Smith Might Not Have Rockaway Bill to Split up Task Force Draws 105Th Precinct ALL SMILES Lines That Breaks by RICH BOCKMANN up the Peninsula

Feb. 2-8, 2012 Your Neighborhood - Your News® FREE THE NEWSPAPER OF HOLLIS, ST. ALBANS, CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, ROSEDALE & RICHMOND HILL Queens College holds Eco-friendly Black History events designer bags Page 6 QGuide Page 17 Avella proposes Smith might not have Rockaway bill to split up Task force draws 105th Precinct ALL SMILES lines that breaks BY RICH BOCKMANN up the peninsula

Civic leaders from northern BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ and eastern Queens, who have maintained for years that their Three state senators from police forces have been stretched southern Queens would see the too thin, gathered last week to lines of their districts drastically show their support for a state altered if the plan drawn up by a legislative effort to split both the state task force takes effect. 105th and 109th precincts in half. Under “People in the 109th and the plan, See full 105th feel that because of the Sens. Joseph population and the size of their Addabbo coverage precincts, they’re not getting the (D-Howard PAGES 4, 5 police coverage they deserve,” Beach) and said state Sen. Tony Avella (D- Shirley Hunt- Bayside), who stood in his Bay- ley (D-Jamaica) would share the side office with state Assembly- Rockaways. man Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside) The entire peninsula is cur- and representatives from about a rently represented by Sen. Mal- dozen civics to announce he had colm Smith (D-St. Albans), whose introduced legislation to split the lines were changed to include precincts. parts of southeast Queens now The 109th Precinct covers Children from Our Lady of Lourdes in Queens Village perform a song during Mass as part of the Catholic School served by Huntley. downtown Flushing, East Flush- Week celebration. Several students dressed in clothing from the countries of their ancestors. See more photos on Gov. Andrew Cuomo vows to Continued on Page 15 Page 27. Photo by Christina Santucci veto the plan.

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TIMESLEDGER the day and mistakenly A Queens man and believed that Tate and Be- former fugitive who was lizaire were somehow in- featured twice on the tele- volved, according to testi- vision program “America’s mony. The spokesman said . 2-8, 2012 . 2-8, 2012

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IMES Supreme Court last week, grand jury indicted Wil- T the Queens district attor- liams and Artis on the ney said. charges July 22, 2004. Danny Williams, 34, of The NYPD eventually Jamaica, had been on the found Williams after dis- lam for eight years follow- covering his fingerprints ing the shooting of two men at the crime scene of a in May 2002, DA Richard child sodomy case, accord- Brown said. ing to the “America’s Most According to testi- Wanted” website. NYPD mony at his two-week trial, received information that Williams, along with co- Williams was visiting a defendant Reginald Artis, friend in Jackson, N.J. The 30, shot Roshawn Tate, 22, NYPD Fugitive Task Force Dozens of firefighters respond to the scene of the blaze on Jamaica Avenue. Photo by Ellis Kaplan and Mark Belizaire, 21, at and police in Jackson ar- a house on 148th Street in rested him July 19. More than 100 fire- blaze, which authorities Jamaica. Tate died at the He is also person of in- fighters responded to a two- say started on the second scene as a result of being terest in the sodomy case, alarm blaze in Jamaica in floor of a 50-by-100-foot shot in the back multiple according to the “America’s an apartment above an Af- frame building on Jamaica times as he tried to flee and Most Wanted” website. rican jewelry shop Friday Avenue near 188th Street. Belizaire suffered severe Artis pleaded guilty afternoon, according to fire Firefighters initially nerve damage that has left to second-degree criminal officials. got the call about the fire him permanently disabled. possession of a weapon and One firefighter was at about noon, and by 12:35 Both men were also from was sentenced to nine years taken to North Shore-LIJ p.m. the fire was declared Queens. in state prison in 2008. Health System to be treated under control. Williams was also for minor injuries, a spokes- Officials said the cause convicted on charges of man for the FDNY said. No of the blaze has not yet been first-degree assault in the civilians were hurt in the released. Jan. 25 verdict. Queens Su- preme Court Justice Grego- ry Lasak set his sentencing for Feb. 29. He faces up to 50 years to life in prison. “We normally request the maximum in these cases,” said DA spokesman District Attorney Richard Kevin Ryan. Brown (pictured) says that He said the men were Danny Williams of Jamaica was convicted of second-degree Two firefighters (above) battle the fire from the air, and firefight- from the same neighbor- murder and second-degree at- ers (photo l.) look into the African jewelry store on the ground hood and knew each other. Williams and Artis had tempted murder. floor. Photos by Ellis Kaplan IN THIS ISSUE HOW TO REACH US Police Blotter ...... 8 Focus on Queens ...... 23 MAIL: 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361 PHONE: Display Advertising: (718) 260-4537 — Editorial: (718) 260-4545 Editorials & Letters ...... 10-11 Focus on Health ...... 24 FAX: General: (718) 225-7117 — Editorial (718) 224-2934 Dishing with Dee ...... 12 People in the News...... 26 Display: (718) 260-4537 — Classified: (718) 260-2549 Political Action ...... 12 Sports ...... 29-32 E-MAIL: Editorial: [email protected] On Point ...... 13 Classified ...... 33-39 Display Advertising: [email protected] Classified: [email protected] QGuide ...... 17-22 TO SUBSCRIBE: Call (718) 260-4590 Copyright©2011 Queens Publishing Corp.

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BY REBECCA HENELY Philipp Urbanowski, one of self-reliant and disaster , F

two bishops in the Jamaica preparedness, Hack said. EB The Jamaica Ward of Ward, said the Mormon The center will hold con- 2012 . 2-8, the Church of Jesus Christ Church has about 28,000 certs and dinners. of Latter-day Saints wel- wards altogether. “There’s always some- comed members of the com- The Jamaica Ward thing going on here every munity to its new location has been active for about day,” Rasmussen said. TIMESLEDGER on 163rd Street for an open 15 years. It previously oper- Mormons follow the house Saturday and Sun- ated on 160th Street above a teachings of the Old and

day. The six-story building food court before moving to New Testaments, but also . COM will offer religious servic- its current location at 89-58 the Book of Mormon, a es, classes and other activi- 163rd St. in Jamaica. book said to be revealed ties. “We are growing, so to Joseph Smith Jr., who “A nybody’s welcome that’s why we need more began the religion, via at our services,” said Sis- space,” Urbanowski said. golden plates given to him ter Doris Rasmussen, who Urbanowski said the by an angel. Famous Mor- came from the church’s Jamaica Ward has about mons include Republican headquarters in Salt Lake 120 members who attend Bishop Philip Ubanowski (c.) greets member Debra Harper (l.) as Bishop Humberto Martinez looks on. presidential candidate Mitt City, Utah, to assist in the the ward’s English lan- Urbanowski leads the English-speaking congregation and Martinez leads the Spanish-speaking con- Romney and “Twilight” au- opening. “We hope we can guage services and 120 gregation. Photo by Christina Santucci thor Stephenie Meyer. be a good asset to the com- members who attend Span- Ramussen said the munity.” ish services, held by Bishop the building has a sixth serving room, a basketball 14 months of work before it teachings of Jesus Christ Local congregations of Humberto Martinez. The floor for potential future half court and a fount for was opened Saturday. remain important to Lat- the Church of Jesus Christ ward is working on pro- expansion. In addition to full-body submersion bap- “There was a marvel- ter-day Saints. of Latter-day Saints, also viding services in Haitian the sacrament meeting tism, according to Mormon ous effort,” he said. “There are people who known as the Mormon Creole, which many of its room, the Mormon equiva- tradition. The church teaches say we’re not Christians,” Church, are called either members speak. lent of a chapel, the center Brother Imran Hack, religious classes and mis- Rasmussen said, “and that branches or wards depend- The new center is has multiple classrooms, a the Jamaica Ward’s clerk, sionary training, but also could not be further from ing on their size. Bishop housed on five floors, and library, offices, a kitchen/ said the new location took has classes on becoming the truth.”

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Shirleyhave Hunt- to primary each oth- would that Democrats are contest. another in off face would chael Gianaris (D-Astoria) Mi- and (D-Corona) Peralta Jose Sens. and district one in aprimary in other each would against have run to (D-Bayside) Avella Tony and (D-Whitestone) Toby Stavisky Sens. plan, officials. public ofthe members and cials offi- selected ofelected comprised abody Reapportionment, and Research mographic bylative elected Legis- state by the posed Task commission. dependent Force in- by notconceived an plan veto hewould any said has on De- recorded in the census. populationreflect changes to redrawn are lines nal Assembly and congressio- state for Senate, state tricts lines. ties and gerrymanders the posal breaks up communi- pro- the whoby said critics widely panned in Queens task up by astate drawn plan force redistricting it,the slice last week was BA TTLE OVER NEW BATTLE NEW OVER Qns. residents slam Albany’s plan BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ “When it comes to the the to it comes “When Resi- Woodhaven The there believe can’t “I group’sUnder the pro- were lines The Gov. Andrew Cuomo Every 10 dis- years, how you No matter has served the needs of needs the served has instead and community ofthe needs the serve to ity responsibil- its abdicated viding communities. for di- process redistricting associations, criticized the civic ofadozen agroup ed, sociation. as- for the sopp, spokesman said Alexander Blenkin- games,” gerrymandering ed as treat- being Woodhaven are pawnsSenate lines, in Albany’s the people of cism in the borough. borough. cism inthe criti- wide received has which for Queens, districts Senate state these force proposes task A state The task force “has “has force task The Eastern Queens Unit- map. force’s task the against was he said United, Queens ern by covered East- area of the aportion who represents Neck), (D-Little Weprin united.” remain to asked simply have that communities our rymandered to break up ger- are and abomination an are maps new legislative founder ofEQU.and “The co-op Village Oaks Glen Friedrich, president of the Bob its politicians,” said Assemblyman David sents the unique character character unique the sents repre- truly that amap with end to order in likewise do to for my constituents and process review public as part of [theward task to force’s] offering look for- “I astatement. in testimony than a contiguous district be in rather together kept be divided,” to desire their voiced have leaders community and residents he said whose region, geographic distinct and aspecial is Continued on 28 Page Continued “Northeast Queens cans, took Stavisky out of Stavisky took cans, drawn by Senate Republi- plan. onthe comment for reached be Avella could Parkway. Island Cross district is the unpopulated ofStavisky’s aportion and contiguous during low tide, lawmakers. state, according to the two the in seats gerrymandered already some of the most —were 11th, respectively and 16th —the districts population growth. accommodate to years 10 every happens that process aries last week as bound- political partredrawn of a released Reapportionment Demographic Research and on Force Task Legislative opted. if the boundaries are ad- other each against run to Bayside), who would have Tony Avella and tone) (D- (D-Whites- Toby Stavisky proposed districts of Sens. the to pointed sources cal way Albany. to the from northeast Queens all rymandering were heard ger- ofpolitical cries tricts, New York’s dis- Senate state for lines redrawn leased meaning she would have to run against Avella. against have to run would she meaning district, proposed inher included not was home Avella. Stavisky’s Tony Toby and (l.) Sens. Stavisky of state districts proposed The Task force lines pit Avella vs. Stavisky The proposed lines, or Neither Stavisky only is district Avella’s Stavisky and Avella’s the called body A state In particular, politi- re- body astate After BY ANUTA JOE advantage statewide, the the statewide, advantage fund-raising enjoy alarge when Republicans a time ries between Democrats at prima- expensive mean other. in the west against each chael Gianaris (D-Astoria) Mi- and Elmhurst) East (D- Peralta Jose Sens. and Stavisky in eastern Queens ofAvella and likes the ting by pit- elections 2013 of the Democratic Partyahead infighting as possible in the be trying to create as much might Republicans the said politics partisan about able ing. ofgerrymander- smacked Parkway, Island Cross the to the rest of the district by which is thinly connected ofBay Terrace, addition Even Stavisky has said ofBay Terrace. borhood the neigh- the out from sticking lobe isolated an addition, astrange looked like ready portion Beechhurst the 2002, from of lines. proposed Districtdistrict as Avella under the same the now in would lie which Beechhurst, in dress 16 herad- lists Stavisky trict. al- dis- the in at aresidence amountcertain of time, a spend live,to orat least district. her own Continued on 28 Page Continued The infighting could A source knowledge- In the previous maps Every politician has 5

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DISTRICTS BEGINS , F EB Reapportionment starts game of musical chairs 2012 . 2-8, BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ district representing the have preferred the Rock- TIMESLEDGER western Rockaway neigh- aways to be intact as the State Sens. Joseph borhoods, including Breezy area is now. Addabbo rep- Addabbo (D-Howard Point and Rockaway Park, resented part of the Rock- . Beach), Shirley Huntley while Huntley would repre- aways in the City Council. COM (D-Jamaica) and Malcolm sent Arverne and Far Rock- “I don’t mind repre- Smith (D-St. Albans) may away. senting the Rockaways need to sign up for dance Senate, state Assem- again — I find it intriguing lessons if newly proposed bly and congressional lines — but I’ve held the position district maps are approved are redrawn every 10 years that communities should because they will be doing to account for population not be divided. I don’t think the shuffle. changes recorded by the Rockaway should have two “It looks like a switch- census. state senators.” eroo,” Huntley said in a Smith now represents The Republican-led telephone interview Mon- the entire peninsula while Senate drew up the lines for day, comparing how the the Rockaways is split in its own chamber while the new lines give her parts Congress between U.S. Rep. Democratic Assembly did The proposed lines for districts represented by state Sens. Shirley Huntley (l. to r.), Malcolm Smith of the Rockaways that are Bob Turner (R-Middle Vil- the same. now Smith’s constituents. lage), who has the western and Joseph Addabbo are drastically different than what currently exists. Huntley said her dis- Under the redistrict- part, and Rep. Gregory him part of the Rockaways, leaning areas in the Rock- Serphin Maltese in 2008. trict and Smith’s are both ing proposal submitted by Meeks (D-St. Albans). Fresh Meadows and Broad aways. “The voice of the people heavily Democratic and Re- the state Legislative Task The task force’s pro- Channel. “It’s absurd the Re- has totally been ignored publicans would have noth- Force on Demographic Re- posal would take away If those changes go publicans are trying every in the process and that’s a ing to gain by tinkering search and Reapportion- Lindenwood, Ozone Park, through, Addabbo’s district which way to stay in pow- problem.” with the lines in southeast ment, the Rockaways would Woodhaven and Richmond would be more conserva- er,” said Addabbo, who beat Both Addabbo and Queens. be split, with Addabbo’s Hill from Addabbo and give tive because of Republican- longtime Republican Sen. Huntley said they would Continued on Page 28 Proposal turns Lancman seat New western Queens districts into a majority Asian district create faux state Senate ﬁ ght BY JOE ANUTA BY REBECCA HENELY Reactions were mixed after two state Assembly The new proposed state Senate dis- districts in eastern Queens trict lines would set Sen. Michael Gianaris were drastically changed (D-Astoria) against Sen. Jose Peralta (D- last Thursday by a state East Elmhurst), but the longtime friends panel in charge of redraw- say they have no plans to duke it out at the ing political boundaries. polls. Assemblymen Rory “This actually makes it very amus- Lancman (D-Fresh Mead- ing,” Peralta said. ows) and David Weprin (D- Both senators characterized the new Little Neck) saw their dis- districts, drawn by Senate Republicans, as tricts — the 25th and 24th, politically inspired. In the past, Gianaris’ respectively — morph to State Assemblyman Rory Lancman (l.) is pleased with the boundar- district, the 12th District, encompassed include different neighbor- ies of his proposed district under redistricting, but Assemblyman most of Astoria, Long Island City, Sunny- hoods throughout north- David Weprin is not. side and Woodside with a thin tentacle ex- east Queens, with Lanc- Lancman touted his pro- ticians and civilians, called tending down to take in parts of Maspeth man’s being turned into a posed district as just the the Legislative Task Force and Ridgewood. much-discussed majority opposite. on Demographic Research Meanwhile, Peralta’s 13th District Asian district. The redistricting pro- and Reapportionment, ad- mostly stayed within the area between the Weprin vowed to tes- cess happens every decade justs political lines to ac- Grand Central Parkway and the Brooklyn- State Sens. Michael Gianaris and Jose Peralta tify against the current after the results of the U.S. commodate for population Queens Expressway, encompassing East have decried the proposed lines for their cur- maps, calling his proposed census are made final. A increases. Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Corona, most rent districts, which would pit the two of them district less cohesive, while state body made up of poli- Continued on Page 28 Continued on Page 28 against each other. SE 6 TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM tional basketball champi- na- NCAA an win to coach can-American female head Afri- first the and analyst Peck, basketball ESPN an Carolyn speaker guest ing table events no- most oneofits with Month History Black Feb.start 7,Kissena featur- Blvd., will jump- Feb. 29. through events will run from Feb. unique —these 6future” for abrighter bridges ing tion and culture, and build- educa- through oppression against Rising struggle: long —“The theme program February. in present and movers and shakers past rating African-American commemo- events cultural offree aseries hosting be College in Flushing will History Month, Queens Black History events hosted by Queens College BY TAMMY SCILEPPI The college, at 65-30 Echoing this year’s In celebration of Black cheaux. Mi- Oscar filmmaker ican the work of African-Amer- 20th Century,” to spotlight Early ofthe Films Black an exhibition, “History of feature event Feb. 8will community.” campus the and faculty as well as meeting students, ward to sharing my stories said. “I very much look for- Month activities,” Peck as partspeaking at Queens College of Blackp.m. 7 and 5p.m. between 230, History Room Library, Rosenthal at be the Shewill career. and top ofhergame the to rising in journey her long versity.head coachBasketball Tournament as of Purdue Peck Women’sNCAA I Division Uni- will discussonship. He was the first person person first the He was Another inspiring “I am honored to be 1999 wonShe the Feb. 7 to discuss her career as a coach and broadcaster. broadcaster. and acoach as career her Feb. 7to discuss in 1999 championship women’s basketball NCAA an won Peck Carolyn with Purdue University. She will be at Queens College reel movie with all black black all movie with reel eight- afull-length, make to and/or directed more than heproduced and actors Photo courtesy of Queens College Queens of courtesy Photo director, teacher and solo and teacher director, music composer, musician, jazz apassionate Greene, ofHilliard talents the ing showcas- event an during slaves be remembered will 10 to 7p.m. p.m. from 301, in the Student Union, Room Award. Watcha Peabody it Globe and aGolden Emmys, won nine and when it aired ratings Nielsen edented Family,” received unprec- The Saga of an American novel Haley’s “Roots: Alex sion miniseries, based on televi- 1977 popular 21. The Feb. shown be will “Roots” 8p.m. to 6p.m. and p.m. Room 230, from 10 a.m. to 2 Library, outside Rosenthal will be on exhibit The view films. portant inside im- most ofhis clips and and includewill posters, books exhibit The artists. black notwelcome did lywood when Hol- at atime films 40 The plight of black memorable film The said. Professor Evelyn Julmisse munity,” Africana Studies com- and college the both cate, engage and enlighten ary, which are sure to edu- events we have planned exciting for Febru- of lineup the top Greene’s performance 16. Feb. p.m. 6:30 to 5p.m. from Theatre he performsread and interpreted while the be War. will Civil lyrics His before freedom to slaves attion to help Goldstein guide runaway communica- coded vided may have pro- lyrics based whose Bible- spirituals, significant historically nal compositions. origi- music folk and songs, known American folk well- become have which of many spirituals, Negro bassist, who perform will “Peck’s lecture and and “Peck’s lecture Greene will play six 7

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turnout of about 25 people 2012 . 2-8, To run as a viable at the school was good. He Republican candidate in said the school not only Queens, Bayside civic lead- helps potential candidates, er Vince Tabone said at a but also the party. TIMESLEDGER seminar Saturday that po- “This is one of the pro- tential candidates not only cesses that we use to get need the GOP’s support, people interested in run- . but the support of other ning for office,” Ragusa COM parties. said. “That kind of coalition Tabone said in his talk building is integral,” Tab- on coalition building that one said. the process of a candidate Tabone, who ran for gathering signatures for a the 26th state Assembly spot on the ballot can have District in 2010 but lost many pitfalls and candi- to Assemblyman Edward dates can be rejected for Braunstein (D-Bayside), a minor infraction, such was one of several speakers as not filling out the cover at the Queens GOP’s fourth sheet properly. annual candidate school. “The Democrats are The four-hour-long going to throw you off the seminar at the Adria Hotel, ballot if they can manage at 220-33 Northern Blvd. in it,” Tabone said. Bayside, discussed topics He also said Republi- such as gathering candi- can candidates need to get date signatures, campaign the support of at least one- financing and using social third of a party — like Con- media. servative, Independence or “It’s an opportunity for Libertarian — to be viable, potential candidates and but the GOP also reviews people to understand the candidates in advance and process, to get some nuts- wants to ensure that the City Comptroller John Liu (third from l.), shown here meeting with members and officers of the Myrtle Avenue BID in Ridgewood, says an and-bolts information,” contenders will not run increasing number of New Yorkers cannot afford to retire. Photo by Howard Koplowitz said City Councilman Dan away from the party’s plat- Halloran (R-Whitestone). form after they are elected. The ratio of Demo- Robert Hornak, a for- BY PHILIP NEWMAN ment plans, largely because ists in most industries and crats to Republicans in mer borough presidential their employers did not of- occupations, which affects the borough is about six candidate, said earning the More and more New The report fer one. New Yorkers of nearly all to one, according to statis- party’s support can help Yorkers cannot afford to re- found that • More than one-third ages and income groups. tics from the state Board candidates not only in the tire and a principal reason of city households in which “The brewing retire- of Elections. As of Nov. 1, election but in the prima- is that dwindling numbers employers the head is near retirement ment crisis cuts across Queens has 663,395 active ries. Given the large size of of people have pensions, ac- age (55-64) will have to sub- racial, ethnic and gender registered Democrats and Queens County, Republican cording to a new study. have become sist almost entirely on So- lines,” the study reported. 128,011 active registered candidates will face a lot of The report “Are New cial Security or will not be “The deck is becoming Republicans. competition. Yorkers Ready For Retire- less willing or able to retire due to the fact increasing stacked against Queens GOP Chair- ment?” is part of a research able to sponsor that they have less than New Yorkers in their ef- initiative by city Comp- $10,000 in savings. forts to retire,” said Teresa troller John Liu and the pensions. “It is a significant pub- Ghilarducci, director of the Schwartz Center for Eco- lic policy concern when Schwartz Center. “More and nomic Policy at The New such a high proportion of more residents now face a School. declined from 48 percent to the workforce will not have choice between retirement The report looks into 40 percent — below the U.S. enough money in their re- into poverty or continuing whether city residents are average of 53 percent in tirement years,” Liu said. to work in old age. Without financially prepared for 2009. “This report focuses at- significant policy reforms, their senior years. • In 2009, only 35 per- tention on the need to help the economic reforms tea “The answer increas- cent of New York City workers, both pubic and leaves foretell a decrease ingly is ‘no,’” the survey workers were part of a re- private sector, properly in the standard of living for said. tirement plan offered by prepare throughout their retired New Yorkers.” The study found that: employers. working careers for even- • Between 2000 and • Overall, two-thirds tual retirement.” Reach contributing 2009, the percentage of of city workers — more The report found that writer Philip Newman by e- employees in the city who than 2 million people in employers have become less mail at timesledgernews@ had access to employer- 2009 — did not take part in willing or able to sponsor cnglocal.com or phone at Maureen Daly attends the GOP workshop in Bayside. sponsored retirement plans employee-sponsored retire- pensions — a trend that ex- 718-260-4536. 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SENATORS RIGHT TO COM . BACK OFF TIMESLEDGER U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gilli- brand have backed off their support for a piece of legislation that would have greatly restricted user access to the Internet.

. 2-8, 2012 The U.S. House of Representatives’ Stop Online EB Piracy and the Senate’s Protect Intellectual Property , F acts were intended to stop online piracy. They were EDGER

L championed by Hollywood and the recording industry, which lobbied heavily for their passage. IMES T Critics charged that the bills would have allowed the government to shut down websites that facilitate illegal downloads of copyrighted materials. Google, Facebook and Wikipedia, three of the most popular sites on the Internet, could feel the hands of Big Broth- er closing around their necks. To raise awareness of its concerns, Wikipedia went black for 24 hours Jan. 18. Schumer and Gillibrand said they held discus- sions with officials from Facebook, Yahoo and Google before deciding to withdraw support for the bill. The reasons for opposing these bills should have been ob- OTHER VOICES vious. As they stand now, they put the burden on these sites to protect intellectual property. Under the current arrangements, these sites regularly remove a video, article or song if they are Qns. Center Mall gives workers living wage informed the posting violates a copyright. Under the new law, these sites would be responsible to check in read the letter to the edi- a living wage, and full-time would not apply to tenants Services, PS 206, the “Read- advance that the millions of things they or users of the tor “Queens Center Mall employees are eligible for of companies that will re- a-loud” program, The River site post do not violate a copyright. If they make a mis- owner must help neigh- benefits. We expect but can- ceive city subsidies. Fund, The Salvation Army take, they could be shut down. I boring area” (Jan. 19-25) not force our retailers to do Queens Center will and Homes for the Home- What would the next be? Would the United States with interest. We are proud the same. continue to be an economic less. follow China, which blocks nearly all access to the In- of the fact that Queens Cen- Our shopping center is hub for the community it We will continue to ternet? ter Mall is a generator of tax a venue for many employ- serves, helping to power provide our employees a Filmmakers and the recording industry have a dollars for the city and state ers who manage their em- the local economy and sus- living wage and encourage legitimate right to protect their properties, but not at and we try to do as much as ployees’ compensation. We tain other local businesses. our tenants to do the same. the expense of the millions who use the Internet every we can to be a positive force do not have a voice in these We are proud to be a part In doing so, we hope to level day and the businesses that pour billions of dollars for the Queens community relationships. We depend of this community and the the playing field and make into the economy. and a fair employer. upon the federal and state ability of our centers to a stronger economic plat- We do not have a solution for stopping online Macerich abides by guidelines to set standards. have continued positive im- form for all New York em- piracy, but we are not particularly worried. As they New York state and city em- This challenge was pact. ployees. have for decades, Hollywood and the recording indus- ployment laws, including recently addressed by City This year alone we try continue to post enormous profits. They are free, minimum wage laws, and is Council Speaker Christine hosted a blood drive, toy Jeff Owen with the help of Congress, to go after the pirates but pleased that our employees Quinn (D-Manhattan), who and food drives, two job Senior Property Manager the Internet should also operate freely. earn incomes in line, and announced that the liv- fairs and events to ben- Queens Center Mall higher in some cases, than ing wage bill compromise efit Sunnyside Community Elmhurst

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t is a sad day for all as teenagers in the late day. Between the custom- vor their own ethnic foods food. people are neighbors. They 2012 . 2-8, Queens residents with 1960s and early ’70s. Sev- ary soup, salad, rolls, cole and restaurants. Diners In difficult economic work long hours, pay taxes the closing of both the enteen years ago, we met slaw and pickles along with have also lost customers times, it is important to and provide local jobs. If we IGold Star Diner in Bay- on a blind date at Scobee. the main course, dinner over time to numerous fast patronize your local diner do not patronize our local side and the Palace Diner We returned every year on was usually filling. food restaurants such as if you want to see it stay in diner when we eat out, they TIMESLEDGER in Flushing (“Gold Star the anniversary of that day. As such, we bagged McDonald’s, Burger King, business. do not eat either. Diner shuts its doors after Last year, we packed our our desserts to go. Choco- Wendy’s, White Castle, Sub- My wife and I do not Let us all toast the being sold,” Bayside Times, own lunch and sat outside late pudding with whipped way and Quiznos. mind paying a little more good times we had at Sco- . Dec. 29, 2011-Jan. 4, 2012). in front of the still-vacant cream may have been eaten Many of their menus to help them survive. We bee along with Gold Star COM Everyone has their site. on site, but the customary have expanded to include try to tip 20 percent against and Palace. Our New Year’s favorite local diner. In No- We knew the staff on black-and-white or choco- breakfast items and a great- the total bill and taxes. If resolution is hoping we do vember 2010, we lost our be- a first-name basis. Eating late chip cookies came er selection for either lunch we can afford to eat out, we not lose any more local din- loved Scobee Grill in Little there was like joining the home. or dinner. Other customers can afford an extra dollar ers. Neck. family for a home-cooked Neighborhoods all over have gone to competitively tip. When ordering take- Eating out at diners meal. Portions were gener- Queens have seen changes priced restaurants special- out, we leave a dollar or two Larry and Wendy Penner has been part of our lives ous and we often took home over time. Many new immi- izing in Italian, Greek and for the waiter or cook. Great Neck, L.I. since we were growing up a doggie bag for the next grant groups sometimes fa- Chinese cuisine and sea- It is appreciated. These

Beware of Smart Meter installation Intersection needs left-turn signal

cross the United mation may be given only letter to your utility compa- n the Jan. 12-18 I have written two include children walking to States and Canada, by the originator and sub- ny saying it does not have TimesLedger News- letters to the department and from area schools, and utility companies ject of that information. permission to install this papers article “DOT concerning the installa- cars trying to turn. Aare forcing the in- In addition, the U.S. carcinogenic surveillance Isays safety measures tion of a left-turn signal for If McCarthy wants to stallation of the Smart Me- Federal Energy Policy Act device in your home, citing cut traffic fatalities in Northern Boulevard and reduce traffic deaths, she ter, a digital device to moni- of 2005 says that a digital the reasons and legal rights Queens,” city Department Marathon Parkway. I even should consider the impor- tor electric, gas and water time-based rate Smart Me- as outlined above, and em- of Transportation Queens contacted our local repre- tance of installing left-turn consumption, upon a seri- ter is to be provided to cus- phasizing that you forbid Commissioner Maura Mc- sentatives, but there has signals at important street ously uninformed public. In tomers who request it, thus any such installation at Carthy said “there were 67 been no change in the sig- crossings such as this one. areas where the meters are indicating that this is pure- your address. traffic deaths in Queens nal light issue. located outside the house, ly an opt-in program. The Some citizens in Cali- last year, ‘which is quite an This situation is dan- Adele K. Levine they are installed without utilities are portraying this fornia, who have had the accomplishment.’” gerous for pedestrians, who Little Neck the owner’s knowledge. act to be a mandate when it meter installed without Once installed, these is not. Legislators in sev- their knowledge and are ex- meters emit dangerous car- eral states are informing periencing serious health cinogenic electromagnetic their citizens of the right effects, are having the me- field radiation, and they they have to opt out of hav- ters removed and returned No one is ﬁ t to properly run country also invade our privacy in ing this meter installed. to their utilities. They have that they monitor all elec- Most importantly, in discovered that analog me- he state of our govern- We need to replace the politicians in this country tricity use in the house- May 2011, the World Health ters are available on the ment is chaos. The entire Congress, as well as sat down, they would crush hold. Organization’s Interna- Internet. idiots who represent the current president, but their brains because that is The Federal Wiretap tional Agency for Research More information Tthe American people the problem is who from the where they are — in their and the Stored Electronic on Cancer classified EMF about the Smart Meter and in Congress in Washing- Republican Party is capable bloated backsides. Communications acts state radiation as a Group 2B the dangers of EMF can be ton, D.C., are all overpaid, of running the country? that informed consent is potential carcinogen, along found at stopsmartmeters. underworked windbags God help America! We John Amato legally required for instal- with lead, DDT and chloro- org and citizensforsafetech- and total disgraces. are in serious trouble. If the Fresh Meadows lation of any activity-mon- form. nology.org. itoring device and that au- The strongest defense thorization for sharing of against these meters is to Carol Scherick personal and private infor- send via certified mail a Jamaica LETTERS POLICY Letters should be typed or neatly handwritten, and those longer than 300 words may be edited for brevity and clarity. All letters must include the writer’s name and phone number for verification. Contact the newsroom: Names may be withheld from publication if requested, but anonymously sent letters will not be printed. Letters must be received by Thursday noon to appear in the next week’s paper. All letters 718-260-4545 • [email protected] become the property of Queens Publishing Corporation and may be republished in any format. 12 SE Boro GOP schools potential candidates in running for ofﬁ ce

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. putting it all together. I do trict in Nassau County. I sad. I had covered many cent Tabone and the rest of of my annual fun affairs. It Dee not have much of a sweet did not have the opportu- of their monthly meetings the GOP group: You did an was the Queens Lesbian Richard tooth, but the offerings of nity to have more than a for quite a few years at the excellent job. Thank you for and Gay Pride Commit- the Francis Lewis Pastry small chat with him, but Sheraton. The organization inviting me. I enjoyed it. tee’s 19th annual Queens TIMESLEDGER n Shoppe were to die for, and on the surface he seems to was established in 1928 and The gist of the pro- Winter Pride dinner-dance. Dishing from what the men said, the be a nice, competent young since 1932 it has participat- gram was that if you are This year’s awards went to with Dee cigars that the Habana Hut man. Good luck, Frank! ed in many major projects considering running for of- John Liu, city comptroller; were passing out were also Friday night was girls’ pertaining to Flushing. fice, you can possibly do it John Kryminski, coordi-

. 2-8, 2012 pretty good. night out. This time it was The demographics have yourself on your own, but it nating manager of social EB ow the weeks fly by! Lauren Whalen Nel- , F at the Deluge Restaurant changed so drastically, so is smarter and safer to hire services at Elmhurst Hos- Would you believe son, of the Queens GOP, is in the Sheraton LaGuardia I guess this, too, is the end professional consultants. pital Center; and Drew Ta- EDGER

L it’s now February? the organizer of the North- East Hotel in downtown of an era. The section on compliance gliabue, executive director This past week was east Queens Tea Party Pa- Flushing. The girls were Saturday was my kind is not one you should try on of PFLAG New York City. IMES T H both fun and productive triots. She intends to hold Janet Malone, former of day. It was the Queens your own, as it confounds They must have had 300 and informative. monthly meetings at the president of the Northeast GOP’s candidates school. It both lawyers and accoun- guests. Just about every- Jan. 25 was a gastro- Queens GOP HQ on Francis Queens Republican Club; was also held in the Adria tants. If you make mis- body was there. nomical delight. It was the Lewis Boulevard in Whit- Debbie Markell, district Hotel. It was not only a lot takes, you can get thrown At the event, Jimmy Bayside Business Associa- estone. manager of Community of fun, but informative as off the ballot and the fines Van Bramer announced tion’s Taste of Bayside at The purpose is to Board 2; Joann De Mar- well. They had some excel- are fierce. You need profes- he and his partner of 13 the Adria Hotel in Bayside. bring like-minded people tino, of Signature Bank; lent speakers. Among them sional help. Aside from con- years, Dan Hendrick, are Judging by the number of together who believe in less myself; and Myra Baird- was Jay Townsend, presi- sultants, it is good to work going to be married July attendees, it appeared to be government, free trade and Herce, of the Flushing dent of Townsend Group with your party, or at least 28, which is Jimmy’s dad’s a success. Congratulations upholding the Constitu- Chamber of Commerce and Consultants; Jason Wein- consult with it. No matter birthday and Dan’s moth- to the BBA, as it is trying to tion as the supreme law of Business Association. gartner, finance director what party you belong to, er’s birthday. What a nice put Bayside on the map. the land. You go, girl! At At the dinner, Myra of the New York Republi- it’s really sound advice. gesture. Congratulations I think we can thank the meeting last Thursday, gave us all a copy of a press can State Committee; Bob Thank you, Dan, for the and have a happy, loving Judy Limpert, of Alma they introduced a young release stating that the FC- Bishop; Robert Hornak; kind words you said about life together. Bank; Dominick Brucco- man by the name of Frank CBA is now dissolved and Daniel Peterson; and City me. It’s nice to know my leri, of Papazzio’s Restau- Scaturro, a candidate for has ceased all activities. Councilman Dan Hal- hard work is appreciated. rant; and Angela Gozzi for the 4th Congressional Dis- That’s too bad and also loran. Phil Ragusa, Vin- Saturday night was one

Pols should start promoting vocational schools once again

considered the linchpins cially on New York City to class, in addition to not in the mornings and trades that is used in various William that held society together. teachers. During the last 10 being prepared for class in- in the afternoon, like car- colleges, where students Lewis We were encouraged to years in the city, thousands struction besides not show- pentry and electrician once a semester evaluate show them respect as they of teachers have retired or ing up for examinations or skills. This type of school their instructors’ teach- n worked to maintain our so- resigned from their posi- not turning in research pa- would provide high school ing, would not be suitable Political cial order. Today, the mem- tions. pers on time, these things graduates with much- for high schools, much less Action bers of these professions Regarding recent city create a difficult situation needed skills that would be middle schools. are periodically being high school graduates, al- for instructors. Such situ- useful in the job market. It In a significant num- blamed for society’s ills. most 80 percent of whom ations are also not helpful would be more productive ber of cases, college stu- uring the last few In the teaching profes- could not do college-level for college students who in terms of money spent on dents who are doing well weeks, we have sion, the term “bad teach- work, it is time for the en- are prepared and trying education by the state and give their instructors a heard a lot about er” is being used more fre- tire system to be evaluated, to conform to their college city Boards of Education. good evaluation. Students Dinstituting a public quently to denote teachers not just teachers. educational standards. It would give education a who are doing poorly, how- school teacher evaluation whose students are not per- It seems that high College is not for ev- more practical application. ever, do not give a satisfac- system in New York state forming up to established school students are contin- eryone. Not all teenage It would cut down on tory evaluation to their in- and especially in New York standards. One editorial ually being encouraged to students have the interest, the criticism of the teach- structors. City. even used the expression go to college whether they desire or learning ability ing profession. This con- Our political leaders, Our student popula- “rotten teacher.” Such ref- are prepared or not. Col- to study college-related aca- stant preoccupation with especially the governor and tions are not performing erences have the effect of lege standards of achieve- demic subjects. As I have teacher evaluation would mayor, should be mindful as had been anticipated, encouraging disrespect for ment are being under- indicated in past columns, be lessened. The judging of of the fact that respect for and increasingly the blame our teachers and making it mined when some college it would be better for our teaching ability is only part the teaching profession is seems to be falling on more difficult for them to classrooms in the city have educational establishment of the problem. important in a successful teachers from the stand- perform their duties. more than 40 students. to consider a return to the The question then educational system. point that their teaching is This constant empha- Sometimes half of them vocational high schools of is what type of teacher ineffective. sis on blaming the teacher are not serious students. the past that were prevalent evaluation Gov. Andrew It was not too long for learning deficiencies When a high percentage of during the 1950s and ’60s. Cuomo and Mayor Michael ago that the school teacher in the student population new college students are These high schools Bloomberg have in mind. and the police officer were is having an impact, espe- continually absent or late taught academic subjects The system of evaluation 13

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Boro co-ops and condos must ﬁ ght high city valuations T IMES L EDGER the high increases in co- lem would be forthcoming. facts are that Glen Oaks numbers for 2011 show that crease on co-op property

Bob , F op property valuations. My A year later, they still wait. Village has seen its prop- Queens co-ops on average valuations. This means EB

Friedrich analysis of the DOF data It is not hard to understand erty values decline in 2011 have had a 9 percent in- that 2012 will be the second 2012 . 2-8, n found that commercial why the DOF has not ea- as its residents continue to crease in property values year of the DOF phase-in, On Point buildings had been improp- gerly pursued a resolution work their way out of the even after reported real bringing the increase to erly used to compute resi- which would dilute its abil- worst economic recession estate data showed fourth 20 percent in addition to dential co-op valuations, ity to raise revenues at in- in a generation. quarter 2011 property val- the just-announced 2012 in- TIMESLEDGER falsely skewing those valu- flationary rates. But in this high-stakes ues in Queens actually de- creases. ations higher. Round 2 of this battle game of reality vs. fantasy, clined 7 percent. The battle for a per- any of you will re- The Presidents Co- has just begun, with the the DOF’s property valua- To some, a 9 percent manent solution continues . member the battle op Council, a think tank DOF release of its annual tion numbers for 2011 tell increase may sound de- as co-op and condo owners COM between co-op and of co-op board presidents property valuation num- a different story. The DOF ceptively reasonable, es- tend to their battle scars Mcondo owners and in eastern Queens, led the bers for the city’s real es- claims Glen Oaks Village pecially after last year’s from the heavy hand of an the city Department of Fi- charge on this assault on tate housing stock. These had a 21 percent increase DOF triple-digit increase unelected DOF. Legislative nance last year, after DOF affordable housing by the numbers are used to deter- in its property values. This debacle. But owners must in-fighting must not de- Commissioner Frankel an- DOF. Under the weight of mine property taxes that Alice in Wonderland ver- not be lulled into accept- rail a permanent solution. nounced double- and triple- enormous public pressure, every city homeowner will sion of property valuations ing this false dichotomy. A Queens co-ops and condos digit, single-year property the DOF agreed to a tempo- pay in the coming year. is at odds with economic 9 percent increase at a time offer the last bastion of af- valuation increases in east- rary fix that limited single- As president of Glen reality and, most impor- when we have been experi- fordable housing in New ern Queens. year valuation increases to Oaks Village, the largest tantly, will have a serious encing prolonged property York, and they cannot af- Only after the New a still high 50 percent to be garden apartment co-op and far-reaching impact value declines is unfair ford to lose this battle. York Post exposed the phased in over a five-year in New York and an acon working-class families and inequitable and will af- agency’s flawed valuation period. countant, I reviewed these and seniors living in co-ops fect the most vulnerable. system did the DOF admit The co-op and condo numbers and they are not who can least afford it. And lest we forget last it had a “computer glitch” community expected that a pretty. Like most co-ops in Aside from Glen Oaks year’s five-year phase-in that was responsible for permanent fix to this prob- Queens, the indisputable Village, the DOF’s latest of Frankel’s 50 percent in-

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IMES toward establishing them- T $55,559 - 1 BEDROOM 1-2 3.5 (Dining Area) $701.36 - $930.44 $8,400 No Terrace $84,623 selves with the grand opening of the Muslim Ameri- 1 BEDROOM 1-2 4 (with Terrace) $827.45 - $1,030.78 $9,600 $58,968 - With Terrace $93,975 can Society’s community center on Steinway Street. **Preference is given to all veterans, or their surviving spouses, who served on active duty in MAS is a nationwide, time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law, and reside in New York State. nonprofit, religious, social *** Based on the total household income for the prior calendar year, less $1,000 for each personal and dependent exemption, and less $20,000 (or actual earnings if less) and cultural organization, for each secondary wage earner. Households of three or more people whose income does not exceed 125% of the maximum income listed shall also be eligible for admission and for years the Queens and shall pay a carrying charge surcharge. 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Mother Coretta ter, said its focus is to lift up the individual, family Muslim American Society President Ahmed Jamil is Miracle Testimony and society for every New joined by his wife of 20 years, Samaa Sobih, at the opening. Ordained Minister & Faith Healer My name Yorker — both Muslim and Photo by Steven Malecki Are you sick and in pain? Rev. Coretta guarantees to heal is Felecia non-Muslim alike. you in the name of God. Are you tired of promises that Brown. State Sen. Michael center is as successful as lems here in Astoria,” he My friends let me Gianaris (D-Astoria) and can be.” said. “Everyone gets along, others have failed you? Mother Coretta has the power to tell you how Rev. state Assemblywoman Ara- The ceremony oc- and it’s because of groups help you now in the ﬁrst hour of the ﬁrst call or visit. Do you Coretta helped me. I was sick and the vella Simotas (D-Astoria) curred just days after a New like this.” need healing, Good luck, love, marriage, a good job? With pain had me down. spoke about the difficulties York Times article revealed Speaking with report- prayer Rev. Coretta will bless you. Rev. Coretta will remove Someone had put immigrant communities the NYPD had shown an in- ers, Jamil said he had per- an evil curse on face when trying to become flammatory anti-Muslim sonally spoken with Kelly all evil, bad luck, any and all curses put on to you by jealous me to break up my assimilated and offered to film entitled “The Third several times in the past. enemies. Call or come for a free blessing. Do not let the marriage. I was help the Muslim commu- Jihad” to more than 1,400 “We have a very losing my mind. I nity access government. officers during training. good relationship,” he devil follow you in your footsteps. Call for help NOW. You’ll had nothing but bad be blessed the day you did. Rev. Mother Coretta will stop luck. I called Mother City Comptroller John Police commissioner Ray said, pointing out that the Coretta and was Liu said that with almost 1 Kelly was interviewed for NYPD’s decision as an in- any and all legal matters. Rev. Coretta has very powerful helped the same million Muslim New York- the film in 2007. stitution to show the film lucky numbers, lucky days and lucky hands. Rev. Mother day. The curse was ers, there is an insistent Several officers from was not acceptable. “Those Coretta’s help is free by donation. broken and I now need to develop a greater the 114th Precinct attended 1,500 police officers should (LUCKY NUMBERS) have good luck understanding of the com- the grand opening, and af- come back to correct their and a shield of God munity. ter praising the neighbor- perspective of Muslims.” Healing and Blessings by phone call around me. Thank The Lord for Rev. “As this community hood’s “great police depart- Jamil said he did not Mother Coretta. continues to grow in size ment,” City Councilman feel betrayed by Kelly’s par- 1-706-790-6777 and stature, this commu- Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Asto- ticipation, saying the com- nity grows in need as well, ria) offered to act as a liai- missioner was more likely and that’s exactly what this son between the Muslim “mistaken” and said both community center tries community and the police, an investigation and an Get your Queens news to address,” he said. “We should any conflicts ever apology were in order. all have a stake in making occur. on facebook today... sure the MAS community “We never have prob-

]XZ\Yffb%Zfd&k`d\jc\[^\i [email protected] race Civic Association, Councilman Mark We- 15 Precincts said he was told that if prin (D-Oakland Gardens) police were responding did not attend, but a repre- J T Continued from Page 1 to his neighborhood from sentative of his delivered a the 111th headquarters in letter in which the council- T

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Terrace, while the 105th could be cut by 90 seconds Councilman Dan Hal- , F covers Queens Village, or more. loran (R-Whitestone) had EB Cambria Heights, Laurel- “That may not seem not been invited to the 2012 . 2-8, ton, Rosedale, Springfield like a long time,” he said, news conference, though a Gardens, Bellerose, Glen “but that could be the dif- spokesman said Halloran Oaks, New Hyde Park and ference between life and believed splitting the 109th

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both the 103rd and the 113th lage co-op, said that during take to create new precincts . COM precincts combined, while rush hour it can take police and sub-agencies in a time the 105th is responsible up to an hour and a half to when we’re barely making for patrolling an area that drive from the station in ends meet and when we’re encompasses nearly twice the north to the other end Sen. Tony Avella (r.) discusses legislation he introduced to split both the 105th and 109th precincts in the red,” said Halloran’s the square mileage of the of the 105th in the south.. into two as state Committeeman Matthew Silverstein (l.-r.), Assemblyman Ed Braunstein, Warren spokesman, Steve Stites. 100th and 101st precincts,” Avella said he had un- Schreiber and Bob Friedrich look on. Photo by Rich Bockmann “He thinks there’s a pos- he said. dertaken this issue when sibility of reshuffling the Elected officials and he was a city councilman plus police academy in Col- to $30 million. require a home rule law, 109th and the 111th to draw residents alike stressed and was told by Mayor Mi- lege Point and adding extra The mayor’s office which would then go to the the lines so that Bay Ter- that they were not criticiz- chael Bloomberg and Police costs by relocating the po- referred requests for com- Council for a vote. race is in the 111th. This ing their police and offered Commissioner Ray Kelly lice museum from down- ment to the NYPD, which “We’re trying to cir- way does not require a big anecdotal stories about that the funding to build town Manhattan and build- did not respond. cumvent the city because expenditure.” poor response times they and staff two additional po- ing a special residence for Avella said he would the city isn’t doing any- said highlight how their lice headquarters was not visiting dignitaries when attempt to find funding thing,” the senator said. Reach reporter Rich precincts have too much to available. they could be boarded at from Albany and would “Even if the legislation Bockmann by e-mail at cover. To that end, he criti- Fort Totten. He estimated work with the city on a pos- doesn’t pass, let’s embar- [email protected] Warren Schreiber, cized Bloomberg and Kelly the cost of two new precinct sible matching program. rass the city into doing or by phone at 718-260-4574. president of the Bay Ter- for building a $1 billion- headquarters at $20 million The state legislation would something.”

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Vaya Bags, made inside a mod- est store in Ridgewood, are con- structed using leftover materials found at a sailboat awning manu- facturer and area bike shops. Photo by Nicole Guglielmo

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At a time when small businesses aren’t thriving, a young store owner, who lives in Ridgewood with her husband and three cats, bravely maintains her “I think I can” atti- tude. In the workshop of her small Ridgewood storefront, at 70-08 60th St., which opened in March 2010, Tianna Meilinger teams up with her staff of two good friends, Grace Kim and Angie Boy- lan, to craft hip, one-of-a-kind messenger bags out of, well, garbage. Actually, from recycled materials, like sailboat canvas scraps and old bicycle tubing, combined with rugged industrial textiles. The result is a stylish custom bag designed to withstand everyday abuse. “The great part about Vaya Bags is that they are all individually handmade — making them all unique.” They’ve become popular with teens, college kids and bike messengers; even office execs and moms, who can use them as diaper bags. A cycling enthusiast and Boston University environmental science major, Meilinger first thought, “Oh, I’ll make bags until I find a real job in my field,” but she just kept making them, and soon it became her occupation. A hobby morphed into a small business, and her fierce drive and moxie finally paid off. Thinking out-of-the-box, the designer made her first messenger bag in 2005, while studying and working in Boston. It was her “Aha!” moment: “I was riding Tianna Meilinger learned how my bike to and from school and work, and desperately to saw from her father, who needed a sturdy, functional bag; instead of buying one, I is a leather craftsman. decided to make myself one.” Photo by Orlando Perez Continued on Page 19 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 18 Cops walk the beat, medics in the service. phones atswer acar the women an- Desi young two bars, 3a.m. and p.m. 10 between place takes action the late: up that worldthe being and comes from living just trouble the it seems times in that part of Some- trouble. of form some in all orforfor ill. good be like before it was Disney-ifed, to used Square you ofwhat Times reminds result The er denizens. transvestites, bar owners and oth- of interviews with EMT workers, area. the spoken in es ferring tothe number of languag- 167, re- Theatre called actors and writers of ensemble an by written it was Kreith, Laura Ari director places on diverse most oneofthe earth.Queens, Conceivedfractious, of this loveto quirky, letter funny by multifarious region of ‘Jackson Heights 3AM:’ Ashowcase of diversity Transvestites dance at seedy at seedy dance Transvestites The people in the play are ofyears result the playis The “Jackson Heights 3AM: is a BY MCKANIC ARLENE and the other sleepless medical medical sleepless other the and and by buying sandwiches for her herplay Lotto by helping down charan Guilarte), who calms her Ram- (Andrew Salim gentle the with adeli in herself finds Soma couplethew (Nick of Fehlinger, in roles) one of a Mat- herboyfriend because upset is moving who’s Hospital, ident at Elmhurst away.Soma Senanayake), (Indika a res- card. acredit finds Misha amoment chaos of during Story.” nomoney, have They but “West Tony Side and in Maria awayto run to somewhere, like want ofthem two the gorny), and in love with Mikhail (Sergey Na- She’s Perez. 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L Myers of Jamaica, Jewel Brown of Briar- Bo-hyun Moon, daughter of Ju-han rano of Ozone Park and Anira Figueira of wood and Angelo Hunt of Rosedale earned Moon and Young-mi Bae of Flushing, was St. Albans were named to the Kent School IMES T honors for the fall 2011 academic term at named to the Choate Rosemary Hall fall 2011-12 honor roll. Westminster School. 2011 dean’s list. Caitlin Lawlor of Glendale and Al- Bank of America has announced that Olubukunola Biodun Banjoko and yssa Calderon of Corona were named to Tracy Wang of Flushing has been named Norman O. Mattis of Jamaica, Cynthia the York College of Pennsylvania fall 2011 a student leader in its 2011 Neighborhood Pedrasa of Forest Hills, Caleen Frances dean’s list. Excellence Initiative. Oliver of Rosedale and Golda Weiser of La’Quetta Martin of Jamaica was Ihsaan Davis of Jamaica is a third- Flushing have graduated from Excelsior named to the William Peace University fall year member of the Lycoming College College. 2011 dean’s list. men’s basketball team. Derwin D. English of Arverne is a Lisa M. Labate, daughter of Adeline Zachary Betancourt of Little Neck candidate for graduation at SUNY Fredo- and William Labate of Whitestone, has has recently received the Most Valuable nia. been named to the Hamilton College fall Player in Cross Country Award for his Casondra Calandrillo of Maspeth 2011 dean’s list. achievement during the fall trimester at has graduated from York College of Penn- The following were named to the the Hyde School. sylvania. SUNY Geneseo fall 2011 dean’s list: Yael DANIEL JAMES SOLOMON Priya Patel of Ozone Park and Heath- Jaclyn M. Rodriguez of Rego Park Rosenstock of College Point; Marcus er Cohen of Fresh Meadows are members has graduated from Emporia State Univer- honor roll. Kim and Kristina Tricomi of Whitestone; of the 2011-12 Harpur’s Ferry Student Vol- sity. Melissa Monsalve of Corona per- Daniel Nan of Rego Park; Joseph Figli- unteer Ambulance Service squad. Daniel James Solomon of Belle Har- formed in the Connecticut College Dance olia and Max Lin of Forest Hills; Joel Jessica Chow of Rego Park has gradu- bor has received a college scholarship from Department’s fall concert “Things Went Pineda of Ozone Park; Nikisha John of ated from Springfield College. The Jewish Guild for the Blind. Awry Some Time Ago” in December. South Ozone Park; Yuliya Muradova and Rebecca Warne of Whitestone, David Stephanie Rosen of Whitestone has The following have been named to Jisu Ryu of Corona; Jeffrey Ma of Jack- Champlin of Maspeth and John Lares of received and Excellence in Education the fall 2011 University of New Haven son Heights; Julia Passik of Holliswood; Middle Village participated in the annual Scholarship to Attend Alfred State Col- dean’s list: Tania Gonzalez of Woodside, Sabrina Amin and Nazibur Rahman of Run/Walk for Hunger Month at Marist lege. Eliot Pacheco and Michelle Peralta of Jamaica; Nicholas Lupo of Briarwood; College. Leandro Blanco of Corona has grad- Ozone Park, Annamaria Primiani of Belem Sanchez and Mateusz Zukowski Alisha Lahogue of St Albans per- uated from Mohawk Valley Community East Elmhurst, Audra Clyburn of South of Maspeth; Stephanie Halvax of Middle formed in the Marist College Dance En- College. Ozone Park, Iajhiah Lucas of Jamaica, Village; Gounee Kim, Jennifer Canta- semble fall semester showcase “Dance Out Darlina F. Liu of Flushing has been Grace Kazlausky and James Kazlausky tore and Fangyuan Jin of Flushing; and Loud.” named to the Phillips Academy 2011 fall of Glendale and Louis Rizzo and Joseph Yoomi An of Fresh Meadows.

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Julie S. Trivedi, a senior assistant the Queens County recipient of the seventh Airman 1st Class Jose L. Clavijo Jakub Jakubowski of Wood- district attorney in the Queens district at- annual Thomas E. Dewey Medal. of East Elmhurst has completed the haven, serving with the 133rd Quarter- torney’s Narcotics Investigation Bureau, is U.S. Air Force Basic Military Train- master Supply Co., is promoted to the ing course at Lackland Air Force Base, rank of specialist. Texas. Dereck Basdeo of South Ozone Anthony Reardon of Long Island Park, serving with the Co. B 642nd Sup- BusinessBusinessBusiness City has been elected a division com- port Battalion, is promoted to the rank mander in the U.S. Coast Guard Aux- of specialist. Donna Lapidus of Bellerose and Gina Angelillo iliary. Odelle Despot of Jamaica, serv- of Whitestone have earned top honors in lia sophia’s Air Force Airman 1st Class Hyuk ing with the Headquarters and Head- Excellent Beginnings Program Achievers. Yoo, son of Seung K. Yoo of Flushing, quarters Co. 427th Brigade Support Laura Ensler has been appointed to the board graduated from basic military train- Battalion, is promoted to the rank of of trustees of Queens Library by Mayor Michael ing at Lackland Air Force Base, San captain. Bloomberg. Antonio, Texas. Air National Guard Airman 1st Luis Rodriguez of Forest Hills and Jonathan Air Force Reserve Airman Mat- Class Jose L. Clavijo, son of Jose Wolfsohn of East Rockaway have been named to the thew D. Turner, son of Harriett Clavijo of East Elmhurst, graduated U.S. Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. Turner of Arverne, graduated from from basic military training at Lack- Michelle Gray of Oakland Gardens has become basic military training at Lackland land Air Force Base, San Antonio, an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Texas. Inc., a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods. LAURA ENSLER 27

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Our Lady of Lourdes holds international festival Our Lady of Lourdes celebrated Catholic Schools Week. (Clockwise from top l.) Children perform a song during Sunday Mass; Yanna Sadol wears clothes from the Philippines; students take part in the blessing of those who celebrated a birthday in January; (l.-r.) Anjali Misir represents India and Guyana, Bruneline Joseph’s family is from Haiti and the Dominican Republic and Andrew Frederick wears the Trinidadian flag as a cape; Lucianna Louis dishes out Haitian food to Gabrielle Dieu Donne; and Matthew McIntosh wears items from Trinidad and Tobago. Photos by Christina Santucci ROP 28 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM munities together,” said said together,” munities seat half. in for the school districts and boards, police precincts the number of community ofBayside. parts and Flushing, Fresh Meadows on more concentrate stead in- and Hill, Richmond and and south, like Whitestone north the to neighborhoods far-flung the lose and west would be orientedschool districts. police precincts and four six east boards, community six tothe north. It encompasses up to Whitestone in finally and Flushing and Meadows Fresh Hills, Kew Gardens south Briarwood, through of Richmond portions way from the all stretched district His axis. onanorth-south ly aligned large- was 25 man’s District Hill Lanc- drawn, were lines the in theis no different. around time this and sial, controver- often is process licans the Senate lines. The Repub- and lines Assembly 5 Page from Continued so Democrats created the maps, the draws house each veto hewould any said has doit.” to them benefit doesn’t how It Iwas. really They why dothis. would anybody could have noidea “I she said. 5 Page from Continued same,” the stay would lines have left me districtAmerican majority Senate anew Asian- for drawing in force task applaudedcy the Queens Democra- and Redistricting Community Coalition on and a of northeast Queens.” 4 Page from Continued Lancman Addabbo “It helps keeps com- keeps helps “It would cut that And The proposed district time last the 2002, In in party majority The Gov. Andrew Cuomo our thought frankly “I American Asian The Redistricting does not carry over to other over other to notcarry does optimism cautious alition’s here.” force] attempted has to do Assemblyappreciative side definitely “We are he said. of [the Queens,” northeast in taskhere exists that of acommunity version. 2002 the of improvement over an is 25 whatsaid the proposed District and Lancman echoed Hong thethroughout the state, but groups up by several drawn an alternate proposal Maps, Unity the ly supports tion. coali- for the spokesman Hong, James to according government, in resented could be adequately rep- districts so the populations ed at New Yorkin warrant- least City population Asian rising the four Assembly Democracy. and tricting Redis- on Coalition munity Com- American Asian The for by advocated something —which is backgrounds cludes —which in- cent Asian peoplealso of be all more Asian thannew constituents.” 50 our to reporting to forward per- look and outcome the with happy “We’re for Lancman. spokesman Walker, Eric politics same conceived out of“the was which plan, thattricting haveof litigation over the redis- plagued likelihood about the said this point,” the senator at by acourt drawn lines tested. lines will be legally con- the it appears said Addabbo and commission, pendent said. inde- up by an not drawn group the neighborhoods,” redistricting plan that is interest together in these American communities of be drawnFlushing-Bayside should toviding keep Flushing. for di- group the criticized Asian- but district new Assembly But Hong said the co- the said But Hong “It is more reflective ultimate- coalition The said has coalition The The district would at looking “We are “A compact district in phone at718-260-4573. phone by or [email protected] athko- Koplowitz e-mail by tiple mul- districts. into divided were Park Ozone South and mond Hill New York” Rich- because across neighborhoods ican equality to Asian-Amer- all notbrought “has force task divided.” ous district rather than be kept together in a contigu- voiced have leaders community and whose residents gion, theirand distinct geographic re- east Queens is a special desire “North- astatement. in said Assembly district,” Weprin to 24th the to made changes be state to Iwant maps, mytricting opposition redis- draft ofthe lication to the Gardens. Oakland in ows before ending up again Mead- Fresh and liswood Estates, Hol- Jamaica Hills, Jamaica way through west Park- Central Grand the in the east and then follow run from Richmond Hill is much thinner and would east. the in Park Floral and ton, Little Neck, Glen Oaks Fresh Meadows, Douglas- through runs and west the to Auburndale and Estates hoods including Jamaica neighbor- Itcovers angular. rect- vaguely and compact prin’s District 24 instead. ofit We- goto would portion a maps, proposed the under resented formerly was rep- borhood by Lancman,Assembly districts. butbeen splintered into several long which has mond Hill, Rich- like neighborhoods phone at718-260-4573. phone by or [email protected] athko- Koplowitz e-mail by with,” hesaid. begin to voters. their choosing tives notrepresenta- sentatives, repre- their choosing voters “about be should process for years.”Albany Reach reporter Howard Howard reporter Reach ACCORD also said the “Following pub- the The proposed district currently is 24 District neigh- ofthat A portion Reach reporter Howard Howard reporter Reach “The process is flawed the said senator The Continued from Page 5 Page from Continued 4 Page from Continued chief of staff before rising rising before ofstaff chief who Avella, against run to want once workedterparts. funding as their blue coun- much as as times about 22 hermeans Republicans have than more had Committee paign $3.7Senate Republican Cam- state the while its coffers, million, in $164,163 had Committee cratic Senate Campaign Demo- state the January of as ofElections, Board whichsource said. New York becom- as state said. outhouse ofit,” Gianaris did is that they took my about 10 percent. by district the of makeup district lines change the wood. Linden- and Park Ozone Woodhaven, of Glendale, further, even down now extends District 12th the lost, pieces takingElmhurst. in of but parts loses district, sliversStavisky’s (D-Whitestone) Toby Sen. in which now are Park, Corona Meadows ing ofFlush- achunk and port complex, LaGuardia Air- includes the Con Edison also District 13th proposed ofWoodside. The chunk a in takes south further tentacle another while ria, ofAsto- achunk in take to northwest extends instead Woodside. of apart and of Elmhurst Gianaris But if Stavisky did not did Stavisky But if According to the state Peralta characterized “The only thing they new the said Gianaris To make up for the Peralta’s new district can call 718-366-7717 or718-821-4487. 718-366-7717 call can division. double-header over Sunday 18 and the and 18divisions through 13 as well as divisions, 12U new 10U and their in teams all to open are League Avella Any team or players looking to play baseball in a local competitive league league competitive alocal in play to baseball orplayers looking team Any Baseball Kiwanis Queens the and League Baseball Alliance Queens The Call for boro baseball players baseball boro for Call jority Senate seat, and the the and seat, Senate jority 16 would be an soared. has Asian-ma-gladeshi whose population ing from Chinese to Ban- rang- backgrounds ethnic with people the represent jority Asian for ama- called had racy Senate Democ- and seatRedistricting to Community Coalition on ing. redistrict- for independent calling groups from tions reac- mixed brought 16 also 11. where else within District could always move some- she seat, current his to ranks political the through s independent redistricting, of aproponent been long alta said. in northwest Queens,” Per- community Asian for the ofElmhurst. residents cutting in half the Asian of effect have the lines the said but Peralta Stavisky’s, now which is district, Asian anew in population Asian put the will new lines The 20,000 white residents. residents exchange in for Asian aboutloses 20,000 also new district his said against each other, Peralta heavyweights party the cratic whip. Demo- the is Peralta and Committee Campaign ate Sen- Democratic ofthe man ate. Gianaris is the chair- high positions in the Sen- so,” said. Peralta done they’ve and dering, can do it is by other. each against gerryman-ting Democrats in the city tain their majority by pit- licans Repub- Senate the accused and Democratic more ofing trying to main- a i d while politics can be be can politics d while The proposed District American Asian The The proposed District Gianaris, who has who has Gianaris, “There’s no concern In addition to pitting Both lawmakers hold “The only way they ficials,” Gianaris said. Gianaris ficials,” ofelected we’ve been than have been friends longer other. each against notrun will Peralta he and whatever happens, added to veto new the but lines, Cuomo Andrew Gov. pected gerrymandering.” of example aperfect truly is “This sheasked. changed?” graceful.” “dis- were new districts the said district, Gianaris’ in where shenow is district Peralta’s new in be would a civic whose home leader a stomach.” out of popping alien a “baby the 12th District resembled said and “outrage” an lines new the called (D-Astoria) Vallone Peter Jr. cilman Facebook page, City Coun- his On new districts. the with unhappy ones only the outrageous.” completely is split two it in nity,” he said. “For them to of interest. communities together keep compact, continuous or to be to fail lines a factor, the them. vowed veto to and Albany lines “hyper-partisan” in proposed the called Cuomo tricting fight. Gov. Andrew redis- the in chapter final however, the notbe might side. Bay- toward eastward and around the Flushing area district centralized more wouldin rather its district ofthe shape dered proposed have gerryman- and bizarre the notsupport seen could alition a form Hong. James and spokesman to according argument, sideits ofthe for hearing force at least task the praised coalition “Sen. Peralta and I and Peralta “Sen. ex- he said Gianaris “Why should Poveromo, it Marie Rose be not are senators The “Astoria is one commu- The proposed lines, co- the said But Hong SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 29 Photo by Denis Gostev “He’s taking“He’s on a lot after Immediately Continued Page 32 on The uncommitted, 6-foot-5 6-foot-5 uncommitted, The senior become its top re- has beenbounder, always the Judges’ best defender and the now leading scorer, also. Brown of responsibility,” said. Cardozo left, Lawrence (15-4) dropped consecu- contests, non-league tive Even competition. top to Naclerio games, those in In Henry. a about raved loss to London New (Conn.) two after days Lawrence’s departure, Henry played “I’m just so proud of of proud so just “I’m Henry has emerged He scored four points in in points four tage with a variety of quick aroundmoves the basket. scored He a 9-2 run after Kennedy in point a within pulled Brown quarter. third the had the biggest shot, a top- to three-pointer of-the-key make 62-55 it with 2:07 left. assis- my kids,” my Cardozo Coach Naclerio said.Ron “They’ve Tajay, been counted with the out like beingkid I love gone. I have kids tant coaches that just don’t want to lose.” emotional Cardozo’s as leader on the court and off. “Denver lost Carmelo Carmelo lost “Denver Ahmed Muhammed Henry scored points 14 Cardozo’s Tajay Henry Tajay scoredCardozo’s 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds in the Judges’ 71-67 win over John F. Kennedy. Yearwood had 12 and Kyle Yearwood had 12 and Kyle Credle The 10. Judges did a phenomenal sharing job the ball, with 20 assists, six from Edwin Sainvil and five from Omar Williams. them,” for and worked it Kennedy Coach Johnny the move Mathis said. creates “It They unity. team well.” really ball paced Kennedy (15-8) Bashir and points 23 with Ahmed, his younger broth- had 13. er, in the first half, helping Cardozo build a 37-31 advan- After losing Jermaine Lawrence, Judges have kept winning kept have Judges Lawrence, Jermaine losing After When Jermaine Law- Jermaine When elseHow to explain been “Everybody’s Lawrence since Ever “When Jermaine left, I continued That BY ZACH BRAZILLER ZACH BY Dozo stays hot without star without hot stays Dozo Sports rence inexplicably left Car- left inexplicably rence dozo three weeks ago for Sparta, in XXIII John Pope theN.J., Judges lost one top junior of the nation’s prospects. In his absence, they havehowever, become movement ball tougher, — team better a better with and more poise. four of upswing recent this including wins, straight 71-67 impressive Sunday’s victory Bronx over AA pow- Kennedy in Johnerhouse F. Show- the Public Schools Athletic Division AA League Steve Simms Me- morial College?case York at doubting us, lit a fire which forward senior us,” under HenryTajay said. “We’re playing really well, playing as a team.” left, Henry said detractors of the comehave out wood- sayingwork, the season was virtually that over, a titlethe Judges weren’t contender any longer and would overtakeBayside Henry AA. Queens in them personally,took it and has basketball best the played of his career. had the to put team on my Henryback,” said. “I just want to lose,don’t so I come hard to play out every day and I try team to get my to play hard.” against Kennedy as Henry off 22went for points and 15 rebounds. Kendall Brown points,added Ryan 14 Photo by Denis Gostev “Part of the problem guard UConn-bound run we “That’s why Continued Page 32 on (8-7, 3-4) whittled its deficit down to 42-40 after three quarters and actually had a 55-52 lead on Michael Wil- with three-pointer liams’ 3:55 left in the game. today was came we out we and half second the in thought tell the game was over to forgot somebody and us. on King the Christ Loughlin,” back Coach Joe Arbitello said. jumped “They could see our intensityYou was terrible.” has he like 3, responded Calhoun Omar Williams’ to so many times before, with a trey of his own to pull the Royals Severe even. with a stealfollowed and tough layup and CK never trailed was again. Calhoun auto- throw free the 6-of-6 from about quarter fourth the in line just points. 30 with finished and been He’s matic from the stripe when the Royals are protecting a lead. 18 screensabout to get him said Arbitello ball,” the

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in face of adversity of in face CK comes together together comes CK from Xavier. from Xavier. Christ the Jon King’s Severe had 17 points and picked up an offer room downstairs. Loughlin downstairs. room half excellence in the locker locker the in half excellence except they left that first- that left they except and inexperienced team — tion to roll over a young young a over roll to tion and seemed to be in posi- in be to seemed and ‘AA’) led 34-22 halftime at ‘AA’) dle Village. dle AA basketball boys’ in Mid- Loughlin in CHSAA Class Class CHSAA in Loughlin victory pesky over Bishop won out en route to en route a 77-71 out won King. In the end, the good splashes of bad Christ the the Christ bad of splashes day nightday and there were of good Christ the King Fri- go off and on.” playing like that. We can’t can’t We that. like playing time. just gotta We keep a way to play better to play a way every lose, the next game find we know how. Every time we we time Every how. know junior guard said. “I don’t play together,” the Royals Royals the together,” play in the next game we just just we game next the in room. like the light in your living living your in light the like thing of a switch, not un- Christ the King has some- something his about team. 30 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM make big shots.”make much, but to that Ihad ing wasn’t thinking about scor- I basket. the to drive and positions different from score can “Everybody said. Libroia on oneperson,” points. ofhis six vert con- saw Libroia that a run quarter, first the through midway run ona14-0 ing early, go- scoring out the broke Knights The points. 17 ateam-high who scored Libroia, Anthony guard the strongin Flushing. boys’ basketball play AA Class time this season, in CHSAA ofthey senior beat for the second Molloy, rival which against victory 68-55 their in its doubleplayers reach dig- nodifferent. was night points around and Friday its tospreading stranger Coach Jim DeSantis are are DeSantis Jim Coach support.” academic ally nice. re- it was and facilities the Theycampus, they showed have me greatindependent. “I toured the Bowl Subdivision Football native Queens 215-pound 6-foot-1, at Ifeel home there,”and the saidlast week. it accepted —and offer only of and first —his Ellerson Rich by Coach scholarship Army, a offered Hewas worries. terest and forgot about his in- show to school, sincere a Point, the one Division I West to avisit backer took running back/outside line- star Flushing’s offers, ships lack of Division I scholar- Andrew King. ly turned into elation for Holy Cross shares the wealth, tops Molloy again Flushing star King accepts scholarship with Army BY ZACH BRAZILLER Libroia had plenty of had Libroia “We don’t rely have to by led was Holy Cross four had Knights The no is Holy Cross King andKing Flushing tradition “It’s agreat Frustrated over his quick- Disappointment BY MIKE SMOLLINS MIKE BY Marquise Moore, remains team’s The star, points. 12 ga Clarke both contributed Maire- and Roscigno ward scoredhelp as Terrell Williams 13 points and Ed- ing forward to it.” to forward ing look- I’m areward. be will “It graduation. following ofservice fiveyears of his my country,”serve hesaid Point. West DeSantis are thrilled with and King Both thereafter. Army the with life about his also and I football vision play to Di- opportunity the now.” right where heis than ter you dobet- can’t overall, of terms but in of football, have donestandout. “I think he could better varsity athree-year King, in of said coach from,” the termswere more places to choose topdefensive player.ils’ Dev- Red the was and downs 10 touch- and yards 963 for Year Player ran ofthe New York All-Queens Post The senior’s ofoffers. lack about the confused still Holy Cross’ Terrell Williams had 13 points in another Knights balanced attack. attack. balanced Knights inanother points Terrell 13 Cross’ had Holy Williams “It will be an honor to honor to an be will “It King is excited about “I just wish there is going to be set.” be to going is life his Iknow phenomenal. “It’s added. time,” DeSantis way for it’s that along been and uniform in him see Flushing’s Andrew King verbally committed to Army last week. week. last to Army committed verbally King Flushing’s Andrew always an extra pass and there’s and open someone “There’s always gonna be said. Williams pass,” extra injury. atoe out with “I look at him and I and look at“I him “We always make the ligence. intel- ormilitary medicine look into to him wants ily Either fam- his though military, the in options his explore way, King ‘AA’) into lead a24-11 took it.” to utes and good coaching contrib- played well in the league we just make it. We’ve King would like to Holy Cross (16-3, 7-1 (16-3, Holy Cross Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo an NYPD lieutenant. also is father,His Michael, Force. Air the Rhonny, in is somewhat as his uncle, does know what to expect Knights a 50-40 lead head- lead a50-40 Knights two more points to give the added Clarke ly hit a3and comeback as Libroia quick- a would getto Stanners the closest the was That 40. at 45- score put the layup Brown’s Justin forward pulling within five when it on in the third quarter ...and that.” we did think we can be pretty good I rebound and defend we when so consistent, pretty usually are we offensively key for the because us ally usu- “That’s said. Gilvary tonight,” defensive effort lead. the quishing never ofit, relin- advantage Gilvary, Paul Coach head to anditself they took prove to achance defense full wouldhalf give Holy Cross’ trailing 34-23. The second half the entered but still frame, that in 12-10 Knights the outscored Stanners The to cut into advantage. the began (10-10,Molloy 1-6) when quarter second the “He said the Army Army the said “He Molloy began to turn turn to began Molloy the happy with was “I Photo by William Thomas William by Photo portunity.” out ofmy best op- the make to going I’m and offer this Igot do, but glad I’m I can what I proved and talent for long my too waiting was I excited Ifeel about. really be Ican to, aplace forward look to Now Ihave aplace out getmy there. to name coaches these out all to ing about reach- worry have to don’t “I shoulders,” hesaid. spots. at both nity opportu- the have will King or outside linebacker, but either at fullback in, fit will now. where he unclear It is play right forcould them King told him coaches for.” ask you can benefits the give you all “They uncle. his to referring said, King you set up for and life,” life could really change your doing this season. continue to hopes Gilvary contribute, something that having multiple players ing the ball around and spread- muchfound success should.” haven’t played as well as we nowFor about amonth we game. the was that 3 and but then they hit an easy onestretch in close game shaky.was We gotthe defense “Our said. ran Jack Cur- Coach Molloy much better than defense. Holy Cross’ we did,”2-6) couldn’t break through (9-10, Molloy as game the on put to astranglehold run went ona10-0 Knights the Clinging to a six-point lead, run in the fourth quarter. impressive another on went scoring.” about wasn’t thinking too much “I big 3,”that said. Libroia Ihit then and run a little ing into the fourth. “It’s a weight off my“It’s aweight off DeSantis said Army The Knights have Knights The “I think they played 7-1) (16-3, Holy Cross on going were “They SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 31 Photo by William Thomas “Our defense was re- Daggett thought de- with happy very “I’m team wasn’t out of the Lewis its defense was felt the the biggest factor as the Pa- of passing the in were triots man-to-man their in lanes out defense. ally Pervis tight,” said. wasn’t start the slow spite his team game. They proved it, but said. they have yet to play four a against quarters good quality team. While Lewis Hamlet andbent them let back in, the team the let never lead or the victory get away.” team,” my “First was we like, quarter, I was shocked that ‘Wow.’ didwe that. Our hard work is paying off and us to for finish the game, that’s a good accomplishment.” “Some of the frustra- appeared game The Purvis finding a cutting Davis started. to get it Da- vis would score again on a drive, Purvis had two free scored Hamlet and throws the final was It a fine four. Pur- for game all-around vis, has who already visited Queens College and is checking Brook Stony out Concordia. and our of some in had we tion losses started creeping up Tsaia little said. “But bit,” through fought we think I that.” for headed be might it The like early. finish lopsided a their of one played season Patriots the of quarters best openingwith a 31-12 frame. basket the attacked They athleti- superior their with cism, the moved ball on of- fense and outrebounded the smaller Warriors. Still After not scoring for yourself can’t put “You A 10-2 Lewis run im- Francis Lewis’ Tyese Purvis Tyese points scored Lewis’ Francis 24 against Curtis. the first 6:30 of the quar- three-point- got Curtis ter, ers from Kristen Olsen points) and(18 Shannon McGill, had points, 11 who during a 10-3 spurt to end the frame to get within 48- 36. Jessica Rosalbo chipped and Warriors the for 12 in Zuliet had six Adeniji points and rebounds. eight Tsai asked time for when 2:42 the lead was trimmed to with 57- 52, Olsen but immediately 57-55 it a treyhit from the left side make to game. the in left whether that, like hole a in Francisit’s Lewis or anybody Curtis else,” Coach get to able Bob Daggett said. “Even were we though times,close a few that’s not enough.” mediately followed with he T Francis Lewis surges to preserve lead against Banneker against lead preserve to surges Lewis Francis Steve Tsai Steve through it.” through frustration… frustration… The script was about of kind were “We core senior Lewis’ called a Tsai “When (9-7), Patriots The Patriots down but not out not but down Patriots BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI started creeping creeping started I think we fought fought I think we Francis Lewis basketball coach basketball Lewis Francis up a little bit. But up a little to be the same as too many many too as same the be to othergames Francis for thisLewis sea- basketball started The Patriots son. fast, lead a big saw but dwindle to just two points quarter fourth the in late Curtis.against frustrated that we lost our lead,” senior forward Tyese Purvis said. were like “We got to do thiswe together.” fromtook over there. Pur- and Davis Jasmine vis, combined Hamlet Jazmine to score all of their 11 teams final points to close a 68-61out win against at Warriors Banneker the the Kennedy Challenge in the Bronx Saturday afternoon. Purvis led all scor- Hamlet points. 24 with ers had 20 points and Davis 18. by timeout a credited They Coach Steve Tsai with 2:55 settling with remaining down. them every- made just it timeout, said. Hamlet better,” thing started“We talking toeach other and had we to get to had we what do and back That’s thedo. where leader- ship comes in.” ahead ranked were 6 in No. the PSAL Post, led by theby York New They first the after 19 as many as quarter. 2:22 remaining with 45-26 before quarter third the in the assault the by seventh- (13-6). Warriors ranked Photo by Kenndal Rodriquez Connell said grew she “If the jump is shot Her biggest contribu- Continued Page 32 on happy thathappy I’m finally in. I’m so happy.” the on lead and year post the in playing up was more of a scoring guard freshman her helping JV team. She was thrust role guard point the into excel, as a sophomore and went to on the Royals to the York New State Federation Class AA had a propensitytitle. She’s baskets, big for hitting a buzzer-beating jumper to win the CHSAA Brooklyn/ dioc- varsity junior Queens 11 had Connell title. esan points and jumper a key in semifinals Federation the against Murry Bergtraum 2010. in falling, she becomes very a any- tough for matchup King the Christ said body,” im- an that “At Coach Bob Mackey. with almost level, her speed and is her strength to get tothe she rim, Ivy the in matchup possible League as a guard.” tions come on the defensive end. She said her mom joked with her that she needs to more offenseplay and stop killing herself on the other and strength season Connell’s end. speed make her a tough this of goingcover to the basket and top one of the city’s part defenders. She missed the early CK (5-8)for after getting a from removed cyst benign

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BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Hard work paysoff Christ the Rayne King’s Connell committed UPenn. to the world,” she said. “I’mthe so world,” tion. school’s prestigious educa- prestigious school’s and is to get the overjoyed give athletic scholarships scholarships athletic give Ivy League schools do not through financial aid since will get her tuition paid Southern Methodist. She She Methodist. Southern chose the Quakers over starter, at Christstarter, at the King, there next season. play women’s basketball basketball women’s play and verbally committed to was accepted on the spot After the interview, she dergraduate admissions. meet with its dean of un- of dean its with meet the Ivy League school to 25 she tooka trip when to visit in September. said Connell, who took a a took who Connell, said I was supposed to be there,” stepped on campus, knew I views. process of essays and inter- and essays of process had to start an extensive mark last month and then school. She finally the hit of Pennsylvania, her dream dream her Pennsylvania, of ceptance to the University University the to ceptance the score required ac- for SATs and five ACTs to get get to ACTs five and SATs student, said she took two two took she said student, senior guard, 90-average a senior where she wantswhere to be. court, Rayne Connell is theclassroom andon the cess and plenty of work in in work of plenty and cess 32 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 2-8, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM ly 7-8 and went and ly 11-17 7-8 5-9 and current- is that team UPenn the nation.” players in best ofthe some guarding well, quite it done her.’ She’s she’s doneit and you OK, got team? other the on guard best who the is “‘OK, said. Mackey years,” for three been what shehas her back. 31 Page from Continued Connell Connell will join the “That’s pretty much give up.” to going Iwas wasn’t like “It said. I gotin,” Connell until tests these all taking process. recruiting and admission strenuous along, after be to where shehoped is Connell really wanted her. real and showed that they were they that saying staff, Mike McLaughlin and his Coach head third-year for praise high had Connell in the Ivy League last year. Calvary@Home (Home Care/Hospice) •CenterforCurativeandPalliative Wound Care •SatelliteServicesatLutheranMedical Center, Brooklyn NY11220 “I wasn’t going to stop them. shewanted And 1740 EastchesterRoad •Bronx, NY10461•(718)518-2300Calvary HospitalInpatientService•Outpatient Services the family member is our patient, too. patient, our is family member the (Calvary@Home programs are Medicare-certified and contractwithmost majorinsurances.) the game for Loughlin. game the won single-handedly most al- asophomore, just liams, four three-pointers. Wil- drained and points 26 of his 21 where hescored quarter, unconscious in the fourth liams. He was absolutely anyone to overshadow for hard it was was, houn Wil- screens.” 19 that “Make alaugh. with Continued from Page 29 Page from Continued “Mike’s ashooter,” As impressive as Cal- At Calvary Hospital, CK together CK members…together asone.CalvaryHospitalistheplace Where LifeContinues. and companionship.We walkarm-in-armwiththepatient andtheirfamily love, compassion,care andnon-abandonmentwithoften neededhugs administration andsupportstaff…the familymembersare embraced with Family Care Centerpersonnel,clergy, nutritionists,bereavement specialists, our doctors,nurses,cancercare technicians…toourrecreational therapists, special socialworkers–knownatCalvaryas“FamilyCare Practitioners” –to terminally illpatients,andalsoworld-renowned “family care”. From our very reason, CalvaryHospitalisthemodelfordelivering palliative care to family membersare justassignificantthepatient’s physicalpain.For this family. Theanguish,stress, andfeelingofabandonmentexperiencedby End-of-life cancerpainspreads from thepatienttoeverymemberof For call718-518-2300 orvisitwww.calvaryhospital.org. moreinformation Naclerio said.cramps. for hospital painful the to “I callso hard he him had to be taken “I wish games would start start would games wish “I halftime,” Gonzalez said. down 10 aslowple: start. or sim- is formula ofthe part 12 But one ofthem. won many points has and year this games has been in almost all its Loughlin 77-75. at well as time King in a nail-biter the first the whoons, lost toChrist Li- for the 12 added Nanton Jordan and 15points had rior shooter.” works at he’s it and asupe- play. can He “Mike said. lez Loughlin Coach Ed Gonza- Continued from Page 29 Page from Continued “Tajay is a warrior,” “Every game we’re Khadeen Carrington Dozo Judges are starting to play joined in of late and the lose.” to refuses Hejust well. positive signs: unselfish- signs: positive practice.” in that fix gonna Butwe’re sometimes. Yeah, we play ‘D.’ sometimes and score can we five, all to team,” Severe said. “One behind. when Christagain in the fourth quarter that same switch on turned the said King Severe Royals. for the fell 12 added Lewis Isaiah and to Arbitello,lowing the game according an had offer 17 points game.” every behind from from come we can’t learn gotta Xavieryouth. We’ll getbetter. We in the third quarter. It’s fol- Ronnie Artest, who Iknow Artest, Ronnie school version of high the His teammates have Arbitello said he saw “We’re a talented whoSevere, picked up going to play to hard.” going doesn’t matter. We’re still but that’s us, doubting still are teams don’t if know tender,” “I said. Henry acon- be we can of schools ing. loom- playoffs borough the their best basketball with switch just in time. in just switch than they made today.” made more young mistakes time we but last mistakes, young played some make They year. this themreally putting they it together, said. years,”Arbitello two next “Maybe for the full hands have our if they starteither. day’s Xaverian. to loss which followed Sun- Prep, Francis at St. 24 Jan. win a since track right on the is hesaid, King, the Christ defensive stops. important and stretch the down ness “We’ve showed a lot The Royals flipped the the flipped Royals The “I think we’re gonna off, isn’t far Loughlin

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