TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 33 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 25 CENTS Queens Honors its Ecuadorian Heritage Point of View NYC is Pitting Bicyclists Against Busses, Cars and Trucks, Why? The residents of the upper west side of Manhattan are taking NYC DOT to court because DOT is proposing to take parking spots away from the community in the name of bicycles. In Ridgewood the community is fighting the new proposed bus route on the guides of making traffic better for bikes. Other community Boards and communities in the five boroughs fought for safer ways for bikes to exist, DOT went their own way. DOT was not interested in any ones opinion and DOT just implemented their own plans which the present statists have proven their bike concept in not safe for anyone. It seems that NYC has forgotten that cars, trucks and busses replaced horse and wagons, and NYC wants to replace cars, trucks and buses with bicycles; it is impossible to replace cars, trucks and busses with bicycles. Under this administration NYC DOT has focused in taking away parking spots, change traffic patterns for all forms of traffic under the guides that they are making it safer for pedestrians and bicycles. Guess what, since DOT made all these changes the injury and death rate rose for pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the five boroughs, maybe it is time to go back to the drawing board and listen to community’s ideas because the statistics show their plans are not working. It is time for DOT to understand that New York City is not Queens Borough President Melinda Katz joined Councilmember Francisco Moya (l.), Bronx Borough (Continued on page 2) President Ruben Diaz, Jr. (second from l.), Assemblyman Michael DenDekker (second from right), Wood- Heights Democratic Club President Manuel Perez (r.) and others at Sunday’s Pre-Ecuadorian Parade Breakfast in Jackson Heights, celebrating Ecuador’s Independence Day and Queens’ Ecuadorian Heritage. Queens Electeds Celebrate Signing of Religious Attire Bill by Governor Cuomo 36th Annual “National Night Out Against Crime” at Rufus King Park
Assemblyman David I. Weprin & Senator John C. Liu stand with Sikh Coalition Policy and Advocacy Manager Nikki Singh, District Leaders Dr. Neeta Jain & Gurdip Singh Narula.
Assemblyman David I. Weprin, Cuomo’s Director of Downstate Senator John C. Liu, Assem- Regional Affairs Hersh Parekh, blymembers Michael Miller, Alica and community members from Hyndman, & Daniel Rosenthal, across Queens gathered at the Sikh Council Member Adrienne Adams, Cultural Society in Richmond Acting Queens District Attorney John M. Ryan with (l to r) Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, Bishop District Leaders Dr. Neeta Jain & Erskine Williams, Anthony Andrews of York College and the NYPD’s 103rd Precinct’s Captain Carlos Gurdip Singh Narula, Governor (Continued on page 3) Fabara at the National Night Out Against Crime annual event held at Rufus King Park in Jamaica, Queens. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
NYC is Pitting Bicyclists Against Busses, Cars & Trucks, Why?
(Continued from page 1) eas for cars, trucks and buses, for it easier for the police to enforce the most part, away from bicycles. traffic laws, issue tickets on bicy- Amsterdam or a European country Maybe it is time for bicycles to be clist as the police do to cars, trucks with Narrow Street where bicycles registered, insured and have license and busses this may make all more travel and there are designated ar- plate issued to each bicycle making attentive to obeying traffic laws. Suozzi Requests New FAA Administrator Meet Quiet Skies Caucus, Address Noise Mitigation Activities Congressman Tom Suozzi (D airplane and helicopter noise and questing an update on the status of – Long Island, Queens), Vice Co- to help Congress chart a path the study, which was then already Chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus, forward on possible solutions. In four months delayed. The study has written a letter to the Federal addition, we request an update on is now nearly 15 months delayed Aviation Administration’s (FAA) a number of ongoing FAA projects and FAA has still not given any Steve Dickson inviting him to ad- related to aircraft noise, includ- indication about a reason for the dress the Quiet Skies Caucus and ing a now long and continuously delay or when it might be released. update members on outstanding delayed FAA study reevaluating We respectfully but urgently FAA projects related to aircraft the 65 DNL threshold for noise request a detailed update on the noise, including a now long and mitigation activities. status of this study, including a continuously delayed FAA study As you well know, noise from date of expected release in the reevaluating the threshold for airplanes and helicopters passing near future. Twice in the last few noise mitigation activities. The overhead is more than a mere months, Acting Administrator letter was signed by Quiet Skies annoyance, it can dramatically Elwell had been scheduled to Caucus Co-Chairs Eleanor Hol- impact the standard of living and meet with the Quiet Skies Cau- mes Norton (D-DC), and Stephen even the health of residents fre- cus and, through no fault of his Lynch (D-MA) and Vice Co- quently and repeatedly exposed, own, the meetings needed to be Chair Mike Quigley (D-IL). like those that live near major postponed. We understand the “I would like to congratulate airports like Chicago’s O’Hare, challenge of congressional and Administrator Dickson on his re- Boston’s Logan, Washington agency scheduling but we believe cent Senate confirmation,” Suozzi DC’s Reagan National and New it is necessary for the FAA Ad- said. “Now that there is a perma- York’s LaGuardia and John F. ministrator, accompanied by other nent administrator at the helm, I Kennedy. It is important to the agency personnel with a detailed am looking forward to working well-being of our constituents knowledge of the issues at hand, with the FAA to further advance that substantive progress is made to sit with our caucus and discuss some concrete actions that will in the short, medium, and long these issues of serious concern address and mitigate the aircraft terms to reduce and ultimately to our constituents. Please get in noise that has been impacting our eliminate airplane and helicopter touch with the office of Co-Chair communities for so long.” noise impacts on communities Norton or Co-Chair Lynch to “We congratulate Administra- across the country. schedule a meeting with the cau- tor Dickson on his recent Senate We are concerned about a num- cus members in September 2019. confirmation and look forward ber of actions that FAA has taken, We enthusiastically look for- to learning more about why the or not taken, in recent months. ward to meeting with you, re- FAA’s study to reevaluate the 65 In 2015, FAA began a study to ceiving clarity on some of the Subscribe to the DNL threshold for noise mitiga- reevaluate the current 65 DNL outstanding FAA noise work and tion is now 15 months delayed,” threshold for determining eligi- discussing how Congress and the Norton said. “Unfortunately, we bility for residents impacted by FAA can work together moving Queens Times were not able to meet with his airport noise to qualify for noise forward to improve the lives of predecessor due to the govern- abatement assistance- this study our constituents affected by air- Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens ment shutdown.” predates and is different from a craft noise. The full text of the letter is study authorized in the 2018 law Thank you, Just $28.50 per year... and have the paper below: that reauthorized the FAA. FAA Thomas Suozzi delivered to your door by US Mail Dear Administrator Dickson, had reported in May of Member of Congress We, the undersigned Chairs and 2018 that the study was nearly Eleanor Holmes Norton Please Enter my Subscription For One Year Vice Chairs of the Congressional final but to this date has still not Member of Congress Quiet Skies Caucus, write to been released. In August of 2018, Stephen F. Lynch Name ...... congratulate you on your confir- the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Member of Congress mation and request your presence the Quiet Skies Caucus wrote to Mike Quigley Address ...... in front of our caucus to discuss Acting Administrator Elwell re- Member of Congress
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Walking down 149th Street fellow community members. His Council on the Arts in bring- or Jamaica Avenue after sunset, project is an observational docu- ing this projected installation you will now stumble upon an mentary of Jamaica, both of the to Jamaica Avenue. Along with eye catching new film installa- Avenue and the neighborhood, our many cultural partners in tion highlighting the energetic showcasing his daily commutes the neighborhood, the Jamaica Published every week by C.T. Publishing Corp. Jamaica landscape. Executive Office: 108-59 49th Avenue, Corona Heights, NY 11368 through the area. His idea was Center BID seeks to amplify ArtSite awardee and local Operations: 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 inspired by the rapid gentrifica- Downtown Jamaica as a cen- artist, Jason Anthony Lalor’s tion of the neighborhood and the tral hub for art and culture in Phone (718) 592-2196 • FAX (718) 606-8202 new video installation is now on Web Site: www.queenstimes.com importance of creating visual Queens, in addition to being a view every night from 8:30 pm records of Jamaica’s changing wonderful place to shop, play email: [email protected] to midnight for the month of Au- landscape. and do business. This installa- James C. Lisa ...... Publisher/Editor gust. In order to complete his vi- “I want people to stop, ask tion from artist Jason Lalor is Lew Scala ...... Associate Publisher/Webmaster sion, Jason partnered with local about the work, maybe share just one of many unique exhibits Joseph V. Dorsa ...... Assistant Editor/Photo Journalist businesses CH Martin & Rincon their memories of Jamaica and that has integrated art, business Lou Duro ...... International Correspondent Salvadoreno Restaurant to debut discuss how the neighborhood and community in creative and Merle Exit ...... Arts/Entertainment Editor his film “The Ave” which aims is changing. I also want people unconventional ways on our Robert Elkin ...... Sports Editor to document and preserve the to walk away with a sense of the commercial corridor and we are Nicole Rescigno...... Office Manager diversity and energy of Jamaica, inherent beauty and imperma- thankful that restaurant Rincon Bob Grant...... Photojournalist while encouraging passersby to nence of our neighborhood as we Salvadoreno and the department connect these spaces to their own know it. At the very least, I hope store, C.H. Martin, elected to The Queens Times is published weekly by C T Publications, Inc. for an annual memories and experiences. people enjoy the views of the provide space for this exciting subscription charge of $28.50, mail subscription request to Queens Times: As a local Jamaica resident, Avenue.” – Jason Anthony Lalor new art installation.” – Jennifer 11-20 154th Street, Whitestone, NY 11357 Jason wanted to focus on his “The Jamaica Center BID is Furioli, Executive Director - Ja- home and create a film for his pleased to support the Queens maica Center BID THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 3
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Criminalizing Staged Motor Vehicle Accidents A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. General Auto Repairs Legislation Creates a Class E Governor Cuomo said, “By sign- make our roads safer by serv- (Foreingn and Domestic) Felony for When a Person Inten- ing this legislation into law, we ing as a powerful deterrent for a Accessories tionally Causes a Motor Vehicle are holding reckless individuals crime that puts the safety of the • Tires • Batteries Collision with the Intent to Com- accountable by strengthening public at risk every day. Addition- • Electronic Tune-ups mit a Fraudulent Insurance Act penalties for motor vehicle insur- ally, it gives our law enforcement • Inspection Station Creates Class D Felony for When ance fraud and taking a signifi- agencies another tool to fight this • Towing a Person Commits the Same cant step to make our roads safer dangerous crime. I thank Gover- Crime and Causes Serious Physi- for every New Yorker.” nor Cuomo for signing this mea- cal Injury to another Individual The legislation is named after sure, and look forward to working ARIS & FRANK Alice Ross, a devoted wife and with him on further legislation to 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY Governor Andrew M. Cuo- grandmother, who was on her make our roads safer and support mo has signed legislation way to visit her daughter and law enforcement.” Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken (A.3985/S.2508) creating a Class grandchildren when her automo- Assembly Member David I. E felony for staged motor vehicle bile was struck by another vehicle Weprin said, “’Alice’s Law’ is (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 accidents when a person inten- triggering a crash that resulted in named after a constituent of tionally causes a motor vehicle her untimely death. This tragedy mine, Alice Ross, who was killed collision with the intent to com- was the result of an intentional in a staged auto accident in an mit a fraudulent insurance act. attempt to commit auto insur- attempt to exploit New York’s This measure also creates a class ance fraud by the other driver no-fault insurance law. The sign- D felony for when a person com- who planned to file insurance ing of this legislation closes mits the same crime and causes claims and receive a substantial loopholes in the insurance law, Queens’Finest serious physical injury to another settlement as a result of the crash. adds higher penalties for those individual who was not a partici- Senator Anna Kaplan said, who stage auto accidents, and pant in the crime. “Many New Yorkers would be rightfully honors the memory Italian Restaurant “In New York, we have zero shocked to learn that there is no of Alice Ross. I thank Governor tolerance for insurance fraud, and specific crime associated with Andrew M. Cuomo for signing anyone who puts others in physi- staging a motor vehicle accident. this important law and Senator cal danger to further their scheme By finally criminalizing staged Anna M. Kaplan for carrying this should be punished accordingly,” collisions, this legislation will bill the Senate.” DOT Returns Flushing Commuter Van Stop to its Original Location Following The Completion of a Construction Project The New York City Department development,” said NYC DOT Koo. “Thank you to the DOT for of Transportation (NYC DOT) Queens Borough Commissioner working with our community to has returned the Downtown Nicole Garcia. “We would like to make sure this transition period Flushing Commuter Van stop to thank Council Member Koo and goes smoothly as we relocate the its original location at 41st Av- his office for their assistance in bus stops and coordinate with city enue and Main Street following coordinating the relocation with agencies and local businesses.” the completion of a residential the community.” While the location at Sanford construction project. “Commuter vans offer a great Avenue offered a viable tempo- In 2017, DOT worked with alternative to the city’s more rary stop, DOT moved the stop Park Side Restaurant Council Member Peter Koo and traditional modes of transporta- back to 41st Avenue on August local stakeholders to relocate tion, and offer competitive prices 5, 2019 after the development’s About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the the station to a temporary stop and convenience in the busy opening. DOT will continue to heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a on Sanford Avenue due to the downtown Flushing transporta- work with local stakeholders as destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will construction of the One Flushing tion hub,” said Council Member the new curb space is updated. be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients Borough Hall Hosts Donation Drive Collecting Backpacks, and attention to detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your next function with School Supplies For Homeless Children our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. With the new school year the people of Queens help level Elmer’s glue, glue sticks, compo- around the corner, Queens Bor- the playing field for homeless sition notebooks, binders, ruled 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY ough President Melinda Katz is girls and boys, allowing them to paper, safety scissors, pocket (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 urging Queens residents to do- walk into that first day of school folders and scientific calculators. nate backpacks and other school fully equipped and ready for Donations dropped off at - Reservations Suggested - supplies as part of “Project: Back class. More than 21,000 children Queens Borough Hall are anony- to School,” an annual drive or- will sleep in in NYC homeless mous and are not tax-deductible. Queens Electeds Celebrate Signing of ganized by the Coalition for the shelters tonight, and so we are All donated items will be dis- Homeless that provides homeless truly grateful to BP Katz for her tributed to homeless children Religious Attire Bill by Governor Cuomo children with backpacks filled dedication to helping so many of throughout New York City. (Continued from page 1) ate where the change in leadership with the items they need to suc- them start the new school year The Coalition for the Homeless earlier this year helped the bill to ceed in the classroom. off right.” provides food and clothing, evic- Hill to celebrate the signing of finally pass the chamber. “According to the Coalition Borough President Katz’s of- tion prevention, crisis services, the historic Religious Garb Bill The bill was initially proposed for the Homeless, nearly 115,000 fice is accepting donations of new permanent housing, job training (S.04037/A.4204) by Governor in response to the case of Kevin New York City schoolchildren ex- backpacks and other school sup- and youth programs to thousands Andrew M. Cuomo which pro- Harrington, a Sikh subway opera- perienced homelessness at some plies now through Wednesday, of homeless New Yorkers each hibits employment discrimination tor for the MTA, who was initially point last year,” said Borough August 28 at Queens Borough day. The Coalition also advocates based on religious attire, clothing, ordered to remove his turban and President KATZ. “Let’s make Hall, located at 120-55 Queens for proven, housing-based solu- or facial hair. The Governor signed wear an MTA uniform hat and then sure all kids have a chance to get Boulevard in Kew Gardens. Do- tions to end homelessness. the bill last Friday and the new law a turban affixed with an the school year off to a good start nations will be accepted on the This is the sixth year in a row takes effect in 60 days on October MTA logo. New Yorkers can now with the supplies they need.” first floor of Borough Hall in a that Borough President Katz is 9th, 2019. rest assured that they will not have “The Coalition for the Home- box located just inside the front partnering with the Coalition for The legislation adds language to choose between their job and less has been thrilled to partner entrance in the main lobby. the Homeless to host a “Project: to the Human Rights Law clarify- religious obligations. with Queens Borough President In addition to backpacks, the Back to School” drop-off site at ing that the wearing of any attire, “Today we celebrate a great vic- Katz in Project: Back to School Coalition for the Homeless says Queens Borough Hall. clothing, or tory against hate and discrimina- for the past six years,” said DAVE supplies that can be donated Queens Borough Hall can be facial hair in accordance with the tion. Finally in a state as diverse as GIFFEN, Executive Director of include #2 pencils, hard and soft easily reached by mass transit by requirements of one’s religion ours, people of faith no longer have the Coalition for the Homeless. pencil cases, pencil sharpeners, taking the E or F subway lines to is protected under law unless an to choose between their religion “The backpacks and school sup- crayons (24-count boxes), col- the Kew Gardens-Union Turn- employer demonstrates that it is and their jobs,” said Assembly- plies so generously donated by ored pencils, washable markers, pike station. unable to reasonably accommo- man David I. Weprin. “I applaud date the person’s religious practice Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for without undue hardship on the taking a strong stand in support of conduct of its business. It was first the rights of all New Yorkers and Visit us at www.facebook.com/queenstimes or introduced by Weprin in 2011 and signing this legislation into law. I visit our website www.queenstimes.com has passed the Assembly each year also thank Senator John C. Liu for since 2013. The bill was sponsored by Senator John C. Liu in the Sen- (Continued on page 6) PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 Giving Back to Native Americans by Merle Exit emonies.” Whirl With Merle More information. Grants to The National Park Service an- Fund Consultation and Documen- nounced $1.657 million in grants tation - Twenty-two consultation to 16 Indian tribes and 15 muse- and documentation grants will GARAM MASALA SPARKS INDIAN CUISINE SURE TO ums to assist in the consultation, fund museum and tribal staff documentation, and repatriation travel, consultation meetings, and APPEASE YOUR PALATE of ancestral remains and cul- research, all in support of the repa- by Merle Exit tural items as part of the Native triation process. One recipient, the American Graves Protection and College of William and Mary in Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Williamsburg, VA, will revisit and Saiful Islam considers himself “The Native American Graves update their existing NAGPRA in- to be the proud owner of Garam Protection and Repatriation Act ventory and summary in response Masala, an Indian restaurant in grants are critical to the longev- to seven Native American tribes in Ridgewood, Queens. He certainly ity of Native American cultural the state of Virginia gaining Fed- has something to brag about as heritage,” National Park Service eral recognition. College staff will this eat-in and take out dining Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith review the collection and conduct venue is certain to have its great said. “Increasing awareness and multiple consultation meetings food and reputation spread like respect of all Americans’ stories is with Virginia tribes to ensure all annual wildflowers in a pasture. a core mission of the National Park culturally and geographically af- “Garam Masala is my first solo Service, and we are honored to filiated NAGPRA materials are venture,” says Islam. “I previ- be stewards of such an important identified. ously managed Tandoori Masala grant program.” Even further information: About in Bushwick and Mahal Kita in Grants to Fund Repatriation - NAGPRA -Enacted in 1990, NAG- Williamsburg. One of Garam Twelve grants will fund the trans- PRA requires museums and Fed- Masala’s chefs, who is also from portation and return of 58 cultural eral agencies to inventory and South Asia, has been practicing items, more than 32,000 funerary identify Native American human culinary arts for 20 years. Togeth- objects, and human remains rep- remains and cultural items in er we create Indian dishes that are resenting 1,601 ancestors. their collections, and to consult not found in other Indian restau- They alsosaid the following: with Indian tribes and Native rants.” After sampling the cuisine, “In California, the Wiyot Tribe, Hawaiian organizations regarding I whole “tummy-ly” agree. previously known as the Table repatriation. Section 10 of the Act Garam Masala serves halal fare, Bluff Reservation, will retrieve authorizes the Secretary of the which means that the meats are a ceremonial dance skirt, called Interior to award grants to assist Kosher and being an Indian tradi- a Moutw or Voutw, from the in implementing provisions of tion, there is no beef and needless Brooklyn Museum in New York. the Act. The National NAGPRA to say, no pork. That doesn’t According to the tribe’s traditional Program is administered by the mean that they don’t have dairy care practices, only a woman may National Park Service. products and do serve shrimp. handle the dress. The granddaugh- The American Museum of Natu- Thus, protein choices are: lamb, ter of the tribe’s last medicine ral History will receive a consulta- chicken, fish and cheese at this woman will accompany the tribe’s tion/document grant of $19,912.00 point. No problem if you are a cultural director to New York to and the Brooklyn Institute of Arts vegetarian as the menu is filled collect and securely package the and Sciences will be receiving a with combinations of vegetables, dress. Upon its return to Califor- repatriation grant of $4,543.00. cheese, and spices to enhance nia, a ceremony will welcome the The largest repatriation grant of one’s savory palate. dress and it will be kept on display $90,000 goes to the University of Islam decided to employ three and used in dances at future cer- Oklahoma. different chefs in order to maintain the food’s consistency and not put the entire preparation on one. Take You Don’t Have to be Jewish to Love for instance, the chef responsible Zalmen Mlotek for preparing meats and fish using are marinated in ginger, garlic and meat used is lamb. My vegetable the tandoor oven. With a variety yogurt and…there’s that spicy hot option would have been either by Merle Exit commercial for a cab company of appetizers, another chef focuses sauce again. I loved the freshness stuffed with raisin and coconuts or which asks the question ‘are you on those dishes while the third of the perfectly cooked salmon. a Paratha, which is a layered whole Queens Center for the Per- meshugganah,’ (crazy), and a takes on a slew of entrees. I am told that one popular wheat bread Pause in the food forming Arts (QPAC) is bringing commercial for Preparation H, Common spices used in Indian appetizer is called Cauliflower action for a House Lassi. Aside Zalmen Mlotek’s Magical World in a town called ‘Tookus,’ which cuisine: fennel seed; red chili; Manchurian described as be- from the mango puree and yogurt, of Yiddish Song to the stage on while spelled incorrectly(correct black cardamom; white pep- ing “tossed in a sweet and spicy coconut water is added. I enjoyed Sunday, September 22 at 3pm for spelling is ‘Tuchus’), is Yiddish per; cumin; turmeric; cinnamon; chutney that is flavorful but not this combination of flavors as one performance. If you are not slang for ‘buttocks.’So in keeping clove; coriander; fenugreek; mint; hot.” Indian cuisine is also noted well as it being a bit of a palate familiar with his name, Mlotek is with a Yiddish-infused English, I mustard seed; saffron; tamarind; for their samosas; turnovers that cleanser from the chili pepper in the Musical Director of the recent thought it might be nice to explore green chili pepper and red chili are filled with potatoes and peas. any of the food. Fiddler on the Roof’s Yiddish Ver- its musical roots.” powder. Garam masala is actually Let’s talk about tandoor ovens One dish I had to forgo my sion (Fidler Afn Dakh) as well as Aside from his masterful role a blend of 8+ spices with each fam- that are made of clay with some edge on cumin was having the the Artistic Director of Yiddish as the musical director, Zalmen ily having their own secret recipe. sort of insulating material like Lamb Biryani as the lamb is pre- Theatre of Folksbien Mlotek was one of the visionary I am personally not a fan of concrete or mud on the outside. spiced. Pieces of marinated lamb Fidler Afn Dakh moved its forces who made this theatrical Indian food due to the spicy hot Cylindrical and often curved in- are cooked with Indian spices original venue from the Jewish “miracle of miracles” come to aspect as well as a dislike for ward toward the top their function and tomatoes, then placed atop Museum of Heritage to the 42nd be. The world of Yiddish song cumin. However, I gave ample no- is to concentrate the heat with the basmati rice. Street Theatre where it has be- is indeed magical in its role in tice and the edibles were adjusted. top opening left clear to allow ac- There is always room for des- come a smash hit! Jewish life throughout the past 2 FYI the “hot” ingredients are the cess and ventilation. sert especially when it’s Indian “I chose having Zalmen Mlotek centuries. With Zalmen Mlotek’s use of two different chili peppers. The fire is built at the bottom, cuisine. Rasmali is cooked with appear because people today are at the piano along with talented One is in a powdered form while heating both the walls of the oven cream and sitting in an almond ‘culturally curious,’ and that’s singers you should expect Magi- the green chili peppers are finely and the air inside to upwards of sauce flavored with cardamom. a good thing,” said Executive cal World of Yiddish Song to be chopped. 900° Fahrenheit. Prior to cooking Gulab Jaamun are deep fried Director Susan Again. “People an enriching, enlightening and Shall I begin with a few ap- the fire is allowed to die down to cheese balls served in a honey want to learn more about their highly entertaining program, petizers? Okra is a non-expected the coals so that the temperature syrup. The Rice Pudding has neighbor’s cultural practices, with Mr. Mlotek at the piano and vegetable. You would hardly remains consistent while food is candied almonds, cinnamon and traditions and beliefs, and the fantastic singers. know that it’s that green gummy being cooked. raisins. interest in the Yiddish language Ticket prices are: $50, $45, $40 southern pod having been sliced Flatbreads like naan get slapped Garam Masala is located at: is no exception. We see that and presented at St. John’s Univer- and fried crispy with red onions, against the sides of the oven and 1819 Palmetto Street near Seneca with the incredible success of the sity, Marillac Hall, 8000 Utopia spices, tomatoes, lemon, and adhere to the super-heated surface, Avenue. Hours are: Monday - Yiddish language production of Parkway, in Jamaica. QPAC’s cilantro. cook very quickly, and are peeled Thursday 11:30am – 10:30pm, Fiddler On the Roof (Fidler Afn theatre is undergoing renovations, Achari Tandoori Mushroom off when they’re done. Meats are Friday - Saturday 11:30am – 11pm, Dakh), and even in commercials so you should check the venues uses large white mushrooms that cooked on long skewers and may Sunday 11:30am – 10:30pm. De- on TV. There is an English listed in the upcoming events. are marinated in pickling spices either be inserted directly into the livery to area and you are welcome before cooking in the tandoor. oven or cooked over the mouth. to BYOB of either wine or beer. Spicy tomato based sauce on the Speaking of breads, I highly Not wheelchair accessible but only Check out: www.youtube.com/user/whirlwithmerle side. Outside coating on mush- recommend a Naan that is stuffed. one step. Seating for 24 people. rooms allows for keeping them I chose one with chicken, although Major credit cards are accepted. my blog on www.merleswhirls.blogspot.com juicy. Salmon Tikka was my not on the menu. Let them know Street parking. Phone number: third app. Two slabs of salmon ahead if you want this as the only 347-799-2070. THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5
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Senator Stavisky and Assemblyman Braunstein Announce Congresswoman Grace Meng Issues Revised New York State Policy on the East Sea Statement on Public Charge Rule
Surrounded by Korean-Ameri- hundreds of thousands of legal can groups throughout New York immigrants, mostly children City, Senator Toby Stavisky and and families who require critical Assemblyman Edward Braun- safety net programs for health stein announced that the New care, food and other basic and York State Education Department daily necessities. (NYSED) will update references Just recently, we witnessed to the East Sea. immigrants being targeted and On May 8th of this year, the gunned down, and President Senator and the Assemblyman Trump’s raids separating children met with Acting Commissioner from their parents. Now, the Presi- Beth Berlin as well as officials dent wants to weaponize basic of the NYSED. During the meet- human services to continue his ing the two legislators shared the assault against immigrants. concerns of the Korean commu- U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) Over the last year, I have urged nity regarding the matter of the today issued the following state- the President to not implement East Sea and the importance of ment on the public charge rule. this inhumane proposal and to- being historically accurate in our “President Trump’s public Pictured (from left): Korean American Civic Empowerment Council day I call on him to abandon this textbooks and in our classrooms. charge rule is another ruthless reckless effort. Hard working im- “I applaud the action by the New (KACEC) President John Park, Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE) President Dongchan Kim, Korean American Association and callous attack on immigrant migrants enrich our communities York State Education Department communities. This cruel and un- and contribute to our economy (NYSED) in updating the recogni- of Greater New York President Charles Yoon, Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, Senator Toby Ann Stavisky, Korean American American plan penalizes those and nation. We cannot allow them tion of the name ‘East Sea’. This who are in the U.S. legally. It to be kicked to the curb by this demonstrates what can happen Parents Association of Greater New York (KAPAGNY) President Christine Colligan, Korean Senior Voter’s Association President will have dire consequences for President.” when community leaders, elected Hyungbin Im, and Korean American Association of Queens officials and government agencies (KAAQ) President Thomas Kim’s representative Song Ki Lee Rozic Attends the City & State Queens work together,” said State Sena- tor Toby Ann Stavisky. “I want I want to thank all of the civic names, the revised policy gives Power 100 Reception to thank Acting Commissioner groups and advocates who worked teachers improved detail on the Beth Berlin and NYSED for their tirelessly to bring attention to this matter, including the period in understanding and sensitivity issue. Finally, I want to recognize which Korea was silenced under on this issue. I would also like the work of Senator Toby Ann Japanese rule and current infor- to recognize and thank each and Stavisky, who was instrumental mation stating that the Interna- every one of the individuals and in bringing about this new poli- tional Hydrographic Organization organizations who join me today cy,” said Assemblyman Edward has urged Japan to negotiate with for their commitment, determina- Braunstein. the Republic of Korea. tion and patience. My colleague After the initial May meeting In 2015, Assemblyman Braun- Assemblyman Edward Braunstein Senator Stavisky and Assembly- stein and Senator Stavisky reached was relentless in resolving this man Braunstein worked closely out to the top publishers who sell problem and as a result, we will with NYSED to create a policy to the New York City schools to provide New Yorkers with a more in which school districts across determine which designation they balanced and full picture of the New York State would encourage used. McGraw Hill and Houghton history of East Asia.” and recognize the co-naming of Mifflin Harcourt, two of the most “I want to commend the New the sea. The new language states, popular textbooks used for Social York State Education Department “The NYSED recommends teach- Studies, both noted their com- for recognizing the importance of ers refer to the body of water on mitment to accurately portray the educating students about the East the eastern boundary of Asia be- body of water as both the East Sea Sea. As we prepare our young tween Korea and Japan as both the and Sea of Japan. people to compete in the global East Sea and the Sea of Japan” and Updated Guidance for Sea of economy, it is critical that they are “while teaching about this geo- Japan/East Sea can be viewed on aware that many countries refer to graphical location, school districts New York State Education De- the body of water between Korea should be sensitive and responsive partment’s website: Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) – and Japan as the East Sea, and to the historical significance of http://www.nysed.gov/memo/ pictured here with State Senator Jessica Ramos and Sally that they understand the historical both names”. curriculum-instruction/updated- Frank, her first campaign manager – attended the City significance of that terminology. In addition to recognizing both guidance-sea-japaneast-sea. & State Queens Power 100 reception. The celebration highlighted the many elected officials and community leaders Assemblymember Aravella Simotas’ Revolutionary Bill to who have impacted Queens. Rozic was honored as #62. Enact Comprehensive Employment Reforms Signed Into Law Queens Electeds Celebrate Signing of A major bill sponsored by Religious Attire Bill by Governor Cuomo Assemblymember Aravella Si- motas (D-36) was signed into law today by Governor Andrew Cuomo to enact sweeping work- place protections for employees. These reforms take a comprehen- sive approach to reducing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. “Today, New York becomes a national leader in the fight against harassment and discrimination in did not make a formal complaint. non-disclosure agreements that the workplace,” Assemblymember It also allows for punitive dam- prevent employees from initiating Simotas said. “With the sign- ages against private employers or participating in an investigation ing of this landmark legislation, to ensure discrimination is not conducted by a federal, state, or New York is tackling the culture tolerated on any level. local agency, sharing information of intimidation, discrimination On the reporting end, this bill necessary to receive unemploy- and retaliation in our workforce. extends the statute of limitations ment or other public benefits, or Assemblyman David I. Weprin stands with Employers across all sectors will to report sexual harassment to the speaking with an attorney. Assemblymembers Michael Miller, Alica Hyndman, & now have to answer to their em- Division of Human Rights to three “I am incredibly grateful to Daniel Rosenthal, Council Member Adrienne Adams, ployees and survivors will finally years from the discriminatory act, the Sexual Harassment Working and community members from across Queens. be granted the necessary time to widening the window for report- Group, the New York chapter of report claims.” ing and seeking damages. The bill the National Employment Law- (Continued from page 3) appearance. The Religious Attire The legislation eliminates the also extends sexual harassment yer’s Association, and all the Bill makes clear that employers requirement that harassment be protections to employees of small advocates who rallied and worked sponsoring the bill in the Senate must provide accommodation for proven “severe or pervasive” to be businesses of all sizes, whereas tirelessly to advance this survivor- and making it a priority during his religious apparel and grooming considered unlawful, and removes protections previously would centered, trauma-informed legis- first term. practices, such as the Sikh turban parts of the Faragher/Ellerth that have only applied to employers lation to protect workers through- “Today, New York expressly and unshorn hair. The Sikh com- allows employers to avoid liability who have four or more employees. out the state”, Assemblymember prohibits workplace discrimination for harassment if an employee Additionally, the bill prohibits Simotas said. on the basis of religious clothes and (Continued on page 10) THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7
Weprin’s Insurance Fraud Bill Signed by Governor Cuomo Senator James Sanders Jr. Attends Assemblyman David I. We- National Night Out Against Crime prin’s bill, A3985 also known Events Throughout His District as Alice’s law, which imposes criminal penalties on those who engage in staged accidents for the purposes of insurance fraud was signed by Governor Cuomo after passing the Assembly and Senate earlier in the year. The legislation makes the staging of an accident to commit insurance fraud a class E Felony and in cases where a serious physical injury or death occurs, a class D felony punishable by up to seven years in prison. The legislation aims to potentially save New Yorker’s billions of dollars in higher insurance premiums and Assemblyman David I.Weprin Speaks on the Assembly Floor protect innocent victims from harmful injury or death. ous public safety risk especially law. The signing of this legis- Senator Sanders greets officers and constituents at the 105th Alice’s Law was inspired by for women and elderly drivers lation closes loopholes in the Precinct’s National Night Out Against Crime event at Cabbell Park. 71-year-old Queens grandmother, who are often targeted for these insurance law, adds higher pen- State Senator James Sanders meet the police officers that patrol Alice Ross, who was killed in a accidents because they are con- alties for those who stage auto staged accident in 2003. These sidered by criminals less likely Jr. (D-Rochdale Village, Far their neighborhoods every day. accidents, and rightfully honors Rockaway) was proud the par- It’s about mutual respect and to- staged accidents result in fraudu- to be confrontational. the memory of Alice Ross,” said lent insurance claims for fake “Alice’s Law’ is named after a ticipate in several National Night getherness.” Assemblyman David Weprin.”I out Against Crime events held Sanders took the opportunity crash injuries costing companies constituent of mine, Alice Ross, thank Governor Andrew M. and their policyholders upwards who was killed in a staged auto by police precincts throughout when speaking at the 113th Pre- Cuomo for signing this important his district. Sanders is a big sup- cinct’s NNO at Baisley Pond Park of $1 billion per year. Further- accident in an attempt to exploit law and Senator Anna M. Kaplan more, these activities pose a seri- New York’s no-fault insurance porter of NNO, which aims to to condemn recent water dousing for carrying this bill the Senate.” enhance the relationship between incidents in which police officers neighbors and law enforcement and traffic enforcement agents while bringing back a true sense were targeted. 36th Annual “National Night Out of community. “Let’s be serious for a moment,” “This is truly a wonderful Sanders said. “Can I encourage Against Crime” at Rufus King Park night as community members of us not to be throwing water on (Continued from page 1) all ages get to have fun at these our officers? It’s a stupid thing to family-friendly events and enjoy do. If you want to protest, have a good food and entertainment,” demonstration. Throwing water is Acting Queens District Attorney Sanders said. “Most importantly just going to get somebody hurt. John M. Ryan recently announced it gives residents the opportunity Don’t do it.” that members of his staff – includ- ing those assigned to both the Special Prosecutions Division and the Office of Immigrant Af- fairs – observed the 36th annual National Night Out Against Crime by attending neighborhood events at several New York City Police Precincts throughout Queens County. This annual anti-crime event was observed across New York City with a full schedule of activities, speakers and crime Acting Queens District Attorney John M. Ryan with the NYPD’s prevention information along with 101st Precinct’s Deputy Chief Kevin Williams and Deputy a host of activities for children and Inspector Vincent Tavalaro at the National Night Out festivities families. at Beach 17th Street and Seagirt Boulevard Boardwalk Acting District Attorney Ryan said, “More than three as the district attorney of Queens Brown was to positively impact Servicing The Tri-State Area and Long Island, Florida and Italy decades ago our communities County, Judge Brown played an youngsters in a neighborhood were wrought with violent crime integral role in the dramatic drop negatively impacted by crime and throughout New York City, includ- in crime. When District Attorney violence. The District Attorney’s ing our neighborhoods here in Brown took office his goal was Office established a school-based Queens County. ‘National Night to make our streets and neighbor- non-violence program, as well as Out Against Crime’ was estab- hoods a safe haven for all who visit offering paid summer internships lished as one way for law-abiding here, work here and call Queens to teenagers. One of our first sum- citizens to symbolically reclaim home. Judge Brown was tough mer interns is now a police officer our streets. In the intervening on crime, but he was also smart with the NYPD and assigned to the years that symbolism has become on crime. He created 30 alterna- 101st Precinct, where he grew up.” a reality as the crime rate has tive sentencing and diversion The Acting DA continued that fallen to record lows and people programs, including establishing recently a young man stopped one can once again enjoy all that this the only prosecutor’s office in the of our executive assistant district great city - and borough - has to City, possibly in the country, to attorneys on the subway. He said offer without fear.” run a high school on the premises if it had not been for the Queens Continuing, Acting DA Ryan in conjunction with the New York District Attorney’s summer in- said, “My friend and mentor, City Department of Education.” ternship, he would have ended up Judge Richard A. Brown, dedicat- Acting DA Ryan also added dead or incarcerated. But, today, ed his life to public service. Over that, “Another forward-thinking that young man is a teacher in our the course of his nearly 28 years component implemented by Judge schools. 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Watch this classic mafia film toured Playground & Models for transmit music by three live dee- under the stars. Astoria Park Great Spaces, Feb. 2. Opening for two jays. They can switch deejays by Lawn, http://bit.ly/2KFPlb3. exhibitions that explore Isamu pushing the buttons on their sets. ● Aug. 19, Open Mic Series, Noguchi’s designs for public Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden, 7 pm. Thunderbird American spaces and his conviction that 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria, http:// Indian Dancer of the Year Bobby sculpture is about shaping the bit.ly/2MYIQ6c. Gonzalez spins a yarn. Then experience of space. The Nogu- ● Aug 17, A Midsummer Night’s he encourages the audience to chi Museum, 9-01 33rd Rd., LIC, Dream, 7 pm. The Hip to Hip The- participate as part of the Build- http://bit.ly/2YYOYla. atre Company presents a family- ing Bridges through Storytell- ● Aug. 22, Live at the Land- friendly version of this Shake- ing program that presents these ing, 6 pm. Gabriel Guerrero and speare comedy about the duke of events every other Monday until QUΔΠTUM play jazz with piano, Athens and the Amazon queen. Sept. 9. Flushing Town Hall, saxophone, bass, and percussion Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-09 137-35 Northern Blvd., http://bit. in this final concert of a summer 47th Rd., LIC, bit.ly/2lMWo9f. ly/2NseFWW. series. The Oval, 52-10 Center ● Aug. 18, New York Cocktail ● Aug. 20, Live at the Gantries, Blvd., Hunters Point South Park, Expo, 3 pm. Six hours of cock- 7 pm. The Akoko Nante Ensemble http://bit.ly/2GZ8IL5. tails, spirits, beer, cider, a rum plays African Diaspora music ● Aug. 22, Free Jazz Concerts, room, and a tiki throw down. using indigenous techniques fil- 7 pm. Carl Bartlett Jr. and the Melrose Ballroom, 36-08 33rd St., tered through a uniquely African Bartlett Contemporaries take the LIC, http://bit.ly/3148CK1. American execution. Gantry Pla- audience on an unforgettable Jazz ● Aug. 18, Music in the Garden, 4 za State Park, vicinity of Center journey. Vicinity of 70th Road pm. People of Earth, a 15-member Boulevard and 47th Road, http:// between Queens Boulevard and global orchestra, blends the music bit.ly/2v4Knvi. Austin Street, Forest Hills, http:// of Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, ● Aug. 21, Honey Harvest Fes- bit.ly/33qkAiV. and beyond. Queens Botanical tival, 1 pm. Bees are busy in the ● Last Chance Garden, 43-50 Main St., Flushing, summer, especially when honey ● Romeo and Juliet, Aug. 25. http://bit.ly/33wRBtN. harvest time arrives. This festival The Rude Grooms troupe presents ● Aug. 18, Hamlet (1996), Aug. offers informative, fun, and tasty a classic Shakespeare tragedy at 25. An epic take on a Shakespeare activities for all ages. See how various Western Queens venues. classic that stars Robin Wil- beekeepers harvest honey, make It’s family-friendly with live liams, Billy Crystal, Kate Wins- bee-inspired art and bee bean- acoustic music. Shows start at let, Charlton Heston, and Gérard bags, sample honey from different 6:30 pm on Wednesday in Rainey Depardieu. It’s 238 minutes with hives and regions, and learn what Park, Thursday in Queensbridge an intermission. Three screenings it takes to make a bee-friendly Park, Saturday in Astoria Park, on Aug. 18 and Aug. 24 at 4:30 pm garden. Voelker Orth Museum, and Sunday in Plaxall Gallery, and Aug. 25 at 2 pm. Museum of 149-19 38th Ave., Flushing, http:// http://bit.ly/2YXVIjg. the Moving Image, 36-01 35th bit.ly/2HbxnyL. ● The Dark Crystal, until Aug. Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman Arts ● Aug. 21, Spirited Away, Aug. 18. Daily noon screenings of this District, http://bit.ly/2SA0Kgl. 25. 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Under this rule, Letitia James today released the gible for citizenship: children will go hungry; families following statement in response “President Trump’s new pub- will go without medical care. I am INCOME TAXES PREPARED to the Trump Administration’s lic charge rule is yet one more committed to defending all of New announced change to the “Public example of his Administration York’s communities, which is why COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service Charge Rule,” which will expand turning its back on people fight- I intend to sue the Trump Admin- the types of public benefits that ing to make a better life for them istration over this egregious rule.” Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” For appointment call (718) 606-0293 or (718) 606-0294 or stop in. Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9
Comptroller Stringer Economic Update: Major League Games Return to the NYC Experiencing Solid Job Growth and Near Record Island for Second Time in 3 Seasons; Low Unemployment Rate Mets, Marlins Square Off After Last Stringer report finds labor force Findings in the Q2 2019 update percent growth in Q2 2017. Playing in Puerto Rico in 2010 participation rate near record include: New Commercial Leasing high NYC Economy Continues Strong but Vacancies Rise The New York Mets and Miami the shared love for our National New Yorkers’ average hourly Growth New commercial leasing activ- Marlins will play a three-game Pastime.” earnings are up 4.4 percent New York City’s economy ity in Manhattan increased by series in San Juan, Puerto Rico “Puerto Rico has a rich baseball Strong commercial real estate expanded 3.4 percent in Q2 2019, more than 10 million square feet in from April 28th-30th, 2020, as history and passionate baseball sector coupled with a decline in exceeding the city’s Q1 2019 eco- Q2 2019, which was an increase of announced by Major League fans,” said Mets COO Jeff Wilpon. residential apartment sales nomic expansion of 3.1 percent, 21.5 percent compared to Q1 2019. Baseball and the Major League “We are honored to represent the and far outpacing the national Despite the increase in new Baseball Players Association to- Mets, and Major League Base- New York City’s economic GDP growth of 2.1 percent. commercial leasing, Manhattan’s day. The three-game set will serve ball, and are looking forward to growth outpaced the nation in the Unemployment Rate Remains overall commercial vacancy rate as home games for the Marlins. returning to Puerto Rico to play Second Quarter (Q2) of 2019 as Low increased to 10.5 percent in Q2 The 2020 series marks the fourth the Marlins in 2020.” Gross City Product (GCP) grew The city’s unemployment rate 2019 from 9.2 percent in the same trip to the island for each of the The Mets have participated 3.4 percent compared to U.S. increased slightly from 4.2 percent quarter last year, while average Clubs. The two teams played a in several historic global games, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in Q1 2019 to 4.3 percent in Q2 rental rates increased to $74.15 three-game series in Puerto Rico including the first-ever MLB which grew 2.1 percent, accord- 2019 — close to the record low per square foot. in 2010 and both played at Hiram regular season games played inter- ing to an analysis of the city’s level of 4.0 percent. Venture Capital Investment Bithorn during the Montreal nationally in Monterrey, Mexico economic performance released Private Sector Hiring Surged, Reached Record Second-Quarter Expos’ partial residency in 2003 in 1996 against the San Diego today by New York City Comp- But Growth Largely in Low-Wage High and 2004. Padres, and the first-ever regular troller Scott M. Stringer. Jobs Total venture capital invest- “It is an honor for the Marlins to season games played outside of Comptroller Stringer’s eco- The city’s private sector hiring ment in the New York metro area represent Major League Baseball North America for the season nomic update shows that the city grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 hit a record second-quarter high in this special series against the opener in 2000 in Tokyo, Japan experienced solid job and earnings percent in Q2 2019. Of the 26,200 of $4.11 billion in 2019. Venture Mets,” said Derek Jeter, Miami against the Chicago Cubs. growth, notably a growth in aver- private sector jobs added in the capital investment was $4.48 bil- Marlins Chief Executive Officer. MLB’s history continues to age hourly wages of 4.4 percent. second quarter, 17,300 (65.8 per- lion in Q1 2019. “Miami serves as the gateway to grow in Puerto Rico. MLB last Other indicators included a strong cent) were in low-wage industries MTA Ridership on Both Sub- the Caribbean and Latin America, held regular season games on the commercial real estate sector (paying less than $62,000 per ways and Buses Continued to Fall; and we are grateful for the chance island in 2018 when the Minnesota and continued weakness in the year); 3,500 (13.4 percent) were in Growth on LIRR and MetroNorth to showcase the new Miami Mar- Twins hosted the Cleveland Indi- residential housing market. The medium-wage industries ($62,000 Average weekday ridership lins organization to our neighbors ans for a two-game series. Hiram city’s leading economic indicators to $124,000), and 5,500 (20.8 per- on MTA NYC Transit buses and in Puerto Rico. We are looking Bithorn was home to the Texas project continued growth over the cent) were in high-wage industries subways fell a further 1.2 percent forward to the opportunity of Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays for next two quarters. (paying over $124,000). in April-May of 2019 from a year celebrating Puerto Rico’s rich the 2001 season opener, and for a “Our latest economic update The greatest increases in private ago. During the same period, baseball heritage and passion for total of 43 games for the Montreal reveals that New York City is on sector jobs were in the health care ridership rose 2.6 percent on the the game and continue our mission Expos during the 2003 and 2004 a strong economic footing. This is and social assistance sectors, at Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to grow the game of baseball in seasons. San Juan also played host reflected in higher wages, a near 12,300 new jobs, of which nearly and 0.7 percent on Metro North. our community while fostering to the first and se record low unemployment rate, half — 5,800 jobs — were in home Leading Economic Indicators strong job growth, and continued healthcare services. Point to Sustained Growth in the strength in most other sectors,” Personal Income Tax Collec- Next Six Months said New York City Comptroller tions Increased as Average Hourly Leading economic indicators Queens Sports Scott M. Stringer. “Despite the Earnings Rose for the city’s economy signaled expansion, many New Yorkers Personal income tax (PIT) continued expansion. The current are still feeling the squeeze of revenues surged 25.3 percent or business condition index provided 222 St. John’s Student-Athletes Named soaring costs on everything from $852.6 million to more than $4.2 by ISM-New York, Inc., which to BIG EAST All-Academic Team rent to child care as a majority of billion in Q2 2019. The unusual measures the current state of the the job growth continues to be in increase was driven by a 44.3 economy from the perspective The BIG EAST selected 222 St. Academic Affairs Committee. lower-paying industries. We have percent or $567 million jump in of business procurement profes- John’s student-athletes to its 2018- There are 2,938 honorees for the a lot more work to do to mitigate estimated tax payments compared sionals, declined for the third 19 All-Academic Team, the league 2018-19 academic year, the high- our affordability crisis, create ac- to a year ago, largely attributable consecutive quarter to 58.6 per- announced Tuesday morning. est total in the six years since cess to good-paying jobs, provide to high-end taxpayer response to cent in Q2 2019, down from the The St. John’s athletic depart- realignment. affordable housing, and expand changes in federal tax law enacted record high of 74.7 percent in Q3 ment shattered its previously-held For the 2018-19 school year, the quality child care to ensure this in 2017. Withholding tax revenues 2018. The ISM six-month outlook record for the most honorees in Red Storm lacrosse team led all St. city works for everyone. Today’s – a better proxy for income growth rose to 61.7 percent in Q2 2019. a single academic year, surpass- John’s squads with 35 honorees. economic news is welcome – but – rose by a healthy 7.9 percent in Both these indices are well above ing 2016’s mark of 203 student- The track & field/cross country the work of building a more equi- the second quarter, albeit down a reading of 50 percent indicating athletes. team was a close second with 34. table economy continues.” from the 11.8 percent increase in projected growth across a majority Nominations for the All-Aca- Baseball rounded out the top three Released every three months, Q2 2018. of industry experts. demic Team are submitted by each placing 30 student-athletes on the the Comptroller’s Quarterly Eco- Average hourly earnings (AHE) Initial unemployment claims of the BIG EAST’s 10 member All-Academic list. Twenty-nine nomic Update (QEU) tracks New of all private NYC employees rose decreased for the sixth consecu- schools and affiliate institutions. members of the women’s soccer York City’s economic health and 4.4 percent on a year-over-year ba- tive quarter — -1.2 percent — to To be eligible for the honor, a nom- team were honored, while 22 analyzes the city’s economy in a sis to $37.52 in Q2 2019, the largest its lowest second quarter level on inee must have competed in a BIG men’s soccer, 19 softball and 12 national context. second-quarter increase since 4.7 record at 27,278. EAST-sponsored sport, attained a volleyball student athletes gar- minimum grade-point average of nered the recognition. 3.00 for the preceding academic The women’s tennis program Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Employment year, and completed a minimum placed nine on the All-Academic Discrimination Based on Religious Attire or Facial Hair of two consecutive semesters Team. The men’s tennis and men’s or three consecutive quarters of golf squads each placed eight Governor Andrew M. Cuomo doubts that New York has zero tolerance. Thank you to Governor academic work, with a total of 18 student-athletes on the list, while today signed legislation (S.04037 tolerance for bigotry of any kind.” Cuomo for signing this historic semester or 27 quarter credits, not women’s golf featured seven. /A.4204) which prohibits employ- The legislation makes clear the bill and protecting New Yorkers including remedial courses. Women’s and men’s basketball ment discrimination based on reli- protections of the New York State of all faiths.” The nominations are reviewed rounded out the ledger with six gious attire, clothing or facial hair. Human Rights Law, which also “The historic religious garb bill and approved by the BIG EAST and three honorees, respectively. The new law amends the New prohibits employers from treat- makes it clear that New Yorkers York State Human Rights Law to ing applicants or employees dif- will not tolerate any discrimina- make clear that employers cannot ferently because of that person’s tion against people of faith in refuse to hire, attain, promote, or religious beliefs, and it requires the workplace. At a time when take other discriminatory action employers to reasonably accom- instances of bigotry and hate are against an individual for wearing modate an employee’s religious increasing, it is our duty to stand attire or facial hair in accordance practices. The new law reaffirms up for each other’s rights and dig- with tenets of their religion. the Governor’s longstanding com- nity. No New Yorker should have “As New Yorkers we celebrate mitment to religious inclusion and to choose between their profession our diversity and we champion equality. and their religious beliefs,” said freedom of religious expression Senator John C. Liu said, “To- Assembly Member David I. We- in all places, including the work- day, New York expressly prohibits prin. “I applaud Governor Cuomo place,” Governor Cuomo said. discrimination by employers on for signing this momentous bill “This law will protect people the basis of religious attire and into law ensuring that all New from discriminatory employment appearance. In these divisive Yorkers can feel respected in the practices based on religious attire times, New York must lead in workplace and I thank Senator or facial hair and makes it crystal protecting religious expression John C. Liu for carrying this bill clear to anyone who may still have and eradicating bigotry and in- the Senate.” PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
Senator James Sanders Jr. Presents LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES LEGAL NOTICES 3rd Annual Caribbean Carnival in Notice of Formation of EAP Supplemental Summons and Queens. The basis of the venue you may contact for information the Rockaways - August 17, 2019 MANAGEMENT LLC Arts. of Notice of Object of Action designated above is the location about possible options, Join Senator James Sand- Grammy Award winning Org. filed with Secy. of State Supreme Court Of The State of the Mortgaged Premises. TO including trying to work with ers Jr. for the 3rd Annual singer and songwriter, best of NY (SSNY) on 05/06/2019. Of New York County Of Queens Juan C. Cifuentes Defendant your lender during this process. Caribbean Carnival in the known for the hit - “Who Office location: Queens County. Action to Foreclose a Mortgage In this Action. The foregoing To locate an entity near you, you Rockaways, which will take Let the Dogs Out?” SSNY designated as agent INDEX #: 711731/2018 The Supplemental Summons is may call the toll-free helpline place on Saturday, August The Carnival is pre- of LLC upon whom process Bank Of New York Mellon served upon you by publication, maintained by the New York 17, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 8 sented in partnership with against it may be served. FKA The Bank Of New York, pursuant to an order of HON. State Department of Financial p.m., kicking off at Beach the West Indian American SSNY shall mail process to As Trustee (Cwalt 2006-5t2) Richard G. Latin of the Supreme Services at 1-800-342-3736 or 20th Street and Seagirt Day Carnival Association the LLC, 129-09 26th Avenue, Plaintiff, vs Juan C. Cifuentes If Court Of The State Of New the Foreclosure Relief Hotline Blvd. in Far Rockaway. (WIADCA), Rockaway Suite 403, Flushing, NY 11354. Living, And If He/She Be Dead, York, dated the Twenty-Sixth 1-800-269-0990 or visit the It will feature a parade Development Revitaliza- Purpose: Any lawful activity. Any And All Persons Unknown day of July, 2019 and filed with department’s website at WWW. of floats, steel pan bands, tion Corporation (RDRC), 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 To Plaintiff, Claiming, Or Who the Complaint in the Office DFS.NY.GOV. RIGHTS AND moko jumbies, and mas- New York City Parks De- May Claim To Have An Interest of the Clerk of the County of OBLIGATIONS YOU ARE NOT Notice is hereby given that queraders and culminate partment, New York Police In, Or General Or Specific Queens, in the City of Jamaica. REQUIRED TO LEAVE YOUR an Order entered by the Civil with live performances at Department’s 101st Police Lien Upon The Real Property The object of this action is to HOME AT THIS TIME. YOU Court, Queens County on July Bayswater Park, located at Precinct, Midday Medley Described In This Action; foreclose a mortgage upon HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY 22, 2019, bearing Index Number 701 Beach 32nd Street, Far 93.5 FM, St. John’s Epis- Such Unknown Persons Being the premises described below, IN YOUR HOME DURING THE NC-000112-19/QU, a copy of Rockaway, NY 11691. copal Hospital, The Wave Herein Generally Described executed by Juan C. Cifuentes FORECLOSURE PROCESS. which may be examined at the Just added to the lineup newspaper and the Carib- And Intended To Be Included and Maria Cifuentes to secure YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO Office of the Clerk, located are HeidiBe, Idika Rocks, bean Carnival in the Rocka- In Wife, Widow, Husband, the sum of $650,000.00. The LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Dre Q and Foundation ways Committee members. Widower, Heirs At Law, Next Of Mortgage was recorded at AND UNTIL YOUR PROPERTY Jamaica, NY 11435, grants Band. We also have Jamai- For more information Kin, Descendants, Executors, CRFN 2005000653857 in the IS SO LD AT AUCTION me (us) the right to: Assume can reggae and dancehall to become a Carnival vol- Administrators, Devisees, Office of the City Register of PURSUANT TO A JUDGMENT the name of (First) CHANG artist, Kemar Bailey, the unteer, vendor, committee Legatees, Creditors, Trustees, the City of New York, Queens OF FORECLOSURE AND (Middle) H (Last) CHIOU. cool beats of Fasol Band, member or parade partici- Committees, Lienors, And County on November 25, 2005. SALE. REGARDLESS OF My present name is (First) reggae sensation Bigga Hai- pate contact the Senator’s Assignees Of Such Deceased, The mortgage was subsequently WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO CHANG (Middle) HSIU-PING tian and Anslem Douglas, office at 718-523-3069. Any And All Persons Deriving assigned by an assignment REMAIN IN YOUR HOME, YOU (Last) CHIOU AKA HSIU-PING Interest In Or Lien Upon, Or executed November 2, 2007 ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE CHANG CHIOU AKA HSIU- Title To Said Real Property and recorded on December CARE OF YOUR PROPERTY PING CHANG AKA CHANG By, Through Or Under Them, 5, 2007, in the Office of the AND PAY PROPERTY TAXES H. CHIOU AKA HSIUPING Or Either Of Them, And Their City Register of the City of IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHIOU. The city and state Respective Wives, Widows, New York, Queens County at STATE AND LOCAL LAW. of my present address are Husbands, Widowers, Heirs At CRFN 2007000598998. Said FORECLOSURE RESCUE Flushing, NY. My place of birth Law, Next Of Kin, Descendants, Mortgage was subsequently SCAMS Be careful of people is TAIWAN. The month and year Executors, Administrators, modified by a Loan Modification who approach you with offers of my birth are March 1955. Devisees, Legatees, Creditors, Agreement executed by to “save” your home. There 8/15/2019 Trustees, Committees, Lienors, Juan C. Cifuentes and Maria are individuals who watch for And Assigns, All Of Whom Cifuentes on July 9, 2011 and notices of foreclosure actions And Whose Names, Except recorded January 9, 2013 in in order to unfairly profit from As Stated, Are Unknown To CRFN 2013000010196 in the a homeowner’s distress. You Plaintiff; Maria Cifuentes, The Office of the City Register of should be extremely careful Bank Of New York Mellon the City of New York, Queens about any such promises and Queens Electeds Celebrate Signing of Religious Fka The Bank Of New York County. The mortgage was any suggestions that you pay , As Successor Trustee To subsequently assigned by a gap them a fee or sign over your Attire Bill by Governor Cuomo Jp Morgan Chase Bank, assignment executed June 23, deed. State law requires anyone (Continued from page 6) Governor, my colleagues in law, New York has sent a N.A., As Trustee On Behalf 2014 and recorded on August offering such services for profit the Senate and the Assembly clear message to employ- Of The Certificateholders 8, 2014, in the Office of the to enter into a contract which Of The Cwheq, Inc., Cwheq City Register of the City of munity, who has routinely for making Religious Garb ers across the state about fully describes the services they Revolving Home Equity Loan New York, Queens County at encountered discrimination Bill law.” the value of diversity in will perform and fees they will Trust, Series 2005-K, New CRFN 2014000264358. The for their turbans and facial “I was proud to co-sponsor professional spaces,” said charge, and which prohibits them York State Department Of mortgage was subsequently hair, no longer has to ac- this bill that will prohibit any Sikh Coalition Policy and from taking any money from you Taxation And Finance, New assigned by an assignment cept this outright bias, as unlawful discrimination by Advocacy Manager Nikki until they have completed all York City Environmental Control executed September 11, 2014 a part of their everyday employers based on prin- Singh. “The Sikh Coalition such promised services. § Board, People Of The State and recorded on October 22, lives,” said Senator John C. cipals of belief and adher- has been fighting since 2005 1303 NOTICE NOTICE YOU Of New York, United States 2014, in the Office of the City Liu. “Especially now, where ence to religious attire,” said for these kinds of protec- ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING Of America Acting Through Register of the City of New bigotry is at a fever pitch in Assemblymember Daniel tions in New York, and we YOUR HOME If you do not The IRS John Doe (Those York, Queens County at CRFN our country, New York must Rosenthal. “Today, New celebrate this clear message respond to this summons and unknown tenants, occupants, 2014000352015. The property stand united and lead in our York said in one clear voice to employers about the need complaint by serving a copy of persons or corporations or in question is described as tolerance and inclusion of that we will not tolerate bias to respect religious rights in the answer on the attorney for their heirs, distributees, follows: 3323 96TH STREET, people of all faiths.” or bigotry of any kind.” the workplace.” the mortgage company who executors, administrators, CORONA, NY 11368 HELP “I would like to thank “This bill provides a vital “I appreciate the efforts filed this foreclosure proceeding trustees, guardians, assignees, FOR HOMEOWNERS IN Assemblyman David I. We- protection for diversity in of Assemblyman David We- against you and filing the creditors or successors claiming FORECLOSURE NEW YORK prin and Senator John C. New York State. I am proud prin and Senator John C. Liu answer with the court, a default an interest in the mortgaged STATE LAW REQUIRES THAT Liu for championing this to support this initiative for introducing the Religious judgment may be entered and premises.) Defendant(s). WE SEND YOU THIS NOTICE bill through both houses of and the communities who Garb Bill. I also want to con- you can lose your home. Speak Mortgaged Premises: 3323 96th ABOUT THE FORECLOSURE the legislature,” said As- fought for this inalienable gratulate them for having the to an attorney or go to the court Street Corona, NY 11368 BL #: PROCESS. PLEASE READ semblyman Michael Miller right,” said Assemblywoman bill successfully passed. My where your case is pending 1711 – 57 To the Above named IT CAREFULLY. SUMMONS “In addition, I want to thank Catalina Cruz. “Assembly- own ideology is based on the for further information on how Defendant: You are hereby AND COMPLAINT YOU ARE Governor Cuomo for sign- man Weprin and Senator notion that everyone has the to answer the summons and summoned to answer the IN DANGER OF LOSING ing this legislation into law, Liu have shown their dedica- right to express themselves protect your property. Sending Complaint in this action, and to YOUR HOME. IF YOU FAIL TO which will now protect all tion to justice and equality. freely without any sorts of a payment to your mortgage serve a copy of your answer, or, if RESPOND TO THE SUMMONS those who wear religious at- Today, we demonstrate to discrimination,” said Dis- company will not stop this the Complaint is not served with AND COMPLAINT IN THIS tire in their daily lives. This the rest of the country that trict Leader Dr. Neeta Jain. foreclosure action. YOU MUST this Supplemental Summons, to FORECLOSURE ACTION, bill was long time coming discrimination has no place “This bill has taken us one RESPOND BY SERVING A serve a notice of appearance, YOU MAY LOSE YOUR and I commend all those in New York.” step closer to justice and our COPY OF THE ANSWER ON on the Plaintiff(s) attorney(s) HOME. PLEASE READ THE involved in making this a “For far too long people main concern of equality.” THE ATTORNEY FOR THE within twenty days after the SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT reality.” have been marginalized and “It is a great honor and PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE service of this Supplemental CAREFULLY. YOU SHOULD “Today is a historic day, discriminated against based privilege to work with As- COMPANY) AND FILING THE Summons, exclusive of the day IMMEDIATELY CONTACT not just for my constitu- on their religious attire,” said semblyman David Weprin ANSWER WITH THE COURT. of service (or within 30 days AN ATTORNEY OR YOUR ency but for those across Council Member Adrienne and Senator John Liu and DATED: July 26, 2019 Gross after the service is complete if LOCAL LEGAL AID OFFICE the Borough of Queens and Adams. “Religious expres- all the elected officials to Polowy, LLC Attorney(s) For this Supplemental Summons TO OBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW the State of New York. We sion should be celebrated succeed in this long effort Plaintiff(s) 1775 Wehrle Drive, is not personally delivered to TO PROTECT YOURSELF. must be uncompromising in in a state as diverse as New to pass the protections for Suite 100 Williamsville, NY you within the State of New SOURCES OF INFORMATION our fight for justice, fairness, York and no one should have all religions, “said District 14221 The law firm of Gross York). In case of your failure AND ASSISTANCE The state and equality, said Assembly- to sacrifice employment for Leader Gurdip Singh Na- Polowy, LLC and the attorneys to appear or answer, judgment encourages you to become woman Alicia Hyndman. religious freedom. I applaud rula. “I was once a victim whom it employs are debt will be taken against you by informed about your options “The beauty of this State Assembly Member Weprin of a hate crime and unfortu- collectors who are attempting to default for the relief demanded in foreclosure. In addition to and this country is the idea and Senator Liu for their nately this happens to often. collect a debt. Any information in the Complaint. The Attorney seeking assistance from an that no matter who you are diligence in making this bill But this bill is a start and we obtained by them will be used for Plaintiff has an office for or where you are from you a reality.” now have protections in the attorney or legal aid office, there for that purpose. business in the County of Erie. can be YOU. I applaud the “By signing this bill into workplace.” are government agencies and 64869. Trial to be held in the County of non-profit organizations that 8/8,15,22&29/2019 THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11
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Notice of Formation of 149- N o t i c e o f F o r m a t i o n Notice of Formation of 542 Kaival Enterprise LLC, Arts of NOTICE OF SALE Notice of Formation of SEA 56 REALTY LLC Arts. of OMNICASH, LLC Art. Of Org. COHANCY REALTY LLC Arts. Org. filed with Sec. of State SUPREME COURT COUNTY CLIFF RECONDITIONING Org. filed with Secy. of State filed with Sec. of State of NY of Org. filed with NY Dept. of of NY (SSNY) 6/20/2019. OF QUEENS CENTER LLC Arts. of Org. of NY (SSNY) on 07/03/19. (SSNY) on 02/27/2019. Office State on 04/25/2019. Office Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. U.S. Bank National filed with Secy. of State of NY Office location: Queens Loc.: Queens County. SSNY location: Queens County. NY as agent upon whom process Association, as Trustee, (SSNY) on 06/25/19. Office County. SSNY designated designated as agent of LLC Sec. of State designated agent against may be served & shall successor in interest to location: Queens County. Princ. as agent of LLC upon whom upon whom process against of the LLC upon whom process mail process to Pinakin Patel, Wilmington Trust Company, as office of LLC: 217-07 Northern process against it may be it may be served. SSNY shall against it may be served, and 87-08 260th St., Floral Park, Trustee, successor in interest Blvd., Bayside, NY 11361. served. SSNY shall mail mail process to: 7014 13th shall mail process to 214-49 26 NY 11001. General Purpose. to Bank of America, N.A., as SSNY designated as agent process to: 50-30 229th Street, Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Avenue, Bayside, NY 11360. 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 Trustee, successor by merger of LLC upon whom process Oakland Gardens, NY 11364. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Purpose: any lawful activity. to LaSalle Bank National against it may be served. SSNY Purpose: any lawful activities. 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 MLBL LLC filed 7/23/2019. Association, as Trustee for shall mail process to the LLC 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 Structured Asset Securities at the addr. of its princ. office. Raspberry Seedlings LLC, Arts Office: Queens Co. SSNY designated as agent for process Corporation Mortgage Pass- Purpose: Any lawful activity. 124-05 25th ROAD REALTY Notice of Formation of KRM of Org. filed with Sec. of State & shall mail to: 118-18 Liberty Through Certificates Series 7/11,18,15,8/1,8&15/2019 LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with Lighting LLC. Arts. of Org. of NY (SSNY) 3/20/2019. Cty: Ave. Ground FL, Richmond Hill, 2005-14, Plaintiff the SSNY on 06/21/19. Office: filed with Secy. of State of NY Queens. SSNY desig. as agent NY 11419. Purpose: General. AGAINST CAS STEINWAY STREET LLC. Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y (SSNY) on 07/02/19. Office upon whom process against 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Su Ling a/k/a Su Mei Ling; et Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY designated as agent of the LLC location: Queens County. may be served & shall mail SSNY designated as agent al., Defendant(s) on 06/17/19. Office: Queens upon whom process against process to 69-11 Yellowstone Pursuant to a Judgment of County. SSNY designated as it may be served. SSNY shall of LLC upon whom process Blvd., A57, Forest Hills, NY Notice of Formation of CREOLE against it may be served. SSNY FRAICHE LLC. Arts. of Org. Foreclosure and Sale duly agent of the LLC upon whom mail copy of process to the LLC, 11375. General Purpose. dated January 5, 2017 I, the process against it may be c/o James Tsiklidis, 147-80 6th shall mail process to: 30-61 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 filed with Secy. of State of NY 35th St #2, Astoria, NY 11103. (SSNY) on 4/22/19. Office undersigned Referee will served. SSNY shall mail copy Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357. sell at public auction at the Purpose: any lawful activities. 119-44 27th Avenue, LLC, location: Queens County. of process to the LLC, 14-38 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Queens County Courthouse, 7/11,18,15,8/1,8&15/2019 Arts of Org. filed with Sec. SSNY designated as agent 31st Drive, Astoria, NY 11106. 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 Courtroom #25, 88-11 of State of NY (SSNY) of LLC upon whom process Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 150-65 LLC, Arts. of Org. Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Notice of Qualification of WATT 6/26/2019. Cty: Queens. against it may be served. 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 filed with the SSNY on New York on September 6, ASSET MANAGEMENT LP SSNY desig. as agent upon SSNY shall mail process to: 09/20/2017. Office loc: 2019 at 10:00AM, premises Appl. for Auth. filed with Secy. whom process against may be c/o The LLC, 243-52 145TH Notice of Formation of DL Queens County. SSNY has known as 86-20 56th Avenue, of State of NY (SSNY) on served & shall mail process Avenue, Rosedale, NY 11422. DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS been designated as agent Elmhurst, NY 11373. All that 07/11/19. Office location: to Antonio Molinari, 157-50 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. LLC Arts. of Org. filed with upon whom process against certain plot piece or parcel Queens County. LP formed 22nd Avenue, Whitestone, 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) the LLC may be served. SSNY of land, with the buildings in Delaware (DE) on 06/13/19. NY 11357. General Purpose. on 07/08/19. Office location: shall mail process to: The and improvements erected, Princ. office of LP: 110 Warwick 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 Queens County. SSNY LLC, 150-65 Cross Island Notice of Formation of situate, lying and being in Ave., Douglaston, NY 11363. designated as agent of LLC Pkwy, Whitestone, NY 11357. BECATTLEYA LLC. Articles. of the Borough and County Duration of LP is Perpetual. 15-15 215 Street LLC, Arts of upon whom process against Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. Organization with the Secretary of Queens, City and State SSNY designated as agent of Org. filed with Sec. of State it may be served. SSNY shall 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 of State of New York SSNY of NY, Block 2869 Lot 8. LP upon whom process against of NY (SSNY) 6/14/2019. mail process to the LLC, 104-37 on 05/30/2019. Office located Approximate amount of it may be served. SSNY shall Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. 150th St., Jamaica, NY 11435. 11562 ELMONT LLC, Arts. in QUEENS. SSNY has been judgment $521,450.05 plus mail process to c/o Corporation as agent upon whom process Purpose: Any lawful activity. of Org. filed with the SSNY designated for service of interest and costs. Premises Service Co. (CSC), 80 State against may be served & 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 on 07/09/2019. Office loc: process. SSNY shall mail copy will be sold subject to St., Albany, NY 12207-2543. shall mail process to 48-51 Queens County. SSNY has of any process served against provisions of filed Judgment JKR Express LLC, Arts of Name and addr. of each 36th Street, Long Island City, been designated as agent the LLC 32-47 108 Street, Index# 702514/2015. Org. filed with Sec. of State general partner are available NY 11101. General Purpose. upon whom process against 2nd Floor, East Elmhurst, NY. Eun Chong Thorsen, Esq., of NY (SSNY) 4/26/2019. from SSNY. DE addr. of LP: 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 the LLC may be served. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Referee Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. c/o CSC, 251 Little Falls Dr., SSNY shall mail process PATRICK HOLDINGS LLC 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 Shapiro, DiCaro & Barak, LLC as agent upon whom process Wilmington, DE 19808. Cert. to: The LLC, 122 28 Sutter Articles of Org. filed NY Sec. Attorney(s) for the Plaintiff against may be served & of LP filed with Secy. of State, Avenue, So Ozone, NY 11420. of State (SSNY) 4/29/19. Office Notice of Formation of a Limited 175 Mile Crossing Boulevard shall mail process to Rachel 401 Federal St., #4, Townsend Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. in Queens Co. SSNY design. Liability Company (LLC) NAME: Rochester, New York 14624 Rampersad, 105-37 132nd Bldg., Dover, DE 19901. 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 Agent of LLC upon whom Precision Furniture Installation, (877) 430-4792 St., South Richmond Hill, Purpose: Any lawful activity. process may be served. SSNY LLC. Articles of Organization Dated: July 17, 2019 NY 11419. General Purpose. 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 Notice of Formation of LSC shall mail copy of process to were filed with the Secretary 8/8,15,22&29/2019 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 Management LLC. Arts. of The LLC 4600 Metropolitan of State of New York (SSNY) 13109 BCD, LLC, Arts of Org. Org. filed with NY Dept. of State Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385. on 6/17/2019. Office location: Bridgemont LLC, Arts of R And R Holdings of Queens filed with Sec. of State of on 2/25/19. Office location: Purpose: Any lawful activity. Queens County. SSNY has Org. filed with Sec. of State LLC, Arts of Org. filed with NY (SSNY) 7/9/2019. Cty: Queens County. NY Sec. of 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 been designated as agent of of NY (SSNY) 5/8/2019. Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) Queens. SSNY desig. as State designated agent of the the LLC upon whom process Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. Notice of Formation of 7/3/2019. Cty: Queens. agent upon whom process LLC upon whom process against against it may be served. a s a g e n t u p o n w h o m U LT R AV I O L E T A U D I O SSNY desig. as agent upon against may be served & it may be served, and shall SSNY shall mail a copy of process against may be SERVICES LLC Arts. of whom process against shall mail process to Brendan mail process to 20-64 Hazen process to: Raymond Marten, served & shall mail process Org. filed with NY Dept. of may be served & shall mail Armstrong, 191 Beach 126 St, East Elmhurst, NY 11370. 418 Beach 130th Street, to Sheree Chang, 214- State on 04/24/2019. Office process to Richard Boll, 6112 Street, Belle Harbor, NY Purpose: any lawful activity. Belle Harbor NY 11694. 18 45th Dr., Bayside, NY location: Queens County. Flushing Avenue, Maspeth, 11694 General Purpose. 7/18,25,8/1,8,15&22/2019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 11361. General Purpose. NY Sec. of State designated NY 11378. General Purpose. 8/1,8,15,22,29&9/5/2019 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 8/8,15,22,29,9/5&12/2019 agent of the LLC upon whom 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 APP FOR AUTH for NYC Notice of Formation of Next process against it may be MEDIA III LLC App for Auth served, and shall mail process Notice of Formation of Notice of Formation of K&G Wraparound 103 Realty, LLC, Stop Ditmars LLC. Arts. of filed with SSNY 9/22/2014 GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPERS LLC Arts. of Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of Org. filed with Secy. of State to 164 Beach 92nd Street, LLC. Registered in Delaware Rockaway Beach, NY 11693. DEMOLITION CONSULTING Org. filed with NY Dept. of State of NY (SSNY) 6/26/2019. of NY (SSNY) on 6/14/19. on 8/15/2011 Off. Loc.: Queens LLC Arts. of Org. filed with State on 05/16/2019. Office Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. as Office location: Queens Purpose: any lawful activity. Co. SSNY designated as agent 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) location: Queens County. agent upon whom process County. SSNY designated upon whom process against it on 06/10/2019. Office location: NY Sec. of State designated against may be served & shall as agent of LLC upon whom may be served. SSNY to mail Notice of Formation of KD Q ueens C ount y. SS N Y agent of the LLC upon whom mail process to c/o Elda Zollo, process against it may be copy of process to The LLC, c/o Management, LLC. Arts. of Org. designated as agent of LLC process against it may be 97-17 103rd Ave., Ozone Park, served. SSNY shall mail Horing Welikson & Rosen P.C., filed with Secy. of State of NY upon whom process against served, and shall mail NY 11417. General Purpose. process to: c/o The LLC, 30- Attn: Richard T. Walsh ESQ., (SSNY) on 1/24/03. Office location: it may be served. SSNY shall process to 145-60 159th 8/15,22,29,9/5,12&19/2019 17 37th St, Astoria, NY 11103. 11 Hillside Avenue, Williston Queens County. SSNY designated mail process to: The LLC, Street, Jamaica, NY 11434. Purpose: any lawful purpose. Park, NY 11596. Purpose: as agent of LLC upon whom c/o Jeffrey Klarsfeld, Esq., Purpose: any lawful activity. Notice is hereby given that a 8/1,8,15,22,29&9/5/2019 Any lawful act or activity. process against it may be served. 10 East 40th Street, 46th 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 License, number 1319984 for 7/18,25, 8/1,8,15&22/2019 SSNY shall mail process to: The Fl., Manhattan, NY 10016. beer, cider, liquor and wine Voance LLC. Article of LLC, c/o Mr. John Kapetanakis, Purpose: Any lawful activity. Notice of Formation: L&T has been applied for by the Org. filed NY Sec of State C P Z E L M H U R S T L L C 43-15 160th St, Flushing, NY 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 ELMHURST REALTY LLC, undersigned to sell beer, cider, (SSNY) on 11/16/2018. Office Articles of Org. filed NY 11358. Purpose: any lawful activity. Art. Of Org. filed with Sec. liquor and wine at retail in a location Queens County. Sec. of State (SSNY) 7/11,18,15,8/1,8&15/2019 J&R Coding LLC, Arts of Org. of State of NY (SSNY) on restaurant under the Alcoholic SSNY designated as agent 4/23/19. Office in Queens filed with Sec. of State of 07/03/2019. Office Loc. Beverage Control Law at 51-29 upon whom process against Co. SSNY design. Agent of NY (SSNY) 3/22/2019. Cty: Queens County. SSNY 43rd Ave, Woodside, NY 11377 it may be served. SSNY shall LLC upon whom process Queens. SSNY desig. as agent designated as agent of LLC for on premises consumption. mail a copy of any process may be served. SSNY shall upon whom process against upon whom process against 8/15 &22/2019 against the LLC to: 9610 mail copy of process to may be served & shall mail it may be served. SSNY 37th Ave, Apt A11, Corona, Pin Xia Zhong 87-13 51st process to 27-28 Thomson shall mail process to: 33-61 NY 11368. Purpose of Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373. Ave., Ste. 605, Long Island City, 160thSt, Flushing, NY 11358. LLC: any lawful purpose. Purpose: Any lawful activity. NY 11101. General Purpose. Purpose: Any lawful activity. 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 7/11,18,25,8/1,8&15/2019 7/25,8/1,8,15,22&29/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2019
2020 Miss Long Island Pageant Weprin and Legislators From Across the Country Call for Gun Control Laws Assemblyman David I. Weprin joined State Senator Brian Ka- vanagh, Chair of the American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention and 50 other legislators from over 20 states to call upon Congress to enact stricter gun con- trol laws in the wake of recent mass shootings at the National Confer- ence of State Legislatures annual summit in Nashville, Tennessee.
Assemblyman David I. Weprin, State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Chair of the American State Legislators for Gun Violence Prevention, Senators David Carlucci & Roxanne J. Persaud, and Assembly Members Jo Anne Simon , and Tremaine S. Wright call for stricter gun control laws. Pictured at the 2020 Miss Long Island Pageant, held at Molloy College in Long Island, is the Commander of Flanders Field VFW Post #150 Mike Liquori in Corona, NY, with the second place winner Samantha Trocchia, Dotty Liquori (Mike’s wife), and Steven Marino. Assemblywoman Nily Rozic Meets With 32BJ Union Members
Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D,WF-Fresh Meadows) met with 32BJ union members. They discussed the importance of legislation to create a healthcare supplement for transportation center workers who are at the front lines of our busiest transit hubs and are therefore exposed to various germs and contaminants. Rozic cosponsors the legislation (A8142). Italian American Journal GIA To read GIA online Visit www.giamondo.com Servicing: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Long Island, Florida, California, Boston, Switzerland and Italy Call 718-592-2196