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TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 37 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 25 CENTS Suozzi Presents U.S. Flag to William “Joe” Johnson, Glen Cove Hometown Hero

Vallone Announces Afterschool Arts Funding Increase for Northeast Queens Schools

Suozzi Presents U.S. Flag to William “Joe” Johnson, Tuskegee Airman and Glen Cove Hometown Hero. See story on page 6. Local Officials Kick Off 17th Annual Senior Appreciation Month

Council Member Paul A. Val- The Cultural After School lone is proud to announce yet Adventures program, or CASA, another expansion of CASA (Cul- allows Council Members to des- tural After School Adventures) ignate cultural organizations to programs at schools throughout partner with public schools for Pictured above at 17th Annual Senior Appreciation Month Kick Off is Assemblyman David I. Northeast Queens. A total of 17 afterschool programming, which Weprin, Council Member I. Daneek Miller, Senator James Sanders Jr., Council Member Donovan schools will receive CASA grant provide unique cultural education Richards, Assemblywoman Michele Titus, Assemblywoman Vivian Cook, Congressman funding to bring arts enrichment opportunities to students. Gregory Meeks, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, Council to students, up from 15 schools Member Barry S. Grodenchik, Senator John Liu, Council Member Rory I. Lancman, Council last year. (Continued on page 2) Member Adrienne Adams and Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman See story on page 2. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Vallone Announces Afterschool Arts Funding Increase for Northeast Queens Schools (Continued from page 1) • Magic Box Productions, Inc. we welcome a new school year, -- Junior High School 194Q I’m proud once again to partner Vallone has consistently in- • Marquis Studios, Ltd. -- Public with our great local cultural or- creased CASA funding for schools School 159Q ganizations to bring these unique in his district since first taking • Marquis Studios, Ltd. -- Public programs to more of our Northeast office in 2014, with total an- School 94Q Queens schools.” nual funding up to $340,000 from • Midori Foundation, Inc. -- Ju- “The funding that CASA brings, $100,000. This year, school ad- nior High School 67Q especially for a school like 159Q, ministrators at PS 32 and 209 will • Midori Foundation, Inc. -- Pub- help us create a mutually devel- receive CASA grant funding and lic School 98Q oped program that will fund mul- select an eligible nonprofit com- • Queens College Foundation, tiple residencies that help support munity organization to partner Inc. -- Public School 129Q the school’s efforts. The Arts can with. Many CASA programs take • Queens Museum of Art be a very powerful tool in helping place over many months with a 112278998 -- BELL Academy these special students become culminating performance or event • Queens Theatre In The Park, successful in their lives. A strong towards the end of the school year. Inc. -- Public School 130Q After-school program is essential CASA programming at the • Queens Theatre In The Park, to a great school these days and is following 17 schools will begin Inc. -- Public School 169Q strongly favored by parents,” said this fall: • Research Foundation of the City Chris Forte, Education Liaison for • TBD -- PS 32Q University of New York -- Junior Marquis Studio. • TBD -- PS 209Q High School 185Q “Students of PS 98 and MS 67 • Alley Pond Environmental • Wildlife Conservation Society greatly enjoyed their experience Center, Inc. -- Public School 31Q -- Public School 79Q working with our teaching artists • Conrad Poppenhusen Associa- “The CASA program, which to further their studies and skills tion -- Public School 29Q allows students to participate in in voice and percussion. We are all • Flushing Council on Culture cultural programming outside excited to continue the programs and the Arts, Inc. -- Public School of the classroom, provides our to enrich the students’ education 184Q students with exciting, hands-on and engage the greater community • Flushing Council on Culture experiences that broaden their through the performing arts.” said and the Arts, Inc. -- Public School horizons and open their minds,” Greg Pierson, Chief Operating Of- 193Q said Council Member Vallone. “As ficer of Midori & Friends. Local Officials Kick Off 17th Annual Senior Appreciation Month (Continued from page 1) Richards, a senior nature walk to our seniors for their many con- hosted by Council Member Barry tributions, it is important that we At a Roy Wilkins Park press S. Grodenchik, and a morning continue to encourage physical conference, Council Member I. of live music and breakfast by fitness and a healthy lifestyle,” Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans) and Council Member Rory I. 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Actually Sergimmo Salumeria Queens’Finest is one of three venues owned by Sergio Badalamenti, along with his brother Massimo having the Italian Restaurant other locations in Manhattan. include: San Danielle prosciutto you choose from a large vari- They call themselves “The Home – natural ham made from Italian ety that includes: Fiore Sardo; of Mozzarella” making it fresh, pigs and sea salt – no additives Drunken Goat; Red pepper filled daily. Home of Paninis would or preservatives with very little with goat cheese; Asiago; Truffle; more describe what brings the fat. Prosciutto Parma Cotta (least Provolone; and Manchego. De- crowds in. In case you never had salty) and Prosciutto di Parma – pending upon you taste in cheese, one, paninis are sandwich subs produced from the hind legs of the milk can come from cows, filled with choices of deli meats, selected heritage breed pigs. Also sheep or goats. cheese and vegetable. Subs are 100% natural. iL VIP Panini-Pro- If you want hot foods, indulge placed on a flat grill and flattened, sciutto di parma, mozzarella, Ar- yourself with a totally delicious which also allows for the cheese cadian mix, extra virgin olive oil lasagna using their store made to melt. and fig spread. Fig spread could sauce. Check out their other pasta Here are some examples. Molise enhance just about everything. dishes that includes a pesto sauce Panini has culatello (a sort of pro- Fresh figs made into preserves. made there as well. Up for olives? scuitti), fresh mozzarella, sweet My personal pick was their sig- Choose from black oiled cured; roasted peppers and Arcadian nature panini consisting of: Fresh castelvetrano – green ; calamata mix (European Lettuce species, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula, (from Greece) from their salad bred from various combinations and fig spread. That fig spread bar. Don’t miss out on bringing of Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Tangos, just adds to the already savory home the Caponata alla Siciliana, Lolla Rosa, Batavia, and Oaks = sandwich. made with olives, eggplant, celery Park Side Restaurant Fully mature, petit whole leaves When it comes to Italian meats, and capers. Totally tasty! that are more robust than baby most are made from pork with Although Sergimmo Salumeria About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the lettuces). the main difference being the may appear as a “to go” enter- heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a Umbria Panini-Grilled chicken, amount of solid fat content. With prise, seating is certainly available destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and a friendly staff and knowledgeable at the Whitestone location, 150-39 be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best Arcadian mix. There are variet- staff you are welcome to ask and 14th Avenue. 718-939-4357. Open Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic ies of prosciutto which you may taste before purchasing. every day from 8am to 8pm. -939- and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to detail served by our professional staff. not taste the difference in. They Say “cheese” and smile when 4357718-718-939-4357939-4357 Park Side is also happy to host your next function with BP Katz to Co-Sponsor Free Opioid Overdose Response our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. Training on Thursday, September 26 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 tion that can be used on an emer- program about how to assist those gency basis by non-medical pro- at risk for an opioid overdose,” - Reservations Suggested - fessionals to treat opioid overdoses said ISRAEL ROCHA, Vice to prevent fatalities. Naloxone is President of NYC Health + Hos- administered by nasal spray and pitals and CEO of NYC Health + has saved the lives of many who Hospitals/Elmhurst. “Giving the have overdosed on opioids such as general public free training on heroin, prescription pain killers how to use naloxone can empower and fentanyl. Queens residents to save lives and “We are in the middle of an prevent further overdose deaths.” opioid epidemic that has claimed “Naloxone saves lives and is the lives of nearly 3,000 people helping us turn the tide on the As part of National Recovery in New York City in the past overdose epidemic,” said Health Month, Borough President Me- two years alone,” said Borough Commissioner DR. OXIRIS linda Katz will join NYC Health President KATZ. “We can help BARBOT. “If you or someone + Hospitals and the New York City address this crisis by learning how you know uses drugs, it is es- Department of Health and Mental to administer potentially lifesav- sential to have a naloxone kit on Hygiene (DOHMH) in sponsoring ing naloxone to those overdosing hand in case of an overdose. This an event to train members of the on opioids, empowering family course will teach you the steps to public on how they can save the members, friends and neighbors responding to opioid overdose and lives of people suffering from with the information to assist. It provide access to a free kit. I thank Italian American Journal opioid overdoses. is my privilege to partner with Borough President Katz and H+H/ The training will be held Thurs- NYC Health + Hospitals and the Elmhurst for hosting the training.” day, September 26, 2019 from 10 Department of Health and Mental This free, two-hour training a.m. to noon in the auditorium Hygiene in co-sponsoring this session will include remarks from (Room A1-22) of NYC Health vitally important training session, Borough President Katz, followed + Hospitals/Elmhurst at 79-01 which will put naloxone in the by a presentation from NYC GIA Broadway in Elmhurst. Attendees hands of our borough’s residents Health + Hospitals/ Elmhurst will learn how recognize an opioid and save many more lives.” about the nationwide opioid epi- To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com overdose and how to properly and “NYC Health + Hospitals/ demic and its impact in Queens. safely administer naloxone medi- Elmhurst is pleased to partner It will be followed by a DOHMH- Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, cation to reverse it. with Queens Borough President facilitated training on how to Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy Naloxone (also known by the Melinda Katz and the NYC Health brand name Narcan®) is a medica- Department to host this crucial (Continued on page 4) Call 718-592-2196 PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

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DESTINATION NAGGIAR VINEYARDS by BJ Coletta After leaving downtown Grass Temperature in the high 90s, Mike continued telling me that Valley I am off to a further part Mike and I were off in a truck the sauces you prepare for your of Grass Valley, close to Nevada taking us to the vineyards. It meal can overtake the flavors City, the location of Naggiar looked like rows of small trees of the wine. “Most flavors you Vineyards and Winery. I will be until I got up close. Prior to ven- taste in a wine come through interviewing owner Mike Nag- turing here, I had listened to a your nose which is why some giar, who after many years with pod cast from Whirl With Merle people slurp the wine in order Hewlett Packard, was looking on blogtalk radio. Merle Exit to obtain the aromas.” for a second challenge. Right had interviewed Mike who said, At one point Mike brought me now my challenge is in the GPS “The first part of the vineyard to where I could get an outside getting me to the entrance. was planted in 1998 with thirty view to where both the barrels I suddenly thought about the acres of grapes; twenty more and vats are fermenting the Beatles’ song, Long and Wind- acres in 2001; and an additional grapes. Not all vineyards have ing Road, if you get my drift and 10 acres in 2005. Many of our cool or cold underground cellars soon spotted an obvious posted grapes are Italian. At this time of as they are not necessarily need- red and white sign welcoming year the grapes all look alike as ed. Fermentation of the grapes me and another, underneath, they are all green. White wines requires temperature controlled with an arrow pointing me to the will turn a yellowish green while rooms. I think people might direction of the winery, tasting red wines will turn a purplish tend to “romanticize” walking and office. color.” I did notice that at this through wine cellars. I’m guess- Talk about a beautiful land- point, the white grapes having ing that temperature controlled scape, I just had to take a photo an appearance of green olives. rooms may be a bit newer and of the main road going into the “Each of the varietals of more readily available. We dis- winery. There were the vine- grapes, for each type of wine cussed the fermentation of the yards in the background, a lake, is labeled,” Mike stated. “Then grapes in a vat vs. an oak barrel and a covered building with a there are wines that will be and how it affects the flavor of raised deck. I was led to the blended. Once they are ripened the wine. tasting room. Just outside of the you can generally taste the wine Although I have fancied drink- tasting room was a curved stone but without the sugar or ferment- ing wines, this was my first ex- sign announcing the name of the ing content, so they will taste perience of engaging in a Wine vineyard. Foliage rested below bitter.” Tasting. Mike was on hand to giving it an appearance as if He continued to say that they explain the steps. Here is what you were entering an “estate,” grow 17 different varietal of I learned. In tasting, only a small which it is. grapes. “On any particular Sat- amount of wine is poured into Having arrived a bit early, I urday day, we have seven differ- the wine glass. You should first took a seat at what appeared to be ent wines to taste in the order of hold the stem of the glass so as their shaded patio area quench- white, rose and red. Names such to not allow any heat from your ing my thirst with bottled water as ‘Rhone’ is the area where the hand to affect the wine as well that I provided for the drive. varietal originally comes from. as being able to note the wine’s Thoroughly enjoying the ambi- Dry wines are not sweet and clarity. Swirl the wine and then ance I looked around, to see a mostly food wines. Wine tasting place your nose into the top of Muscat Canelli • Sangiovese • six and nine. Once a month they table of family and friends that tends to become a hobby. Very the glass in order to obtain the Barbera • Primativio Bordeaux: have a concert on a Saturday caught my eye. There was much sweet wines are considered to be aromas. Place a small amount Malbec • Cabernet Sauvignon where they do sell tickets. Food laughter as they shared a meal ‘dessert’ wines to be enjoyed as of the wine into your mouth and • Cabernet Franc • Petit Verdot is catered and performed as a with a bottle or two of wine. It an after dinner drink.” swish it around in order to access Spanish:Tempranillo Blends: tribute concert to some band. was here that I met Mike. Being As for pairing wines with the flavors allowing your vari- several fine blends and Reserve These event concerts are limited the usual hot summer day, Mike food, Mike said, “The theory is ous taste buds to experience the wines crafted from the varietals to 400 tickets due to parking is- thought that it would be better that If you pair the right wine sweet, acidic, and perhaps notes listed. sues. If people prefer, there is to chat indoors, an air condi- with the right food each is sup- of fruit. If you are at some of the If you want a dessert wine, a beautiful lawn area near the tioned room near the vineyard’s posed to enhance the other one. wineries, a spittoon of sorts is the sweetest available, you can pond where they can bring a kitchen. He shared the history of For instance, Viognier is a white provided for you to either dump get the Late Harvest of Viog- blanket or low chair. Music at the vineyards and its growth to grape Rhone varietal that likes the remaining or spit out what nier. Grapes remain on the these monthly concerts, start at what is now 100 acres. hot weather that is not sweet. you tasted. Do not try this in a vine for a longer time and not about 6pm where most people “This includes the tasting Root 49 Cabernet Sauvignon is restaurant! FYI even if you spit it all of the sugars are removed place themselves near the stage room located near a small pond. a red wine. A main rule is to try out, enough remnants will trickle during the fermentation. Mike as they tend to get up and dance. The actual building is made and pair combinations based on down to the back of your throat. recommended enjoying a crème I intend to go back many times of brick with the shaded patio the intensity of the food. As an The tasting room provided brulee with it. and bring friends (one of which for people to buy the wine, sit example, Osso Bucco is ‘heavy’ 7 wines to allow you to taste a We had returned to the air con- will be the designated driver). outside and have a picnic. As and contains a lot of fat, thus white, rose, and red. The ones ditioned room and schmoozed We will most likely pack some the bistro is presently closed what might be considered as a that I tasted were: White, Viog- while his wife, Diane, presented food and buy a bottle of wine at at this time, we encourage our ‘winter food’ should be paired nier; Rose, off dry; Route 49 Red the tasty and filling snack plate. the tasting room. FYI, if you pur- customers to bring their own with a red wine such as the Blend; NV Dahlia Noire, Red Being a family run business, it chase a bottle of their wine from food, although not allowed to Cabernet Sauvignon or a Sirah. Blend; Barbera, Italian Varietal; is Mike’s daughter, Mary, who is off the premises it doesn’t count. bring wine from another winery. If you pair a steak with a white and Mourvedre, Rhone Varietal. in charge of public relations. Af- Naggiar Vineyards and Winery We do sell snacks in the tasting wine or rose, the food might Wines from Naggiar include: terward I sat outside to continue is located at 18125 Rosemary room such as peanuts, salami and overtake the flavor of the wine. Rhone: Viognier • Marsanne • relaxing and enjoy the music. Lane. If it helps with the GPS, cheese in a shrink wrap, cheese Fileted fish, like salmon, should Roussanne • Grenache • Syrah In the summer months the put in the zip code of 95949. For and crackers in case you didn’t not be paired with a heavy wine. • Mourvedre • Petite Sirah • vineyard has complimentary further information go to www. bring any food.” You need a light white wine.” Cinsault • Counoise Italian: music every evening between naggiarvineyards.com Check out: www.youtube.com/user/whirlwithmerle my blog on www.merleswhirls.blogspot.com

BP Katz to Co-Sponsor Free Opioid Overdose Response Training on Thursday, September 26 life of someone at risk of an opioid (Continued from page 3) opioid epidemic, what treatment is oxone can quickly restore normal Friends, family and Good Sa- overdose. available in Queens for opioid ad- breathing and save the life of a maritan bystanders can save more The September 26 training administer naloxone nasal spray. diction, and what New Yorkers can person overdosing on opioids. It is lives by quickly administering session is part of NYC Health Free kits containing naloxone na- do to prevent opioid overdoses. a safe medication widely used by naloxone to those experienc- + Hospitals’ effort to hold free sal spray will be distributed at the Naloxone is an “opioid an- emergency medical personnel and ing opioid overdoses. Naloxone opioid overdose and naloxone end of the training to individuals tagonist” that counteracts the other first responders to prevent distribution programs, like the training and dispensing events at age 12 and older. life-threatening depression of the opioid overdose deaths. Unfortu- September 26 session to be co- all 11 of its public hospitals by the The training will also include in- central nervous and respiratory nately, by the time a person having sponsored by Borough President end of 2019. The effort is part of formation about what NYC Health systems suffered during an opioid an overdose is reached, it is often Katz, provide naloxone kits to HealingNYC, a Citywide initia- + Hospitals is doing to combat the overdose. Administration of nal- too late. anyone in a position to save the (Continued on page 5) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

BP Katz to Queens Times Weekly ... Co-Sponsor Free SUDOKU Opioid Overdose HOROSCOPE Response Training For the Week of ... 9/12/19 - 9/18/19 on Thursday, For Entertainment Purposes Only September 26 ARIES LIBRA (Continued from page 4) (Mar. 21 - April 20) (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) tive to prevent opioid overdoses You will have the stamina and There’s lots to be done and if you that helped the City achieve a the know how to raise your meet your deadline you’ll be in three percent reduction last year in earning power. Concentrate on your boss’s good books. Your lucky its annual number of unintentional your job. Your lucky numbers numbers are: 3,5,8 drug overdose deaths, its first an- are: 1,2,3 nual reduction in eight years. The SCORPIO reduction was especially sharp in TAURUS (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Queens, which saw its number of (Apr. 21 - May 21) Be prepared to take advantage of overdose deaths drop from 270 in You may be somewhat emotional your good fortune. A trip to visit 2017 to 215 in 2018. concerning a rather private matter. relatives should be rewarding. Your Despite this good news, the Changes at home will be necessary. lucky numbers are: 3,4,5 number of overdose deaths still Your lucky numbers are: 9,1,7 remains high. DOHMH reports SAGITTARIUS that that 1,444 people died due to GEMINI (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) unintentional drug overdoses in (May 22 - June 21) You will find the perfect outfit if New York City in 2018. Nation- This is not the time to lend or bor- you shop this week. Take time to wide, opioid use accounted for row money or possessions. Make listen to children and help them more than two-thirds of the 70,237 plans to mix business with pleasure. with projects that seem impossible people killed by drug overdoses Your lucky numbers are: 5,6,7 to them. Your lucky numbers are: in 2017, according to the federal CROSSWORD PUZZLE 3,6,7 Centers for Disease Control and CANCER Prevention (CDC). (June 22 - July 22) CAPRICORN National Recovery Month is spon- You will be tempted to shop till (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) sored each September by the fed- you drop. You are best to keep Past partners are likely to reappear. eral Substance Abuse and Mental your money tied up in a safe and Minor health problems may lower Health Services Administration secure place. Your lucky numbers your vitality. Your lucky numbers (SAMHSA) to increase awareness are: 6,3,1 are: 1,2,3 and understanding about mental and substance use disorders and to LEO AQUARIUS celebrate the people who recover (July 23 - Aug. 22) (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) from them. You can dazzle members of the Spend some time with the one you opposite sex with your quick wit love. Pleasure trips will be satisfy- and aggressive charm. You should ing. Do not let the reactions of others make special plans for you and your get you going. Your lucky numbers lover. Your lucky numbers are: 5,1,7 are: 6,7,8 VIRGO PISCES Answer to Last (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) Your temper may get the better Communication will be your best Weeks Puzzles of you if a colleague has tried to bet. Try to curb your tongue and let ruin your reputation. Your lucky others at least get a word in. Your “Try & Find” numbers are: 7,1,8 lucky numbers are: 6,4,1

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The squadron included Long Island, Queens) visited and even though there were no black pilots, navigators, bombardiers, spent some time with William teachers. I grew up with everyone maintenance and support staff, “Joe” Johnson, a Tuskegee Air- together, especially the Italians.” and instructors. During World man and Glen Cove hometown The fourth of nine children, Joe War II, the Tuskegee Airmen flew hero. The Congressman presented was born in 1925 in North Caro- more than 15,000 individual sor- Mr. Johnson with an American lina. When he was four years old, ties in Europe and North Africa, flag that flew over the U.S. Capi- his family moved to Glen Cove earning more than 150 Distin- tol. Additionally, he listened to the to escape the racism that was so guished Flying Crosses. veteran’s stories of his service to pervasive in the south. Johnson After the war in Europe ended our country during World War II, graduated from Glen Cove High in 1945, the Tuskegee Airmen the racial barriers that he had to School in 1943 and then joined the returned to the U.S., where racial overcome to become an aviator Army Air Corps. Growing up on segregation remained the rule in and his idyllic childhood growing Long Island, the “Cradle of Avia- both the U.S. armed forces, as up in Glen Cove. tion”, Johnson knew he wanted well as throughout much of the “Joe Johnson is one of my home- to become a pilot. He applied for country. Their exemplary service town heroes. He personifies all the U.S. Army Air Corps flight paved the way for the racial inte- that I love about Glen Cove,” said training program and began pilot gration of the military. In 1948, Suozzi. “As part of the ‘Great- training at Tuskegee Airfield in President Harry Truman signed est Generation’, he persevered Alabama in 1944. Executive Order 9981, mandating to overcome racial barriers and After the war, Johnson attended equality of opportunity and treat- served our country proudly dur- college and then returned to his ment to all in the U.S. armed forc- ing World War II. ’Never Forget hometown of Glen Cove, where he es, effectively setting the stage the Vet’ is so much more than a raised three children. He worked for racial integration throughout hashtag. It is important that we at Grumman Aerospace for 28 other areas of American society. sit down and listen to the stories years, eventually becoming a “When you were a Tuskegee of bravery and heroism of those supervisor, and retired in 1990. Airman, the color of your skin who fought for the liberties that The Tuskegee Airmen were the didn’t matter, the content of your we enjoy today.” first black military aviators in the character did,” said Johnson. “I “Glen Cove was a wonderful U.S. Army Air Corps (AAC), a loved flying and the Tuskegee community to grow up in. I lived precursor of the U.S. Air Force. Airman gave me a chance, just on Cottage Row across from the Activated as the 99th Pursuit like everybody else. It was my church. There were ten in my fam- Squadron in September of 1941 at greatest adventure, and I am ily. We went fishing, swimming… Chanute Field, Illinois, the Squad- blessed to have been a partici- I thought I was Huckleberry ron trained at the Tuskegee Army pant.” COUNCIL MEMBER BARRY S. GRODENCHIK HONORS 9/11 AT P.S. 186Q CASTLEWOOD

Council Member Barry S. Grodenchik paid tribute to those lost on September 11, 2001 with students from P.S. 186Q, The Castlewood School. The council member joined the school for a moment of silence for the fallen. Students at the Bellerose school maintain a peace garden, in which the council member placed a wreath. “Seeing the students respectfully commemorating 9/11 inspires great hope,” said Council Member Grodenchik. 9/11 Heroes Bills Sponsored by Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Signed into Law

Several 9/11 Heroes Bills, three to use sick leave for qualifying the beginning of the school day of which were sponsored by As- World Trade Center conditions. every September 11th. The Gover- semblywoman Stacey Pheffer This bill also provides protection nor signed this bill on September Amato, were signed into law on to employees while on leave and 9, and held a ceremonial signing September 11, 2019 by Governor establishes greater review and today. Andrew Cuomo. The bills were oversight of claims processing by S.6313/A.7892 extends the time signed into law to help close the state and local governments. period to file an application for an gaps in services for 9/11 first re- S.1966-A/A.3593-A (Pheffer) accidental death benefit after the sponders and their families along increases the number of phy- death of a loved one to five years. with ensuring no one gets left sicians authorized to evaluate This allows the family of members behind. The Governor signed the members of the New York City of the New York State and Local following six bills into law: Employee Retirement System Retirement System or the New S.5890-A/A.7819-A (Pheffer) applying for a disability pension. York State and Local Police and makes it easier for volunteers at This allows NYCERS to acquire a Fire Retirement System sufficient the World Trade Center site who pool of physicians with the neces- time to apply for the benefit. now work for the state to file sary expertise to properly evaluate S.5898-D/A.8278-C expands claims for sick leave by provid- World Trade Center related dis- World Trade Center disability ing a process for public authori- abilities, helping prevent lengthy benefits to include Tier 3 and 4 ties and municipal corporations delays and denials of disability public employees who are mem- outside of New York City to pensions for 9/11 first responders. bers of the Teacher’s Retirement obtain reimbursement for line of S.4166-A/A.1801-B (Pheffer) System and the State and Local duty sick leave granted to their establishes September 11th Re- Employees Retirement System. employees and allowing certain membrance Day, which allows This bill would provide a final av- municipalities and authorities for a brief moment of silence in public schools across the state at (Continued on page 7) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Governor Cuomo Signs Weprin Sponsored 9/11 9/11 Heroes Bills Sponsored by Worker’s Disability Benefits Bill Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Signed into Law Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (Continued from page 6) advocacy groups for their tireless signed Senator James Gaughran advocacy, especially Governor and Assemblymember David I. erage salary disability retirement Cuomo for signing this bill into Weprin’s bill S5898D/ A8278C benefit and three-quarters disabil- law- without your help this would guaranteeing civilian public ity pension to certain participants not have been possible.” employees who aided in 9/11 in World Trade Center rescue, “With the passage of these bills, recovery efforts the same 75% recovery or cleanup operations. we are helping to ensure that our disability benefit coverage as S.5246-A/A.7716-A provides 9/11 first responders get the ben- uniformed responders. The bill retirees of the New York City fire efits they deserve and are owed. eliminates a previously unjust department who are diagnosed For many first responders who disparity in coverage and will with certain cancers or melanoma ran into the rubble on 9/11, the impact hundreds to thousands a presumption that the cancer ramifications continue to this day. of employees suffering from de- was incurred in the performance Today, we are saying that we will bilitating illnesses. The signing of duties. The bill establishes a be there for 9/11 first responders took place at the Governor’s 7th five-year lookback window, mak- in their hour of need as they were annual 9/11 motorcycle ride and ing the retirees eligible to receive there for us,” said State Senator ceremony in the Jacob K. Javitz disability benefits. Andrew Gounardes. Center. “There are no words to describe “Our first responders are real It took 9 months to clean up what these laws will do for our he- life superheroes, however they are Ground Zero site in Lower Man- roes and their families. The sense not invincible. Some are just being hattan and nearly 2 million tons Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Signs A8278 alongside of loss and pain we feel each Sep- diagnosed with cancer related to of debris were removed. In the Assemblyman David I. Weprin, Senators Andrew Gounardes, tember 11th is unimaginable. The their occupation, even in retire- years after 9/11, recovery workers James Gaughran & Joseph P. Addabbo and Assemblymembers individuals who returned in the ment. This is why the cancer five- found themselves afflicted with Peter J. Abbate Jr., Stacey Pheffer Amato & Karin Reyes, as aftermath to help in the cleanup year lookback bill is so important. respiratory diseases, cancers, well as Patrick Lynch, President of the Patrolmen’s Benevolent efforts exposed themselves to I thank the Governor for signing and other illnesses due to their Association, and the family of the late Det. Luis Alvarez. dangerous chemicals and toxins this bill into law today. New York exposure to known toxins includ- that have lasting effects. Effects is giving our firefighters and fire ing: dioxin, PCB’s, asbestos, and a strong advocate for the victims the best we can.” that now, 18 years later, are kill- officers the ability to continue ac- pulverized cement fiberglass of the 9/11 attacks and signing “September 11th was one of the ing many of the personnel who cessing healthcare when they need and steel, at the Ground Zero. lifesaving bill on this infamous darkest days in our nation’s his- risked their lives, some of whom it the most,” said Assemblywoman Previously, if these workers were day in our history.” tory. An untold number of brave are not covered by unlimited sick Karines Reyes. unable to work due to an illness, “9/11 was not 18 years ago - non-uniformed first responders leave. This law ensures that ALL “I went to Washington to de- they would only be able to receive 9/11 is every day. We honor, we rushed to Ground Zero to assist public employees have the right- mand that our government fully a 1/3 disability benefit resulting remember and we reflect, but it’s recovery and clean-up efforts. ful access to unlimited sick leave, fund the Victims Compensation in extreme hardships for them also our duty to act,” said Gover- Now, they are suffering from closing the gaps in services,” Fund. We won that fight. Now we and their families. nor Cuomo. “The 100,000 brave serious illnesses and desperately Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer are making real progress in our “Our brave public employees men and women who showed need our help. Non-uniformed Amato (D-South Queens) said. City and State on how we support responded to the tragedy on 9/11 up to help on 9/11 deserve to be first responders performed the “Moreover, the reforms to the our first responders who ran will- and put their own lives at risk to taken care of the way they took same work as uniformed respond- NYCERS Medical Review Boards ingly into disaster on 9/11. Eigh- help their fellow New Yorkers. care of us, and we’re not going ers, working alongside each other will better serve New Yorkers with teen years later, we finally have This bill ensures that our state to leave them alone because they for months during the cleanup 9/11 related illnesses. This law is a guaranteed unlimited sick leave will take care of these workers are American heroes. Today, we and deserve the same protections common-sense measure that will and easier access to disability just like they took care of us 18 took action to help ensure they get and benefits,” said Senator Jim have an enormous impact. By benefits for 9/11 first responders, years ago by granting them the the health benefits and pension Gaughran. “I thank Governor requiring additional availability though it never should have taken full 75% disability benefit that benefits they deserve. We honor Cuomo for signing this law to of physicians and more flexible so long. Today I thank those who they deserve,” said Assemblyman them, we honor their families and correct this loophole and give parameters in appointing a panel, advocated tirelessly on behalf of David I. Weprin. “I thank Gover- we honor their courage - and we these heroes the dignity and help it speeds the entire process of their fellow first responders as nor Andrew M. Cuomo for being will repay the debt we owe them they deserve.” scheduling appointments, and well as the elected officials who overall processing of applicants. sponsored this legislation,” John It was a pleasure working with Feal, Founder of the FealGood Schumer Floor Remarks Commemorating The 18th Senator Gounardes who worked Foundation and 9/11 First Re- Anniversary Of The September 11th Attacks tirelessly to get these bills passed sponder. in the Senate. Thank you to all Schumer Floor Remarks in our country. gear on, ran to the tunnel, with the first responders, unions, and (Continued on page 9) Commemorating The 18th An- Looking back remains dif- about 60 to 70 pounds of gear niversary Of The September 11th ficult even after 18 years. I ride on. He was on his day off, but Attacks my bike through the city of New he knew he was called. He went Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, Florida and Italy Senate Democratic Leader York. Every fifth or sixth street up the stairs of the World Trade Chuck Schumer today spoke on is named after a firefighter or a Center and was crushed when the the Senate floor marking the 18th police officer who died, in some towers collapsed. So there’s a lot. anniversary of the September parts of Brooklyn, Bay Ridge, Another way I think of this every 11th terrorist attacks. Below are places like that. I’ll never forget, day: I always wear this flag on his remarks, which can also be I think of it all the time, that my lapel. I called on Americans found here. day after when President Bush to wear the flag the day after, sent Senator Clinton and I to go after having witnessed the site, Eighteen years ago today, on up to New York in planes. We and I’ve worn this flag every day a cloudless Tuesday morning, were the only planes in the sky. since. And every time I look at it I my city, our country, our world An airliner, had us surround by think of those who were lost and I changed forever. In the span of a F-18s and F-16s. And we landed think of the valor of New Yorkers few hours, the Twin Towers fell, and went down to the site. The and the American people. the Pentagon was hit, smoke rose smell of death and burnt flesh in For the first responders, this from an empty field in Pennsyl- the air. And this thing that I will 9/11 carries additional signifi- vania. never forget: a thousand people cance. A few months ago, some More than 3,000 souls were lined up, no one knew who had of the heroes that day were here taken from us that day. I knew lived and who had died, with little in Washington to celebrate the some of them: a guy I played signs, “have you seen my mother, permanent reauthorization of basketball with in high school; Mary? Have you seen my son, the Victim Compensation Fund. a businessman who helped me Bill?” That stays with you. I want to thank the first respond- on my way up; a firefighter I did I remember the generosity of ers who came to Washington blood drives with. It was one of New Yorkers. A man who owned and helped secure this funding, the bloodiest days on American a shoe store right north of the especially those who are no soil since the Civil War. towers gave out free shoes to ev- longer with us: James Zadroga, Each year, we pause to remem- erybody who was fleeing. Many Luis Alvarez, my dear friend ber that awful day. We mourn of them had lost their shoes in Ray Pfiefer. Wherever they are, those we lost. But we also rec- the long trek down the stairs. I I hope they’re looking down with ognize that in the aftermath of remember the valor of the first re- the knowledge that their brothers September 11th, the resiliency of sponders who rushed to the tow- and sisters are being taken care the American people—the resil- ers. I remember a firefighter from of. God bless those good heroes. iency of New Yorkers—shown Staten Island, based in Brooklyn, May God continue to bless this through one of the darkest hours went to his firehouse, put his full resilient nation. PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS LEGISLATION TO DELIVER PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS TO 9/11 FIRST RESPONDERS, VOLUNTEERS AND WORKERS

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo helping prevent lengthy delays and who fought to make the 9/11 today signed legislation to help denials of disability pensions for Victim Compensation Fund per- ensure first responders and pub- 9/11 first responders. manent. On June 11, 2019, Det. lic sector officers and employees • S.6313/A.7892 extends Alvarez joined dozens of 9/11 who developed a qualifying health the time period to file an ap- first responders to testify before condition as a result of their plication for an accidental death Congress and demand that Con- heroic response to 9/11 rescue, benefit after the death of a loved gress fully fund the 9/11 Victim recovery and clean-up efforts at one to five years. This allows the Compensation Fund that was set World Trade Center sites receive family of members of the New up for police, firefighters and oth- the pension and health benefits York State and Local Retirement ers who worked at Ground Zero. they deserve. The Governor also System or the New York State and Alvarez died on June 22, 2019 at announced that New York will do- Local Police and Fire Retirement the age of 53 from complications nate an additional $1.8 million to System sufficient time to apply for related to colorectal cancer, which fully fund the capital costs for the the benefit. he traced to the three months 9/11 Memorial Glade. Finally, the • S.5898-D/A.8278-C expands he spent searching rooftops for Governor posthumously awarded World Trade Center disability ben- victims soon after the towers fell, the Public Service Medal to Det. efits to include Tier 3 and 4 public and on the “bucket brigade” try- Luis Alvarez, an NYPD Detec- employees who are members of ing to salvage the remains of his tive and 9/11 First Responder who the Teacher’s Retirement System NYPD and FDNY brethren. Det. fought to make the 9/11 Victim and the State and Local Employ- Alvarez’s medal was accepted by Compensation Fund permanent. ees Retirement System. This bill his wife Alaine Parker Alvarez “9/11 was not 18 years ago - would provide a final average and his son Tyler. 9/11 is every day. We honor, we salary disability retirement ben- Senator Andrew Gounardes remember and we reflect, but it’s efit and three-quarters disability said, “’Never forget’ means that also our duty to act,” Governor pension to certain participants in we take action to support the first Cuomo said. “The 100,000 brave World Trade Center rescue, recov- responders who willingly risked men and women who showed ery or cleanup operations. their own lives on 9/11 to protect up to help on 9/11 deserve to be • S.5246-A/A.7716-A provides others. Today, with the signing taken care of the way they took retirees of the New York City fire of my 9/11 Heroes Bills, we are care of us, and we’re not going department who are diagnosed working to ensure those who to leave them alone because they with certain cancers or melanoma risked everything for their fellow are American heroes. Today, we a presumption that the cancer was New Yorkers on that terrible day took action to help ensure they incurred in the performance of are cared for and given the ben- get the health benefits and pension duties. The bill establishes a five- efits they are owed. Thank you to benefits they deserve. We honor year lookback window, making Governor Cuomo for signing this them, we honor their families and the retirees eligible to receive important legislation and to every we honor their courage - and we disability benefits. first responder who answered the will repay the debt we owe them • S.4166-A/A.1801-B establishes call of duty on that day and fought the best we can.” September 11th Remembrance for their fellow first responders in “9/11 first responders and Day, which allows for a brief mo- the years since.” volunteers selflessly worked to ment of silence in public schools Senator Jim Gaughran said, protect the lives of New Yorkers across the state at the beginning “September 11th was one of the on that tragic day and remained of the school day every September darkest days in our nation’s his- on the frontlines well throughout 11th. The Governor signed this tory. An untold number of brave its aftermath,” said Lieutenant bill on September 9, and held a non-uniformed first responders Governor Kathy Hochul, who ceremonial signing today. rushed to Ground Zero to assist attended today’s event. “This The Governor also announced recovery and clean-up efforts. legislation will help to ensure that New York will donate an ad- Now, they are suffering from seri- individuals who succumbed to ditional $1.8 million to the 9/11 ous illnesses and desperately need health issues due to their coura- Memorial Glade. The 9/11 Memo- our help. Non-uniformed first geous efforts at the World Trade rial Glade is a pathway that honors responders performed the same Center sites receive the benefits the ongoing sacrifice of rescue, work as uniformed responders, they need and deserve. We honor recovery and relief workers and working alongside each other for their dedication and commitment the survivors and members of the months during the cleanup and to bettering people’s lives through broader lower Manhattan com- deserve the same protections and public service, and their contribu- munity, who have fallen sick or benefits. I thank Governor Cuomo tions will never be forgotten.” have died from exposure to toxins for signing this law to correct this At the 7th annual 9/11 motor- in the aftermath of 9/11. The state loophole and give these heroes the cycle ride and ceremony in New previously provided $500,000 dignity and help they deserve.” York City, the Governor signed from Port Authority funds for the Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., Gino A. Orrino six bills: project, and this additional $1.8 said, “I am grateful for Governor Principal License Representative • S.5890-A/A.7819-A makes it million will fully fund the capital Cuomo’s approval of my 9/11 easier for volunteers at the World costs associated with the construc- observance bill. I am hopeful that Trade Center site who now work tion of the memorial. this new law will mean that the Multiple Markets with Competitive Rates for the state to file claims for sick The Department of Health significance of the tragic events leave by providing a process for is providing guidance to health of September 11th, whether it be public authorities and municipal care providers across the state the loss of loved ones or the larg- Orrino Capital Services, LLC corporations outside of New York to highlight the health affects est rescue operation our nation 46-13 104th St.,Orrino Plaza City to obtain reimbursement for 9/11 first responders, rescue and ever witnessed, will be forever line of duty sick leave granted to recovery workers and survivors acknowledged by school students Corona Heights, NY 11368 their employees and allowing cer- may have been exposed to, as well too young to have witnessed this 718-606-0293 or 718-606-0294 tain municipalities and authorities as mental health or substance use life-changing day.” Fax: 718-606-0295 to use sick leave for qualifying disorder concerns that may have Assembly Member Stacey Phef- World Trade Center conditions. been developed or exacerbated by fer Amato said, “The terrorist at- This bill also provides protection witnessing the horrific events. The tacks of September 11, 2001, were to employees while on leave and guidance also recommends that all a defining moment in the history All Forms of Insurance establishes greater review and health care providers know how to of New York City, State, and the oversight of claims processing by identify, evaluate, treat and refer entire country. The tremendous state and local governments. patients with conditions that could loss caused by this unspeakable INCOME TAXES PREPARED • S.1966-A/A.3593-A increases be associated with exposure to the act was most acutely felt by the the number of physicians au- disaster, and to make referrals to many citizens of our great state COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service thorized to evaluate members the CDC’s World Trade Center and city. There are no words to of the New York City Employee Health Program. describe what these laws will do Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” Retirement System applying for Additionally, during the 9/11 for our heroes and their families. For appointment call (718) 606-0293 a disability pension. This allows motorcycle ride ceremony, the Southern Queens and Rockaway or (718) 606-0294 NYCERS to acquire a pool of Governor posthumously awarded faced an enormous loss of life fol- or stop in. physicians with the necessary ex- the Public Service Medal to Det. lowing 9/11, and I believe that it is Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm pertise to properly evaluate World Luis Alvarez, an NYPD Detec- our responsibility to protect those Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Trade Center related disabilities, tive and 9/11 First Responder that bravely and unselfishly pro- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

9/11 Heroes Bills Sponsored by Remembering 9/11 - A statement from Assemblywoman Senator James Sanders Jr. Stacey Pheffer Amato Signed into Law (Continued from page 7) extend our heartfelt gratitude and State Senator James Sanders all wounds, we still as a country in uniform who risked their lives, thanks to Senator Gounardes and Jr. said: “Today, it is with a heavy bear the scars inflicted on us and in some cases, gave their “The legislation being signed his staff for their amazing work heart that we look back on the that day. We will never forget the lives, to save others. Today, we today will greatly aid many of and support in the passage of these terrorist attacks of September thousands of innocent people who lift up in prayer the families of the brave men and women first bills. I also would like to extend 11, 2001. It was a day that started died senselessly in New York, our fallen brothers and sisters and responders that answered the our gratitude and enormous out with so much promise and Pennsylvania and Virginia, nor resolve to protect our American call on 9/11 and the years after. appreciation to Governor Cuomo, ended in unspeakable tragedy. will we forget our first respond- values and freedom. God Bless S.5246/A.7716 grants FDNY retir- a champion for Every 9/11 WTC Although it is said that time heals ers, courageous men and women America.” ees who are stricken with cancer Responder for signing into law within five years of retirement the these bills which will positively GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY, AND WEEZER presumption that the cancer was a affect thousands of first respond- ANNOUNCE GLOBAL STADIUM HELLA MEGA TOUR result of their performance of du- ers,” said Gary Smiley, FDNY ties. We commend Gov. Cuomo Local 2507 Uniformed Paramed- PRESENTED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON NYC – CITI for signing these bills into law and ics, EMT’s & Inspectors WTC & thank Sen. Gounardes, Assembly- Retiree’s Liaison; FDNY Rescue FIELD – SATURDAY, AUGUST 22 woman Pheffer-Amato, Assembly Paramedic- Special Operations Member Reyes and Assembly Command (retired due to 9/11 Committee on Governmental illness). Employees Chairman Peter Ab- “Thank you Senator bate for their fight on these issues Gounardes, Assembly - this legislative session,” said Sam woman Pheffer Amato, As- Fresina, President of NYS Profes- semblyman Abbate and sional Firefighters Association. Assemblywoman Reyes for mov- “On behalf of the entire mem- ing through the State Legislature bership of the FDNY Local 2507 this package of bills that will help Uniformed Paramedics, Emer- injured and ill 9/11 responders,” gency Medical Technicians and said Benjamin Chevat, Executive Fire Inspectors I would like to Director, 911 Health Watch. Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation To Deliver Pension And Health Benefits To 9/11 First Responders, Volunteers And WORKERS Andrew M. Cuomo for being a strong advocate for the victims tected us, and these laws accom- of the 9/11 attacks and signing plish just that. Thank you to all lifesaving bill on this infamous the first responders, unions, and day in our history.” advocacy groups for their tireless Assembly Member Karines work, especially Governor An- Reyes said, “Our first responders drew Cuomo for signing this bill are real life superheroes, however into law- without your help this they are not invincible. Some are would not have been possible.” just being diagnosed with cancer Assembly Member Peter J. related to their occupation, even Abbate said, “Since September in retirement. This is why the 11, 2001, I have worked with the cancer five-year lookback bill is Federal, City and State adminis- so important. I thank the Governor trations to help provide benefits for signing this bill into law today. for those who perished on that New York is giving our fire fight- day and all those who worked for ers and fire officers the ability months at the site. I am pleased to to continue accessing healthcare see that each of the branches of when they need it the most.” government has not forgotten the On exhibit at the Javits Center sacrifices made on that day and today are several artifacts from the months after. This legislation the New York State Museum’s along with State and Federal ef- September 11th collection. The forts will show our mutual com- State Museum is among the largest mitment to all the survivors and repositories of artifacts collected their families.” and preserved in New York after Assembly Member David I. the attacks of September 11, 2001. Weprin said, “Our brave public Artifacts on exhibit include: a Port employees responded to the trag- Authority Police Department Jeep, edy on 9/11 and put their own lives a door from an NYPD vehicle and at risk to help their fellow New an FDNY vehicle, a United States Yorkers. This bill ensures that flag from FDNY Engine 6 and our state will take care of these an aluminum façade fragment workers just like they took care of from the World Trade Center. All us 18 years ago by granting them artifacts were collected in the the full 75% disability benefit that months following September they deserve. I thank Governor 11th. PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

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QUEENS as the place of trial summons, exclusive of the day September 10th (the first situs of the real property of service (or within 30 days Notice of formation of day of classes at LaGuar- SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS after the service is complete if ThompsonWest Realty LLC. dia Community College), Mortgaged Premises: this summons is not personally Articles of Organization Council Member Jimmy 12312 INWOOD STREET delivered to you within the State filed with the Secretary of Van Bramer, LaGuardia JAMAICA, NY 11436 of New York) in the event the State of New York SSNY on Community College Inter- Block: 12048 Lot: 111 United States of America is 08/2/2019. Office located im President Paul Arcario, against- made a party defendant, the in Queens County. SSNY Ed.D, Transportation Al- DAVID WILLIAMS AS HEIR TO time to answer for the said designated as service for ternatives, and safe streets THE ESTATE OF ARLINGTON United States of America shall process. SSNY shall mail advocates rallied to demand WILLIAMS A/K/A ARLINGTON not expire until (60) days after process to: ThompsonWest the NYC Department of A. WILLIAMS; UNKNOWN service of the Summons; and Realty LLC 131-55 224th Transportation implement HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEE OF in case of your failure to appear Street Laurelton, NY 11413. much-needed traffic calm- THE ESTATE OF ARLINGTON or answer, judgment will be Purpose: any lawful purpose. ing measures to improve WILLIAMS A/K/A ARLINGTON taken against you by default 9/12,19,26,10/3,10&17/2019 safety for pedestrians and A. WILLIAMS any and all for the relief demanded in the cyclists along Thomson persons unknown to plaintiff, complaint. 56 Malone Ave LLC, Arts of Avenue and around LaGuar- claiming, or who may claim NOTICE OF NATURE OF Org. filed with Sec. of State dia Community College in to have an interest in, or A C T I O N A N D R E L I E F of NY (SSNY) 8/13/2019. Cty: Long Island City. The pro- general or specific lien upon SOUGHT Queens. SSNY desig. as agent posals include: designating the real property described THE OBJECT of the above upon whom process against the area around the campus in this action; such unknown caption action is to foreclose may be served & shall mail a school zone, closing sur- persons being herein generally a Mortgage to secure the process to John Petschauer, 185 rounding streets to add described and intended to sum of $532,500.00 and Woodward Ave., Ridgewood, plazas and more walking be included in the following interest, recorded on May 4, NY 11385. General Purpose. space, and expanding pro- designation, namely: the wife, 2011, at Instrument number 9/12,19,26,10/3,10&17/2019 tected bike lanes. widow, husband, widower, heirs 2011000161035, of the Public In the five block radius curred. These are serious, at LaGuardia Community at law, next of kin, descendants, Records of QUEENS County, around Thomson Avenue, life-threatening issues that College and safe streets executors, administrators, New York, covering premises QueensTimes is there are four high schools must be addressed urgently advocate. devisees, legatees, creditors, known as 12312 INWOOD now on and LaGuardia Community in order to safeguard lives Council Member Van trustees, committees, lienors, STREET JAMAICA, NY 11436. College with a combined to- and prevent future trag- Bramer and safe streets ad- and assignees of such The relief sought in the within facebook tal of over 50,000 students, edies. We ask the Depart- vocates requested that DOT deceased, any and all persons action is a final judgment faculty, and staff—yet this ment of Transportation to immediately enact these deriving interest in or lien upon, directing the sale of the area is not designated a move as quickly as possible critical measures to provide or title to said real property premises described above to school zone. to improve the safety of protection to LaGuardia by, through or under them, satisfy the debt secured by the “Once again, classes sidewalks and crosswalks Community College and or either of them, and their Mortgage described above. are starting at LaGuardia near the LaGuardia Com- the public: respective wives, widows, QUEENS County is designated Community College, and munity College campus,” 1. Designate the area husbands, widowers, heirs at as the place of trial because the not nearly enough has been said Paul Arcario, Ed.D, In- around LaGuardia Commu- law, next of kin, descendants, real property affected by this done to protect students and terim President, LaGuardia nity College a school zone. executors, administrators, action is located in said county. the tens of thousands of peo- Community College. 2. Of the six lanes of devisees, legatees, creditors, NOTICE Visit us at www.facebook.com/ ple who commute through “Transportation Alterna- Thomson Ave, designate the trustees, committees, lienors YOU ARE IN DANGER OF this area each day from the tives stands with Council queenstimes one immediately adjacent to and assigns, all of whom LOSING YOUR HOME practical highway that is Member Van Bramer and the sidewalk for pedestrian and whose names, except If you do not respond to this or visit our website Thomson Avenue. It is past the students and faculty use by painting it beige and as stated, are unknown to summons and complaint by www.queenstimes.com time we put people first of LaGuardia Community adding Jersey barriers to plaintiff; SECRETARY OF serving a copy of the answer on on Thomson,” said Coun- College in calling for the protect from traffic. (This HOUSING AND URBAN the attorney for the mortgage cil Member Jimmy Van Department of Transporta- would immensely improve D E V ELO PM ENT; 12312 company who filed this Bramer. “I’ve been advo- tion to implement quick conditions and make cross- INWOOD CORP; NEW YORK foreclosure proceeding against cating with the community and effective safety fixes ing at the crosswalks easier CIT Y ENVIRONMENTAL you and filing the answer with to make Thomson safer for to Thomson Avenue. We for those with mobility is- CONTROL BOARD; NEW the court, a default judgment years. We were here back envision a Thomson Avenue sues, who currently use the YO R K C I T Y PA R K I N G may be entered and you can in 2013 after 16-year-old with more space along the road to navigate between VIO L ATIO NS BU RE AU; lose your home. Speak to an Tenzin Drudak was tragi- sidewalk for thousands of blocks because the ramps CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL attorney or go to the court cally killed while walking students to get to class, safe are too steep.) ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR where your case is pending on the sidewalk, and over bike lanes, dedicated plazas 3. Close 30th Street be- BY MERGER TO NORTH for further information on how 150 more pedestrians and to congregate outdoors, and tween the C-building and FORK BANK, SUCCESSOR to answer the summons and cyclists have been injured fewer fatalities and injuries the B-building of LaGuar- BY MERGER TO THE GREEN protect your property. Sending in this area since. DOT must near this space of higher dia Community College POINT SAVINGS BANK; NEW a payment to the mortgage start by implementing these learning. The Department to prevent turns at high YORK STATE DEPARTMENT company will not stop the critical safety measures that of Transportation has all the speed by bridge traffic. OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; foreclosure action. YOU MUST would immediately improve tools to give students access (Drivers who need to travel UNITED STATE OF AMERICA; RESPOND BY SERVING A conditions and then pri- to their streets and we urge south could still turn on 31st JA N E D O E (R EFUS ED COPY OF THE ANSWER oritize a complete redesign the city to put them to use,” Street.) NAME); RICHARD BELLARD’ ON THE ATTORNEY FOR of Thomson to ensure the said Juan Restrepo, Queens 4. Close 29th Street ALEX SAM; BARBARA SAM; THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE safety of this busy urban Organizer, Transportation to create a campus plaza Y VONNE SAM; TRICIA COMPANY) AND FILING THE campus.” Alternatives. with more walking space. MACKEY; NICOLE JENNINGS; ANSWER WITH THE COURT. “The safety of our stu- “Our 50,000 students, and (Due to construction around MARSHA GISCOMBE; TROY RAS BORISKIN, LLC dents, faculty, staff, and my fellow faculty, and staff campus, both 30th Street JACKSON; Attorney for Plaintiff visitors is paramount. deserve to be able to walk and 29th Street have been “JOHN DOE #10” through BY: GLENN W. CAULFIELD, Several incidents where between our buildings and regularly closed to traffic “JOHN DOE #12,” the last ESQ. members of the LaGuar- get to and from campus on without causing any back- three names being fictitious 900 Merchants Concourse, Like us on dia Community College foot or on bike safely. We’re ups.) and unknown to plaintiff, the Suite 310 facebook and other pedestrians have calling on DOT to END the 5. Expand the Skillman persons or parties intended Westbury, NY 11590 been injured or killed while prioritization of cars over Avenue bike lane south being the tenants, occupants, 516-280-7675 Visit us at standing on a sidewalk or pedestrians on Thomson from Queens Boulevard persons or corporations, if any, 9/12,19,26&10/3/2019 www.facebook.com/ crossing a street near our Ave and enact these 5 mea- to 49th Avenue to better having or claiming an interest campus have illuminated sures immediately to en- connect the Queens bike in or lien upon the premises, queenstimes or visit our website the perils of the current sure our safety and prevent network and allow more described in the complaint, traffic pattern. As well, too another tragedy,” said Joby www.queenstimes.com people to bike commute to Defendants. many near misses have oc- Jacob, Professor of Biology school safely. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Qualification of ANTE S U PR EM E C O U RT O F order dated the 29th day of Cotton Passion LLC, Arts of Bridgemont LLC, Arts of CAS STEINWAY STREET ENTERPRISES LLC Appl. for THE STATE OF NEW YORK July 2019 by the HON: DAVID Org. filed with Sec. of State Org. filed with Sec. of State LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Auth. filed with Secy. of State COUNTY OF QUEENS Index ELLIOT J.S.C. Premises lying of NY (SSNY) 3/1/2019. Cty: of NY (SSNY) 5/8/2019. the SSNY on 06/17/19. Office: of NY (SSNY) on 08/07/19. No. 11722/2012 Date Filed: and being in the County of Queens. SSNY desig. as Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. Q ue ens C o unt y. S S N Y Office location: Queens 06/12/2012 SUPPLEMENTAL Queens. BEGINNING at a point agent upon whom process a s a g e n t u p o n w h o m designated as agent of the County. PLLC formed in New SUMMONS Plaintiff on the southerly side of Bates against may be served & process against may be LLC upon whom process Jersey (NJ) on 09/26/16. Designates Queens County Avenue, 396.87 feet easterly shall mail process to Harris served & shall mail process against it may be served. Princ. office of PLLC: 175- as the place of trial based on from the corner formed by the Hussnain, 109-14 Liberty to Sheree Chang, 214- SSNY shall mail copy of 61 Hillside Ave., Ste. 400, the location of the mortgaged intersection of the southerly side Ave., South Richmond Hill, 18 45th Dr., Bayside, NY process to the LLC, 14-38 Jamaica Estates, NY 11432. premises in this action. of 116th Road and the easterly NY 11419. General Purpose. 11361. General Purpose. 31st Drive, Astoria, NY 11106. SSNY designated as agent CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, side of Rockaway Boulevard; 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. of PLLC upon whom process -against- being a plot 100 feet by 20 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 against it may be served. RITA BUIUM, and, if she be feet by 100 feet by 20 feet. ALGAADI LLC Articles of Notice of Formation: FUPENG SSNY shall mail process to living and if she be dead, YOU MUST RESPOND BY Org. filed NY Sec. of State LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with Notice of Formation of DL the LLC at the princ. office of the respective heirs-at- SERVING A COPY OF THE (SSNY) 6/17/19. Office in Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS the PLLC. NJ addr. of PLLC: law, next-of-kin, distributes, ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY Queens Co. SSNY design. on 08/21/2019. Office Loc. LLC Arts. of Org. filed 21 Jane Dr., Englewood Cliffs, executors, administrators, F O R T H E P L A I N T I F F Agent of LLC upon whom Queens County. SSNY with Secy. of State of NY designated as agent of LLC NJ 07632. Cert. of Form. trustees, devisees, legatees, (MORTGAGE COMPANY) process may be served. (SSNY) on 07/08/19. Office filed with NY Secy. of State, assignees, lienors, creditors AND FILING THE ANSWER SSNY shall mail copy of upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY location: Queens County. 125 W. State St., Trenton, NJ and successors in interest and WITH THE COURT. NOTICE process to The LLC 88-38 SSNY designated as agent 08608. Purpose: Medicine. generally all persons having or 187th Pl Jamaica, NY 11423. shall mail process to: 224-22 OF NATURE OF ACTION 76 Ave, Bayside, NY 11364. of LLC upon whom process 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 claiming under, by or through AND RELIEF SOUGHT This Purpose: Any lawful activity. Purpose: Any lawful activity. against it may be served. said defendant who may is an action to foreclose a first 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 SSNY shall mail process NOTICE OF FORMATION be deceased, by purchase, mortgage lien on the premises to the LLC, 104-37 150th of AB CAPSTONE LLC. inheritance, lien or inheritance, described herein. The object Notice of Formation of FAULISI MLBL LLC filed 7/23/2019. St., Jamaica, NY 11435. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. lien or otherwise any right, title or of the above captioned action REALTY LLC. Articles of Office: Queens Co. SSNY Purpose: Any lawful activity. of State of NY (SSNY) on interest in or to the real property is to foreclose a Mortgage Organization were filed with the designated as agent for process 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 2/18/2016. Office location: described in the complaint, to secure $350,000.00 and Secretary of State of New York & shall mail to: 118-18 Liberty Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC interest, recorded in the Office (SSNY) on 6/13/2019. Office Ave. Ground FL, Richmond Hill, JKR Express LLC, Arts of designated as agent of LLC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, of the County Clerk of QUEENS location: Queens County. NY 11419. Purpose: General. Org. filed with Sec. of State upon whom process against INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE County on June 27, 2007 in SSNY has been designated 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 of NY (SSNY) 4/26/2019. it may be served. SSNY shall FO R C I T I M O R TG AG E , CRFN 2007000332209, which as agent of the LLC upon Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. mail copy of process to: THE INC., NEW YORK CIT Y mortgage was assigned to whom process against it may Notice of Formation of CREOLE as agent upon whom process LLC 33-06 88TH STREET PA RKING VIO L ATIO NS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. by be served. SSNY shall mail a FRAICHE LLC. Arts. of Org. against may be served & S U I T E 210 , J AC KS O N BUREAU, NEW YORK CITY assignment of mortgage dated copy of any process served filed with Secy. of State of NY shall mail process to Rachel H E I G H T S , N Y 113 7 2 . ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL January 3, 2012 which was against the LLC to 101-42 99th (SSNY) on 4/22/19. Office Rampersad, 105-37 132nd Purpose: any lawful purpose. BOARD, NEW YORK CITY recorded in the Office of the Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416. location: Queens County. St., South Richmond Hill, 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 TRANSIT ADJUDICATION County Clerk of Queens County Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY designated as agent NY 11419. General Purpose. B U R E A U, N E W YO R K on April 12, 2012 in CRFN 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 of LLC upon whom process 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 STATE DEPARTMENT OF 2012000144887, covering against it may be served. 104-14 Jamaica Avenue TAXATION AND FINANCE premises known as 150-42 Notice of Qualification of AVPM SSNY shall mail process to: LLC, Arts of Org. filed with R And R Holdings of Queens and UNITED STATES OF 116TH ROAD, JAMAICA 11434, NY 2 LLC Appl. for Auth. filed c/o The LLC, 243-52 145TH Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) LLC, Arts of Org. filed with AMERICA, Defendants. We COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Avenue, Rosedale, NY 11422. 7/23/2019. Cty: Queens. Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) are attempting to collect AND STATE OF NEW YORK on 08/07/19. Office location: Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY desig. as agent upon 7/3/2019. Cty: Queens. a debt, and any information ( BLOCK 12202, LOT 22). The Queens County. LLC formed 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 whom process against may be SSNY desig. as agent upon obtained will be used for that relief sought in the within action in Delaware (DE) on 06/28/17. served & shall mail process whom process against purpose. To the above-named is a final judgment directing the Princ. office of LLC: 8620 N. Notice of Formation of Harbhjan Singh, 104-14 may be served & shall mail defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY sale of the premises described New Braunfels Ave., Ste. 501, BECATTLEYA LLC. Articles. of Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill, process to Richard Boll, 6112 SUMMONED to answer the above. The Plaintiff also seeks a San Antonio, TX 78217. SSNY Organization with the Secretary NY 11418. General Purpose. Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, complaint in this action and to deficiency judgment against the designated as agent of LLC of State of New York SSNY 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 serve a copy of your answer, NY 11378. General Purpose. Defendant, RITA BUIUM, for any upon whom process against on 05/30/2019. Office located 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 or, if the complaint is not served debt secured by said Mortgage it may be served. SSNY shall in QUEENS. SSNY has been Notice of formation of TLWD with this summons, to serve a which is not satisfied by the mail process to c/o Corporation designated for service of LLC. Arts of Org filed with notice of appearance, on the proceeds of the sale of said Service Co. (CSC), 80 State process. SSNY shall mail copy Wraparound 103 Realty, Secy of State of NY (SSNY) plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty premises, unless discharged St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. of any process served against LLC, Arts of Org. filed with on 8/15/19. Office location: (20) days after the service of in bankruptcy. Dated: Rego DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 251 the LLC 32-47 108 Street, Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y this summons, exclusive of the Park, New York, 2017 DAVID Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, 2nd Floor, East Elmhurst, NY. 6/26/2019. Cty: Queens. designated as agent upon day of service (or within thirty A. GALLO & ASSOCIATES LLP DE 19808. Cert. of Form. Purpose: any lawful purpose. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom proc es s may be (30) days after the service is Rosemarie A. Klie Attorneys filed with State of DE Secy. of 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 whom process against served and shall mail copy of complete if this summons is for Plaintiff State, Div. of Corps., John G. may be served & shall mail process against LLC to: 241-16 not personally delivered to 95-25 Queens Boulevard, Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal Notice of Formation of a Limited process to c/o Elda Zollo, 97- Alameda Ave., Douglaston, NY you within the State of New 11th Floor St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Liability Company (LLC) NAME: 17 103rd Ave., Ozone Park, 11362. Purpose: any lawful act. York) or within (60) days after Rego Park, New York 11374 Purpose: Any lawful activity. Precision Furniture Installation, NY 11417. General Purpose. 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 service of this summons if it is (718) 459-2634 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 LLC. Articles of Organization 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 the United States of America; 8/22,29,9/5&12/2019 were filed with the Secretary NOTICE OF FORMATION and in case of your failure to RETURN TO EARTH LLC, Notice of Formation: of BAMEDIVF LLC. Arts. of State of New York (SSNY) appear or answer, judgment Notice of Formation of WTN Arts. of Org. filed with the on 6/17/2019. Office location: ALPHAQUANT INTEGRATED of Org. filed with Secy. of will be taken against you by FIRST HOLDINGS LLC. Arts. SSNY on 08/20/2019. Office MULTI-ASSET FUND, LP, State of NY (SSNY) on Queens County. SSNY has default for the relief demanded of Org. filed with Secy. of State loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. 07/08/2019. Office location: in the complaint. NOTICE YOU of NY (SSNY) on 06/20/2019. been designated as agent upon of State of NY (SSNY) on Q u e e ns C o unt y. S S N Y the LLC upon whom process ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Office location: Queens County. whom process against the LLC against it may be served. 08/09/2019. Office Loc. designated as agent of LLC YOUR HOME If you do not SSNY designated as agent may be served. SSNY shall mail Queens County. SSNY upon whom process against SSNY shall mail a copy of respond to this summons and of LLC upon whom process process to: Jady Lit, 5240 39th process to: Raymond Marten, designated as agent of LLC it may be served. SSNY complaint by serving a copy against it may be served. Drive, Woodside, NY 11377. upon whom process against shall mail copy of process 418 Beach 130th Street, of the answer on the attorney SSNY shall mail process to: Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Belle Harbor NY 11694. it may be served. SSNY shall to: 251-08 61st Avenue, for the mortgage company c/o The LLC, 51-01 Grand 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 mail process to: 64 08 Alderton Little Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. who filed this foreclosure Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 St. Rego Park, NY 11374. Purpose: any lawful purpose. proceeding against you and Purpose: any lawful purpose. OAA LLC filed w/ SSNY on Purpose: Any lawful activity. 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 filing the answer with the court, 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 8/7/19. Office: Queens Co. NOTICE OF FORMATION 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 Notice of formation of RUHE a default judgment may be SSNY designated as agent for o f P R I C E A C T I O N process & shall mail to: 129-09 FOODS LLC. Articles of entered and you can lose your Notice of Formation of EAP ENTERTAIN M ENT LLC. Notice of Formation of Mogetee 26th Ave., Flushing, NY 11354. Organization filed with the home. Speak to an attorney MANAGEMENT LLC Arts. of Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. USA Franchising LLC. Art. of Purpose: any lawful. 9/12,19,26, Secretary of State of New or go to the court where your Org. filed with Secy. of State of State of NY (SSNY) on Org. filed Secy. of State of NY 10/3,10&17/2019 York SSNY on 7/3/19. Office case is pending for further of NY (SSNY) on 05/06/2019. 08/16/2019. Office location: (SSNY) on 6/18/2019. Office located in Queens. SSNY information on how to answer Office location: Queens County. Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y location: Queens County. has been designated for the summons and protect your SSNY designated as agent BS 38 Realty LLC filed w/ SSNY designated as agent of LLC SSNY Designated as agent service of process. SSNY property. Sending a payment of LLC upon whom process on 4/5/19. Office: Queens Co. upon whom process against of LLC upon whom process shall mail copy of any to your mortgage company against it may be served. SSNY designated as agent it may be served. SSNY against it may be served. SSNY process served against the will not stop this foreclosure SSNY shall mail process to for process & shall mail to: c/o shall mail copy of process to: shall mail copy of process LLC 47-50 59th Street Apt action. To the above named the LLC, 129-09 26th Avenue, Huang Law Group, P.C., 38-08 127-06 103RD Road, South to: The LLC, 36-40 Main St., 8C, Woodside, NY, 11377. Defendants: The foregoing Suite 403, Flushing, NY 11354. Union St, #9B, Flushing, NY Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Suite 505, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful purpose. summons is served upon you Purpose: Any lawful activity. 11354. Purpose: any lawful Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful activity. 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 by publication pursuant of an 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 9/12,19,26, 10/3,10&17/2019 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

FDNY FIREFIGHTERS MOURN COUNCIL MEMBER BARRY S. GRODENCHIK LOSS OF FIREFIGHTER KILLED HONORS 9/11 AT BAYSIDE SENIOR CENTER ON 9-11-01 FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL day after terrorists took his life, Council Member Barry S. HAUB, IDENTIFIED 18 YEARS Firefighter Haub will be remem- Grodenchik, along with Sena- AFTER DEATH ON 9-11, HAD bered by his loved ones and fellow tor John C. Liu and Assembly SECOND MEMORIAL SER- firefighters. An honorable, 13-year Member Nily D. Rozic, spoke VICE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 veteran of the department in Lad- and planted flowers at the an- FDNY Firefighters on Wednes- der Company 4, we remember nual 9/11 memorial service at day will mourn the loss of Fire- him and the 342 other firefighters Bayside Senior Center. For fighter Michael Haub, a New York who perished that fateful day, the last eighteen years, the City Firefighter who was killed by and will be forever grateful for center has honored those lost the terrorists attacks of September the courage they showed. May 11, 2001. Haub will be laid to rest Firefighter Haub rest in peace and on 9/11. “I am honored to join on September 10, 2019 after his re- may today’s service finally provide the members of Bayside Senior mains were conclusively identified his family the closure and peace of Center as we remember those nearly-18 years after his death. The mind that Michael is at rest. Fire- taken from us on September following statement was released fighter Michael Haub is a hero,” 11,” said the Council Member by FDNY-Firefighters Association said Gerard Fitzgerald, President, as he paid tribute by planting President Gerard Fitzgerald: FDNY-Uniformed Firefighters flowers. “May their memories “Nearly eighteen years to the Association be for a blessing always.”

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