick and Baisley boulevards, Aug. 21; Queensbrige Park, Aug. and Queens Night Market unite Jamaica, http://bit.ly/2t9lPR6. 22; Astoria Park, Aug. 23 and 24; to present rotating vendors (i.e. ● Aug. 25, Arthur Ashe Kids’ Plaxall Gallery, Aug. 25, http://bit. jewelry, ceramics, candles, soap) Day, 9:30 am. The world’s largest ly/2YXVIjg. from noon to 6 pm on both days. single-day, grassroots tennis- ● Hamlet (1996), until Aug. 25. Lowery Plaza, 40th Street and and-entertainment event with An epic take (238 minutes with Queens Boulevard under the el- chart-topping music acts and top an intermission) on a Shakespeare evated 7 train, Sunnyside, http:// tennis players. Lineup includes classic that stars Robin Williams, bit.ly/2GoQG4J. Blanco Brown, Radio Disney’s Billy Crystal, and Kate Winslet. ● Aug. 24, Colors of Us Listen- Morgan, Meg Donelly, Novak Two more screenings on Aug. ing Party, 5 pm. Electronic music Djokovic, and Sloane Stephens. 24 at 4:30 pm and Aug. 25 at 2 artist Claire Marie Lim (aka , USTA: pm. Museum of the Moving Im- dolltr!ck) hosts a listening party Billie Jean King Tennis Center, age, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s for her new work, Colors of Us, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. which consists of music created http://bit.ly/2MrNJFg. ly/2SA0Kgl. with female-identifying youth ● Aug. 25, No Brainer or the ● Spirited Away, under Aug. 25. of Asian descent. Lewis Latimer Solution to Parasites, 2 pm. The This 2001 Japanese film won an House Museum, 34-41 137th St., Street Theater Company presents Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Flushing, http://bit.ly/2Jz6kwl. this rip-roaring musical that be- After Chihiro’s family explores ● Aug. 24, Streetwise + Tiny: gins with an eviction threat and an abandoned village, her parents The Life of Erin Blackwell, Aug. leads to a wild trip with plenty undergo a mysterious transfor- 25. A 1983 documentary on of jokes about President Donald mation and she’s whisked into a Seattle street residents and a Trump. , vicinity of world of fantastic spirits ruled by a 2016 documentary on one of the 34th Avenue and 78th Street, Jack- sorceress. The five screenings are teenagers in the first film who son Heights, http://bit.ly/30tE7Nq. on Aug. 21-23 at noon and Aug. is now 44 and has 10 children. ● Aug. 25, Katz Concert Series, 5 24-25 at 11:30 am. Museum of the Three screenings on Aug. 24 at pm. Dr. K’s Motown Revue takes Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., 2 pm and 6 pm and Aug. 25 at the stage. O’Donohue Park Band- Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, 1:30 pm. Museum of the Moving shell, vicinity of Seagirt Boule- http://bit.ly/2H0hd8I. Gino A. Orrino Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s vard and Beach 19th Street, Far The “It’s In Queens” column is Principal License Representative Kaufman Arts District, http://bit. Rockaway, http://bit.ly/2LAhJOC. produced by the Queens Tourism ly/2TKjmL3. ● Aug. 25, Down to Earth Mar- Council with the hope that readers ● Aug. 24, Corónate Caribe, 1 ket/Corn Roast, 10 am to noon. will enjoy the borough’s wonder- Multiple Markets with Competitive Rates pm to 6 pm. This monthly festival Enjoy an ear of corn, roasted over ful attractions. More info at www. celebrates Caribbean culture with a charcoal fire by Pono “The Corn itsinqueens.com. Orrino Capital Services, LLC Flushing to Introduce NYC’s First Local Currency for FNO 46-13 104th St.,Orrino Plaza (Continued from page 4) Tourism at the Queens Economic Chamber of Commerce - The Corona Heights, NY 11368 Development Corporation; Ed Greater Flushing Chamber of Com- 718-606-0293 or 718-606-0294 managers of SBT Advantage Bank. Staniszewski, General Manager merce fosters the economic growth, Fax: 718-606-0295 “EmblemHealth is excited to be of the Sheraton LaGuardia East inclusive diversity, and shared pros- a part for this wonderful event with Hotel; Jennifer Sun, Executive perity of our community through the Greater Flushing Chamber of Director of Asian Americans for advocacy, networking, and educa- Commerce,” stated Peter Chang, Equality; Anne Tan-Detchkov, tion. As a multicultural member- All Forms of Insurance Lead Community Outreach Spe- Marketing Manager at the Queens ship association, the Chamber is cialist at EmblemHealth. Botanical Garden; Karl Nicoleau, the collective voice that represents The Chamber expects attendance Education & Outreach Coordinator and advocates for the needs of our INCOME TAXES PREPARED to exceed previous turnout and for the Queens Historical Society diverse business and civic commu- is partnering with organizations at ; Min- nity. We envision a community that COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service to market FNO 2019: Queens wen Yang, representing Senator is a beacon for economic opportu- Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” Tourism Council, Yelp, School of Toby Ann Stavisky; Ellen Young, nity, mutual respect, and solidarity. Rock, Garden of Hope, and Asian representing Assemblyman Ron As we overcome challenges and For appointment call (718) 606-0293 Americans for Equality. Kim; Crystal Feng, Program reach for our dreams, we trans- or (718) 606-0294 The Chamber was also joined by Manager at AAFE; and, the FNO form ourselves and redefine what or stop in. Jack Eichenbaum, Queens Borough 2019 Planning Team led by Lisa it means to be an American. For Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Historian; Rob MacKay, Director Plaza. more information, visit us at www. Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm of Public Relations, Marketing & About the Greater Flushing flushingchamber.nyc. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

Meng, Schumer, And Gillibrand Call on FAA to Increase ASPCA Warns Pet Owners of the Transparency of Public Meetings on NextGen Dangers of Blue-Green Algae Poisoning Pets exposed to algae may suffer present, the film will often con- NextGen is the FAA-led mod- improved notification of NextGen hear from affected community life-threatening symptoms centrate along the shoreline in ernization of the nation’s air Advisory Committee meetings, members. That is why we are de- As alarming reports of recent areas where animals may drink transportation system which also more advanced notice of when manding that the FAA increase the blue-green algae intoxications or swim. results in increased aircraft noise these meetings are scheduled to transparency and accessibility of have recently surfaced, the ASP- Dogs can develop poisoning that negatively impacts local take place, and to livestream each public meetings held by the Next- CA® (The American Society when they drink from or swim communities meeting. Gen Advisory Committee, which for the Prevention of Cruelty to in contaminated water sources. “Many of my constituents is responsible for advising the FAA Animals®) is alerting pet owners If blue-green algae is consumed, Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) and who continue to be impacted by on air transportation moderniza- to the severe threats these toxins it can cause severe neurologic or U.S. Senators Charles Schumer excessive aircraft noise related to tion, including new flight routes, pose to pets. Algae intoxications liver damage. Signs of blue-green (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand NextGen want to be heard about so those whom have suffered from happen more during this time of algae toxicity include seizures, (D-NY) sent a joint letter to the how this new technology impacts excessive aircraft noise have a seat year because conditions promote panting, excessive drooling, respi- head of the Federal Aviation Ad- their lives,” said Congresswoman at the table and their voices can be the growth of cyanobacteria. ratory failure, diarrhea, disorien- ministration (FAA) calling for the Meng. “The public deserves to be heard.” These organisms are known to tation, vomiting, liver failure, and agency to increase transparency of engaged on NextGen and this en- “Excessive aircraft noise has cause poisoning in dogs, cats, ultimately death. public meetings held by the Next- gagement must be a two-way street been plaguing New York com- livestock, wildlife, birds, fish Prevention is key. Don’t allow Gen Advisory Committee. complete with dialogue and input munities for years,” said Senator and even humans. In the warm, your pets to drink from stagnant The Committee provides the from members of the community Gillibrand. “With the FAA plan- summer months, pet owners ponds, lakes or other bodies of FAA with advice and recommen- and other stakeholders. Increas- ning to convene public meetings should take caution when bringing water that have bluish-green scum dations on ways to enhance and ing access and transparency to on NextGen implementation, companion animals near stagnant on the surface or around the edges. maximize the Next Generation Air these meetings would help ensure which would make changes to air ponds, lakes, and other bodies of Blue-green algae cells can also Transportation System, commonly this happens, and that committee traffic routes and could increase fresh water that could potentially stick to a pet’s fur and be ingested referred to as NextGen, which is members listen to their concerns. the impacts of aircraft noise in be contaminated with algae. when the animal cleans itself, so the FAA-led modernization of the There should be no barriers that some communities, I am calling Pet owners should be aware of take caution before allowing your nation’s air transportation system prevent this from happening. It is on the FAA to make sure that these these important facts: pet to jump into a body of water. that seeks to improve the safety, critical for Acting Administrator meetings are made more accessible • Blue-green algae is most likely Many public health departments efficiency, capacity, predictability, Elwell to make the changes we’re and transparent for New Yorkers. to proliferate in bodies of fresh test water frequently in areas that and resiliency of U.S. aviation. requesting and I eagerly await his The federal officials determin- water when the weather is warm are known to have outbreaks and However, part of NextGen’s imple- reply to our letter.” ing aircraft route changes have a (over 75 degrees) and sunny. will post signs when there is a mentation involves new flight “High levels of airplane and heli- responsibility to listen directly to • Water containing toxic algae problem. routes that have caused communi- copter noise have challenged com- New Yorkers to ensure that any blooms will often have the appear- If you suspect your pet may be ties such as Queens to experience munities in the Bronx, Queens, new routes carefully consider the ance of a pea-green paint or slime suffering from blue-green algae increased levels of aircraft noise. and on Long Island for far too potential effects on their quality on the surface. poisoning, contact your veterinar- In their correspondence to long,” said Senator Schumer. of life. I’m proud to join with my • If certain wind conditions are ian immediately. Acting FAA Administrator Dan “For the FAA to modernize air- colleagues in this push to ensure Elwell, the lawmakers urged the infrastructure in a meaningful that New Yorkers can participate agency to provide the public with and comprehensive way, they must in the NextGen process.” Attorney General James Announces Lawsuit Against Trump Administration The Queens Arts Fund Will Award Over $590,000 to Over Public Charge Rule Local Artists And Arts Organizations (Continued from page 6) can be expected to experience increased poverty rates, housing upward mobility. instability, a reduced workforce, Queens Council on the Arts have increased funding for artist for the execution of a cultural proj- The overall health and wellbe- and an overall decrease in total (QCA) is pleased to announce grants nearly fourfold citywide ect (direct administration costs, ing of New York’s immigrant economic productivity. that the Queens Arts Fund (QAF) as part of the CreateNYC cultural marketing and publicity costs, communities that use vital public This case is being handled by will distribute $590,260 in grants plan’s commitment to supporting venue rentals as well as supplies benefit programs will be nega- Senior Trial Counsel Elena Gold- to individual artists and nonprofit the creative life of New York City. and materials) tively impacted by the new rule. stein, Civil Enforcement Section organizations – this is following a We’re proud to work with Queens Grant applications are now open Additionally, with the anticipated Chief of the Labor Bureau Ming- record year where QCA supported Council on the Arts to support and the deadline to apply online is decline in Medicaid enrollment, Qi Chu, and Assistant Attorneys the largest number of grantees Queens’ extraordinary cultural Tuesday, October 29, 2019. individuals who would have other- General Abigail Rosner, Amanda to date. In 2019, QCA awarded communities.” Since 1978, QCA has been wise had access to healthcare are Meyer, and Ajay Saini, under $527,600 in grants to 104 indi- QAF offers grants to Queens- funding cultural activities across at risk of living with undiagnosed the supervision of Chief Counsel vidual artists and 84 organizations based individual artists, collec- the borough keeping Queens and untreated conditions. Eco- for Federal Initiatives Matthew for the creation of arts and cultural tives, and nonprofit organizations neighborhoods rich with cultural nomically, impacted communities Colangelo. programming for the borough of offering distinctive arts and cul- vibrancy. Its mission is to foster Queens. tural programming that directly and develop the arts in Queens Addabbo & Pheffer Amato Partner to Applications for 2019 QAF serves the community of Queens. County and to support individual grants may be submitted online For Queens-based nonprofit artists and arts organizations in Bring Free Mammogram Screenings to until Tuesday, October 29, 2019. organizations, QAF offers two presenting their cultural diversity The increase in available grant opportunities. The Arts for the benefit of the community. The Rockaways This September funds for local artists and arts Access Grant (funded by DCLA) If you have any questions, This fall, State Senator Joseph there are no co-payments, and all organizations is due in large part and the Community Arts Grant please contact Grants and Resi- P. Addabbo, Jr. and Assembly- deductibles are waived. to additional support from the (funded by NYSCA), each rang- dencies Manager Dan Bamba at woman Stacey Pheffer Amato will “Getting a mammogram is vi- NYC Department of Cultural ing from $1,000-$5,000. These [email protected] be bringing a free mammogram tally important to women’s health Affairs (DCLA), whose funding project-based grants support or 347-505-3017 screening to the Rockaways. as they age, and bringing these for QCA’s artist grant program nonprofit organizations and art- For more information, please On Friday, September 27, the free mammograms screenings to increased by 17% over last year’s ist collectives partnering with visit https://www.queenscouncil- American Italian Cancer Founda- the district is a major service for total, and 3.5 times the amount Queens community organizations arts.org/qaf/ tion will have their Mobile Care women who are either uninsured provided in FY17. This increase, to create cultural projects and The Queens Art Fund is made Clinic inside the Key Food park- or cannot make it to a clinic” Add- which has allowed QCA to provide arts activities that enhance the possible in part by the New York ing lot located at 88-03 Rockaway abbo said. “Whether it’s getting a larger grants to more artists, is vibrancy in Queens communities City Department of Cultural Af- Beach Boulevard — directly clean bill of health or discovering thanks to continued support from and neighborhoods. fairs in partnership with the City across the street from Addabbo’s early detection, mammograms the Mayor and City Council. Sup- For artists, QAF offers the New Council and the New York State Rockaway office — tentatively are a crucial health exam and I port for local artists and creators Work Grant (funded by DCLA), Council on the Arts with the scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. hope women will sign up for this is a key recommendation in the which supports individual artists support of Governor Cuomo and where they will provide free mam- service. I would like to thank the CreateNYC cultural plan. of all artistic disciplines who live the New York State Legislature. mogram screenings for eligible American Italian Cancer Founda- “We are pleased to work in or have a studio in Queens for the Queens Council on the Arts is women. tion and Assemblywoman Pheffer close partnership with DCLA to creation of new work. New Work the borough-wide arts council In order to be eligible for a Amato for their help in bringing support the creative community Grants are $3,000, and do not of Queens. The mission of the free exam or screening, women this great event to our district right of Queens,” said QCA Executive require fiscal sponsorship. Queens Council on the Arts is must be: before Breast Cancer Awareness Director Hoong Yee Krakauer. Funds cover costs for eligible to foster and develop the arts • 40 years or older with health Month.” “As I know from my 24 years projects such as: in Queens County and to sup- insurance; “My hope is that, by providing a working at Queens arts organiza- • Projects with a public compo- port individual artists and arts • 50 years or older without health means for women to detect breast tions, artists and emerging arts nent that benefit Queens com- organizations in presenting their insurance; cancer early, we can prevent as groups are essential to the vibran- munities cultural diversity for the benefit of • Currently living in New York many tragedies as possible. This cy and social connections of the • Arts activities taking place the community. QCA thanks the City; and is a disease that can usually be borough’s diverse communities,” within Queens in the 2020 cal- partnering venues for graciously • Had not had a mammogram in detected early, and when it is, said NYC Cultural Affairs Com- endar year providing use of their meeting the last 12 months. missioner Tom Finkelpearl. “We • Individual artists’ costs needed spaces for the info sessions. Uninsured patients are welcome, (Continued on page 11) PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019

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11562 ELMONT LLC, Arts. S U PR EM E C O U RT O F order dated the 29th day of Supplemental Summons and Queens. The basis of the venue you may contact for information of Org. filed with the SSNY THE STATE OF NEW YORK July 2019 by the HON: DAVID Notice of Object of Action designated above is the location about possible options, on 07/09/2019. Office loc: COUNTY OF QUEENS Index ELLIOT J.S.C. Premises lying Supreme Court Of The State of the Mortgaged Premises. TO including trying to work with Queens County. SSNY has No. 11722/2012 Date Filed: and being in the County of Of New York County Of Queens Juan C. Cifuentes Defendant your lender during this process. been designated as agent 06/12/2012 SUPPLEMENTAL Queens. BEGINNING at a point Action to Foreclose a Mortgage In this Action. The foregoing To locate an entity near you, you upon whom process against SUMMONS Plaintiff on the southerly side of Bates INDEX #: 711731/2018 The Supplemental Summons is may call the toll-free helpline the LLC may be served. Designates Queens County Avenue, 396.87 feet easterly Bank Of New York Mellon served upon you by publication, maintained by the New York SSNY shall mail process as the place of trial based on from the corner formed by the FKA The Bank Of New York, pursuant to an order of HON. State Department of Financial to: The LLC, 122 28 Sutter the location of the mortgaged intersection of the southerly side As Trustee (Cwalt 2006-5t2) Richard G. Latin of the Supreme Services at 1-800-342-3736 or Avenue, So Ozone, NY 11420. premises in this action. of 116th Road and the easterly Plaintiff, vs Juan C. Cifuentes If Court Of The State Of New the Foreclosure Relief Hotline Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, side of Rockaway Boulevard; Living, And If He/She Be Dead, York, dated the Twenty-Sixth 1-800-269-0990 or visit the 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 -against- being a plot 100 feet by 20 Any And All Persons Unknown day of July, 2019 and filed with department’s website at WWW. RITA BUIUM, and, if she be feet by 100 feet by 20 feet. To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who the Complaint in the Office DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND Notice of Formation of LSC living and if she be dead, YOU MUST RESPOND BY May Claim To Have An Interest of the Clerk of the County of OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT Management LLC. Arts. the respective heirs-at- SERVING A COPY OF THE In, Or General Or Specific Queens, in the City of Jamaica. REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR of Org. filed with NY Dept. law, next-of-kin, distributes, ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY Lien Upon The Real Property The object of this action is to HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU of State on 2/25/19. Office executors, administrators, F O R T H E P L A I N T I F F Described In This Action; foreclose a mortgage upon HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY location: Queens County. trustees, devisees, legatees, (MORTGAGE COMPANY) Such Unknown Persons Being the premises described below, IN YOUR HOME DURING THE NY Sec. of State designated assignees, lienors, creditors AND FILING THE ANSWER Herein Generally Described executed by Juan C. Cifuentes FORECLOSURE PROCESS. agent of the LLC upon whom and successors in interest and WITH THE COURT. NOTICE And Intended To Be Included and Maria Cifuentes to secure YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO process against it may generally all persons having or OF NATURE OF ACTION In Wife, Widow, Husband, the sum of $650,000.00. The LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS be served, and shall mail claiming under, by or through AND RELIEF SOUGHT This Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Mortgage was recorded at AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY process to 20-64 Hazen St, said defendant who may is an action to foreclose a first Kin, Descendants, Executors, CRFN 2005000653857 in the IS SO LD AT AUCTION East Elmhurst, NY 11370. be deceased, by purchase, mortgage lien on the premises Administrators, Devisees, Office of the City Register of PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT Purpose: any lawful activity. inheritance, lien or inheritance, described herein. The object Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, the City of New York, Queens OF FORECLOSURE AND 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 lien or otherwise any right, title or of the above captioned action Committees, Lienors, And County on November 25, 2005. SALE. REGARDLESS OF interest in or to the real property is to foreclose a Mortgage Assignees Of Such Deceased, The mortgage was subsequently WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO described in the complaint, to secure $350,000.00 and Any And All Persons Deriving APP FOR AUTH for NYC assigned by an assignment REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC interest, recorded in the Office Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or MEDIA III LLC App for Auth executed November 2, 2007 ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, of the County Clerk of QUEENS Title To Said Real Property filed with SSNY 9/22/2014 and recorded on December CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE County on June 27, 2007 in By, Through Or Under Them, LLC. Registered in Delaware 5, 2007, in the Office of the AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES FO R C I T I M O R TG AG E , CRFN 2007000332209, which Or Either Of Them, And Their on 8/15/2011 Off. Loc.: Queens City Register of the City of IN ACCORDANCE WITH INC., NEW YORK CIT Y mortgage was assigned to Respective Wives, Widows, Co. SSNY designated as agent New York, Queens County at STATE AND LOCAL LAW. PA RKING VIO L ATIO NS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. by Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At upon whom process against it CRFN 2007000598998. Said FORECLOSURE RESCUE BUREAU, NEW YORK CITY assignment of mortgage dated Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, may be served. SSNY to mail Mortgage was subsequently SCAMS Be careful of people ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL January 3, 2012 which was Executors, Administrators, copy of process to The LLC, c/o modified by a Loan Modification who approach you with offers BOARD, NEW YORK CITY recorded in the Office of the Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Horing Welikson & Rosen P.C., Agreement executed by to “save” your home. There TRANSIT ADJUDICATION County Clerk of Queens County Trustees, Committees, Lienors, Attn: Richard T. Walsh ESQ., Juan C. Cifuentes and Maria are individuals who watch for B U R E A U, N E W YO R K on April 12, 2012 in CRFN And Assigns, All Of Whom 11 Hillside Avenue, Williston Cifuentes on July 9, 2011 and notices of foreclosure actions STATE DEPARTMENT OF 2012000144887, covering And Whose Names, Except Park, NY 11596. Purpose: recorded January 9, 2013 in in order to unfairly profit from TAXATION AND FINANCE premises known as 150-42 As Stated, Are Unknown To Any lawful act or activity. CRFN 2013000010196 in the a homeowner’s distress. You and UNITED STATES OF 116TH ROAD, JAMAICA 11434, Plaintiff; Maria Cifuentes, The 7/18,25, 8/1,8,15&22/2019 Office of the City Register of should be extremely careful AMERICA, Defendants. We COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY Bank Of New York Mellon the City of New York, Queens about any such promises and Notice of Qualification of ANTE are attempting to collect AND STATE OF NEW YORK Fka The Bank Of New York County. The mortgage was any suggestions that you pay ENTERPRISES LLC Appl. for a debt, and any information ( BLOCK 12202, LOT 22). The , As Successor Trustee To subsequently assigned by a gap them a fee or sign over your Auth. filed with Secy. of State of obtained will be used for that relief sought in the within action Jp Morgan Chase Bank, assignment executed June 23, deed. State law requires anyone NY (SSNY) on 08/07/19. Office purpose. To the above-named is a final judgment directing the N.A., As Trustee On Behalf 2014 and recorded on August offering such services for profit location: Queens County. PLLC defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY sale of the premises described Of The Certificateholders 8, 2014, in the Office of the to enter into a contract which formed in New Jersey (NJ) on SUMMONED to answer the above. The Plaintiff also seeks a Of The Cwheq, Inc., Cwheq City Register of the City of fully describes the services they 09/26/16. Princ. office of PLLC: complaint in this action and to deficiency judgment against the Revolving Home Equity Loan New York, Queens County at will perform and fees they will 175-61 Hillside Ave., Ste. 400, serve a copy of your answer, Defendant, RITA BUIUM, for any Trust, Series 2005-K, New CRFN 2014000264358. The charge, and which prohibits them Jamaica Estates, NY 11432. or, if the complaint is not served debt secured by said Mortgage York State Department Of mortgage was subsequently from taking any money from you SSNY designated as agent with this summons, to serve a which is not satisfied by the Taxation And Finance, New assigned by an assignment until they have completed all of PLLC upon whom process notice of appearance, on the proceeds of the sale of said York City Environmental Control executed September 11, 2014 such promised services. § against it may be served. plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty premises, unless discharged Board, People Of The State and recorded on October 22, 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU SSNY shall mail process to (20) days after the service of in bankruptcy. Dated: Rego Of New York, United States 2014, in the Office of the City ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING the LLC at the princ. office of this summons, exclusive of the Park, New York, 2017 DAVID Of America Acting Through Register of the City of New YOUR HOME If you do not the PLLC. NJ addr. of PLLC: day of service (or within thirty A. GALLO & ASSOCIATES LLP The IRS John Doe (Those York, Queens County at CRFN respond to this summons and 21 Jane Dr., Englewood Cliffs, (30) days after the service is Rosemarie A. Klie Attorneys unknown tenants, occupants, 2014000352015. The property complaint by serving a copy of NJ 07632. Cert. of Form. complete if this summons is for Plaintiff persons or corporations or in question is described as the answer on the attorney for filed with NY Secy. of State, not personally delivered to 95-25 Queens Boulevard, their heirs, distributees, follows: 3323 96TH STREET, the mortgage company who 125 W. State St., Trenton, NJ you within the State of New 11th Floor executors, administrators, CORONA, NY 11368 HELP filed this foreclosure proceeding 08608. Purpose: Medicine. York) or within (60) days after Rego Park, New York 11374 trustees, guardians, assignees, FOR HOMEOWNERS IN against you and filing the 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 service of this summons if it is (718) 459-2634 creditors or successors claiming FORECLOSURE NEW YORK answer with the court, a default the United States of America; 8/22,29,9/5&12/2019 an interest in the mortgaged STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT judgment may be entered and NOTICE OF FORMATION of and in case of your failure to premises.) Defendant(s). WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE you can lose your home. Speak AB CAPSTONE LLC. Arts. of appear or answer, judgment Notice of Formation of 149- Mortgaged Premises: 3323 96th ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE to an attorney or go to the court Org. filed with Secy. of State will be taken against you by 56 REALTY LLC Arts. of Street Corona, NY 11368 BL #: PROCESS. PLEASE READ where your case is pending of NY (SSNY) on 2/18/2016. default for the relief demanded Org. filed with Secy. of State 1711 – 57 To the Above named IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS for further information on how Office location: Queens County. in the complaint. NOTICE YOU of NY (SSNY) on 07/03/19. Defendant: You are hereby AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE to answer the summons and SSNY designated as agent ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Office location: Queens summoned to answer the IN DANGER OF LOSING protect your property. Sending of LLC upon whom process YOUR HOME If you do not County. SSNY designated Complaint in this action, and to YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO a payment to your mortgage against it may be served. SSNY respond to this summons and as agent of LLC upon whom serve a copy of your answer, or, if RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS company will not stop this shall mail copy of process to: complaint by serving a copy process against it may be the Complaint is not served with AND COMPLAINT IN THIS foreclosure action. YOU MUST THE LLC 33-06 88TH STREET of the answer on the attorney served. SSNY shall mail this Supplemental Summons, to FORECLOSURE ACTION, RESPOND BY SERVING A S U I T E 210, JAC KS O N for the mortgage company process to: 50-30 229th Street, serve a notice of appearance, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR COPY OF THE ANSWER ON H E I G H T S , N Y 113 7 2 . who filed this foreclosure Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) HOME. PLEASE READ THE THE ATTORNEY FOR THE Purpose: any lawful purpose. proceeding against you and Purpose: any lawful activities. within twenty days after the SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 filing the answer with the court, 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 service of this Supplemental CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD COMPANY) AND FILING THE a default judgment may be Summons, exclusive of the day IMMEDIATELY CONTACT ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Notice of Formation of WTN entered and you can lose your Notice of Formation of EAP of service (or within 30 days AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR DATED: July 26, 2019 Gross FIRST HOLDINGS LLC. Arts. home. Speak to an attorney MANAGEMENT LLC Arts. of after the service is complete if LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For of Org. filed with Secy. of State or go to the court where your Org. filed with Secy. of State this Supplemental Summons TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, of NY (SSNY) on 06/20/2019. case is pending for further of NY (SSNY) on 05/06/2019. is not personally delivered to TO PROTECT YOURSELF. Suite 100 Williamsville, NY Office location: Queens County. information on how to answer Office location: Queens County. you within the State of New SOURCES OF INFORMATION 14221 The law firm of Gross SSNY designated as agent the summons and protect your SSNY designated as agent York). In case of your failure AND ASSISTANCE The state Polowy, LLC and the attorneys of LLC upon whom process property. Sending a payment of LLC upon whom process to appear or answer, judgment encourages you to become whom it employs are debt against it may be served. to your mortgage company against it may be served. will be taken against you by informed about your options collectors who are attempting to SSNY shall mail process to: will not stop this foreclosure SSNY shall mail process to default for the relief demanded in foreclosure. In addition to collect a debt. Any information c/o The LLC, 51-01 Grand action. To the above named the LLC, 129-09 26th Avenue, in the Complaint. The Attorney seeking assistance from an obtained by them will be used Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. Defendants: The foregoing Suite 403, Flushing, NY 11354. for Plaintiff has an office for attorney or legal aid office, there for that purpose. Purpose: any lawful purpose. summons is served upon you Purpose: Any lawful activity. business in the County of Erie. are government agencies and 64869. 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 by publication pursuant of an 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 Trial to be held in the County of non-profit organizations that 8/8,15,22&29/2019 THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 104-14 Jamaica Avenue Cotton Passion LLC, Arts of Notice of Formation of 542 13109 BCD, LLC, Arts of Org. NOTICE OF SALE CAS STEINWAY STREET LLC. LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Org. filed with Sec. of State COHANCY REALTY LLC Arts. filed with Sec. of State of SUPREME COURT COUNTY Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) of NY (SSNY) 3/1/2019. Cty: of Org. filed with NY Dept. of NY (SSNY) 7/9/2019. Cty: OF QUEENS on 06/17/19. Office: Queens 7/23/2019. Cty: Queens. Queens. SSNY desig. as State on 04/25/2019. Office Queens. SSNY desig. as U.S. Bank National County. SSNY designated as SSNY desig. as agent upon agent upon whom process location: Queens County. NY agent upon whom process Association, as Trustee, agent of the LLC upon whom whom process against may be against may be served & Sec. of State designated agent against may be served & successor in interest to process against it may be served & shall mail process shall mail process to Harris of the LLC upon whom process shall mail process to Brendan Wilmington Trust Company, as served. SSNY shall mail copy Harbhjan Singh, 104-14 Hussnain, 109-14 Liberty against it may be served, and Armstrong, 191 Beach 126 Trustee, successor in interest of process to the LLC, 14-38 Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill, Ave., South Richmond Hill, shall mail process to 214-49 26 Street, Belle Harbor, NY to Bank of America, N.A., as 31st Drive, Astoria, NY 11106. NY 11418. General Purpose. NY 11419. General Purpose. Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360. 11694 General Purpose. Trustee, successor by merger Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 Purpose: any lawful activity. 8/1,8,15,22,29&9/5/2019 to LaSalle Bank National 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 Association, as Trustee for Notice of formation of TLWD Notice of Formation of Mogetee MLBL LLC filed 7/23/2019. Structured Asset Securities Notice of Formation of DL LLC. Arts of Org filed with USA Franchising LLC. Art. of Raspberry Seedlings LLC, Arts Office: Queens Co. SSNY Corporation Mortgage Pass- DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS Secy of State of NY (SSNY) Org. filed Secy. of State of NY of Org. filed with Sec. of State designated as agent for process Through Certificates Series LLC Arts. of Org. filed with on 8/15/19. Office location: (SSNY) on 6/18/2019. Office of NY (SSNY) 3/20/2019. Cty: & shall mail to: 118-18 Liberty 2005-14, Plaintiff Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y location: Queens County. Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Ave. Ground FL, Richmond Hill, AGAINST on 07/08/19. Office location: designated as agent upon SSNY Designated as agent upon whom process against NY 11419. Purpose: General. Su Ling a/k/a Su Mei Ling; et Queens County. SSNY whom proc es s may be of LLC upon whom process may be served & shall mail 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 al., Defendant(s) designated as agent of LLC served and shall mail copy of against it may be served. SSNY process to 69-11 Yellowstone Pursuant to a Judgment of upon whom process against process against LLC to: 241-16 shall mail copy of process Blvd., A57, Forest Hills, NY Notice of Formation of CREOLE Foreclosure and Sale duly it may be served. SSNY shall Alameda Ave., Douglaston, NY to: The LLC, 36-40 Main St., 11375. General Purpose. FRAICHE LLC. Arts. of Org. dated January 5, 2017 I, the mail process to the LLC, 104-37 11362. Purpose: any lawful Suite 505, Flushing, NY 11354. 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 filed with Secy. of State of NY undersigned Referee will 150th St., Jamaica, NY 11435. act. 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 Purpose: any lawful activity. (SSNY) on 4/22/19. Office sell at public auction at the Purpose: Any lawful activity. 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 119-44 27th Avenue, LLC, location: Queens County. Queens County Courthouse, NOTICE OF FORMATION 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 Arts of Org. filed with Sec. SSNY designated as agent Courtroom #25, 88-11 of BAMEDIVF LLC. Arts. Notice of formation of RUHE of State of NY (SSNY) of LLC upon whom process Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, of Org. filed with Secy. of FOODS LLC. Articles of JKR Express LLC, Arts of 6/26/2019. Cty: Queens. against it may be served. New York on September 6, State of NY (SSNY) on Organization filed with the Org. filed with Sec. of State SSNY desig. as agent upon SSNY shall mail process to: 2019 at 10:00AM, premises 07/08/2019. Office location: Secretary of State of New of NY (SSNY) 4/26/2019. whom process against may be c/o The LLC, 243-52 145TH known as 86-20 56th Avenue, Q u e e ns C o unt y. S S N Y York SSNY on 7/3/19. Office Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. served & shall mail process Avenue, Rosedale, NY 11422. Elmhurst, NY 11373. All that designated as agent of LLC located in Queens. SSNY has as agent upon whom process to Antonio Molinari, 157-50 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. certain plot piece or parcel upon whom process against been designated for service of against may be served & 22nd Avenue, Whitestone, 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 of land, with the buildings it may be served. SSNY process. SSNY shall mail copy shall mail process to Rachel NY 11357. General Purpose. and improvements erected, shall mail copy of process of any process served against Rampersad, 105-37 132nd 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 Notice of Formation of situate, lying and being in to: 251-08 61st Avenue, the LLC 47-50 59th Street Apt St., South Richmond Hill, BECATTLEYA LLC. Articles. of the Borough and County Little Neck, NY 11362. 8C, Woodside, NY, 11377. 15-15 215 Street LLC, Arts of NY 11419. General Purpose. Organization with the Secretary of Queens, City and State Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Org. filed with Sec. of State 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 of State of New York SSNY of NY, Block 2869 Lot 8. 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 of NY (SSNY) 6/14/2019. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. on 05/30/2019. Office located Approximate amount of R And R Holdings of Queens NYC Parks Cuts Ribbon ... as agent upon whom process in QUEENS. SSNY has been judgment $521,450.05 plus LLC, Arts of Org. filed with against may be served & designated for service of interest and costs. Premises Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) (Continued from page 2) vide a rich wildlife habitats. shall mail process to 48-51 process. SSNY shall mail copy will be sold subject to 7/3/2019. Cty: Queens. reduce erosion, and provide a 36th Street, Long Island City, of any process served against provisions of filed Judgment SSNY desig. as agent upon remediate this site included: rich wildlife habitats. NY 11101. General Purpose. the LLC 32-47 108 Street, Index# 702514/2015. whom process against • removal of 1,000 cubic The design for Sunset 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 2nd Floor, East Elmhurst, NY. Eun Chong Thorsen, Esq., may be served & shall mail yards of debris and nearly Cove was completed in May Purpose: any lawful purpose. Referee process to Richard Boll, 6112 30,000 cubic yards of hazard- 2016. Following the design, PATRICK HOLDINGS LLC 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, ous and contaminated soil; the project received bids Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff NY 11378. General Purpose. • restoration of 4.5 acres that were nearly double the of State (SSNY) 4/29/19. Office Notice of Formation of a Limited 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 of salt marsh and 7 acres of available budget, effectively in Queens Co. SSNY design. Liability Company (LLC) NAME: Rochester, New York 14624 maritime upland; stalling progress. In October Agent of LLC upon whom Precision Furniture Installation, (877) 430-4792 Wraparound 103 Realty, LLC, • construction of a perimeter 2017, Mayor de Blasio al- process may be served. SSNY LLC. Articles of Organization Dated: July 17, 2019 Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of berm and walking trail; located $7 million to match shall mail copy of process to were filed with the Secretary 8/8,15,22&29/2019 State of NY (SSNY) 6/26/2019. • installation of 16,000 tons an existing $7 million from The LLC 4600 Metropolitan of State of New York (SSNY) Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as of clean sand; a Department of Interior – Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385. on 6/17/2019. Office location: Bridgemont LLC, Arts of agent upon whom process • planting of 200,000 new National Fish and Wildlife Purpose: Any lawful activity. Queens County. SSNY has Org. filed with Sec. of State against may be served & shall plugs to reestablish the salt Foundation Grant and DEC 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 been designated as agent of of NY (SSNY) 5/8/2019. mail process to c/o Elda Zollo, marsh. Mitigation funding, allow- the LLC upon whom process Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. 97-17 103rd Ave., Ozone Park, Notice of Formation of against it may be served. a s a g e n t u p o n w h o m NY 11417. General Purpose. NYC Parks partnered with ing the project to get back on U LT R AV I O L E T A U D I O the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway track. Construction began in SSNY shall mail a copy of process against may be 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 SERVICES LLC Arts. of process to: Raymond Marten, served & shall mail process Parks Conservancy and the spring 2018 and completed in Org. filed with NY Dept. of Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers 418 Beach 130th Street, to Sheree Chang, 214- Notice is hereby given that a June 2019. State on 04/24/2019. Office License, number 1319984 for to recruit volunteers to help A second phase of con- Belle Harbor NY 11694. 18 45th Dr., Bayside, NY location: Queens County. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11361. General Purpose. beer, cider, liquor and wine populate this site with plant- struction for Sunset Cove will NY Sec. of State designated ings. Of the 200,000 plugs 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 has been applied for by the build a boardwalk to provide agent of the LLC upon whom undersigned to sell beer, cider, planted, more than 73,000 shoreline access over the process against it may be Notice of Qualification of liquor and wine at retail in a were installed by volunteers. restored salt marsh, as well Notice of Formation of K&G served, and shall mail process WATT ASSET MANAGEMENT restaurant under the Alcoholic The restored salt marsh will as a seasonal dock and oyster DEVELOPERS LLC Arts. of to 164 Beach 92nd Street, LP Appl. for Auth. filed with Beverage Control Law at 51-29 now help to improve water garden which will serve as a Org. filed with NY Dept. of Rockaway Beach, NY 11693. Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) 43rd Ave, Woodside, NY 11377 quality in Jamaica Bay and venue for waterfront educa- State on 05/16/2019. Office Purpose: any lawful activity. on 07/11/19. Office location: for on premises consumption. reduce wave and wind im- tional activities. Construction location: Queens County. 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 Queens County. LP formed 8/15 &22/2019 pacts during storms, and pro- is planned to begin in 2021. NY Sec. of State designated in Delaware (DE) on 06/13/19. agent of the LLC upon whom Notice of Formation of Princ. office of LP: 110 process against it may be GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION & Notice of Formation of Next Addabbo & Pheffer Amato Warwick Ave., Douglaston, served, and shall mail DEMOLITION CONSULTING Stop Ditmars LLC. Arts. of NY 11363. Duration of LP is process to 145-60 159th Partner to Bring Free LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Org. filed with Secy. of State Perpetual. SSNY designated Street, Jamaica, NY 11434. Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/19. Mammogram Screenings ... as agent of LP upon whom Purpose: any lawful activity. on 06/10/2019. Office location: Office location: Queens process against it may be 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 (Continued from page 6) crucial to our district.” Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y served. SSNY shall mail County. SSNY designated as agent of LLC upon whom Appointments are neces- designated as agent of LLC process to c/o Corporation Notice of Formation: L&T process against it may be the outcomes are better,” sary in order to get your free upon whom process against Service Co. (CSC), 80 State ELMHURST REALTY LLC, served. SSNY shall mail Pheffer Amato said. “I en- mammogram screening or it may be served. SSNY shall St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. process to: c/o The LLC, 30- courage as many women as clinical breast exam. In or- mail process to: The LLC, Name and addr. of each of State of NY (SSNY) on 17 37th St, Astoria, NY 11103. possible to come out on Sep- der to make an appointment c/o Jeffrey Klarsfeld, Esq., general partner are available 07/03/2019. Office Loc. Purpose: any lawful purpose. tember 27 to get screened. and secure your spot, call 10 East 40th Street, 46th from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: Queens County. SSNY 8/1,8,15,22,29&9/5/2019 It’s free, and it’s a great Senator Addabbo’s office at Fl., , NY 10016. c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., designated as agent of LLC way to ensure your health! 718-738-1111. Once they are Purpose: Any lawful activity. Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. upon whom process against I appreciate the partnership registered, the American 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 of LP filed with Secy. of State, it may be served. SSNY of Senator Addabbo and the Italian Cancer Foundation 401 Federal St., #4, Townsend shall mail process to: 33-61 services provided by the will reach out to them to set Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. 160thSt, Flushing, NY 11358. American Italian Cancer up a specific appointment Purpose: Any lawful activity. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 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Pick & Prep: Farm Fresh Foods Many NYC Streets Are Allowing Right Turns at Red Lights Making a right turn at a red light to be made safely. is not something New Yorkers who When a driver gets to the light, drive in the city are accustomed they are supposed to come to a to doing. complete stop in the rightmost Drivers can make a right turn lane, yield to pedestrians, be on red pretty much everywhere mindful of bike lanes and cyclists, in the U.S., except in New York and yield to any oncoming traffic. City, where it’s only permitted Despite the fact that there are when posted. signs indicating it’s OK in some Cities and other localities places, we found some drivers nationwide started adopting the who weren’t aware. practice of right turns on red lights Queens with 55, the Bronx with In addition to the hundreds of in the 1970s to promote traffic 19, and Manhattan, predictably, locations where you can make flow, but it is pretty much a no-no with the fewest, at only six. a right on red, there are nine in the five boroughs. The city Department of Trans- locations where you can make a Around the city, there are signs portation says right on red is only left turn on red: seven on Cross posted in 336 different spots that implemented at intersections Bay Boulevard in Broad Chan- allow a right on red. where pedestrian safety will not nel in Queens, and two on Adam has the most locations with 198, be jeopardized, and adequate vis- Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard in followed by Brooklyn with 58, ibility and gaps exist for the turns Harlem.

Come to the farm to harvest Project Hosted by Queens Botani- fruits and veggies and prepare a cal Garden. light lunch together. All our food Sat, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT scraps will be composted to help Pick & Prep: Farm Fresh Foods nourish future crops. Families Pick & Prep: Farm Fresh Foods welcome. All children must be Queens Botanical Garden, Flush- accompanied by an adult. Ages ing, NY 3+. Tickets $8 Member / $10 Non-Member Starting at$8.00 (includes Garden admission). For more information, visit www. Registration required. queensbotanical.org or call (718) Presented by NYC Compost 886-3800.