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American Lung Association’s ‘State Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato of Lung Cancer’ 2019 Report Finds Attends Veterans Day Observance Ceremony Tied for Best 5-year Survival Rate of Lung Cancer Second annual report from American Lung Association ex- plores how states can act to save more lives, support patients and families facing lung cancer

Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women and men in the United States. It’s estimated that 13,380 New Yorkers will be diagnosed with this disease in 2019 alone, but fortunately more Americans than ever are surviving the disease according to a new report from the American Lung Association, with New York lead- ing the nation for 5-Year Survival rates. The annual “State of Lung Cancer” report examines the toll of lung cancer throughout the nation, and outlines steps every state can take to better protect its residents from lung cancer. This year’s “State of Lung Cancer” seeks to continue the positive trend of increased lung cancer survival, as the nationwide five-year lung cancer survival rate of 21.7%, up from 17.2% a decade ago, reflects (Continued on page 2) Queens Artist Art Display at Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway Beach) attended Queens Borough President Melinda Katz’s annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony. The ceremony was located within Queens Borough hall at the Helen Marshall Cultural Center. Katz honored Staff Sergeant Raymond Ramos- New York Army National Guard, Sergeant James W. Sessoms, Jr.- United States Marine Corps, and Sergeant First Class Loretta Z. Weiss- United States Army. ADA Christina Mary Stephens Honored With the Hal Miller Weinstein Memorial Award

Riley, a Queens Artist, held her As you view each piece take the Art Display at Hofstra University time to understand the different naming this series “Focuses on story each piece tells you. You only Observing”. The Artist believes have a limited amount of informa- that in our lives we see hundreds tion to figure out what’s happening. of people each day, and most we I hope that this gets you to be a little will never see again; such as people more curious. shopping for groceries, cops on Riley is a senior Psychology patrol, firefighters fighting fires, major with minors in Fine Arts hearing loud noises or maybe an and Human Services. When she’s argument from inside of a house. not working one of her three jobs, What if we could pause these mo- she’s either in her studio space or Queens Acting District Attorney honors first-year Assistant District Attorney with 29th ments and really take in what’s her house working on art. While annual Hal Miller Weinstein award Queens Acting District Attorney John M. Ryan named happening? If we could freeze that she does experiment with all kinds Assistant District Attorney Christina M. Stephens as the recipient of the 29th Annual Hal moment in our lives would we learn of mediums, most of her works are Miller Weinstein Memorial Award. Bestowed annually, this award is presented to first-year more about those strangers the one done either with ink or graphite. assistants whose work exemplifies the memory of former Assistant District Attorney Hal time we pass them by on the street? You can follow her on Instagram: Miller Weinstein, who died in a horrific car crash during the first year of his tenure as a Would it help us to learn something @cyberneticarts. See other photos prosecutor. Joining Acting DA in presenting the award were (l-r) Hal’s brother, Lloyd, an that could help us in our lives? on page 7. attorney and Hal’s uncle, recently retired Queens Supreme Court Justice Jeremy S. Weinstein. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

American Lung Association’s ‘State of Lung Cancer’ 2019 Report Finds New York Tied for Best 5-year Survival Rate of Lung Cancer

(Continued from page 1) Mount Sinai Hospital said, “This • Surgical Treatment: Lung simple test - lung cancer screen- cancer can often be treated with a 26% improvement over the past ing - is a powerful tool to save surgery if it is diagnosed at an early 10 years. In New York State the lives, and yet we’re only seeing stage and has not spread widely. survival rate is 26.4%, tying Con- a fraction of those who qualify Nationally, 20.6 % of cases un- necticut for the best 5-year survival actually getting screened. We are derwent surgery. New York ranks rates in the country. working to bring more awareness among highest at 27%. “While we celebrate that more of screenings to the general public, • Lack of Treatment: There are Americans than ever are surviving but also to continue to push the multiple reasons why patients may lung cancer, the disease remains medical community to offer these not receive treatment. Some of the leading cause of cancer deaths, screenings to high risk patients, the these reasons may be unavoidable, and much more can and must be same way they encourage tests like but no one should go untreated be- done in New York State to prevent colonoscopies and mammograms” cause of lack of provider or patient the disease and support families The “State of Lung Cancer” 2019 knowledge, stigma associated with facing a lung cancer diagnosis,” report finds that the burden of lung lung cancer, fatalism after diagno- said Carla Sterling, Executive cancer varies on a state by state sis, or cost of treatment. Nationally, Director for the American Lung basis. By better understanding the about 15.4% of cases receive no Association in metro New York. impact of lung cancer across the treatment. New York ranks 16.1% “While we are ahead of the curve nation, efforts and policies can be of cases do not receive treatment, for survival rates, early detection focused where the needs are great- giving it a worse than average and surgery – we can do better est, and this year’s report finds ranking. when it comes to encouraging high New York State can and must do • Screening and Prevention: risk patients to seek lung cancer more to protect residents from lung Screening for lung cancer with screenings – which would save cancer. Below are the key findings annual low-dose CT scans among even more lives.” for New York: those who qualify can reduce the Part of the reason that lung • Survival: Lung cancer has one of lung cancer death rate by up to cancer is so deadly is because most the lowest five-year survival rates 20%. Nationally, only 4.2% of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at because cases are often diagnosed those who qualify were screened. a later stage, after the disease has at later stages when it is less likely New York State ranked below aver- spread. Lung cancer screening is to be curable. New York ranks #1 age with 3.6%. the key to early detection, when along with Connecticut. Learn more about “State of Lung the disease is most curable, but • Early Diagnosis: Nationally, Cancer” at Lung.org/solc. For me- only 21.5% of lung cancer cases only 21.5 % of cases are diagnosed dia interested in speaking with a nationally are diagnosed at an early at an early stage when the five- medical expert about the “State of stage. While this simple screening year survival rate is much higher Lung Cancer” 2019 report or lung test has been available since 2015, (57.7%). Unfortunately, about cancer survivor about their experi- only 3.6% of those eligible in New 48.5% of cases are not caught until ence, contact Jennifer Solomon at York State have been screened. a late stage when the survival rate the American Lung Association Dr. Andrea Wolf, Director of the is only 6%. New York ranks among at [email protected] or Women’s Lung Cancer Program at highest at 24.1%. Subscribe to the 516-680-8927. Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Attends Bobbi and Queens Times the Strays Kick Off for the “Sponsor a Cage Program Assemblywoman Stacey Phef- Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens fer Amato (D-South Queens) attended the “Sponsor a Case Pro- Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper gram” kick off which was created delivered to your door by US Mail by Bobbi and the Strays and Ross Cellino. The program allows local Please Enter my Subscription For One Year businesses to “Sponsor a Cage” for an animal up for adoption. 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Meng Blasts FAA’s Community Outreach Efforts Regarding Excessive Airplane Noise Over Queens & Other Impacted Areas A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. Congresswoman details frustra- Reauthorization Act required the Regional Aviation Noise Ombuds- General Auto Repairs tion and concerns in letter to FAA appointment of Regional Aviation men would have created a positive (Foreingn and Domestic) head Stephen Dickson Noise Ombudsmen to listen to the conduit for the public to relay Accessories public’s concerns about airplane their concerns to the FAA. But I • Tires • Batteries U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), noise, and be consulted of pos- see that has failed. Conversations • Electronic Tune-ups a founding member and former sible changes to flight patterns must be a two-way process, and • Inspection Station co-chair of the Congressional so as to minimize airplane noise I urge the FAA to redouble its • Towing Quiet Skies Caucus, sent a letter over populated areas. However, efforts, and make sure it reaches to Federal Aviation Administra- these efforts by ombudsmen to all community members on this tion (FAA) Administrator Ste- engage those affected by airplane issue, including those with limited ARIS & FRANK phen Dickson expressing grave noise has been insufficient and English proficiency.” 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY concerns about the agency’s com- inadequate. Meng’s letter also urges Ad- Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken munity outreach efforts regarding “Airplane noise is a serious ministrator Dickson to ensure excessive airplane noise over issue that affects my constituents FAA’s outreach efforts include Queens, and other areas impacted and has negatively impacted their linguistically appropriate liaisons (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 by the problem. way of life,” said Meng. “I had to engage with those with limited The 2018 Federal Aviation hoped that the appointment of English proficiency. Statement from Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on National Grid’s Franchise and the Need for Public Ownership of Queens’Finest Natural Gas Systems “I applaud Governor Cuomo crisis. We can’t leave our climate explore the feasibility of a public Italian Restaurant for moving to revoke National future in the hands of utilities who takeover of the natural gas system. Grid’s certificate to operate its gas only want to line their pockets by We need to begin to responsibly franchise. The Governor’s letter preserving the status quo. That’s develop plans to replace gas in- rightfully highlights the coercive why I have called for a morato- frastructure with renewable and and abusive tactics that National rium on major gas infrastructure, electric alternatives. After years Grid undertook to try to drum up because any fossil fuel infrastruc- of unchecked fossil fuel expansion, support for the environmentally ture we install today only puts our it’s clear we cannot count on the backwards fracked gas Williams climate goals further out of reach. utilities being cooperative partners. Pipeline. “Rather than letting National “Natural gas expansion is incom- “It is time to recognize that Grid walk away with a fine or let- patible with our climate objectives National Grid and Con Edison’s ting their franchise be taken over and it’s time to start considering business models are premised on by an equally profit-driven com- putting power in the hands of the digging us deeper into the climate petitor, the City and State should people.” Suozzi Demands Answers from FAA in New Letter Congressman Tom Suozzi (D (D - MA), and Vice Co-Chair only recently began your service, – , Queens), Co-Vice Mike Quigley (D - IL), expresses we hope that this meeting can be Chair of the bipartisan Quiet serious concerns regarding air- the start of renewed engagement Skies Caucus, released a letter to plane and helicopter noise and between the FAA, Congress and Park Side Restaurant Federal Aviation Administration the FAA’s lack of responsiveness our constituents, and will lead (FAA) Administrator Stephen to impacted communities. to concrete steps to mitigate this About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the Dickson requesting answers on In the letter, they write: noise.” heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a aircraft noise mitigation efforts. “Aircraft noise has caused sleep The Caucus requested a re- destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will The letter, also signed by Caucus deprivation, homes to shake sponse within 30 days to more be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best Chairs Congresswoman Eleanor and health problems, such as than 45 specific questions regard- Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic Holmes Norton (D - DC) and increased risk of stroke and car- ing the FAA’s efforts to reduce and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients Congressman Stephen F. Lynch diovascular disease. Because you noise pollution. and attention to detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your next function with BP Melinda Katz on The New Queensboro Football Club our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. Queens Borough President “The deep, diverse fanbase several years ago on elevating pro- 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY Melinda Katz stated the fol- here in Queens has long desired fessional soccer here in Queens, (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 lowing about the establishment a professional soccer team to call the QBFC will further cement the - Reservations Suggested - of the “Queensboro Football our own,” said Borough Presi- borough’s reputation and standing Club” (“QBFC”), a profession- dent KATZ. “The creation of the as a global destination. Our fami- al men’s soccer franchise in QBFC is a major milestone that lies and communities are thrilled, Queens through the United Soccer befits this borough of 2.4 million for The World’s Game now has a League: residents. As we first envisioned home in The World’s Borough.” Attorney General James Remarks on DACA Following Supreme Court Argument

New York Attorney General Letitia James released the follow- ing statement after oral arguments concluded at the United States Supreme Court over the Trump Administration’s attempts to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “We believe the case is clear: To continue to use DREAMers as political bargaining chips is a his- toric and unforgivable travesty of justice. The reasoning provided by the federal government for ending DACA is fundamentally flawed and should not stand. “I am proud to stand with California Attorney General Xavier put the lives of hundreds of thou- These arguments were heard Becerra and all the other groups sands of individuals in jeopardy. over the consolidated cases of De- who have fought tirelessly to protect “In the name of fairness and partment of Homeland Security v. DACA. Together, we are jointly op- equal justice under the law, we Regents of the University of Califor- posing the Trump Administration’s trust that our case and our values nia, Trump v. NAACP, and McA- arbitrary and capricious attempt to will prevail.” leenan v. Vidal. PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Local Film Stars Shine on Corona The First Annual Corona Film Cutting Room International Short Whirl With Merle Festival was a sheer success - the Film Festival), and Judy Prianti brainchild of Sal Rinella and Vin- (Sopranos) - Angel, Artie Judy cent Gianguzzi, local filmmakers and Kathrina all received Friends who want to help their fellow art- of Film Awards for their constant CHICKEN SOUP PROVED AS “JEWISH PENICILLIN ists have a place to perform and involvement of the Indy Film display their art. Community and willingness to by Merle Exit Vincent and Sal work in work with new and upcoming tandem - Sal hosts and Vincent filmmakers and actors. Is the myth about chicken soup along with his very talented son Winners: being a cure and known as “Jew- Rayvin Disla handle the techni- List of 2019 Corona Film Festival ish Penicillin” not a myth at all? cal. They both promote, create Winners At the 4th Annual Chicken Soup the shirts and the amazing hoopla 1. Nothing: A Story of Another Cook-off, Harpell Pharmacy surrounding the festival. The fes- News Clipping- Best Actor in a was declared the number one tival kicked off with a pasta party Short by Neikiale Ransom winner amongst the four judges. for the Veterans of Corona at the 2. The Straight Man- Best Come- Therefore if a pharmacy is will- Festival venue the VFW Post 150 dy Screenplay by Paul Laudicano ing to submit their chicken soup at 5111 108th Street, Corona, NY 3. The $treetz 2- Best Feature I guess it is a cure-all after all. located near the famous Parkside Film by Eddie Rivera The question is…would you need Restaurant and Lemon Ice King 4. The $treetz 2 - Frank Correira/ a prescription? of Corona. Dan Romano/Scott McManus the Ways and Means Committee We celebrated these great Vets - Streetz - Best Actors Chairman Barry Packer shaped two of them had birthdays - Hall 5. It’s Java Time- Best Ex- the fundraiser event to an even Commander Michael Liqouri, perimental Short by Carmine larger success this year at Temple Tony Indelicato 100 years old and Caradonna Beth Sholom located at 171-39 , George Rofalo 94 years old. 6. Ain’t No Sunshine- Best Short Northern Blvd. Crowds were the New York Newspaper Museum Drama by LL Fraser largest than any of the prior years Judges and winners of Chicken Cook-off. Left to right. Gregg P. Exhibit headed by Mike Tesori- 7. Broken Hearted- Best Director knowing that each person would Sullivan (Bayside tv), Chef Brett Reihchler, Chef Albert, Nicholas ero had a great display of many by Joseph Ammendolea get a sampling of 14 different Aragonesi, Chef Elvis, Merle Exit, Chef Adam Gandelman. newspapers honoring celebrities, 8. Catching Butterflies - Best chicken soups along with bagels, athletes and many national and Music Video by Sonia Conlin & ice cream, soft drinks and cake Revival Catering and Elvis, both Isaakidis. Nick said that he got international dignitaries. Ronda Swindell for less than $20. The bakery with their Caribbean style soup, the recipe from his grandmother Who were the winners - ev- 9. Married to Elvis Episode that provided the cake, placed a took 2nd and 3rd place. Attend- and no, there wasn’t any added eryone involved in this inaugural “Practice Makes Pests” - Best photo imprint of the flyer listing ees had the opportunity to judge CBD oil. However, I don’t think first time film fest. Original by Dean Ciallella the names of the judges, vendors as well, the only difference being that his grandma went out of her The Performers were Anthony 10. Correlation- Best Director in of restaurants or caterers and that Ben’s Kosher Deli took first way to use only organic con- Aveni, the It Crew, Los Vegas & Short by Sonia Conlin donators for the raffle. place. tents. Harpell is not your average Sammi Jo Murciano, Scott New- 11. HIGH HOPES 2: A NEW Packer later said, “As far as the What appears to be the feature pharmacy and more on that for man singing some amazing tunes BEGINNING- Best Comedy by money that was taken in,…. We of Ben’s, Chef Elvis and Tropical another story in regards to their as well as all joining in and sing- Dennis Cabrini had the most people in the four Revival is that Ben’s bring in market. ing Paul Simon’s “Me and Julio 12. Sangre Negra starring Eric years of the event. There were matzo balls and cooks up potato All of the donations were in the down by the schoolyard singing Estrada, Antonio McKay & Dan- 17 tables that were originally set latkas; Chef Elvis has spicy soup form of gift certificates except Goodbye Rosie the Queen of ny Arroyo - Best TV Series Direc- up, with 10 people at each, and all loaded with vegetables along with four framed and signed copies Corona” tor By Frank Pinnock were filled. Then they had to set an accompanying sample of his of Marlene Yu’s paintings, all of In attendance: Star Han- 13. Vigil Andee Deere By An- up another two tables; which also macaroni and cheese; and Chef which depicted nature and global son “Hungry for your Love”, thony Scelta does not include the people who Albert with his spicy delight warming. They are valued at $200 Angel Salazar (Scarface, Car- 14. Jackpot By Crackajack were standing, my volunteers tantalizing your taste buds with each. Other donors included: lito’s Way), Artie Pasquale 15. Intervention Janel Tanna - who were also in attendance So his pudding-like corn bread that Crossbay Seashell Fish Market (Sopranos),Kathrina Miccio (The Best Actress in Drama Short there were more than 200.” is more than delicious. with a $40 gift certificate; a “Co- Judging this year was: Gregg P. So, what was so special about rona package” of gift certificate St. Anastasia Knights of Columbus Sullivan (Bayside tv); Chef Brett the chicken soup from Harpell? to Lemon Ice King and a pizza Reihchler; Adam Gandelman Nicholas Aragonesi, owner of from across the way; and Thai Council # 5911 Sponsored a Blood Drive and journalist Merle Exit. To no CBD Super Store prepared the Rock forked over a $25 certificate surprise, Chef Albert of Tropical soup for Harpell owner George to dine there. Check out: www.youtube.com/user/whirlwithmerle my blog on www.merleswhirls.blogspot.com Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Hosts Final Summer Reading Challenge Ceremonies of 2019 Earlier this year Assembly- woman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) announced the launch of her 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. In order to complete the challenge, students were required to mark the calen- dar provided by Pheffer Amato’s office for each day in July and August pledging that they read for at least 15 minutes on the St. Anastasia Knights of Co- blood drive. We also like to thank days. Once the challenge was lumbus council # 5911 in Doug- my co-chairman Giuseppe Petruso completed, parents and schools laston, sponsored a blood drive who did an outstanding job and have mailed the materials back, for St.Anastasia parish on Sunday also Boy Scout Troup # 153 who and Pheffer Amato then produced November 10th. We would like to did a great job in helping in getting a certificate for each student who thank Msgr. Anthony Sherman the gift of life for the many in need. completed the Summer Reading who allowed us to conduct this We took in 56 pints of blood. Challenge. “Over the past several months, I’ve had the opportunity to pres- ent Summer Reading awards to hundreds of students for their Pheffer Amato pictured above with several schools including success in completing the sum- MS 210, PS 207, and Divine Mercy Catholic Academy. mer reading challenge,” Phef- fer Amato said. “The schools Academy, PS 63, PS 253, PS 207, auditoriums were filled with the included: PS/MS 114, PS/MS PS 197, PS 202, Q317 Waterside scholar’s parents, caregivers, and 47, PS/MS 146, PS 377Q, PS/ Children’s Studio, Q318- Water- loved ones celebrating a summer MS 232, St. Helen’s Catholic side Leadership, and Scholars’ full of reading! Keep reading and Academy, Divine Mercy Catholic Academy. At each school, the look out for my Summer THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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King Manor Undertaking the Restoration of Rufus King’s Senator James Sanders Jr. Hosts Free Desk, to be Displayed in King Manor Museum’s Library HVAC License Training King Manor Museum has hired Double Queue Fine Furniture Restoration and Conservation for the restoration of a secretary desk which belonged to Rufus King. As one of the framers of the constitution, as well as a staunch anti-slavery advocate, Rufus King is an important part of American history, as well as the local history of Jamaica, Queens. Christopher Many community members were interested in the free HVAC Anigacz, principal at Double training and signed up at the launch on October 31, 2019. Queue Fine Furniture Restoration and Conservation will be perform- Senator James Sanders Jr. (D- community about Building Skills ing the work. He has already per- Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) NY, a not-for-profit organization formed work at King Manor: the is partnering with Tauris Tech to committed to providing under- handsome desk with John Alsop host a Heating Ventilation and Air served and underemployed New King provenance on display in the Conditioning (HVAC) program in York residents with good paying Family Parlor upstairs. the Rockaways. jobs at local construction sites. This historically significant usual height of this desk, though King Manor Museum is located The kickoff took place on Oc- By the end of the launch 70 desk roughly dates to 1796, and is rare, is not a complete anomaly, in King Park at 150-03 Jamaica tober 31, 2019 at the Arverne By individuals had registered for considered a highly unusual form with a few English and American Avenue, Jamaica, New York near the Bay Community Center. Tauris the HVAC course and over 100 due to its vaguely French charac- related pieces still extant. Rufus the E train terminus at Jamaica McBride, CEO of Tauris Tech, gave people throughout the five bor- teristics combined with an English King was known to have com- Center, the LIRR to Jamaica, the a presentation about the HVAC oughs had expressed interested in treatment. Although unsigned, the missioned custom furniture for his F train to Parsons, and many bus field, what employers are looking participating in the program. Since desk might be attributed to the organizational needs, including a lines. The museum was the home for when hiring staff, and how to the HVAC training had only being English cabinetmakers Seddon now missing map desk that folded and farm of founding father Rufus explore higher level positions in the advertised in the community for & Son. This would make sense, out to accommodate viewing of King from 1805 to 1827. Rufus HVAC field. McBride was assisted less than two weeks, we believe as records show King purchased large folios. King was a framer of the U.S. by his former student, Oluwafemi the overwhelming response is an English pieces while serving in The restoration is anticipated to Constitution, and an early, out- Olasokan also known as ‘Femi’ indication that more workforce London as Minister Plenipoten- be finished December 2019. The spoken opponent of slavery. King who is a Refrigeration Operating training is needed in the district tiary and brought many of his Eng- desk’s restoration is exciting, as Manor later became the estate of Engineer for National Grid. and throughout . lish furnishings with him when he this project has been a dream of King’s son, John Alsop King, who McBride said he encourages The official program is due to returned to America in 1803. the museum’s for almost a decade. served as New York’s Governor his students to master their skills start on Monday, November 11, Stylistically neoclassical with Once completed, the desk will sit where he fought against unfair and then go on to start their own 2019 and will last six weeks. This its rectilinear form and simplicity, proudly in the library of Rufus fugitive slave laws. King Manor business. Femi created his com- will be a hands-on program where the desk serves as a prime example King. An important project for the uses this history to teach critical pany - The Cool Guy Inc. - three students may have the potential to of fashionable furniture in the museum, be sure to come marvel thinking to over 10,000 visitors a months ago, and so far business has gain immediate employment. The 1790s, as even the famed furniture at this King artifact just in time for year. Detailed information about been good. course is FREE and open to High designer Thomas Sheraton was King Manor’s 120th anniversary King Manor’s events, history, David Meade, Executive Di- School seniors, individuals who experimenting with this particular as a museum in 2020. and other programs is available at rector from Building Skills NY have a H.S. Diploma or G.E.D. style during this period. The un- About King Manor Museum - www.kingmanor.org. also attended the launch. Meade Upon completion, students will emphasized the need for more receive a EPA 608 Universal Tech- Rozic Announces Veterans Bills Signed into Law HVAC workers and educated the nician Certification. Bills Would Expand Program That Awards High School Diplomas Italian American Journal for Veterans and Study Veteran Homelessness To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com Assemblywoman Nily Ro- zic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) an- Call 718-592-2196 nounced the signing of two pieces Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, of legislation (A4654 and A5660) Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy she sponsored. The first would expand an education program called Operation Recognition that allows high school diplomas to be awarded to veterans. The second would direct key state agencies of New York and have received an Ryan Graham, Commander, to issue reports on New York’s honorable discharge. This new law Queens County Council of Vet- homeless veterans and social expands coverage to all veterans erans of Foreign Wars said of the services they need. As part of the who enlisted in military service study on Veteran Homelessness: reports, recommendations would after the end of the Vietnam War “Veteran integration back into ci- be provided to combat this grow- — such as those deployed in Des- vilian life can be strenuous, look- ing epidemic. The bill passed both ert Storm, Iraq, and Afghanistan. ing for work, providing for their the Assembly and Senate with It has been proven that continu- families, and securing a stable bipartisan support and was signed ing education and job placement home. Unfortunately, homeless- by Governor Cuomo in recogni- after military service is crucial to ness rates among veterans have tion of Veteran’s Day. healthy reintegration into civil- hit staggering figures, whether “It is our responsibility to ian society. New York is home to for those who have served recently ensure that New York’s veterans 838,000 veterans. during the Global War on Terror, have full access to the educational Kristen L. Rouse, U.S. Army as well as during previous eras and opportunities and social services Veteran and Founding Director conflicts. Assembly Bill A5660, they need regardless of when of NYC Veterans Alliance said introduced by Assemblywoman they served. We should honor of the expansion of Operation Nily Rozic, not only brings this their service while also provid- Recognition: “Servicemembers issue to light but delves deeply into ing a pathway towards economic and veterans have answered our finding the reasons behind Vet- self-sufficiency,” said Assembly- nation’s call to service, and too eran homelessness in the State of woman Rozic. “This legislative often at the cost of their civilian New York, capturing and under- package enacts solutions to best education and career. We applaud standing the root causes, in being assist all those who have sacri- the leadership of Assemblywoman able to combat this issue currently ficed so much in service to our Rozic and her work to ensure our and for future generations of war- country.” most recent generations of veter- riors. The Queens County Council Under current law, Operation ans are duly recognized for their VFW applauds Assemblywoman Recognition recognizes WWII, service by awarding them a high Rozic for her advocacy on the Korea, and Vietnam veterans who school diploma. When our nation’s Veteran front, serving those who joined military service prior to young men and women step up to have borne scars while serving in high school graduation by award- serve on our behalf, we must do all the United States Armed Forces.” ing them a high school diploma. we can to ensure they do not fall The applicant must be a resident behind as a result of that service.” (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

NYC Parks Breaks Ground on $24 Million Project to Resorts World Casino New York City Preserve Historic World’s Fair Pavilion Towers in Celebrates 8 Years In Queens With Flushing Meadows Corona Park Special Anniversary Drawing First major efforts to preserve the structures since their construc- tion for the 1964 World’s Fair

NYC Parks Commissioner Mitchell J. Silver, FAICP, joined Queens Borough President Me- linda Katz, Queens Community Board 7 Parks Chair Kim Oha- nian, and members of People for the Pavilion, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Conservancy and Alliance for Flushing Meadows Corona Park, to break ground on the reconstruction of the New York State Pavilion Observation Towers. “The New York State Pavil- ion is an iconic symbol of the experience. Work will include Queens Playhouse in 1972 and 1964 World’s Fair that keeps us waterproofing of the tower bases, continued to operate until 1985. connected to our city’s rich his- stair replacement, electrical up- +600 COMPLETED CAPITAL tory,” said Commissioner Silver. grades and structural conserva- PROJECTS “We are excited to restore this tion work on the observation Parks announced recently the On October 28th, Resorts tween $1,000 to $50,000, with all historic structure for the enjoy- towers. The $24 million project agency completed 648 capital World Casino New York City drawings totaling $88,000. ment of New Yorkers and visitors. is funded by a $13.1 million al- projects since Comm issioner Sil- held the 8th Annual Anniversary “Resorts World Casino New Thanks to funding from Borough location from Queens Borough ver joined the agency in 2014: the Drawing, celebrating the open- York City is proud to provide an President Katz, Mayor de Blasio, President Melinda Katz, $9 mil- administration has taken on more ing of the casino 8 years ago. All unparalleled gaming and enter- and Council Member Moya, this lion from Mayor Bill de Blasio, projects and has completed them Resorts World Casino New York tainment experience in Queens,” treasured landmark will continue and $1.9 million from Council faster—nearly 90% completed on City members were awarded 1 said Michelle Stoddart, Director to serve as a symbol of Queens for Member Francisco Moya. budget and 85% on time. Through free entry into the drawing, with of PR and Community Develop- generations to come.” The New York State Pavilion this, the agency has provided guests who earned 88 points on ment for Resorts World Casino “The work we are breaking was constructed for the World’s everyday New Yorkers access to any day between October 1st to New York City, “As we stand 8 ground on today will go a long Fair in Flushing Meadows Co- 205 improved playgrounds and October 28th earning one addi- years strong, we are very grate- way toward restoring the iconic rona Park. Designed by Philip sports courts; 102 reconstructed tional entry. Eight winners were ful to have guests who have been New York State Pavilion to its Johnson, the “Tent of Tomorrow” paths & plazas; 39 new com- announced at Resorts World’s gaming with us since the very former glory,” said Queens Bor- measures 350 feet by 250 feet, fort stations; 36 athletic fields; very own Bar 360, winning be- beginning.” ough President Melinda Katz. with sixteen 100-foot columns and the agency has addressed “This work will enable future suspending a 50,000 square-foot infrastructure at 24 of its piers, generations to continue to enjoy roof of multi-colored panels. The waterfronts and retaining walls Queens Artist Art Display the Pavilion’s distinctive Space popular exhibit also held three (and much more). Parks’ 10-year Age architecture and be re- towers, measuring 60 feet, 150 capital budget is $5.2 billion—the minded about the important role feet, and 226 feet. The two shorter completed projects over the past at Hofstra University the 1964-65 World’s Fair played towers held cafeterias for the five years represents a $1.3 billion Continued from page 1. Riley, a Queens Artist, held her Art in Queens history. It has been a fair, and the tallest tower, as the investment. Display “Focuses on Observing” at Hofstra University. privilege to work with our part- highest point of the fair, held an NYC Parks’ capital division of ners in government to preserve observation deck. The New York nearly 500 staff, including more the Pavilion.” State Pavilion also included the than 100 landscape architects, This project will preserve the adjacent “Theaterama,” which manages its capital projects from iconic structure and add dynamic exhibited pop art works by Andy start to finish; designing approxi- architectural lighting to enhance Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. the New York State Pavilion The space was converted to the (Continued on page 9) WE’RE HIRING! Immediate positions for school bus drivers

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(Nov. 15 to Nov. 21)

There’s a lot of upcoming giant who builds a wall around ● Nov. 16, Writing on Race & Im- intramural fun as local dancers, his garden to keep out the town’s migration, 6 pm. Eight writers read performance artists, crafters, and children but, in doing so, plunges the stories they created during an historians do their thing. But there’s his garden into an endless winter. on-site workshop. Lewis Latimer also some international flair with The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., House Museum, 34-41 137th St., Irish athletes, European filmmak- LIC, http://bit.ly/2NobRYC. Flushing, http://bit.ly/374aA0O. ers, and migrating bats in the mix. ● Nov. 16, Richmond Hill North: ● Nov. 17, Sunnyside Craft Show, ● Nov. 15, Barefoot in the Park, A Victorian Village in the Center 9:30 am to 5 pm. Local artists sell Nov. 24. Nine presentations of a of Queens, 1 pm. William Gati, their leather, clay, textile, food, play that was adapted an architect, licensed guide, and photography, art, paper, and jew- into a blockbuster film starring New York Institute of Technology elry items. Queen of Angels Par- Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. professor, leads a walk through ish Center, Skillman Avenue and Newlyweds Corie, a free-spirit, and a district with federal and state 44th Street, Sunnyside, http://bit. Paul, a straitlaced lawyer, move to a landmark status. Victorian houses, ly/33D30rF. fifth-floor walkup with no bathtub parks, churches, schools, and shops ● Nov. 17, Forest Hills Symphony and a hole in the skylight. Hilarity and are the list. More info: http:// Orchestra, 2 pm. A concert with ensues as Corie’s mother pops in bit.ly/33ybNLz. Weber, Beethoven, Borodin, and and an eccentric neighbor crawls ● Nov. 16, Baroque and Beyond: Strauss Jr. Forest Hills Jewish Cen- through the couple’s window. Songs of Love and Loss, 2 pm. ter, 106-06 Queens Blvd., http://bit. Queens Theatre, 14 United Nations Maestro David Close, soprano ly/33CPODp. Ave. S., Flushing Meadows Corona Jennifer Gliere, and special guest ● Nov. 17, What’s New on the Park, http://bit.ly/36N5gP4. lutenist Christopher Baum per- Queens Waterfront, 11 am. Greater ● Nov. 15, Five Oceans in a form works by Purcell, Debussy, Astoria Historical Society Execu- Teaspoon, 7 pm. A performance/ and others. The Church-in-the- tive Director Bob Singleton leads reading/conversation based on Gardens, 50 Ascan Ave., Forest a walking tour past quaint blocks, a memoir in short visual poems Hills, http://bit.ly/36SJ2eD. gleaming towers, monuments to in- written by muckraking journalist ● Nov. 16, DDAT: Native Ameri- dustry, and art’s cutting edge. More and poet Dennis J. Bernstein with can Hip Hop Jazz Fusion, 1 pm. info here: http://bit.ly/33xXqH7. typographic visualizations by de- Two Navajos -- Chris Bidtah and ● Nov. 17, Atlas Park 5K Run/ signer/author Warren Lehrer. Read- Delbert Anderson -- discuss in- Walk, 8 am. An inaugural friendly ers, musicians, and performers join corporating Native languages in competition/fundraiser presented this multimedia presentation that art making and music as medicine. by the American Cancer Society. includes animation and projection Then at 2:15 pm, they join others to The Shops at Atlas Park, 80-00 of pages from the book. Flushing play hip hop, jazz, funk, and soul Cooper Ave., Glendale, http://bit. Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., with an original southwestern feel. ly/34RzLS6. http://bit.ly/2X3MqP8. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 North- ● Nov. 17, Still I Rise, 6 pm. ● Nov. 15, Dancing with the LIC ern Blvd., http://bit.ly/2K7AJlm. Astoria Music Project presents a Stars, 6 pm. Teams consisting of ● Nov. 16, Author Talk, 2 pm. program of works by female com- one LIC community member and David W. Blight, a professor at posers of color, including Zenobia one Queens-based choreographer Yale University, discusses his 2019 Powell Perry, Teresa Carreño, and twirl, groove, and spin in front of a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography Maria Grever. Redeemer Episcopal panel of judges for pride, glory, and “Frederick Douglass: Prophet Church Astoria, 30-14 Crescent St., bragging rights. Proceeds go to The of Freedom.” The conversation http://bit.ly/2X5gH0j. Floating Hospital and Queensboro touches on Douglass’s involve- ● Nov. 17, Being At Sea, 4 pm. Dance Festival. Plaxall Gallery, ment in the fight to release George Curator Zeljka Himbele and artists 5-25 46th Ave., LIC, http://bit. Latimer, the father of inventor and Charlotte Schulz and Scherezade ly/33up4VB. Flushing resident Lewis Latimer. Garcia lead a walk through the ● Nov. 15, My Twentieth Century, Flushing Library Auditorium, 41- exhibition “Being At Sea,” which Nov. 24. Ten screenings of a digital 17 Main St., http://bit.ly/33Cbkbp. is presented in conjunction with restoration of Hungarian director ● Nov. 16, The Big Bad Fox and the “At Sea” show. Dorsky Gal- Ildikó Enyedi’s fairy tale that won Other Tales, Nov. 17. With hand- lery, 11-03 45th Ave., LIC, http:// the Camera d’Or at Cannes in 1989. drawn animation and delicate bit.ly/2rmp6jT. Polish actress Dorotha Segda plays watercolors, this farm film stars a ● Nov. 20, Nocturnal Neighbors: twins – an anarchist and a luxuri- fox who mothers a family of chicks, The Bats of New York City, 8 pm. ous woman of loose morals – as a rabbit who plays the stork, and a Kaitlyn Parkins, a conservation Gino A. Orrino they go on an adventure with Mr. duck who wants to be Santa Claus. biologist for NYC Audubon, talks Principal License Representative Z. Museum of the Moving Image, Both days at noon. Museum of the about the bats that live in NYC. 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., She presents findings from over Arts District, http://bit.ly/2Cx49VI. Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, five years of research. Alley Pond Multiple Markets with Competitive Rates ● Nov. 15, Three-Show Week- http://bit.ly/2X5w34P. Environmental Center, 228-06 end, Nov. 17. Kelley Donovan & ● Nov. 16, Contract and Release, Northern Blvd., Douglaston, http:// Orrino Capital Services, LLC Dancers present “Shifting Sea” and 1:30 pm and 3 pm. Brendan Fer- bit.ly/2X29fTo. Maya Orchin does “In the Wake” nandes, an artist who works at the ● Nov. 20. Ideologies of Racism 46-13 104th St.,Orrino Plaza on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 at 8 pm. intersection of dance and visual Past and Present, noon. Queensbor- Fertile Ground, a new work show- art, presents dance inspired by the ough Community College’s Trevor Corona Heights, NY 11368 case by six different troupes, is rocking chairs that Noguchi pro- Milton and Judy Yu address strate- 718-606-0293 or 718-606-0294 on Nov. 17 at 7 pm. Green Space, duced for Martha Graham’s “Ap- gies for opposing racist ideologies. Fax: 718-606-0295 37-24 24th St., LIC, http://bit. palachian Spring (1944).” Dancers Kupferberg Holocaust Center, ly/2QZYP3R. have to sit on them and remain QCC, 222-05 56th Ave., Bayside, ● Nov. 16, New York balanced while working through http://bit.ly/2CKu1Ol. Classic, 12:30 pm. An Irish sport a version of Graham’s famous All Forms of Insurance comes to Queens for a three-game “contract and release” exercise. The Nov. 21, Queens Tech Meet-Up, competition with 11-men squads Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., 6:30 pm. Digital Natives, Plaxall, from four Emerald Isle counties: LIC, http://bit.ly/2ks28ox. and the LIC Partnership host an INCOME TAXES PREPARED Limerick; Tipperary; Kilkenny; ● Nov. 16, Corónate at the Queens informal meet-up that might turn and Wexford. Believed to be the Museum, 11 am. Art-making into a series of periodic gatherings. COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service world’s oldest field game, hurlers workshops, face painting, games Plaxall Gallery, 5-25 46th Ave., Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” use wooden sticks to hit small for kids, a showcase of works by LIC, http://bit.ly/2Q88rew. balls between goalposts and over the collective BordeAndo, and a The “It’s In Queens” column is For appointment call (718) 606-0293 crossbars. Citi Field, https://atmlb. special performance by People’s produced by the Queens Tourism or (718) 606-0294 com/34RXsKk. Theater Project. Queens Mu- Council with the hope that readers or stop in. ● Nov. 16, The Selfish Giant, seum, NYC Building, Flushing will enjoy the borough’s wonder- Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm 3 pm. PinProductions offers this Meadows Corona Park, http://bit. ful attractions. More info at www. Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm classic Oscar Wilde tale about a ly/2O2mL5j. itsinqueens.com. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

Meng Holds Second Annual Holiday Card Drive Rozic Announces Veterans Bills Signed into Law For Queens Veterans (Continued from page 6) experience while on active duce the ongoing epidemic duty. of homelessness are needed Congresswoman Grace Last year, Meng handed an outstanding way to rec- The reports will include According to the Vet- as federal funding remains Meng (D-NY) announced out dozens of holiday cards ognize their service, and information on the number erans Alliance, on a single uncertain.” today that she will once when she visited the facil- make sure they know that of veterans who are home- night in 2018, 37,878 vet- Previously, Rozic has again sponsor her holiday ity in mid-December. we have not forgotten about less and analysis of gender erans were experiencing highlighted Operation Rec- card drive for Queens vet- “As we prepare to mark them during the holidays. as it relates to homeless- homelessness nationally. ognition by awarding a erans. Veterans Day next week, I look forward seeing and ness. It will also include Rozic, who chairs the diploma to Mr. George For the second year in we are again reminded of distributing all the cards data on the number of chil- Office of State-Federal Abramowitz who served a row, Meng will collect the sacrifices that our vet- that we receive this year.” dren of veterans who are Relations, added, “Though in World War II (pictured cards from members of the erans have made to protect Holiday cards can be homeless, the placement homelessness among vet- here with Assemblywoman public and local elementary and defend our freedom,” standard cards or cards of such children, unem- erans in New York has Rozic, Regent Judith Chin, schools, then personally said Meng. “The holiday made from scratch. They ployment rates, and cases slowly decreased over the and Francis Lewis High deliver them during the season is a very important can be dropped off or of military sexual trauma years, local efforts to re- School’s JROTC). holiday season to veterans time of year. Providing mailed by December 2nd at the VA St. Albans Com- these special cards to the to: 40-13 159th Street, Suite munity Living Center in brave men and women C, Flushing, New York Maloney Praises Supreme Court Decision to Queens. who served our nation is 11358. Allow Case Against Newtown Gun Manufacturer AG James Wins Green Light Lawsuit, Helping to Proceed Immigrants Legally Obtain Drivers Licenses Congresswoman Caro- Hook shooting could move to the public seems like a lyn B. Maloney (D-NY), forward. good place to start. Nothing New York Attorney “Today’s decision rein- misinformed and disre- author of seven different “I think we can all agree will ever bring back those General Letitia James re- forces our position all along garded the privacy rights gun safety bills and member that the survivors of and lost on that horrific day in cently released the follow- — the Green Light law is of New Yorkers. As the of the House Gun Violence the families of victims of December 2012, but maybe ing statement after U.S. legal and enforceable. The state’s attorney and chief Prevention Task Force, to- the Sandy Hook shooting holding people account- District Judge Elizabeth law aims to make our roads law enforcement officer, day released the following deserve justice. And hold- able will help us to prevent Wolford granted a motion safer, our economy stron- I am proud to have vigor- statement after the Supreme ing the manufacturer of the future violence. I hope this by the Office of the New ger, and allows immigrants ously defended this law Court ruled that a case gun accountable – for their lawsuit gives some peace to York Attorney General to to come out of the shadows and will continue to do so against the manufacturer of marketing practices and the survivors and victims’ dismiss a lawsuit brought to sign up as legal drivers against all who oppose it. the gun used in the Sandy selling a weapon of war families.” by Erie County Clerk Mi- in our state. That’s why the I, and New Yorkers across chael (Mickey) Kearns to claims made in this lawsuit this state, thank the court Golden Phoenix Club Two Halloween Celebration block the Green Light law not only disregarded these for their time and judicious from taking effect: simple truths, but were decision.” Pictured at right, at the NYC Parks Breaks Ground on $24 Million Project at Golden Phoenix Club Two Senior Center Hal- (Continued from page 7) house—of the 648 projects active capital projects: 149 loween Celebration are completed, 410 were land- are in construction; 246 are some of the seniors who mately 70% of its landscape scape projects. Currently, in procurement and 178 are architecture projects in- the agency is managing 618 in design. dressed in costume hav- ing a great time, the cen- NY Mets Pete Alonso Named National League ter is located at 95-18 Northern Blvd, the pro- Rookie of The Year gram specialist kneel- ing front row left was blessed and humbled to be the organization on and off in charge. Photo by Bob part of a group of some of the field with his energy, Grant. the best to ever play the enthusiasm and passion.” game. This season was the Alonso became the first most special time I’ve ever rookie position player in had on a field. Mets history to be named I’m extremely thankful to to the NL All-Star team. the Mets for allowing me He was the first rookie to first the opportunity to prove win the Home Run Derby baseman Pete Alonso to- myself at the major league outright as well, defeating night was named the 2019 level this year. I can’t wait fellow rookie Vladimir National League Jackie to get back to work in the Guerrero Jr. in the final Robinson Rookie of the spring and make a push for round. In the Midsummer Year by the Baseball Writ- the postseason in 2020.” Classic, he went 1-2 with a ers’ Association of Ameri- Alonso was a three- two-run single and a stolen ca (BBWAA). time NL Rookie of the base, making him the first Alonso received 29 of Month honoree, taking rookie with multiple RBI 30 first-place votes and home the award in April, in an All-Star Game. garnered 148 of a possible June and September. The “Pete was a joy to watch 150 voting points. He is the only other players to win all season long for our pas- second Mets position play- three NL Rookie of the sionate fans as well as all er (also, Darryl Strawberry Month awards are Jason of us in the organization,” in 1983) and sixth player Bay (2004) and Juan Soto Mets Executive Vice Presi- in club history overall to (2018). dent and General Manager LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES win the award. Four Mets In addition to setting Brodie Van Wagenen said. pitchers have also been Mets club marks for home “We’re so proud to see his Notice is hereby given that Notice of formation of Notice of formation of REPARTO named Rookie of the Year: runs, extra-base hits (85) on-field results match his an Order entered by the Civil PLATINUM BUNDLES LLC Arts LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Tom Seaver (1967), Jon and total bases (348) in his tireless work ethic.” Court, Queens County on of Org filed with Secy of State Arts of Org filed with Secy of State Matlack (1972), Dwight first major league season, Alonso led the NL in October 29, 2019, bearing of NY (SSNY) on 07/22/2019. of NY (SSNY) on 10/08/2019. Gooden (1984) and Jacob Alonso also established extra-base hits, was sec- Index Number NC-000581-19/ Office location: Queens Office location: Queens County. deGrom (2014). club rookie records for ond in total bases, third QU, a copy of which may be County. SSNY designated as SSNY designated as agent upon The 24-year-old put hits (155), RBI (120), runs in RBI, sixth in slugging examined at the Office of the agent upon whom process whom process may be served together one of the greatest scored (103), at-bats (597), and seventh in OPS. He Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin may be served and shall mail and shall mail copy of process offensive seasons ever by a plate appearances (693), led all qualified rookies in Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, copy of process against LLC to: against LLC to: 150-03 88th rookie, setting numerous games played (161), slug- games played, hits, home grants me (us) the right to: 141-21 180 Street, Jamaica, NY Avenue, Apto. 4C, Jamaica, NY Mets and major league ging percentage (.583), runs, RBI, OPS, extra-base Assume the name of (First) 11434. Purpose: any lawful act. 11432. Purpose: any lawful act. records. Most notably, he OBP (.358) and OPS (.941). hits, runs scored, walks, ETHAN (Middle) AYDEN (Last) 11/14,21,28,12/5,12&19/2019 11/14,21,28,12/5,12&19/2019 became the first Met and He tied the club rookie re- total bases and slugging AYBAR. My present name is first rookie to lead the ma- cord with 72 walks. percentage. (First) YOSAIS (Middle) RAHEL jors outright in home runs, “Pete’s historic rookie Alonso will receive (Last) PADILLA (infant). The swatting a major league season created great mem- the award during the 97th city and state of my present rookie-record 53 blasts. ories and thrilled Mets fans Annual New York Base- address are Corona, NY. My “I am so grateful to the all year,” Mets COO Jeff ball Writers’ Dinner on place of birth is QUEENS, Baseball Writers’ Associa- Wilpon said. “We are very January 25, 2020 at the NEW YORK. The month and tion for their recognition,” proud of how he represents New York Hilton Midtown year of my birth are June 2015. 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LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES PROBATE CITATION ADMINISTRATION Notice of formation of RINGO + File # 2015-4523/A be permitted to discontinue the 6.66% of the balance File No. 2019-2669 CITATION File No. 2018-3388 GINGER LIC, LLC Arts of Org CITATION action for Wrongful Death; To : B R U C E E D W A R D SURROGATE’S COURT SURROGATE’S COURT filed with Secy of State of NY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE WHY the restrictions in COPNEY, as and for his QUEENS COUNTY QUEENS COUNTY CITATION (SSNY) on 08/12/2019. Office OF NEW YORK the Letters issued should not distributive share pursuant to CITATION THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE location: Queens County. BY THE GRACE OF GOD, be modified to allow for the EPTL Section 4-1.1: 6.66% of THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, By the Grace SSNY designated as agent FREE AND INDEPENDENT, settlement; the balance OF NEW YORK, of God Free and Independent, upon whom process may be TO: WHY the filing of a bond To: LANCE RORY CARGILL, By the Grace of God Free and TO: To the heirs at law, next of served and shall mail copy of CHRISTINE ELIZ ABETH should not be dispensed with; as and for his distributive share Independent kin, and distributees BLANDINE process against LLC to: 30-58 COPNEY-AK A K AL AMU WHY Attorney’s Fees in the pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: TO: ARTHUR D. K ANE, LOUISSAINT deceased, if 33rd Street, #7, Astoria, NY CHACHE amount of $93,374.38 and 6.66% of the balance whereabounts unknown, if living, and if any of them be 11102. Purpose: any lawful act. LINDA MARIA COPNEY disbursements in the amount To: MARK DAVID COPNEY, living and if dead, to his heirs at dead to the heirs at law, next 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 LANCE RORY CARGILL of $19,596.46 to the LAW FIRM as and for his distributive share law, next of kin and distributees of kin, distributees, legatees, MARK DAVID COPNEY OF D.F. TRUHOWSKY should pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: whose names and places executors, administrators, Notice of Formation of TACOS BRENDA COPNEY not be fixed and allowed; 6.66% of the balance of residence are unknown assignees and successors L.I.CIUDAD, LLC. Art. Of Org. LEROY COPNEY WHY payment to BRUCE To: BRENDA COPNEY, as and if he died subsequent to in interest whose names filed with SSNY 10/23/19. PATRICIA COPNEY-DABNEY E. COPNEY in the amount and for her distributive share the decedent herein, to his are unknown and cannot be Office Location: Queens JONATHAN COPNEY of $4,000.00, constituting pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: executors, administrators, ascertained after due diligence County. SSNY designated as CATHERINE COPNEY reimbursement for the 6.66% of the balance legatees, devisees, assignees S A B I N E L O U I S S A I N T agent for process. SSNY shall BARBARA COPNEY decedent’s funeral expenses To: LEROY COPNEY, as and successors in interest T H E C L E LO U I S S A I N T mail a copy of any process to: CORA ELLEN COPNEY should not be fixed and allowed, and for his distributive share whose name and places of PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR OF c/o The LLC, 27-10 43RD Ave., HEATHER COPNEY WHY payment to LINDA pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: residence are unknown and QUEENS COUNTY A petition L.I.C., NY 11101. Purpose: TO: MARIA COPNEY in the amount 6.66% of the balance to all other heirs at law, next having been duly filed by Erin Any lawful act or activity. RO BERT CO PNE Y and of $2,895.00, constituting To: PATRICIA COPNEY- of kin, and distributees of Naylor, Assistant Secretary of 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 JOHN COPNEY if living and reimbursement for the DABNEY, as and for her WALTER E. VOLKOMER, NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE if dead, to their heirs at law, decedent’s funeral expenses distributive share pursuant to a/ka WALTER E. VOLLKOMER, LLC D/ B/A CH A M PIO N Notice of formation of DONE next of kin and distributees should not be fixed and allowed; EPTL Section 4-1.1: 6.66% of WALTER E. VOLLKOMMER, MORTGAGE COMPANY, a R I G H T D E X T E R O U S whose names and places of WHY payment to BRUCE the balance the decedent herein, whose corporation organized and SERVICES LLC Arts of Org residence are unknown and E. COPNEY in the amount To: JOHNNY COPNEY, as n a m e s a n d p l a c e s o f existing under the laws of the filed with Secy of State of if they died subsequent to of $13,000.00, as and for his and for his distributive share residence are unknown and United States of America, NY (SSNY) on 10/21/2019. the decedent herein, to their statutory commission should pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: cannot be ascertained after who is domiciled at 8950 Office location: Queens executors, administrators, not be fixed and allowed, 6.66% of the balance due diligence, Cypress Waters Boulevard, County. SSNY designated legatees, devisees, assignees WHY payment to MSPRC To: CATHERINE COPNEY- A petition having been duly Coppell, TX 75019; YOU as agent upon whom process and successors in interest (MEDICARE) in the amount AKA COOKIE, as and for her filed by LINDA MOSCOVITZ , ARE HEREBY CITED TO may be served and shall mail whose names and places of $557.36, constituting full distributive share pursuant to who is domiciled at 12 CAROL SHOW CAUSE before the copy of process against LLC of residence are unknown satisfaction of all claims of EPTL Section 4-1.1: 6.66% of COURT, DIX HILLS, NY 11746. Surrogate’s Court, Queens to: 172-40 133rd Avenue, being persons interested as Medicare and as full settlement the balance YOU ARE HEREBY CITED County, at 88-11 Sutphin Blvd., Apt. 1F, Jamaica, NY 11434. creditors, legatees, devisees, of any lien owed for Medicare To: BARBARA COPNEY, as TO SHOW CAUSE before the Room 62, Jamaica, NY 11435 Purpose: any lawful act. beneficiaries, distributees or benefits provided to Annie and for her distributive share Surrogate’s Court, QUEENS on December 19, 2019 at 9:30 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 otherwise of the estate of Annie Copney- Dove should not be pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: County, at 88-11 Sutpin Blvd., o’clock in the fore noon of Copney-Dove, deceased, who fixed and allowed; 6.66% of the balance Jamica, New York, on January that day, why a decree should NOTICE OF SALE at the time of death resided at W H Y p a y m e n t t o To: CORA ELLEN COPNEY, 16 2020 at 9:30 o’clock in the not be made in the estate of SUPREME COURT COUNTY 711-C Seagirt Avenue. Apt 7J. DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL as and for her distributive share forenoon of that day, why a BLANDINE LOUISSAINT lately OF QUEENS Far Rockawav. NY 11691. SERVICES (MEDICAID) in pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: decree should not be made domiciled at 90-23 181st Street, U . S . B a n k N a t i o n a l A petition having been filed the amount of $78,000.00, 6.66% of the balance in the estate of WALTER E. PH, Hollis, New York 11423, in Association, as Trustee, by Bruce E. Copnev. who is constituting full satisfaction of To: HEATHER COPNEY, as VOLKOMER a/k/a WALTER the County of Queens, State successor in interest to domiciled at 107-02 Merrick all claims of DEPARTMENT and for her distributive share E. VOLLKOMER, WALTER of New York, granting Limited Wilmington Trust Company, as Blvd.. Apt 7S. Jamaica. New OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: E. VOLLKOMMER lately Administration to Sabine Trustee, successor in interest York 11433 and as full settlement of any 6.66% of the balance domiciled at 269-10 GRAND Louissaint, Thecle Louissaint, to Bank of America, N.A., A copy of this citation and lien owed for Medicaid benefits To: ROBERT COPNEY, as C E N T R A L PA R K W AY, or any eligible distributee, or as Trustee, successor by account and all amendments provided to Annie Copney- and for his distributive share APT 33E, FLORAL PARK upon their failure to qualify, merger to LaSalle Bank to it, if any, shall be served on Dove should not be fixed and pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: UNINCORPORATED, NY to the Public Administrator National Association, as the Guardian ao litem Dominic allowed 6.66% of the balance 11005 admming to probate a of Queens County, and if Trustee for Structured Asset Chiariello, Esq. WHY the balance, $88,576.80, To: JOHN COPNEY, as and for Will dated 08/25/2015 permitted to renounce then to Securities Corporation YOU ARE HEREBY CITED should not be allocated as his distributive share pursuant (a Codicil dated NONE (a the Petitioner’s nominee Oscar Mortgage Pass-Through TO SHOW CAUSE before the follows: each distributee to to EPTL Section 4-1.1: 6.66% Codicil dated NONE Prieto upon duly qualifying or Certificates Series 2005-14, Surrogate’s Court, Queens receive 6.66%; of the balance a copy of which is attached, to such other person/persons Plaintiff County at 88-11 Sutphin WHY payment of the total WHY Administrator, Bruce as the Will of WALTER E. having a prior right as may be AGAINST Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, amount to be received on E. Copney, should not be VOLKOMER, deceased, entitled there to, and; that the Su Ling a/k/a Su Mei Ling; et on December 12, 2019, at 9:30 the Compromise against authorized to exchange relating to real and personal authority of the representative al., Defendant(s) a.m. ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL general releases and any other property, and directing that under the foregoing letters be Pursuant to a Judgment of WHY the account of the H O S P I T A L , B I S H O P documents necessary to the [X] Letters Testamentary issue limited to accepting service of Foreclosure and Sale duly proceedings of Bruce E. CHARLES WALDO MACLEAN settlement of this matter with to LINDA MOSCOVITZ process on behalf of the estate dated January 5, 2017 I, the Copney as Administrator of EPISCOPAL NURSING HOME the named defendants herein. [ ] Letters of Trusteeship issue of the deceased in a foreclosure undersigned Referee will the estate of Annie Copney- and EPISCOPAL HEALTH DATED, ATTESTED AND to N/A action on a first mortgage held sell at public auction at the Dove. deceased, a copy of SERVICES INC.in the amount SEALED [ ] Letters of Administration by the petitioner, its successor Queens County Courthouse, which is attached, should not of $300,000.00, as follows, OCTOBER 10, 2019 c.t.a. issue to N/A and/or assigns, dated February Courtroom #25, 88-11 Sutphin be judicially settled; should not be approved: HON. PETER J. KELLY (State any further relief 22, 2010 and recorded at CRFN Boulevard, Jamaica, New WHY petitioner, Bruce E. To: LAW FIRM OF D.F. County Surrogate requested) 2010000164414 in the Office of York on December 6, 2019 at Copney as Administrator of the TRUHOWSKY, as and for JAMES LIM BECKER Dated, Attested and Sealed the City Register of the City of 10:30AM, premises known as Estate of Annie Copney-Dove attorneys’ fees and including Chief Clerk NOVEMBER 6th, 2019 New York on May 17, 2010 in 86-20 56th Avenue, Elmhurst, should not be permitted to disbursements: $112,970.84 ATTORNEY HON. PETER J. KELLY the original principal balance of NY 11373. All that certain plot Settle the Compromise against To: MEDICARE, as lienor: Name of Attorney: Law Firm of Surrogate $585,000.00, on the Decedent’s piece or parcel of land, with the ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL $557.36 D.F. Truhowskv James Lim Becker real property located at 90- buildings and improvements H O S P I T A L , B I S H O P To: DSS/MEDICAID, as lienor: Address of Attorney: 100 Park Chief Clerk 23 181st Street, Hollis, NY erected, situate, lying and CHARLES WALDO MACLEAN $78,000.00 Avenue, 16th Floor, New York. LAW OFFICE OF J BACHER, 11423. HON. PETER J. KELLY, being in the Borough and E PI S C O PA L N U R S I N G To BRUCE E. COPNEY as and New York 10017 PLLC Surrogate James Lim Becker, County of Queens, City and HOME and EPISCOPAL for reimbursement of funeral Telephone Number of Attorney: By: James W. Bacher, Esq. Chief Clerk Dated, Attested and State of NY, Block 2869 Lot HEALTH SERVICES INC. for expenses: $4,000.00 (212) 880-6496 Attorney for Petitioner Sealed, October 24, 2019 Name 8. Approximate amount of $300,000.00; To LINDA MARIA COPNEY NOTE: This citation is served (212) 634-7852 of Attorney for Petitioner: Gross judgment $521,450.05 plus WHY petitioner should not as and for reimbursement of upon you as required by law. Telephone Number Polowy, LLC Tel. No. 716-204- interest and costs. Premises be permitted to discontinue funeral expenses: $2,895.00 You are not obliged to appear 475 Park Avenue South, 27th 1700 Address of Attorney: 900 will be sold subject to the action against defendants, To BRUCE E. COPNEY as and in person. You have a right to Floor, New York, NY 10016 Merchants Concourse, Suite provisions of filed Judgment ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL for administrator of Statutory have an attorney appear for Address of Attorney 201, Westbury, New York 11590 Index# 702514/2015. H O S P I T A L , B I S H O P Commission: $13,000.00 you. If you fail to appear it will [NOTE: This citation is served Note: This citation is served Eun Chong Thorsen, Esq., CHARLES WALDO MACLEAN To: CHRISTINE ELIZABETH be assumed that you do not upon you as required by law. upon you as required by law. Referee EPISCOPAL NURSING HOME, COPNEY - AKA KALAMU object to the relief requested. You are not required to appear. You are not required to appear. Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC and EPISCOPAL HEALTH CHACHE, as and for her 10/31,11/7,14&21/2019 If you fail to appear it will be If you fail to appear it will be Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff SERVICES INC.; distributive share pursuant to assumed you do not object to assumed, you do not object to 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard WHY one hundred (100%) EPTL Section 4-1.1: 6.66% of the relief requested. You have the relief requested. You have Rochester, New York 14624 percent of the settlement the balance a right to have an attorney a right to have an attorney- (877) 430-4792 should not be allocated for To: LINDA MARIA COPNEY, appear for you.] at-law appear for you. 66472. Dated: October 14, 2019 Conscious Pain and Suffering; as and for her distributive share 11/14,21,28&12/5/2019 11/7,14,21&28/2019 11/7,14,21&28/2019 WHY petitioner should not pursuant to EPTL Section 4-1.1: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Agios Equity LLC, Arts of Notice of Formation of THE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS RESPOND BY SERVING A 131-15 JAMAICA LLC, Arts of Notice of formation of Ferris Org. filed with Sec. of State JACKSON RMB LLC. Arts. of - SUPREME COURT OF COPY OF THE ANSWER ON Org. filed with Sec. of State Investigations LLC. Articles of NY (SSNY) 8/30/2019. Org. filed with Secy. of State THE STATE OF NEW YORK THE ATTORNEY FOR THE of NY (SSNY) 10/21/2019. of Organization filed with the Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. of NY (SSNY) on 6/21/18. COUNTY OF QUEENS PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE Cty: QUEENS. SSNY desig. Secretary of State SSNY on as agent upon whom process Office location: Queens CIT Bank, N.A. f/k/a OneWest COMPANY) AND FILING THE as agent upon whom process 09/17/2019. Office located in against may be served & County. SSNY designated Bank N.A. f/k/a OneWest Bank, ANSWER WITH THE COURT. against may be served & shall Queens County. SSNY has shall mail process to 31- as agent of LLC upon whom FSB, Dated: New York, New York mail process to 118-18 150TH been designated for service 30 48th St., Astoria, NY process against it may be Plaintiff,- against –Gary C. October 14, 2019 AVE., SOUTH OZONE PARK, of process. SSNY shall mail 11103. General Purpose. served. SSNY shall mail DiLeonardo as Administrator Adam P. Briskin, Esq. NY 11420. General Purpose. a copy of any process served 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 process to: c/o The LLC, of the Estate of Ruth E. Bronster, LLP 11/7,14,21,28,12/5&12/2019 against the LLC 8227 Eliot 44-45 Vernon Blvd, Long Hickock; Jean Godfrey as Heir Attorneys for Plaintiff Ave, New York City, NY 11379. Notice of formation of PINK Island City, NY 11101. and Distributee of the Estate 156 West 56th Street, Suite Muggy Dirt Gear LLC. Arts. Purpose: any lawful purpose. AMONG MEN LLC. Arts of Purpose: any lawful activity. of Ruth E. Hickock; Kathryn 1801 Of Org. filed with SSNY on 11/7,14,21,28,12/5&12/2019 Org filed with Secy of State 10/17,24,31,11/7,14&21/2019 Beach as Heir and Distributee New York, NY 10019 09/05/19. Office: Queens of NY (SSNY) on 02/28/2019. of the Estate of Ruth E. Hickock; (347) 246-4707 County. SSNY designated BFC RE HOLDINGS LLC. App. Office location: Queens Notice of Formation: L & L William C. Hickok as Heir and 10/31,11/7,14&21/2019 as agent of the LLC upon for Auth. filed with the SSNY on County. SSNY designated as Empire, LLC Art. Of Org. Distributee of the Estate of Ruth whom process against it 10/21/19. Originally filed with agent upon whom process filed with Sec. of State of E. Hickock; Marilyn Zelwain Notice of Formation: 13101 may be served. SSNY shall Secretary of State of Delaware may be served and shall mail NY (SSNY) on 10/03/2019. as Heir and Distributee of the 40TH RD 11R LLC Articles mail copy of process to the on 08/20/2018. Office: Queens copy of process against LLC Office Loc.: Queens County. Estate of Ruth E. Hickock; of Organization filed with LLC, 18 West 5th Rd. Broad County. SSNY designated as to: 35-48 34th Street, #2D, SSNY designated as agent Secretary of Housing and Urban Secretary of State of New Channel, NY 11693. Purpose: agent of the LLC upon whom Long Island City, NY 11106. of LLC upon whom process Development, New York City York (SSNY) on September Sales of sporting goods. process against it may be Purpose: any lawful act. against it may be served. Environmental Control Board, 2019. Office loc: Queens 11/7,14,21,28,12/5&12/2019 served. SSNY shall mail copy 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 SSNY shall mail process New York State Department of County SSNY designated for of process to the LLC, c/o to: 133-47 Sanford Ave. Apt Taxation and Finance, United service of process. SSNY shall 159-18 85TH ST. LLC, Arts of Borah, Goldstein, Altschuler, Notice of formation Sign of 13E FLUSHING, NY 11355 States of America (Eastern mail copies of any process Org. filed with Sec. of State of Nahins & Goidel, P.C., 377 Strength, LLC. Articles of Purpose: Any lawful activity. District); Unknown Heirs and served against the LLC to NY (SSNY) 10/7/2019. Cty: Broadway, New York, NY 10013. Organization filed with the 10/17,24,31,11/7,14&21/2019 Distributees of the Estate of 131-01 40th Road, Unit 11R, QUEENS. SSNY desig. as Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Secretary of State of New Ruth E. Hickok a/k/a Ruth Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: agent upon whom process 11/7,14,21,28,12/5&12/2019 York SSNY on 10/02/19. Office CITY KIDZ 736 LLC. Arts. Hickok; and “JOHN DOE 1 to Any lawful purpose or activity. against may be served & located in Queens. SSNY has of Org. filed with the SSNY JOHN DOE 25”, said names 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 shall mail process to 95-20 NOTICE OF SALE, SUPREME been designated for service on 08/28/19. Office: Queens being fictitious, the persons 98TH ST., OZONE PARK, COURT, QUEENS COUNTY, of process. SSNY shall mail County. SSNY designated as or parties intended being the Notice of formation of NY 11416. General Purpose. Index No. 704834-16, The copy of any process served agent of the LLC upon whom persons, parties, corporations or E X C L U S I V E H O M E 11/7,14,21,28,12/5&12/2019 Board of Managers of the against the LLC 56-11 94th process against it may be entities, if any, having or claiming IMPROVEMENT LLC. Arts of Britton Condominium v. Aslam served. SSNY shall mail copy an interest in or lien upon the St 1-K Elmhurst NY, 11373. Org filed with Secy of State 950 WOODYCREST JB LLC, Ajani, et al. Pursuant to a of process to the LLC, 33 Ivy mortgaged premises described Purpose: any lawful purpose. of NY (SSNY) on 06/19/2019. Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of Judgment of Foreclosure Close, Forest Hills, NY 11375. in the complaint Defendants. 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 Office location: Queens State of NY (SSNY) 10/26/2019. and Sale dated May 3, 2018 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Index No.: 20599/2011 TO THE County. SSNY designated as Cty: QUEENS. SSNY desig. as and entered on May 9, 2018, Notice of formation of 6828 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 ABOVE DEFENDANTS - YOU agent upon whom process may agent upon whom process Gerald Chiariello II, Esq., D A R T M O U T H S T R E E T ARE HEREBY SUMMONED be served and shall mail copy against may be served & Referee, will sell at public LLC. Arts of Org filed with to answer the complaint in AYVIS LLC. Arts. of Org. filed of process against LLC to: 91-11 shall mail process to 108-15 auction at the Queens County Secy of State of NY (SSNY) this action, and to serve a with the SSNY on 09/19/19. 216 Street, Queens Village, NY CORONA AVENUE, CORONA, courthouse, 88-11 Sutphin on 05/06/2019. Office copy of your answer, of if the Office: Queens County. SSNY 11428. Purpose: any lawful act. NY 11368. General Purpose. Blvd., Room 25, Jamaica, location: Queens County. Complaint is not served with this designated as agent of the LLC 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 11/7,14,21,28,12/5&12/2019 New York on December SSNY designated as agent upon whom process against Summons, to serve a Notice of 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m., the upon whom process may it may be served. SSNY shall Appearances on the Plaintiff’s premises known as Unit 3C 197-19 JAMAICA AVE LLC, be served and shall mail mail copy of process to the attorneys within twenty (20) Notice of formation of in the Britton Condominium, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of copy of process against LLC, c/o Stewart Ayvaliotis,P.O. days after the service of the POPPAROONS LLC Arts of 82-01 Britton Avenue, East State of NY (SSNY) 9/27/2019. LLC to: 70-35 Juno Street, Box 84, Tenafly, NJ 07670. Summons exclusive of the day Org filed with Secy of State Elmhurst, New York (Block Cty: QUEENS. SSNY desig. Forest Hills, NY 11101. Purpose: Any lawful purpose. of service, or within thirty (30) of NY (SSNY) on 09/25/2019. 1509, Lot 1032), together with as agent upon whom process Purpose: any lawful act. 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 days after completion of service Office location: Queens a undivided 1.7634% interest against may be served & 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 where service is made in any County. SSNY designated as in the common elements shall mail process to HENRI other manner than by personal agent upon whom process of the Condominium (more Notice of formation of Notice of formation of OLIBRICE, 51 ARGYLE RD., delivery within the State. In may be served and shall mail fully described in the subject SETOBURRITO LLC. Arts of BILINGUAL SPEECH- APT. D6, BROOKLYN, NY case of your failure to appear, copy of process against LLC Judgment of Foreclosure Org filed with Secy of State LANGUAGE THERAPEUTICS 11218. General Purpose. or answer, judgment will be to: Legalinc Corporate Services and Sale). The approximate of NY (SSNY) on 05/28/2019. PLLC Arts of Org filed with taken against you by default Inc., 1967 Wehrle Drive, Suite 10/17,24,31,11/7,14&21/2019 Office location: Queens Secy of State of NY (SSNY) amount of the Judgment for the relief demanded in this 1 #086, Buffalo, NY 14221. of Foreclosure and Sale is County. SSNY designated as on 08/23/2019. Office Complaint. Plaintiffs designate Purpose: any lawful act. JRJ 66-84 REALTY LLC, Arts agent upon whom process location: Queens County. of Org. filed with Sec. of State $65,198.12, plus subsequent Queens County as the place of 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 common charges, interest and may be served and shall mail SSNY designated as agent trial. The Basis of Venue is that of NY (SSNY) 9/24/2019. Cty: copy of process against LLC upon whom process may be QUEENS. SSNY desig. as agent costs; together with plaintiff’s the subject action is situated in TOSCANA USA, LLC Arts of attorney’s fees in the amount to: 47-20 Center Blvd., #517, served and shall mail copy of Queens County. The foregoing Org. filed with Sec. of State upon whom process against may Long Island City, NY 11109. process against LLC to: 104-40 be served & shall mail process to of $2,000.00. The premises will summons is served upon you by of NY (SSNY) 7/31/2019. Cty: be sold subject to the provisions Purpose: any lawful act. Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY publication pursuant to an order QUEENS. SSNY desig. as RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, 87-06 10/17,24,31,11/7,14&21/2019 11375. Purpose: any lawful act. BARRINGTON ST., JAMAICA, of said Judgment, filed under of the Hon. Laurence L. Love, agent upon whom process Index No. 704834/16. Dan 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 J.S.C., dated September 19, against may be served & NY 11432. General Purpose. OZONE SELF STORAGE 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 Feldman, Esq., 41-46 Main LLC Articles of Org. filed 2019. The object of this action shall mail process to 25 23 St., Ste. 200, Flushing, NY NY Sec. of State (SSNY) GJET REALTY COMPANY, is to foreclose a mortgage and 75TH STREET, JACKSON 11355, Attorney for Plaintiff. 10/8/2019. Office in Queens LLC, Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of covering the premises known HEIGHTS, NY 11370- Notice of Formation of HALAL 11/14,21,28&12/5/2019 Co. SSNY desig. agent of State of NY (SSNY) 6/26/2000. as 113-29 202nd Street, Saint 1426. General Purpose. RESTAURANT VENTURES LLC whom process may be Cty: QUEENS. SSNY desig. Albans, NY located at Block 10/31,11/7,14,21,28,12/5/2019 LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Notice of formation of N&P served. SSNY shall mail as agent upon whom process 10997 and Lot 8 NOTICE YOU Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) TAVERN, LLC Arts of Org process to 110 Bi-County against may be served & shall ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Notice of formation of BRICK on 09/16/19. Office location: filed with Secy of State of NY Blvd., Farmingdale, NY mail process to ANASTASIOS YOUR HOME If you do not BY BRICK THERAPY LLC Queens County. Princ. office of (SSNY) on 09/30/2019. Office 11735. Purpose: Any lawful KARANGUNIS, 25-29 49TH respond to this summons and Arts of Org filed with Secy LLC: 10-02 34th Ave., Astoria, location: Queens County. purpose. Principal business ST, LONG ISLAND CITY, complaint by serving a copy of of State of NY (SSNY) on NY 11106. SSNY designated SSNY designated as agent location: 102-34 Atlantic NY 11103. General Purpose. the answer on the attorney for 10/08/2019. Office location: as agent of LLC upon whom upon whom process may be Ave., Ozone Park, NY 11416. 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 the mortgage company who Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y process against it may be served. served and shall mail copy 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 filed this foreclosure proceeding designated as agent upon SSNY shall mail process to the of process against LLC to: 1 Notice of formation of 851 E against you and filing the whom process may be served LLC at the addr. of its princ. office. River Place, New York City, NY D R I V E R & P L I E R 167TH STREET LLC Arts of answer with the Court, a default and shall mail copy of process Purpose: Any lawful activity. 10036. Purpose: any lawful act. INNOVATIONS LLC, Arts of Org filed with Secy of State judgment may be entered and against LLC to: 69-46 180th 10/10,17,24,31,11/7&14/2019 11/14,21,28,12/5,12&19/2019 Org. filed with Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on 09/19/2019. you can lose your home. Speak Street, Fresh Meadows, NY of NY (SSNY) 6/12/2019. Cty: Office location: Queens to an attorney or go to the Court 11365. Purpose: any lawful act. QUEENS. SSNY desig. as agent County. SSNY designated as where your case is pending 10/31,11/7,14,21,28&12/5/2019 upon whom process against may agent upon whom process may for further information on how be served & shall mail process to be served and shall mail copy of to answer the summons and RONNI MENDEZ, 50-15 101ST., process against LLC to: 123-12 protect your property. Sending 2ND FLR, CORONA, NY Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY a payment to your mortgage 11368-3116. General Purpose. 11418. Purpose: any lawful act. company will not stop this 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 10/24,31,11/7,14,21&28/2019 foreclosure action. YOU MUST PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Queens Teens Shine in TADA! Youth Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Hosts Successful Theater’s Performance of The Dangerous MetroCard Events in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway Christmas of Red Riding Hood

The past week Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) hosted two MetroCard events with the MTA in Howard Beach and Far Rockaway. Residents were able to utilize the van to purchase standard, senior or other reduced-fare MetroCard’s.

Corona resident Oscar Segarra, 16, will play Percival in TADA! Youth Theater’s production of “The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood” from Nov. 23 through Dec. 15, 2019. Photo courtesy of TADA! Youth Theater

The Dangerous Christmas of Christmas of Red Riding Hood run Red Riding Hood, running from Nov. 23 and Dec. 6, 13 at 7 PM; Nov. 23 through Dec. 15 at TADA! Nov. 24, 30 and Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, Youth Theater, is a hilarious take 15 at 2 PM and 4 PM; Dec. 4 at 11 on the Red Riding Hood story told AM and 1 PM. For tickets, please from the wolf’s point of view. The visit https://www.tadatheater.com/ book is by Robert Emmett, lyrics buy-tickets/. by Bob Merrill and music by Jule The production will be directed Styne. TADA! was the first com- by Janine Nina Trevens, TADA!’s pany to perform this musical on Founder and Producing Artistic stage. It was originally produced Director and choreographed by as a TV special in 1965 featuring Joanna Greer, TADA!’s Associ- Liza Minnelli, Cyril Richard, and ate Artistic Director and Resident Vic Damone. Choreographer. Queens children appearing Since 1984, TADA!’s mission in The Dangerous Christmas of is to inspire young people from Red Riding Hood include: Oscar different backgrounds to be cre- Segarra, 16, as Percival the wolf; ative, learn, and think differently Claudia Fabella, 9, as Mother through high-quality musical the- Hood/Skunk; Keimela Leitch, 14, ater productions and educational as Moose; and Leila Davis, 14, as programs. A unique Drama Desk Chipmunk. award-winning nonprofit youth Oscar Segarra, a 16 year old from theater, TADA! produces original Corona, will play Percival the musicals for children, teens, and Wolf in The Dangerous Christmas family audiences. TADA! offers a of Red Riding Hood. He says, free, year-round, pre-professional “Percival is a member of the wolf training and positive youth devel- pack. We experience wolf pack opment program for its Resident peer pressure, and we are more Youth Ensemble (ages 8-18); mu- like animals. Lone T. Wolf feels sical theater classes/camps for the misunderstood, and he is trying to public; as well as musical theater break away from the pack and be residencies in NYC schools and something better.” community centers. Through Oscar continues, “It’s an honor to high-quality work, young people’s be at TADA!. Theater is such a cre- self-confidence and creativity ative and respected art. TADA! is are enhanced. They also develop a place where you can be yourself. advanced skills in leadership, I am now more open in school and communication, responsibility, everywhere.” Oscar is currently collaboration, and problem-solv- an 11th grader at Talent Unlimited ing– skills that help with growing High School in Manhattan. up and are essential to their success Performances of The Dangerous both in school and in life.