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SCAM ALERT Rep. Meng Meets With Queens College Interim Bogus Letters Demanding President and Welcomes Incoming students Payment Sent to Taxpayers NYS Tax Department assures recipients letters are fake

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance has alerted taxpayers to fake letters that demand immediate payment for an outstanding tax debt and threaten revocation of passports and driver licenses if the warning is ignored. The return address on this letter, which was sent to at least one person, is: Tax Processing Center Internal Processing Service Public Judgement Records The letter states that the recipient has failed to respond to prior notices, demands full payment by a specific date, and provides an 888 number to call to avoid having personal property levied and sold. It also threatens to revoke the recipient’s driver license and passport. “This is a common scam in which the recipient is threatened out of the blue with punitive action unless payment—in this case, $12,444 —is made immediately,” said New York State Commis- sioner of Taxation and Finance Michael Schmidt. “In contrast, our department works with taxpayers who have existing tax debt, such as by establishing an installment payment agreement, to resolve (Continued on page 2) Test of Popular Cellphones For Radiofrequency Radiation Pictured above is Congresswoman Grace Meng meeting with Queens College Interim President Now the FCC is investigating William Tramontano with during her visit to the Tech Incubator at Queens College. See story on page 2. Rikers Island Inmates Will Go Here When Jails Close

By Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune, by the Tribune and conducted Aug 21, 2019 according to federal guidelines at an accredited lab, produced The Apple iPhone 7 was set a surprising result: Radiofre- to operate at full power and se- quency radiation exposure from cured below a tub of clear liquid, the iPhone 7 — one of the most specially formulated to simulate popular smartphones ever sold human tissue. — measured over the legal safety With the push of a button, a limit and more than double what robotic arm swung into action, Apple reported to federal regula- The plan calls for shuttering the troubled jail complex in the next seven years and developing sending a pencil-thin probe dip- tors from its own testing. new, smaller facilities to house the city’s jail population. | Bebeto Matthews/AP Photo, via pool ping into the tub. For 18 min- The Federal Communications utes, it repeatedly measured the Commission, which is responsible Rikers Island’s inmates will plan to construct four new jail out by criminal justice activists amount of radiofrequency radia- for regulating phones, states on move to one of three existing jails facilities to replace Rikers Island who oppose the development of tion the liquid was absorbing from its website that if a cellphone has or a new one in the Bronx when won City Planning Commission any new jails. the cellphone. the infamous jail complex closes, approval, in a vote 7 in favor and 3 This test, which was paid for (Continued on page 2) the de Blasio administration’s against, that was nearly drowned (Continued on page 2) One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

SCAM ALERT Bogus Letters Demanding Payment Sent to Taxpayers

(Continued from page 1) • an option to respond online, by to the Tax Department and IRS phone, or by mail; online or by phone. We will review the issue. We also work with all • the Tax Department website your complaint promptly and, if levels of law enforcement to bring address; appropriate, take corrective action. the fraudsters who commit these • a detailed explanation for why If you receive a suspicious types of crimes to justice.” it was sent; and letter that claims to be from the The Tax Department also routinely • an explanation of your rights as NYS Tax Department, contact explains a taxpayer’s right to chal- a taxpayer. the Tax Department by phone lenge a bill or notice, or other Learn more about letters sent (518-451-1566) or email (dtfoia@ departmental actions, and offers from the Tax Department Respond tax.ny.gov). several ways to pay a bill. to a letter webpage. Scammers have also claimed How to spot a fake collection Report impersonation scams to be from the New York State letter Con artists will often try to Treasury. If you receive one of The Tax Department never impersonate representatives from these calls, notify the agency at threatens arrest or revocation of the Tax Department or IRS. If 1-800-771-7755. passports. A legitimate letter from you receive a suspicious letter The Federal Trade Commission the department will include: from someone claiming to be an (FTC) should also be alerted. You • Tax Department logo; employee of either agency, it’s can file a complaint on the FTC • a complete return mailing ad- critical that you report it. website or by calling 1-877-FTC- dress; You can report possible scams HELP (1-877-382-4357). Test of Popular Cellphones For Radiofrequency Radiation

(Continued from npage 1) most comprehensive independent for compliance with FCC rules,” investigations of its kind, and agency spokesman Neil Grace been approved for sale, the device the results raise questions about said.” “will never exceed” the maximum whether cellphones always meet “Some researchers say safety allowable exposure limit. But safety standards set up to protect efforts have not kept pace. ‘These this phone, in an independent lab the public. days,” said Om Gandhi, an early inspection, had done exactly that. After reviewing the lab reports researcher of cellphone radiation The Tribune tested three from the Tribune’s tests, the FCC at the University of Utah, “expo- more brand-new iPhone 7s at said it would take the rare step of sure is from cradle to grave.’” full power, and these phones also conducting its own testing over “These testing methods didn’t measured over the exposure limit. the next couple of months. address the anatomy of children In all, 11 models from four com- “We take seriously any claims and that of other vulnerable popu- panies were tested, with varying on non-compliance with the lations, such as pregnant women, results. RF (radiofrequency) exposure said Joel Moskowitz, a cellphone The Tribune’s testing, though standards and will be obtaining expert at the University of Cali- limited, represents one of the and testing the subject phones fornia at Berkeley.” Rep. Meng Meets With Queens College Interim Subscribe to the President and Welcomes Incoming students (Continued from page 1) made possible with her support and said. “I have tremendous pride in Queens Times launched jointly with LaGuardia CUNY and Queens College and During the visit that Congress- Community College earlier this how much you contribute to our Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens woman Meng had with Queens year in May. borough and state.” College Interim President Tramon- “Initiatives like this are really The center serves immigrant Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper tano they discussed how federal important for our city, state and entrepreneurs and other underrep- delivered to your door by US Mail policies can support the incubator’s our country. CUNY and Queens resented populations of Flushing, efforts to create new products, de- College has done a great job, but with services currently offered Please Enter my Subscription For One Year velop new ideas and grow business. you hear all the time about need- in English and Mandarin. It is Congresswoman Meng also ing to prioritize and increasing the the third SBDC in the borough Name ...... toured the campus’s small busi- strength of our workforce develop- of Queens, and the ninth in New ness development center that was ment here in this country,” Meng York City. Address ......

City...... Zip...... Rikers Island Inmates Will Go Here When Jails Close Please make check payable to: Queens Times and mail to: (Continued from page 1) tion for borough president taking open and expand the jails as a 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 shape in Queens, in anticipation single land-use application to the Commissioners Orlando Marín, of Melinda Katz potentially leav- City Council under an agreement Raj Rampershad and Fred Cerullo ing the position to serve as district with Speaker Corey Johnson. That — appointed to the body by the attorney. could speed up de Blasio’s 10-year Bronx, Queens and Staten Island The Manhattan Detention Com- timeline to close Rikers. borough presidents, respectively plex in Chinatown, the Brooklyn The official plans for smaller jails — voted against the proposal. Detention Complex in Downtown mark another major step toward While the local Council mem- Brooklyn, the now-shuttered moving the city’s inmates out bers who will ultimately need Published every week by C.T. Publishing Corp. Queens Detention Complex in of the 85-year-old Rikers com- to green-light the proposal have Executive Office: 108-59 49th Avenue, Corona Heights, NY 11368 Kew Gardens and a new jail at plex notorious for its isolation, been generally supportive of the Operations: 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 the site of the NYPD’s Bronx tow violence and mismanagement, a closure plan, the range of contin- pound in Mott Haven will replace Phone (718) 592-2196 • FAX (718) 606-8202 process de Blasio started last year. ued opposition remains a hurdle Rikers’ nine jails once the island’s But it’s also likely to set off the ef- Web Site: www.queenstimes.com to its final approval. The fight is inmate population gets below fort’s most contentious stage city email: [email protected] shaping up to have implications 5,000, Mayor Bill de Blasio said. officials grapple with potential James C. Lisa ...... Publisher/Editor in future races for local elected City officials will submit plans community opposition to jails Lew Scala ...... Associate Publisher/Webmaster office, such as the special elec- by the end of this year to build, opening or expanding. Joseph V. Dorsa ...... Assistant Editor/Photo Journalist Lou Duro ...... International Correspondent Merle Exit ...... Arts/Entertainment Editor Meng Issues Statement on Recommendation to Eliminate Robert Elkin ...... Sports Editor Gifted And Talented Programs in NYC Public Schools Nicole Rescigno...... Office Manager Bob Grant...... Photojournalist U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D- “Gifted and talented programs we should be expanding G&T Queens) today issued the follow- provide students with rigorous seats in all areas of the city and The Queens Times is published weekly by C T Publications, Inc. for an annual ing statement on the recommen- and challenging curriculums that improve the testing process, so subscription charge of $28.50, mail subscription request to Queens Times: dation to eliminate gifted and help them reach their full poten- that children in every community 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 talented programs in New York tial in the classroom. We should can benefit from all that these City public schools. not do away with them. Instead, important programs have to offer.” THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 3

Assemblyman Colton Says That NYC Mayor And NYC DOE Chancellor Must Stop Destroying Our School System And A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. General Auto Repairs The Future of Our Kids (Foreingn and Domestic) Assemblyman William Colton context of educational excellence. chosen by the city of eliminating Accessories (D – Gravesend, Bensonhurst, The educational needs of all chil- standards and testing to blur over • Tires • Batteries Bath Beach, and Dyker Heights) dren must be met. We must expand the failure to achieve such excel- • Electronic Tune-ups says first Mayor De Blasio together all programs including gifted lence,” Colton stated. • Inspection Station with the NYC DOE Chancel- and talented, bilingual and ESL, “The obligations of Mayor De • Towing lor Carranza proposed a plan to music and arts, culinary, science, Blasio and Chancellor Carranza eliminate the SHSAT program technology engineering, math and is to make sure that every child which will deny specialized high language arts, etc. The numbers receives an equal and quality edu- ARIS & FRANK school seats to children whose of children may not always mir- cation. We need to bring the best 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY work and achievement have earned ror the percentages in the school out in our children and to teach Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken admission by their merit. Now the population, but we should strive to them that education is the number mayor’s clueless advisors came up increase the opportunity for every one key to success in their future, with an even more absurd idea, to child from every background. All teach them to strive in order to (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 eliminate gifted and talented pro- children must be able to participate achieve their best. By reducing grams throughout the city. in the programs and classes that standards we will not accomplish “The Task Force appointed by the meet their needs and that allow anything. Our children need more Mayor that also appears clueless them to grow to their fullest poten- gifted and talented programs not as to how to improve education is tial. This requires hard educational the elimination of them. If the NYC advising the mayor to get rid all of planning and efforts to achieve. Mayor or the NYC DOE Chancel- the gifted and talented programs. The excellence in education must lor is not capable to carry out their Queens’Finest Diversity in schools is a worthy be lead by the Chancellor in the duty, then they must be replaced,” goal, but it must be attained in the right direction, not the path that is Colton added. Italian Restaurant Statement from New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer on Walmart’s Announcement to Reduce Firearm Sales “Weapons of war do not be- a constructive step and heeded have taken devastating tragedies long in our communities. Period. our request by announcing they to happen, but it is the right thing That’s why as shareholders we’ve would limit sales of ammuni- to do. Our children should not called on Walmart to completely tion and handguns, and prohibit grow up in a world where there’s eliminate its firearms sales, which open carry in their stores. This a handgun on every corner and have little bearing on the compa- is a victory for our neighbors and a silencer in every store. We are ny’s overall business and worked for common sense, and it’s also not powerless to America’s gun to fuel a gun crisis that has spi- important for our pensioners and epidemic – we can fight it, and raled into a national emergency. public safety. It shouldn’t have Walmart has stepped up in that “Today, Walmart has taken taken this long, and it shouldn’t fight today.” Pheffer Amato to Host MetroCard Services in Belle Harbor, Howard Beach, and Far Rockaway (Corrected Date) On Thursday September 19th Avenue, Howard Beach, Queens) In the meantime, it’s great to have from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM Assem- from 10:00 AM to NOON and then options to obtain a MetroCard Park Side Restaurant blywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato outside the Wavecrest Shopping without having to climb a flight of (D-South Queens) will host a Center (2-43 Beach 20th St, Far stairs to a train station, especially About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the MTA MetroCard Pop-Up Table Rockaway, Queens) from 1:00 for seniors and disabled individu- heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a in Belle Harbor at the St. Francis PM to 3:00 PM. Residents can als,” Pheffer Amato said. “Thanks destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will De Sales Church, Reddy Hall. utilize the MetroCard table/van to to the MTA for coming out, and I be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic That following month on Tuesday, purchase standard, senior or other look forward to seeing everyone October 29th, Pheffer Amato will reduced-fare cards locally, without and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients on September 19th and October and attention to detail served by our professional staff. host a MTA Van in Howard Beach having to visit a train station. 29th! This is just one small step Park Side is also happy to host your next function with and Far Rockaway. The van will “We do not have nearly enough in a long push to bring real mass our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. first be outside the Lindenwood transit options here in South transit access to everyone in South Shopping Center (82-35 153rd Queens, but we’re working on it. Queens.” 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY KEW GARDENS COMMUNITY ARTS DAY 2019 (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 This event is sponsored by a coming, very professional art potter’s wheel demonstration at - Reservations Suggested - NYC Council Grant awarded show with a small town feel! The Potter’s Wheel, imaginative by Karen Koslowitz to the Kew The entire neighborhood will Face Painting with all proceeds Gardens Council for Recreation be turned into an art experience donated to Autism Speaks and & the Arts, Inc. and a Friends of at Kew Gardens Community explore your creative side at the The Potter’s Wheel Grant Arts Day. art activity tables taking place on If you are looking for a large, Watch awesome Sidewalk Chalk that block. On Lefferts Boulevard, commercial art show, then this is artists transform NYC concrete Kew & Willow Books will be not the event for you. But if you into intricate, wild works of art hosting “Mixed Media Bookish prefer a full day of art experiences through vibrant colorful designs Art Prints!” using a combination that celebrate the rich diversity of (children invited to do the same!). of collaging, watercolors and Queens, then mark your calendar Learn how culture influences art hand lettering to make framable and come to the urban village of from demonstrations by multicul- works of art (to reserve a spot Kew Gardens on Sunday, Septem- tural artists at several of the Out- email info@thequeensbookshop. ber 22, 2019, 11:00am-6:00pm, to door Art Fair tables and practice com).Girl Scouts of Greater New enjoy Kew Gardens Community these art forms and other projects York will offer a fun, hands-on art Arts Day. at the Art Zone. If you’ve always activity for children and adults of At the centerpiece, you will wanted to have your portrait paint- all ages, information about join- find a wonderful art show, Kew ed, be on the lookout for Curtis, an ing a Girl Scout Troop with free Gardens Outdoor Art Fair (lo- experienced portrait artist at his giveaways and while your child is Italian American Journal cated on Austin Street, Lefferts easel, who will paint your portrait working on a farm eco art project Boulevard & neighboring streets) for you to take home. Admire an visit with the Kew Gardens Com- that will showcase an eclectic mix intergenerational fence art exhibit munity Supported Agriculture of fine art. created by Kew Gardens’ senior (CSA) group, a local, grassroots In 2012, the organizers, a small citizens and children on Grenfell organization in Queens whose GIA group of local artists, had a vi- Street. From noon-4:30pm, sit members receive weekly and bi sion for Kew Gardens; to bring back and be entertained by Aaron weekly pickups of vegetables, together talented Queens painters, Adler’s Kew Gardens Musicians at fruit, eggs, meat and other prod- To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com potters, photographers, glassmak- an outdoor show that will feature ucts In partnership with Garden of ers, jewelry artists, illustrators and a popular mix of music genres Eve Organic Farm in Riverhead. Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, fiber artists and that is exactly in Kew Gardens Cinemas Park Chat with friendly volunteers at Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy what was accomplished. Expect (on Austin Street/Lefferts Blvd). Call 718-592-2196 the 7th year of an open and wel- Walk up 83 Avenue to watch a (Continued on page 10) PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

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Last of Ye Olde Sweet Shoppes Still Reigns in Forest Hills by Merlw Exit Ice cream parlors were quite flavor high on my list. One thing popular some years back. You I could detect is that the ice cream would sit at the counter and enjoy is, in fact, made on the premises. a malted milk shake, egg cream I also tried some of their whipped or a few scoops of store made cream….OMG! I’m not a coffee ice cream with hot fudge, nuts, drinker but I wanted a cup of the whipped cream and cherries atop. syrup to go to make “coffee milk.” That swivel stool allowed you to It’s not surprising to see a group see who was coming in as well of children occupying all of the as the wooden décor. Tables of tables as Angelina is in charge customers were “partying” at the of taking care of these type of tables with ice cream, rather than bookings. On this particular day alcohol. Somehow there was a Learning Tree Day Camp had nearby movie theatre where the sent the joyous faces of the girls ending of the film brought a line division, having brought the boys of “We all scream for ice cream” division the day before and done lovers, not just for the cold delight family affair. Vito Citrano is the nostalgia of a Necco Sky Bar, me back “yesteryear.” For those of at a time prior to the ice cream but a way to have a conversation owner and “chef” who prepares Dots and Chuckles, but there was you that have no idea what and egg shop’s 1pm opening time. There after the experience. and churns the ice cream as well certainly enough to choose from. cream is, let me first say that there were certainly huge smiles on the I can remember Jahn’s being as concocting the sauces and I looked up at the list of flavors: is no egg nor cream in it. This is an faces of the escorting supervisors, the place to go with locations in whipped cream. Angelina, his banana, butter pecan, coffee, invention from prior to WWII. You who got to hang out at the soda various parts of New York City wife, runs the shop as she focuses chocolate, coffee chip, cherry pour some Ubet syrup in a glass, fountain area. and always in a group. We would on the customers. Vito’s son, Bran- vanilla, maple walnut, mint chip, top it with milk and then dispense Will you ever see Vito?….sure. order their famous Kitchen Sink. don, and Vito’s father, Joe can be pistachio, run raisin, strawberry, seltzer from the soda fountin, the Between preparations he is also There is the one last location in found behind the counter prepar- tutti fruti, vanilla, vanilla chip, same time stirring rapidly in order at the counter scooping and such. Queens, accept that serving food ing the mouth-watering treats. vanilla fudge, raspberry sherbet, to create the foam. Vito prepares Next time I go…and I will be is the priority. Last week I wrote about my first orange sherbet. Next to this were his own syrups such as chocolate, back…I am going to ask for a cup Alas, there is one true parlor time having ices from Lemon Ice the toppings: butter scotch, hot vanilla and coffee. of espresso with coffee syrup and a that’s still and icon. Eddie’s Sweet King, despite my living in Queens caramel, fruit salad, hot fudge, Back to the ice cream. Coffee dollop of whipped cream. I guess Shop, located in Forest Hills, con- for…let’s just say, “a very long marshmallow, cherries, chocolate ice cream with coffee syrup – like it’s like having an espresso with tinues the nostalgia with pressed time.” I will now have to admit sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, eating an espresso! Pistachio with sugar and cream….right? tin ceilings, antique cash registers, that despite passing by Eddie’s assorted candies, assorted nuts, pistachios in it. Raspberry, one Eddie’s Sweet Shop is located polished marble counters and this was a the first time I entered. whipped cream. of my favorite flavors and I could at 105-29 Metropolitan Avenue. those cast-iron swivel stools. More OMG, I can certainly understand I am not a “sundae” kind of per- taste the raspberries in it. Mint Hours are 1pm to 11:30 pm and important is that the ice cream is its popularity. Aside from what son. Just give me the ice cream and chip that brought me back to be- closed on Mondays. Come on, Vito made fresh on the premises. I already described, the was a maybe a syrup. However, I wanted ing a kid and that was my favorite and the family need one day for a Eddie is no longer there, leg- counter with shelves of various to try the chocolate malted milk flavor. Cherry vanilla certainly break! Street parking, accessible end living on and becoming a candies…okay it did not have the shake and an egg cream to bring had real cherries and another but with a small step.

Symbolic Chinese Calligraphy Steps it up With Contemporary Artist Chuan Teng by Merle Exit

Artist Chuan Teng exhibited his on three fronts. One was to present Chinese calligraphy a few years the Chinese characters with their ago at the Rainforest Art Founda- various forms and writing styles tion’s 80 Plus and Going Strong. side by side, where viewers can Whereas typical Chinese callig- see a whole picture of this art form. raphy done in ink, symbolizes a Secondly is to link the Chinese few words, Teng took it up a few characters and the Chinese poems/ notches adding various colors of sayings to create works not only acrylic paint and poetry. Most to have the individual character’s noticeable is that the paintings are pictorial beauty but to have the also done on canvas vs. the old tra- subtle meaning of the whole work dition of applying the calligrapher stand out.” to rice paper. “Thirdly was to use acrylic- With the benefit of the art center on-canvas rather than traditional in downtown Flushing’s Chinese brush-ink-paper in order to extend community, Teng presented a num- to demonstrate his calligraphy Tower – Climb up the tower to view Teng’s exhibit also included a the lines that forms the Chinese ber of his talented contemporary in front of live audiences. After mountains after rain; Chat – Good series of poems from several an- character to create modern art pieces Saturday, August 31 and retiring from his job, in a differ- Friends gather together at night cient authors using ink on paper, works that are very appreciable Sunday, September 1. The exhibit’s ent field, Teng devoted himself to to chat near the bamboo window; such as one by Tao Yuanming titled to the eyes of today’s viewers. My opening brought a crowd of what serving the Chinese community on Smiling – Smiling in front of Drinking. “I gladly pick up some works “Carving Insects” and “Af- appeared to be collectors, artists, Staten Island. flower garden with a cup of wine in mums near the east side fence and ternoon Nap” have received most family and friends all invited to It was more recent that Teng hand; Flute – East Neighbor plays the tranquil Southern Mount scene enthusiastic comments. Overall, view his works. started to use acrylic and canvas flute under moon; Enlightenment gently meets my eyes. The evening the success of this calligraphy show It was at the age of 8 when Teng as new tools for his work as he – There never is a Bodhi tree, nor haze enshrouds the Mount in fine inspires me to continue using new was inspired by Chinese calligra- had taken advantage of the esthetic does the bright mirror exist. Where weather while flocks of birds fly- tools to present the Chinese calli- phy having a father who was an lines from the Chinese characters’ there begins with nothing, on what ing home in company.” graphic aesthetic for more modern accomplished poet and calligra- form by extending them to make would dust stain; Summer – Soak- Another poem written by Wang viewers.” pher. During Teng’s school years shapes that resemble their picto- ing feet in cold spring water during Zhihuan, Climb Up White Stork Artist and founder of the Rain- he racked up many competition rial origin. Using a group of the hot summer days; Sail – Sail on Tower reads, “The white sun sets forest Art Foundation Marlene prizes, going on to further awards characters that adopted a saying or shallow clear spring water. behind the mountain, and the Yel- Yu remarked about Teng’s work in Taipai. A scholarship from passage of a poem, he carefully ar- In addition, Teng had taken the low river flows into sea. To have a saying, “I had already admired his Ohio University brought him to ranged them in a way to have them symbols of Longevity, Happiness, thousand mile view go up another artistic talent as a calligrapher. This the U.S.A. stand out in all its artistic beauty. Inner peace and Health to total floor. new form using colors on canvas Throughout his career Teng would Following are his bright colored creativity using the symbols in In regards to the presentation of is the best I have seen anywhere. practice his form of art one to two acrylics completed in 2018-2019. the middle to be the main point of the exhibition, Teng remarked. “I I particularly love the soothing hours per day, resulting in his be- Afternoon Nap – in a tired af- view surrounded by floral designs am happy to say that it received tre- colors and hope to see more of his ing invited to many culture sites ternoon, nap on a rattan pillow; and colors. mendous responses from viewers future works.”

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Join the Oratorio Society of Queens! Become a Member as Rehearsals Begin for Handel’s “Messiah” Auditions are Mondays, September 9 and 16

The Oratorio Society of Queens OSQ is a diverse group of more opportunity to sing and perform (OSQ), under the artistic direction than 120 men and women, young with OSQ. of Maestro David Close, is com- and old, of varied backgrounds OSQ’s Annual Holiday Concert ing together to prepare for their and differing levels of singing is scheduled for Sunday, Decem- new singing season. Join OSQ ability—from sight-readers to ber 22. OSQ will be rehearsing as a member and also join them those who learn by ear. Singing Part I of Handel’s “Messiah,” plus onstage and look out at a packed with the chorus is an excellent many favorite traditional Christ- house and exuberant audience at opportunity to create beautiful mas carols and Chanukah songs. the concerts! Make plans now to music with others and meet a The Annual Holiday Concert is register for an audition! Audi- wide range of people. OSQ has performed with a professional tions are at 7:00 pm on Mondays, given way to amazing lifelong orchestra and soloists in St. Kevin September 9 and September 16. friendships. The members’ expe- R.C. Church, Flushing. Maestro Reservations are required. If you riences have been those of warm David Close is the Conductor pass the audition, you go directly memories filled with music and and host of this venerable Queens into rehearsals that night! OSQ wonderful individuals. They in- tradition. rehearses every Monday evening vite you to join their outstanding For additional information on through the season, with rehearsal community! rehearsals and concerts, call 718- starting at 7:30 pm until 10:00 The Oratorio Society of Queens 279-3006 or visit www.queen- pm in the lower level of Temple sponsors a Student Choral Pro- soratorio.org Photo credit: Domi- Beth Sholom at 172nd Street and gram that offers talented high nick Totino Photography Adriana Northern Blvd. in Flushing. school and college students the Lopetrone Photography Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Attends REMA Street Fair

Recently, Assemblywoman Sta- cey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rocka- way), attended the Rockaway East Merchants Association (REMA) Street Fair at Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway. “Small Businesses are the back- bone of our community here in Rockaway!” Pheffer Amato said. “I was proud to join the Rocka- way East Merchants Association (REMA) this past weekend for their hugely successful annual merchants fair- keep up the good work!” Homeless Cats & Kittens in Path of Hurricane Dorian Arrive at ASPCA Adoption Center in NYC

ASPCA and Wings of Rescue havior examinations before being ASPCA’s Hurricane Dorian Adop- airlift unowned animals from made available for adoption over tion Hotline at 646-291-4526 for South Carolina to shelters in the the next several days. more information or visit aspca. Northeast to find safe and loving “Evacuating animals in the path org/adopt to learn more. This life- homes of disasters is a lifesaving aspect saving transport was made pos- of the ASPCA’s response efforts sible thanks to a $250,000 grant New York—The ASPCA® because it gives homeless animals from the Rachael Ray Founda- (American Society for the Preven- a second chance while freeing up tion™ in support of the ASPCA’s tion of Cruelty to Animals®) has resources for displaced pets in disaster relief efforts. partnered with Wings of Rescue impacted communities,” said Matt WHAT: Arrival of nearly 20 to transport nearly 200 cats and Bershadker, ASPCA President homeless cats and kittens dis- dogs in the path of Hurricane & CEO. “The ASPCA Adoption placed by Hurricane Dorian in Dorian in South Carolina to shel- Center is pleased to be in a posi- South Carolina (The remaining ters and rescue groups throughout tion where we can support shelters cats and dogs were placed with the Northeast. Nearly 20 of these in the path of Hurricane Dorian, other shelters throughout the animals – all cats – have made and we hope New Yorkers will Northeast.) their way to the ASPCA Adoption open their homes to adopt these WHEN: The animals arrived on Center in New York City, where cats and kittens in need.” they will receive medical and be- Potential adopters can call the (Continued on page 9) THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato: “Amazon Products Assemblyman David Weprin Statement Need Regulation on Proposed Elimination of Talented & Gifted Programs about health risks to children. dren’s products are made safely “I unequivocally oppose any [1] Pheffer Amato, Chair of the is a huge question mark. Amazon attempt to phase out talented Subcommittee on Child Product needs to inform their consumers and gifted programs in our city Safety, wants action by Amazon of what they are buying, especially schools. Although the School Di- immediately. if there could be adverse affects to versity Advisory Group’s goals of Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer children. If third party sellers are increasing diversity and equity in Amato (D-South Queens) called selling products that are harmful our schools is a laudable one, the on Amazon to take steps to en- they must be taken off the site elimination of gifted and talented sure that products listed on their right away- like any other retailor programs will push high achieving website or mobile marketplace would be required to,” Pheffer students out of our school system, are regulated up to the standards Amato said. “As Chair Subcom- while offering challenged students of any other retailer in New York mittee of the New York State few options to excel. If anything, State. The WSJ reported earlier Assembly’s Consumer Affairs we should increase our gifted This past week the Wall Street this week that at least 2,000 items and Protection Committee, my and talented programs as well as Journal (WSJ) reported that 4,152 listed for toys and medications top priority is ensuring the safety provide additional opportunities items for sale on Amazon’s site lack warnings about health risks standards for children’s toys and for underrepresented populations have been declared unsafe by to children, Pheffer Amato de- products- Amazon must comply.” to participate in the already exist- federal agencies, are deceptively mands that all buyers must be Pheffer Amato penned a letter to ing programs. New York City’s labeled or are banned by federal notified immediately by Amazon Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos request- Assemblyman David Weprin students should be given each and regulators -- items that big-box about the risks associated with ing that he conduct an investiga- issued the following statement re- every opportunity to succeed and retailers’ policies would bar from any products purchased through tion of Amazon’s consumer safety garding the proposed elimination we need to be providing students their shelves. Among those items, the online retailer. policies. Additionally, Pheffer of talented and gifted programs in with more programs that deliver at least 2,000 listings for toys and “Many of our toys are imported, Amato is looking into the legisla- Queens schools: success, not less” medications lacked warnings and with the growth of e-com- tion for this upcoming Legislative merce knowing whether our chil- Session. Meng Sends Letter to Amazon CEO AG James: Google and YouTube to Pay Record Figure For Jeff Bezos Calling For His Company to Illegally Tracking and Collecting Personal Information Remove Unsafe, Banned or Deceptively From Children Labeled Products its operators of certain websites under the age of 13) and through “These revelations about Ama- from collecting, using, or disclos- manual and automated reviews of zon are shocking and deeply ing personal information (e.g. first channel content (e.g., Google and troubling,” said Meng. “The com- and last names, e-mail addresses, YouTube review and rate all vid- pany must immediately remove etc.) of children under the age of eos uploaded to YouTube, as well items that are unsafe, banned or 13 without first obtaining parental as channels as a whole, according deceptively labeled, and create a consent. Operators of websites to a content rating system that plan to increase transparency and and online services directed to categorizes video content into age product monitoring. Most disturb- children under the age of 13, and groups — Y for ages 0-7, G for all ing is the reported sale of toys and the operators of websites and ages, PG for ages 10 and up, Teen medications that lack warnings online services that have actual for ages 13 and up, MA for ages 16 about health risks to children. knowledge that they are collecting and up, and X for ages 18 and up). Nothing is more important than Google and YouTube Violated personal information from users Google and YouTube’s Illegal protecting our kids. As a mother of Children’s Online Privacy Pro- of other websites directed towards Actions Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today two young boys and a founder and tection Act children under the age of 13, are Eligible channel owners on sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Co-Chair of the Congressional In Order to Serve Targeted Ads subject to COPPA. YouTube are able to monetize their Bezos urging him to remove re- Kids’ Safety Caucus, I believe that on YouTube In July 2013, the definition channel by allowing Google and called and unsafe products, and to we must do everything possible Companies Agree to Pay New of “personal information” was YouTube to serve advertisements implement critical safety reforms, to keep children out of harm’s York $34 Million as Part of $170 revised to include persistent iden- to viewers. When a channel owner following disturbing reports that way, and that includes stopping National Settlement, tifiers that can be used to recog- monetizes a channel, Google and items found on the Amazon Mar- Amazon from selling these types One of the Largest Privacy Settle- nize a user over time and across YouTube, by default, track view- ketplace are non-compliant with of products. I await answers from ments in U.S. History websites, such as the ID found ers of the channel using viewers’ federal regulations. Jeff Bezos.” in a web browser “cookie” or an cookies or mobile advertising New York Attorney General Internet Protocol (IP) address. identifiers and serve advertise- Letitia James today announced The revision effectively prohibits ments that are specifically tai- that Google, LLC (Google) and covered operators from using lored to those viewers’ inferred Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, Florida and Italy YouTube, LLC (YouTube) have cookies, IP addresses, and other interests. COPPA effectively agreed to pay a record $170 mil- persistent identifiers to track users prohibits this type of tracking lion in a national settlement, $34 across websites for most advertis- and online behavioral advertising million of which will go to New ing purposes, to amass profiles when Google and YouTube have York State, for violating the Chil- on individual users, or to serve actual knowledge that the con- dren’s Online Privacy Protection online behavioral advertisements tent is directed towards children Act (COPPA) by specifically on COPPA-covered websites. younger than 13-years-old. tracking and serving targeted YouTube Hosts Numerous Chan- The New York Attorney Gener- advertisements to users watching nels That Google and YouTube al’s Office’s settlement is a direct videos directed to children under Know Are Directed Towards result of the office’s earlier work the age of 13 on YouTube. Children protecting children’s privacy. In a “Google and YouTube knowingly The YouTube platform is one of prior investigation into violations and illegally monitored, tracked, the most popular destinations on of COPPA, the office discovered and served targeted ads to young the Internet for children. In fact, that a well-known channel owner children just to keep advertising Google and YouTube’s marketing had repeatedly informed Google dollars rolling in,” said Attorney materials have stated that You- and YouTube that its videos were General Letitia James. “These Tube is the “favorite website for directed to children younger than companies put children at risk and kids 2-12” and the “#1 website 13-years-old. abused their power, which is why regularly visited by kids.” Many Settlement we are imposing major reforms to of YouTube’s channels even self- The investigation by the New their practices and making them identify in their “About” section as York Attorney General’s Of- pay one of the largest settlements specifically intended for children. fice found that both Google and for a privacy matter in U.S. his- Additionally, Google and YouTube YouTube knowingly and illegally tory. My office is committed to have actual knowledge that many tracked and served targeted adver- protecting children and holding of the channels and videos on the tisements to children under the age those who put our kids in harm’s YouTube platform are directed of 13 on YouTube in violation of way — both on and offline — ac- towards children: through com- COPPA. The two companies have countable.” munications with channel owners agreed to pay $170 million — the The Children’s Online Privacy (e.g., the owner of the “Barbie” largest-ever settlement in a COP- Protection Act and “Monster High” channels PA enforcement matter and one of Congress enacted COPPA in specifically informed Google the largest settlements in a privacy 2000 to protect the online privacy and YouTube that their channels of young children. COPPA prohib- are directed towards children (Continued on page 9) PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

(Sept. 6 to Sept. 12)

Summer is almost over, but the kite as a structure for display “training devices” inspired by the the borough is still hot. This week by adding text and graphics. A total rocking chairs that Noguchi pro- brings a two-day Korean festival, of 100 kites will fly as a group to duced for Martha Graham’s “Ap- sailing lessons, a grape harvest, create a banner/image/floating palachian Spring (1944).” These “slick” music, and the chance to graphic. Socrates Sculpture Park, chairs create an endurance test for fly some creative kites. 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC, http://bit. dancers who have to sit on them ● Sept. 6, Balún, 6 pm. This en- ly/2lSVhVr. and remain balanced while work- semble turns Caribbean rhythms, ● Sept. 7, Mary Poppins Returns, ing through a version of Graham’s old school dembow, glitchy IDM, 7 pm. Watch CinemaLIC’s final “contract and release” exercise. and dreamy dance pop into slick, outdoor screening of the season The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd modern tunes rooted in traditional on a 30-foot inflatable screen with Rd., LIC, http://bit.ly/2lus1UO. Puerto Rican sounds. The Nogu- enhanced video projection equip- ● Sept. 12, Who Takes Care of chi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC, ment and the Manhattan skyline New York?, 6 pm. Opening recep- http://bit.ly/2kfgloT. as the backdrop. Hunters Point tion for a show on the Big Apple’s ● Sept. 6, Book Signing: The South Park, vicinity of Center scientists, artists, stewardship 1939-1940 New York World’s Fair, Boulevard and 50th Avenue, http:// groups, and community partners. 7:30 pm. World’s Fair authority Bill bit.ly/2lUCvNx. Exhibition runs until Sept. 29. Cotter discusses and signs his work ● Sept. 8, Jewish Life in Queens, Queens Museum, NYC Building, amid memorabilia and souvenirs. 2:30 pm. Jack Eichenbaum, who is Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Bayside Historical Society, 208 the official Queens historian as per http://bit.ly/2lydbws. Totten Ave., http://bit.ly/2lPQ28V. Borough President Melinda Katz’s ● Last Chance ● Sept. 7, Chuseok Korean Moon designation, lectures on the local ● Sept. 9, Open Mic Series, 7 Festival, Sept. 8. This 37th annual Jewish population’s past, present, pm. Thunderbird American In- celebration features South Korean and future. Kingsland Homestead, dian Dancer of the Year Bobby food, activities, vendors, and K- 143-35 37th Ave., Flushing, http:// Gonzalez performs a story. Then pop. Schedule is Sept. 7 from 10 bit.ly/2lsqpLs. he encourages the audience to am to 7 pm and Sept. 8 from 10 am ● Sept. 8, World’s Fair His- participate as part of the the Build- to 6 pm. Queens Botanical Garden, tory Walks, 11 am. Free, guided, ing Bridges through Storytelling’s 43-50 Main St., Flushing, http://bit. one-hour walks with stops at final session. Flushing Town Hall, ly/2lywrdc. World’s Fair sites, structures, and 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. ● Sept. 7, Learn to Sail, 9 am monuments. Meet at the green ly/2NseFWW. to 4 pm. The American Small tent near the Unisphere, Flushing ● Sept. 6, See It Big! 70mm, Sept. Craft Association offers lectures Meadows Corona Park, http://bit. 8. Because wide screens make and on-the-water classes on three ly/2lUyjNN. wide-eyed audiences, seven films consecutive Saturdays. (Partici- ● Sept. 9, Live Drawing with have shown in the 70mm format, pants must attend all three days.) Models, 6 pm. Adults draw from a which offers astonishing detail and Books and materials are included. live nude model in a relaxing, non- vibrancy, over the past few months. Meadow Lake Boathouse, Flush- judgmental environment. Flushing Here’s the remaining schedule: ing Meadows Corona Park, http:// Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., “Brainstorm,” Sept. 6, 7 pm; “It’s a bit.ly/2kp85CG. http://bit.ly/2jVWPgO. Mad Mad Mad Mad World,” Sept. ● Sept. 7, Grape Harvest, 9:45 am ● Sept. 11, Brendan Fernandes: 7, 2 pm and Sept. 8, 5 pm; “Ready to 3 pm. No stomping! Participants Contract and Release, March 8, Player One,” Sept. 7, 6:30 pm and clean and prep the homegrown 2020. The current installation Sept. 8, 2 pm. Museum of the fruit for juicing. The local libation “Noguchi: Body-Space Devices” is Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., is a main ingredient in the punch reconfigured as a set for “Contract Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, served at special events. Voelker and Release,” a performance- http://bit.ly/2YkD98v. Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Ave., based collaboration with Brendan The “It’s In Queens” column is Flushing, http://bit.ly/2cqLb4n. Fernandes, who works at the in- produced by the Queens Tourism ● Sept. 7, Kite Making Workshop, tersection of dance and the visual Council with the hope that readers 3 pm. Inspired by an experimental arts. 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Assemblymember Aravella Simotas Tours Upgraded Homeless Cats & Kittens in Path of Neuro-Optometric Unit at SUNY College of Optometry Hurricane Dorian Arrive at ASPCA Adoption Center in NYC Assemblymember Aravella Si- care, and that is why we must to promote community improve- (Continued from page 6) and Michael, the volcano erup- motas visited the SUNY College ensure that we do all we can to ment within New York, including tion in Hawaii, and mudslides and of Optometry campus for a tour guarantee that a rehabilitative education, transportation, and the evening of Tuesday, September wildfires in California, assisting of the Neuro-Optometric Reha- world is possible.” economic development projects. 3 and will be available for adoption more than 9,000 animals through bilitation Unit, which underwent “Assembly member Simotas The group also discussed the on a first-come, first-served basis pre-evacuation, field rescue, and critical upgrades with the help has been an exemplary supporter expansion of SUNY Optometry’s after receiving full medical check- post-disaster relief efforts. The of a $125,000 New York State of both SUNY College of Op- patient care services, community ups over the next several days. ASPCA Field Investigations and Community Capital Program tometry and the University Eye outreach programs, and the key WHERE: ASPCA Adoption Cen- Response team deploys nationwide grant secured with her assistance. Center. The funding she helped impact of both the College of ter 424 East 92nd Street (between to assist in relocation, search-and- The funding was used to upgrade secure is crucial to enhancing Optometry and University Eye 1st and York Avenues on the Up- rescue, sheltering and placement of diagnostic and therapeutic equip- the vision care we can offer our Center on the delivery of care to per East Side of Manhattan), New animals during disaster situations ment for examination and therapy patients,” said SUNY College of many of the most underserved and York, N.Y. 10128 including wildfires, tornadoes rooms in the vision rehabilitation Optometry President Dr. David underrepresented communities in MORE: The remaining cats and and floods. In addition, they service of the University Eye Heath. “We look forward to con- New York. dogs have been placed with shel- work closely with local agencies Center, allowing staff to provide tinuing our partnership with our SUNY College of Optometry ters across the Northeast including across the country to help enhance an unmatched level of care to all legislative supporters, especially delivers vision services through Animal Welfare Society - Ken- their animal response capabilities patients. as we continue to implement criti- nearly 250,000 patient encounters nebunk, Maine; Berkshire Hu- through grants and training op- Assemblymember Simotas cal upgrades that will allow us to each year, including at the Univer- mane Society – Pittsfield, Maine; portunities. (D-Astoria) toured the unit with deliver the highest quality care sity Eye Center, and through their Brandywine Valley SPCA – New About the ASPCA® - Founded members of the college’s leader- while also making groundbreak- affiliated partner sites across the Castle, Del.; Felines and Canines in 1866, the ASPCA® (American ship and observed a demonstra- ing discoveries in optometry.” city and the country. - Chicago; Greater Androscog- Society for the Prevention of tion of the upgraded equipment “Our upgraded Neuro-Opto- About SUNY Optometry - gin Humane Society - Lewiston, Cruelty to Animals®) was the that has been critical to helping metric Rehabilitation Unit allows Founded in 1971 and located in Maine; Second Chance Animal first animal welfare organization patients with brain injuries and us to do what we do best: Give New York City, the State Uni- Shelter – East Brookfield, Mass.; in North America and continues other neurological conditions ac- our patients the best possible care versity of New York College of Toledo Area Humane Society - to serve as the nation’s leading cess high-quality eye and vision as we work with them to address Optometry is a leader in educa- Toledo, Ohio. voice for animals. More than two care and therapies. their vision concerns and ulti- tion, research, and patient care, Hurricane Dorian is expected to million supporters strong, the “SUNY College of Optometry mately improve their quality of offering the Doctor of Optometry bring life-threatening storm surge, ASPCA is committed to its mis- is a national leader in education, life,” said Dr. Daniella Rutner, the degree as well as MS and PhD heavy rainfall, and high winds sion of providing effective means research, and care for patients University Eye Center Chief of degrees in vision science. The throughout the next several days as for the prevention of cruelty to with vision impairments, and Vision Rehabilitation, who is also College conducts a robust it makes its way up the East Coast. animals throughout the United I was thrilled to secure critical an associate clinical professor at program of basic, translational The ASPCA disaster response States. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit funding for this one-of-a-kind the SUNY College of Optometry. and clinical research and has 65 team is in communication with corporation, the ASPCA is a na- institution. Every dollar invested “Assembly member Simotas has affiliated clinical training sites. local and state emergency response tional leader in the areas of anti- will be used to expand patient been, and continues to be, a strong SUNY Optometry is regionally agencies and stands ready to assist cruelty, community outreach and treatment facilities so that the advocate for the patients we serve accredited by the Commission on displaced animals and pet owners animal health services. For more school can continue providing and the lives we change as we pur- Higher Education of the Middle upon request. information, please visit www. groundbreaking vision rehabilita- sue innovative neuro-optometric States Association of Colleges In 2018, the ASPCA responded ASPCA.org, and be sure to follow tion services to all New Yorkers. rehabilitation solutions for those and Secondary Schools; its four- to a string of natural disasters the ASPCA on Facebook, Twitter, As a state, we must think about who need them. Touring the new year professional degree program including Hurricanes Florence and Instagram. the long-term ramifications for unit was a great opportunity to and residency programs are ac- our families that can happen as celebrate our mission.” credited by the Accreditation AG James: Google and YouTube to Pay a result of retina issues,” said Along with Assemblymember Council on Optometric Educa- Assembly member Aravella Si- Simotas, a representative from tion of the American Optometric Record Figure For Illegally Tracking motas. “A kid from Queens or Assemblymember Richard N. Association. All classrooms, the Bronx with a concussion Gottfried’s office, and Dr. Heath research facilities and the Univer- and Collecting Personal Information cannot wait three to six months and SUNY Optometry leaders sity Eye Center, which is one of From Children to get care. As a state, we do a also joined the tour and discussed the largest optometric outpatient grand disservice to children and future funding opportunities that facilities in the nation, are located (Continued from page 7) use, and/or disclosure of personal their learning when the supply will help the institution expand its on 42nd Street between Fifth information from children. of facilities and services for vi- patient care capacity and enhance and Sixth Avenues in midtown matter in U.S. history. New York Google and YouTube have also sion rehabilitation does not meet its education mission. Manhattan. To learn more about State, alone, will receive $34 mil- agreed that personal information patient demand. People need to The Community Capital As- SUNY Optometry, visit www. lion in the settlement. previously collected from children have opportunities to access this sistance Program provides grants sunyopt.edu. Not only will Google and can no longer be used. YouTube have to pay substantial The Federal Trade Commission monetary relief, but the companies also obtained $136 million today Queens Guitar School to Open New Larger Astoria Location have agreed to injunctive provi- in penalties. sions and major reforms to their Operation Child Tracker practices in an effort to prevent The settlement with Google First Ever Street Level Storefront “New York City Guitar School studios. The largest studio can further violations of COPPA, and YouTube builds on the New for New York City’s Leading expanding in Astoria is music to be used as a performance space including: York Attorney General’s prior Guitar School my ears!” said Council Member where students can showcase • Developing, implementing, and work protecting children’s privacy Constantinides. “I wish them all their talent. maintaining a system for users to through Operation Child Tracker, New York City Guitar School the luck in this new, ground-floor A short distance from the designate whether the video con- multiple investigations into illegal is proud to announce the opening space as they continue to serve original Queens Guitar School, tent they have uploaded is directed tracking of children’s online ac- of a new location in the heart of the Astoria community with the new school is located just off to children; tivity by marketers, advertising Astoria, Queens. For the past fif- high-quality guitar lessons.” Broadway at 31-76 37th Street. • Notifying users that content companies, and others in viola- teen years, New York City Guitar “We are so excited to move into For more information email directed towards children on You- tion of COPPA. The case being School has grown to become the our new bigger and better ground [email protected] Tube may be subject to the COPPA announced today was handled by leading provider of high-quality floor location,” said New York or call (718)-626-8121 or visit Rule, and that users who have up- Bureau of Internet and Technol- music lessons for students across City Guitar School President nycguitarschool.com/queens loaded such content are obligated ogy Senior Enforcement Counsel the five boroughs and beyond. Dan Emery. “After ten years in a About New York City Guitar to designate it as child-directed; Jordan Adler and Deputy Bureau The opening of the new Astoria, smaller space four blocks away, School - In 2004, New York • Providing annual COPPA Chief Clark Russell, under the Queens location marks the first we feel incredibly honored to City Guitar School began with a compliance training to employees supervision of Bureau Chief Kim time a New York City Guitar expand our work in Astoria.” commitment to foster greatness responsible for managing rela- Berger. The Bureau of Internet School will occupy a street level An Open House will be held on through the medium of guitar tionships with users that upload and Technology is overseen by storefront. the same day from 4pm to 7pm. lessons. Starting with a single content to YouTube; and Chief Deputy Attorney General To celebrate the new location, Queens residents are invited to room in the Recording and Re- • Obtaining verifiable parental for Economic Justice Christopher a ribbon-cutting ceremony will drop by to enjoy free guitar les- hearsal Arts Building on West consent before any collection, D’Angelo. be held on Tuesday, September sons, free guitar string changes 30th Street in Manhattan, today 10th at 5pm with New York City and drawings for guitar related the New York City Guitar School Council Member Costa Constan- prizes. The school is also offer- has over fifty teachers and thirty tinides who represents the New ing new special discounts of $19 classrooms in five locations York City Council’s 22nd Dis- for a trial lesson and 20% off any in Manhattan, Brooklyn and trict. To kickoff the ribbon cutting September Adult Class. Queens. Thousands of students ceremony, veteran Queens Guitar The new school will offer a have learned to play guitar at School instructor Tony Calabro variety of group and individual those locations, achieving their will perform the national anthem guitar lessons in four spacious, own personal greatness one les- on an electric guitar. air-conditioned, well lit practice son at a time. PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring Kew Gardens LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Companies to Allow Victims of Domestic Violence Community Notice of Formation: RETURN TO EARTH LLC, Arts Day 2019 ALPHAQUANT INTEGRATED Arts. of Org. filed with the to Terminate Contracts Without Penalty MULTI-ASSET FUND, LP, SSNY on 08/20/2019. Office Legislation Allows Vic- in New York we will give to survivors of domestic (Continued from page 3) Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. loc: Queens County. SSNY has tims of Domestic Violence, survivors the resources violence, we make the path the Information Booth and of State of NY (SSNY) on been designated as agent upon Who Are Under a Multi- they need to move onto the to freedom smoother. I am pick up a listing of the day’s 08/09/2019. Office Loc. whom process against the LLC year or Bundled Contract next chapter of their lives.” proud to stand by this leg- happenings Queens County. SSNY may be served. SSNY shall mail with a Telephone, Cable, While multi-year con- islation and am hopeful that “What’s Going On In Kew designated as agent of LLC process to: Jady Lit, 5240 39th or Satellite Company, to tracts with telephone or this will ease the transition Gardens Today?” Check out upon whom process against Drive, Woodside, NY 11377. Terminate Their Contract cable companies offer con- for survivors.” local businesses for promo- it may be served. SSNY shall Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Without Penalty sumers better price-saving Assembly Member Nily tions and demonstrations. mail process to: 64 08 Alderton 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 Builds on New York options, the fees to can- Rozic said, “Too often, do- Don’t miss out! Bring your St. Rego Park, NY 11374. State’s Nation-Leading cel such contracts vary mestic violence survivors friends and family to Kew Purpose: Any lawful activity. Global American Suppliers Protections for Victims across providers and can and their families face hur- Gardens Community Arts 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 LLC, Arts of Org. filed with of Domestic Violence and be charged to victims of dles when rebuilding their Day on Sunday September Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Sexual Assault domestic violence who are lives, so it is important that 6/17/2019. Cty: Queens. 22nd and discover an excit- Notice of Formation: FUPENG Governor Andrew M. fleeing their abusers. In we enact policy to lift them SSNY desig. as agent upon ing arts community located LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with Cuomo today signed leg- many cases of domestic up and help them break whom process against may be in Kew Gardens, Queens! Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) islation (A.5318/S.2356) violence, it is necessary away from cycles of abuse. I served & shall mail process Info: kewgardensarts@ on 08/21/2019. Office Loc. requiring companies to for victims to leave be- am proud to have sponsored to Alfredo Davila, 25-28 81th gmail.com, (917) 881-3358, Queens County. SSNY allow victims of domestic hind items of intrinsic and and passed this legislation St., Basement, East, Queens, www.kewgardensarts.com. designated as agent of LLC violence, who are fleeing financial value and sever and thank Governor Cuomo NY 11370. General Purpose. upon whom process against their batterers and have all ties with their offender. for his continued leadership 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 it may be served. SSNY received an order of pro- By allowing victims, who on this issue.” The 42nd shall mail process to: 224-22 Notice is hereby given that an tection, to terminate their submit a written claim, to This legislation builds Annual Queens 76 Ave, Bayside, NY 11364. Order entered by the Civil Court, multi-year or bundled con- terminate their contracts on progress made in the Purpose: Any lawful activity. Queens County on August 15, tract with a telephone or at a location they have fled Governor’s 2019 Women’s Columbus Day 9/5,12,19,26,10/3&10/2019 2019, bearing Index Number cable or satellite company without penalty, we are Justice Agenda to com- Parade NC-000524-19/QU, a copy at a location they have fled strengthening protections bat domestic violence of which may be examined at without penalty. for victims and providing and empower victims to Notice is hereby given that the Office of the Clerk, located “Survivors of domestic tools to potentially ease seek justice. Earlier this Saturday, October 12th, an Order entered by the Civil at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, violence should not have to the stress and trauma often year, the Governor signed 2019 Court, Queens County on July Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me handle the added stress and associated with domestic the Domestic Violence Kaufman Studios 22, 2019, bearing Index Number (us) the right to: Assume the red tape that comes with violence. Survivors Justice Act, 34-12 36th Street, Astoria NC-000407-19/QU, a copy of name of (First) LIRON (Last) contract termination pen- Senator Kevin Parker which codified more mean- Assembling at 11:00 A.M. which may be examined at the ZER. My present name is alties,” Governor Cuomo said, “One of the greater ingful sentence reductions Parade begins at 12:00 Office of the Clerk, located (First) LIRON (Last) ZAR. The said. “When leaving an callings of public service is for domestic abuse survi- Parade route: Steinway at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, city and state of my present abusive environment, a to rise up for the vulnerable. vors in the criminal justice Street left to 30th Avenue Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me address are Flushing, NY. My clean break is critical and By providing this service system. right to 33rd Street, ends at (us) the right to: Assume the reviewing stand on Astoria name of (First) JOHN (Middle) place of birth is SAN MATEO, Blvd and 31st Street CARLOS (Last) BARBECHO. CALIFORNIA. The month and Martin Van Buren High School Principal Columbus Triangle My present name is (First) year of my birth are April 1992. Grand Marshall - CAV. JHON (Middle) CARLOS 9/5/2019 Sam Sochet Retires DOTT. JOSEPH A. GUA- (Last) BARBECHO (infant). GLIARDO The city and state of my present Sam Sochet, who helped President National Council address are Corona, NY. My turn around Martin Van of Columbia Associations of place of birth is QUEENS, NEW Buren High School in Bel- Civil Service YORK. The month and year of lerose Manor, Queens, has To participate please com- my birth are September 2002. officially retired after serv- plete the attached question- 9/5/2019 ing seven years as principal. naire and remit by mail or Here he is flanked (far left) fax or e-mail to Italianfed- Consumer Alert - NYS Division by longtime friend and [email protected] Council Member Barry S. FIAO OF QUEENS of Consumer Protection Warns Grodenchik (D-Oakland 20-12 21ST Ave., Astoria, About Callers Posing as Gardens), Tracy Martinez New York 11105 (second from left), who (718) 204-2444 ~ Fax Utility Employees (718) 204-9145 is stepping into Sochet’s (Continued from page 8) the utility company to shoes as the school’s interim email: italianfederation@ gmail.com confirm those credentials. acting principal, and New or wire transfer. Gift cards Consumers can also file Please join us or come out and bitcoin allow scam- York State Assembly Mem- to cheer us on! a complaint with the Divi- ber David I. Weprin (D- mers to get money without sion of Consumer Protec- Event made possible anyone tracking them. Fresh Meadows). Sochet, through community busi- tion. The New York State who won the High School Once an individual gives Division of Consumer Pro- nesses and private indi- them the number, they can Principals’ Association’s vidual donations. tection investigates Do Leadership and Excellence take the full value without Not Call violations and in Education Award earlier anyone knowing who they provides voluntary media- this year, spent thirty-two are. If someone on the tion between a consumer phone asks an individual years as a New York City and a business when a to buy a gift card and call educator. consumer has been un- them back with the num- successful at reaching a ber, transfer money with resolution on their own. The First Annual Corona Film Festival bitcoin, wire transfer, or The Consumer Assistance other non-traceable pay- Helpline 1-800-697-1220 October 11-12, 2019 ment, it is a scam. is available Monday to Don’t let them in before Friday from 8:30am to confirming. All utility 4:30pm, excluding State Local Queens actor, Sal VFW Hall. Location: 5111 108th Street, company employees carry Holidays, and consumer Rinella, along with Vincent Local film and artists will be Corona, New York 11368 credentials. If someone re- complaints can be filed Gianguzzi, have co-founded submitting for recognition (VFW Post 150) questing entry into a home at any time at www.dos. the Corona Film Festival and awards. Contact info: or place of business does ny.gov/consumerprotec- which will be honoring the Location of the First Film Name: Vincent Gianguzzi, not show a valid ID card, tion. The Division can also Vets. festival is the VFW 138, Co-Founder, Sal Rinella, don’t let that person in. If be reached via @NYSCon- Sal and Vince both share a at the cross street of 108th Co-Founder they do show credentials, sumer or www.facebook. mutual fondness for Corona Street and Corona; by the Email Address: coronafilm- the individual should call com/nysconsumer. Queens, New York as both famous Lemon Ice King and [email protected] grew up in Corona Queens. the Parkside Restaurant. Information for the Corona Vince works for Delta Air- Date: October 11-12th , 2019 Film Festival can be found lines and is also an artist. Times: Friday, 3 P.M. - here: https://coronafilmfes- Read Our Paper Online Sal and Vince are humani- 11P.M tival.com/ Visit our website: tarians and will be honoring Saturday, 10 A.M. - 10:30 Find us at: Facebook: https:// Abbott and Costello, rais- P.M. ; Saturday Morning www.facebook.com/Coro- www.queenstimes.com ing money for the Vets and Abbott & Costello Tribute na-Film-Festival THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES Notice of Qualification of ANTE S U PR EM E C O U RT O F order dated the 29th day of Cotton Passion LLC, Arts of Bridgemont LLC, Arts of CAS STEINWAY STREET ENTERPRISES LLC Appl. for THE STATE OF NEW YORK July 2019 by the HON: DAVID Org. filed with Sec. of State Org. filed with Sec. of State LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Auth. filed with Secy. of State COUNTY OF QUEENS Index ELLIOT J.S.C. Premises lying of NY (SSNY) 3/1/2019. Cty: of NY (SSNY) 5/8/2019. the SSNY on 06/17/19. Office: of NY (SSNY) on 08/07/19. No. 11722/2012 Date Filed: and being in the County of Queens. SSNY desig. as Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. Q ue ens C o unt y. S S N Y Office location: Queens 06/12/2012 SUPPLEMENTAL Queens. BEGINNING at a point agent upon whom process a s a g e n t u p o n w h o m designated as agent of the County. PLLC formed in New SUMMONS Plaintiff on the southerly side of Bates against may be served & process against may be LLC upon whom process Jersey (NJ) on 09/26/16. Designates Queens County Avenue, 396.87 feet easterly shall mail process to Harris served & shall mail process against it may be served. Princ. office of PLLC: 175- as the place of trial based on from the corner formed by the Hussnain, 109-14 Liberty to Sheree Chang, 214- SSNY shall mail copy of 61 Hillside Ave., Ste. 400, the location of the mortgaged intersection of the southerly side Ave., South Richmond Hill, 18 45th Dr., Bayside, NY process to the LLC, 14-38 Jamaica Estates, NY 11432. premises in this action. of 116th Road and the easterly NY 11419. General Purpose. 11361. General Purpose. 31st Drive, Astoria, NY 11106. SSNY designated as agent CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, side of Rockaway Boulevard; 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. of PLLC upon whom process -against- being a plot 100 feet by 20 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 against it may be served. RITA BUIUM, and, if she be feet by 100 feet by 20 feet. ALGAADI LLC Articles of 13109 BCD, LLC, Arts of Org. SSNY shall mail process to living and if she be dead, YOU MUST RESPOND BY Org. filed NY Sec. of State filed with Sec. of State of Notice of Formation of DL the LLC at the princ. office of the respective heirs-at- SERVING A COPY OF THE (SSNY) 6/17/19. Office in NY (SSNY) 7/9/2019. Cty: DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS the PLLC. NJ addr. of PLLC: law, next-of-kin, distributes, ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY Queens Co. SSNY design. Queens. SSNY desig. as LLC Arts. of Org. filed 21 Jane Dr., Englewood Cliffs, executors, administrators, F O R T H E P L A I N T I F F Agent of LLC upon whom agent upon whom process with Secy. of State of NY NJ 07632. Cert. of Form. trustees, devisees, legatees, (MORTGAGE COMPANY) process may be served. against may be served & (SSNY) on 07/08/19. Office filed with NY Secy. of State, assignees, lienors, creditors AND FILING THE ANSWER SSNY shall mail copy of shall mail process to Brendan location: Queens County. 125 W. State St., Trenton, NJ and successors in interest and WITH THE COURT. NOTICE process to The LLC 88-38 Armstrong, 191 Beach 126 SSNY designated as agent 08608. Purpose: Medicine. generally all persons having or OF NATURE OF ACTION 187th Pl Jamaica, NY 11423. Street, Belle Harbor, NY of LLC upon whom process 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 claiming under, by or through AND RELIEF SOUGHT This Purpose: Any lawful activity. 11694 General Purpose. against it may be served. said defendant who may is an action to foreclose a first 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 8/1,8,15,22,29&9/5/2019 SSNY shall mail process NOTICE OF FORMATION be deceased, by purchase, mortgage lien on the premises to the LLC, 104-37 150th of AB CAPSTONE LLC. inheritance, lien or inheritance, described herein. The object Notice of Formation of FAULISI MLBL LLC filed 7/23/2019. St., Jamaica, NY 11435. Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. lien or otherwise any right, title or of the above captioned action REALTY LLC. Articles of Office: Queens Co. SSNY Purpose: Any lawful activity. of State of NY (SSNY) on interest in or to the real property is to foreclose a Mortgage Organization were filed with the designated as agent for process 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 2/18/2016. Office location: described in the complaint, to secure $350,000.00 and Secretary of State of New York & shall mail to: 118-18 Liberty Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC interest, recorded in the Office (SSNY) on 6/13/2019. Office Ave. Ground FL, Richmond Hill, JKR Express LLC, Arts of designated as agent of LLC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, of the County Clerk of QUEENS location: Queens County. NY 11419. Purpose: General. Org. filed with Sec. of State upon whom process against INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE County on June 27, 2007 in SSNY has been designated 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 of NY (SSNY) 4/26/2019. it may be served. SSNY shall FO R C I T I M O R TG AG E , CRFN 2007000332209, which as agent of the LLC upon Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. mail copy of process to: THE INC., NEW YORK CIT Y mortgage was assigned to whom process against it may Notice of Formation of CREOLE as agent upon whom process LLC 33-06 88TH STREET PA RKING VIO L ATIO NS CITIMORTGAGE, INC. by be served. SSNY shall mail a FRAICHE LLC. Arts. of Org. against may be served & S U I T E 210 , J AC KS O N BUREAU, NEW YORK CITY assignment of mortgage dated copy of any process served filed with Secy. of State of NY shall mail process to Rachel H E I G H T S , N Y 113 7 2 . ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL January 3, 2012 which was against the LLC to 101-42 99th (SSNY) on 4/22/19. Office Rampersad, 105-37 132nd Purpose: any lawful purpose. BOARD, NEW YORK CITY recorded in the Office of the Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416. location: Queens County. St., South Richmond Hill, 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 TRANSIT ADJUDICATION County Clerk of Queens County Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY designated as agent NY 11419. General Purpose. B U R E A U, N E W YO R K on April 12, 2012 in CRFN 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 of LLC upon whom process 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 STATE DEPARTMENT OF 2012000144887, covering against it may be served. 104-14 Jamaica Avenue TAXATION AND FINANCE premises known as 150-42 Notice of Qualification of AVPM SSNY shall mail process to: LLC, Arts of Org. filed with R And R Holdings of Queens and UNITED STATES OF 116TH ROAD, JAMAICA 11434, NY 2 LLC Appl. for Auth. filed c/o The LLC, 243-52 145TH Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) LLC, Arts of Org. filed with AMERICA, Defendants. We COUNTY OF QUEENS, CITY with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) Avenue, Rosedale, NY 11422. 7/23/2019. Cty: Queens. Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) are attempting to collect AND STATE OF NEW YORK on 08/07/19. Office location: Purpose: Any lawful purpose. SSNY desig. as agent upon 7/3/2019. Cty: Queens. a debt, and any information ( BLOCK 12202, LOT 22). The Queens County. LLC formed 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 whom process against may be SSNY desig. as agent upon obtained will be used for that relief sought in the within action in Delaware (DE) on 06/28/17. served & shall mail process whom process against purpose. To the above-named is a final judgment directing the Princ. office of LLC: 8620 N. Notice of Formation of Harbhjan Singh, 104-14 may be served & shall mail defendants: YOU ARE HEREBY sale of the premises described New Braunfels Ave., Ste. 501, BECATTLEYA LLC. Articles. of Jamaica Ave., Richmond Hill, process to Richard Boll, 6112 SUMMONED to answer the above. The Plaintiff also seeks a San Antonio, TX 78217. SSNY Organization with the Secretary NY 11418. General Purpose. Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, complaint in this action and to deficiency judgment against the designated as agent of LLC of State of New York SSNY 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 serve a copy of your answer, NY 11378. General Purpose. Defendant, RITA BUIUM, for any upon whom process against on 05/30/2019. Office located 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 or, if the complaint is not served debt secured by said Mortgage it may be served. SSNY shall in QUEENS. SSNY has been Notice of formation of TLWD with this summons, to serve a which is not satisfied by the mail process to c/o Corporation designated for service of LLC. Arts of Org filed with notice of appearance, on the proceeds of the sale of said Service Co. (CSC), 80 State process. SSNY shall mail copy Wraparound 103 Realty, Secy of State of NY (SSNY) plaintiff’s attorneys within twenty premises, unless discharged St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. of any process served against LLC, Arts of Org. filed with on 8/15/19. Office location: (20) days after the service of in bankruptcy. Dated: Rego DE addr. of LLC: CSC, 251 the LLC 32-47 108 Street, Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y this summons, exclusive of the Park, New York, 2017 DAVID Little Falls Dr., Wilmington, 2nd Floor, East Elmhurst, NY. 6/26/2019. Cty: Queens. designated as agent upon day of service (or within thirty A. GALLO & ASSOCIATES LLP DE 19808. Cert. of Form. Purpose: any lawful purpose. SSNY desig. as agent upon whom proc es s may be (30) days after the service is Rosemarie A. Klie Attorneys filed with State of DE Secy. of 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 whom process against served and shall mail copy of complete if this summons is for Plaintiff State, Div. of Corps., John G. may be served & shall mail process against LLC to: 241-16 not personally delivered to 95-25 Queens Boulevard, Townsend Bldg., 401 Federal Notice of Formation of a Limited process to c/o Elda Zollo, 97- Alameda Ave., Douglaston, NY you within the State of New 11th Floor St., Ste. 4, Dover, DE 19901. Liability Company (LLC) NAME: 17 103rd Ave., Ozone Park, 11362. Purpose: any lawful act. York) or within (60) days after Rego Park, New York 11374 Purpose: Any lawful activity. Precision Furniture Installation, NY 11417. General Purpose. 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 service of this summons if it is (718) 459-2634 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 LLC. Articles of Organization 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 the United States of America; 8/22,29,9/5&12/2019 were filed with the Secretary NOTICE OF FORMATION and in case of your failure to of BAMEDIVF LLC. Arts. Notice is hereby given that of State of New York (SSNY) Notice of Formation of Next appear or answer, judgment Notice of Formation of WTN an Order entered by the Civil on 6/17/2019. Office location: of Org. filed with Secy. of will be taken against you by FIRST HOLDINGS LLC. Arts. Stop Ditmars LLC. Arts. of State of NY (SSNY) on Court, Queens County on July Queens County. SSNY has Org. filed with Secy. of State default for the relief demanded of Org. filed with Secy. of State 22, 2019, bearing Index Number been designated as agent of 07/08/2019. Office location: in the complaint. NOTICE YOU of NY (SSNY) on 06/20/2019. of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/19. Q u e e ns C o unt y. S S N Y NC-000407-19/QU, a copy of the LLC upon whom process Office location: Queens ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Office location: Queens County. which may be examined at the against it may be served. designated as agent of LLC YOUR HOME If you do not SSNY designated as agent County. SSNY designated upon whom process against Office of the Clerk, located SSNY shall mail a copy of as agent of LLC upon whom respond to this summons and of LLC upon whom process at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, process to: Raymond Marten, it may be served. SSNY complaint by serving a copy against it may be served. process against it may be shall mail copy of process Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me 418 Beach 130th Street, served. SSNY shall mail of the answer on the attorney SSNY shall mail process to: (us) the right to: Assume the Belle Harbor NY 11694. to: 251-08 61st Avenue, for the mortgage company c/o The LLC, 51-01 Grand process to: c/o The LLC, 30- Little Neck, NY 11362. name of (First) JOHN (Middle) Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 17 37th St, Astoria, NY 11103. who filed this foreclosure Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. CARLOS (Last) BARBECHO. 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Purpose: any lawful purpose. proceeding against you and Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful purpose. 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 My present name is (First) 8/1,8,15,22,29&9/5/2019 filing the answer with the court, 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 JHON (Middle) CARLOS (Last) NOTICE OF FORMATION Notice of formation of RUHE a default judgment may be BARBECHO (infant). The city o f P R I C E A C T I O N FOODS LLC. Articles of entered and you can lose your Notice of Formation of EAP ENTERTAIN M ENT LLC. Notice of Formation of Mogetee and state of my present address USA Franchising LLC. Art. of Organization filed with the home. Speak to an attorney MANAGEMENT LLC Arts. of are Corona, NY. My place Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. Secretary of State of New or go to the court where your Org. filed with Secy. of State of State of NY (SSNY) on Org. filed Secy. of State of NY of birth is QUEENS, NEW (SSNY) on 6/18/2019. Office York SSNY on 7/3/19. Office case is pending for further of NY (SSNY) on 05/06/2019. YORK. The month and year of 08/16/2019. Office location: located in Queens. SSNY information on how to answer Office location: Queens County. Q ueens C ount y. S S N Y location: Queens County. my birth are September 2002. SSNY Designated as agent has been designated for the summons and protect your SSNY designated as agent 9/5/2019 designated as agent of LLC service of process. SSNY property. Sending a payment of LLC upon whom process upon whom process against of LLC upon whom process shall mail copy of any to your mortgage company against it may be served. it may be served. SSNY against it may be served. SSNY process served against the will not stop this foreclosure SSNY shall mail process to shall mail copy of process to: shall mail copy of process LLC 47-50 59th Street Apt action. To the above named the LLC, 129-09 26th Avenue, 127-06 103RD Road, South to: The LLC, 36-40 Main St., 8C, Woodside, NY, 11377. Defendants: The foregoing Suite 403, Flushing, NY 11354. Richmond Hill, NY 11419. Suite 505, Flushing, NY 11354. Purpose: any lawful purpose. summons is served upon you Purpose: Any lawful activity. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Purpose: any lawful activity. 8/22,29, 9/5,12,19&26/2019 by publication pursuant of an 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 8/29,9/5,12,19,26&10/3/2019 8/22,29,9/5,12,19&26/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Assemblyman Mike Miller Hosts Queens College Hosted its Annual Welcome Day Festivities Small Business Meeting The college hosted its annual Welcome Day event on Monday, August 26, for 1,500 entering freshmen and transfer students. Following breakfast on the quad and a procession symbolizing the start of their college careers that leads them off campus and back on to it, students were greeted by Interim President Tramontano (center) and senior administra- tors. Students later took part in a large-scale ice-breaker event de- signed to encourage new friend- ships, viewed a musical perfor- mance by platinum-selling R&B artist Jacquees, and visited a club fair where more than 40 student organizations were represented. Photo by Andy Poon. Visit Our WebSite: www.queenstimes.com

Assemblyman Miller met with local small business owners in his district office to hear their concerns in the community. “It is important to shop local and support local small businesses,” said Assemblyman Miller. “They are the backbone of our community.” Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato Attends Bella’s Bookbag Giveaway

Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Far Rockaway) attended the annual ‘Bella’s Bookbag Giveaway’ in honor of Bella Edward’s memory. Each child who came was given a free bookbag, school supplies, and lunch. Italian American Journal GIA To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com

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