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TIPublished forM the BoroughES of Queens VOLUME 24, NO. 27 THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 25 CENTS the Queens Times Citi Field’s New Address is 41 Seaver Way Wishes All its Readers

NYC Councilmember Francisco Moya is pictured with New York Mets COO Jeff Wilpon in front of Citi Field where Citi Field’s new address will forever be known as 41 Seaver Way, in honor of Hall of Fame Pitcher and Mets legend, Tom Seaver. Photo Credit: New York Mets. See story on page 2. Vallone Celebrates Fifth Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show

Assemblywoman Catherine Attends Annual Independence Day Celebration At Astoria Park

Pictured: Assemblywoman Nolan with George Stamatiades, Central Astoria and Marie Torniali, Executive Director, Central Astoria and Chair of Council Member Paul Vallone celebrates the Fifth Annual Independence Day Celebration with his family Queens Community Board 1. See story on page 4. and over fifteen thousand spectators at Fort Totten Park. Photo by Dominic Totino. See story on page 2. One Edition for ALL of Queens! Visit our website at www.queenstimes.com PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

Vallone Celebrates Fifth Annual Independence Day Fireworks Show With Record-Breaking Crowd (Continued from page 1) Rocks, and Phil Costa & the Some- and Grucci Fireworks, Linda De- thing Special Big Band. Sabato and Vallo Transportation On Wednesday night, Council “What a fantastic night kicking for providing shuttle service, and Member Vallone, Queens Cham- off summer 2019 with upwards of so many local vendors and musi- ber of Commerce and the Bayside fifteen to twenty thousand people cians. A special thank you goes to Historical Society hosted the in Fort Totten!” said Council Tom Grech of the Queens Chamber Fifth Annual Independence Day Member Paul Vallone. “This event of Commerce, Paul DiBenedetto of Celebration at Fort Totten, where would not have been possible the Bayside Historical Society, and a record crowd gathered for a without the support of so many my Chief of Staff Jonathan Szott concert and fireworks show. This groups, including Matt Symons for being the keystone that inter- year’s event was even bigger and and the New York City Department acts with the labyrinth of agencies better than ever with a 15 minute of Parks & Recreation, Deputy involved. Thank you for joining us Fireworks by Grucci show being Inspector Keith Shine and Detec- for this celebration of our country launched from a barge on Little tive Kevin O’Donnell of the 109th and community. I hope you and Neck Bay and performances from Police Precinct, New York City your families enjoy a happy and MM Rock Camp, Chicken Head Fire Department, Scott Cooper healthy 4th of July!” Citi Field’s New Address is 41 Seaver Way (Continued from page 1) from the mound in Shea. It’s only on 41 Seaver Way. It’s an honor and right that Citi Field now sits at the childhood dream come true to im- The New York City Council corner or Shea Road and Seaver mortalize one of the greatest Mets passed NYC Councilmembers Way! of all time with this street renam- Francisco Moya bill to rename “The Franchise, Tom Terrific ing”, said Councilmember Moya. 126th St between Northern Bou- (the real one!) may not have laid the There’s one more honor on tap levard and Roosevelt Avenue to bricks of Citi Field but he helped for Tom Seaver. The New York Seaver Way in honor of the Mets build the foundation this franchise Mets have announced they are great Tom Seaver. For 20 seasons, is celebrated for. Our ballpark was commissioning a statue of The Tom Seaver gave us everything his built with his right arm. So it’s only Franchise to be placed outside of right arm had. He built a franchise fitting for Citi Field to now reside Citi Field, aka 41 Seaver Way. Attorney General James’ Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Decennial Census New York Attorney General Latinos. Thanks to the Court, everyday people need us to stand Letitia James today released the the census will remain a tool for firm in our fight for justice. After following statement in response delivering on our government’s all, everyone counts, and there- to the U.S. Supreme Court’s deci- promise of fairness and equity, fore, everyone must be counted. sion, in Department of Commerce and states, like New York, will not “I am grateful to the talented v. New York: be shortchanged out of critical re- professionals in the New York “Every single person in this sources or political representation. State Attorney General’s Office country deserves to be counted, Our democracy withstood this who worked tirelessly on this plain and simple. We are pleased challenge, but make no mistake, case, especially New York Solici- Subscribe to the with the Supreme Court’s deci- many threats continue to lie ahead tor General Barbara Underwood. sion today. from the Trump Administration I also want to thank our many “This one question could have and we will not stop fighting. government and public interest Queens Times caused a substantial undercount, Now, more than ever, the margin- partners for their support and col- particularly of noncitizens and alized, the disenfranchised, and laboration.” Your Local Newspaper-One Edition for All Of Queens

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Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato, Senator Rachel May, Pass Bill to Assist Veterans Applying for Discharge A & F Auto Repairs, Inc. General Auto Repairs Assemblywoman Stacey Local Veterans Service Agencies “I am proud of this bill, which (Foreingn and Domestic) Pheffer Amato (D-South Queens) assist the veteran in completing adds common sense support for Accessories passed a bill through the NYS their application for a discharge our veterans to help them submit • Tires • Batteries Assembly, A. 8096, that would pursuant to the Division of Veter- paperwork which can be long, • Electronic Tune-ups amend the executive law as it ans’ Services Discharge Upgrade cumbersome, and extremely • Inspection Station relates to the powers and duties of Advisory Board standards of technical. Many times, requests • Towing local veterans’ service agencies review,” Pheffer Amato said. “As for discharge upgrades come be- across the state. The bill would state and federal governments cause of changes in policy -- such require local veterans’ service move to streamline services so as the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t ARIS & FRANK agencies to assist veterans who we can improve quality of service Tell -- or for those separated due are in the process of submitting for those who have sacrificed to PTSD,” May said. “Easing the 43-05 111th Street • Corona Heights, NY an application for discharge up- so much, I am proud to make application process will help our Greek, Spanish and Italian Spoken grade to the Discharge Upgrade this modest, but important con- eligible vets gain access to ben- Advisory Board at the NYS Divi- tribution. I appreciate all of my efits such as the GI Bill, and other sion of Veterans’ Service. Senator Assembly colleagues especially services like the VA, which will (718) 592-7470 (718) 699-2499 Rachel May (D, WF- Syracuse) Assemblymember Didi Barrett, improve life for them and their sponsored the bill in the NYS Chair of the Committee on Vet- families. I am thrilled this bill Senate, S. 6527, and passed the erans’ Affairs, for her guidance passed in both the Assembly and bill through the chamber today. and support on this legislation. the Senate, and urge Governor “This bill seeks to help the I look forward to continuing to Cuomo to sign it.” veterans who are in the process of make those who have served a The bill will be sent to the Queens’Finest upgrading his or her military dis- high priority throughout my ten- Governor for his signature in the charge by having the staff of the ure in Albany.” coming weeks. Italian Restaurant Council Member Peter Koo Announces Budget Victories For Fiscal Year 2020 Improvements for libraries, play- Flushing Academy High School. grounds, schools, cultural insti- • Cooling Center for Main Street Public Safety tutions, and more Flushing Library Lighting and security cameras • Mitchell-Linden Library expan- for NYCHA City Council Member Peter sion and exterior upgrades CM Koo secured $300,000 in Koo today announced $20 million • Roof replacement at McGold- capital funding for LED lighting in budget victories for Council rick Library at the NYCHA Bland Houses to District 20, including $2.7 million $5.5 million for Bland Play- improve the safety and quality for libraries in Flushing and over ground of life at night for residents and $5 million for Bland Playground. Bland Playground will undergo pedestrians. In addition, CM Koo CM Koo secured the funding from a full renovation with $5.5 million secured $200,000 for the CCTV the Fiscal Year 2020 budget for in funding from CM Koo, Speaker system at NYCHA’s Latimer Gar- new capital and expense projects Johnson and the Queens Borough dens Senior Center. in partnership with Speaker Corey President. Located in the heart of Historical Preservation Johnson, Queens Borough Presi- downtown Flushing on 40th Road Over $4 million for historical dent Melinda Katz, the Queens and Prince Street, the playground landmarks in Flushing Council delegation, and the Black, is a popular location for youth In partnership with the Borough Park Side Restaurant Latino, and Asian Caucus. basketball and handball, but the President, Speaker, and BLAC, About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the CM Koo stated, “Securing these playground equipment is in need CM Koo secured $1.7 million to heart of Corona, Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a critical resources for our commu- of upgrades so that it better serves restore the basement of the Queens destination that is worth the trip. After one visit, you will nity will directly improve many of families with young children in the Historical Society, which is lo- be sure to be back again and again for one the city’s Best our neighborhood amenities and community. cated in the landmarked Kingsland Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic the overall quality of life in my Education Homestead. Also, $1.3 million in and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients district. This year, I fought for new New technology and playground capital funding will go toward the and attention to detail served by our professional staff. capital and programming funding upgrades coming to area schools renovations at the historic land- Park Side is also happy to host your next function with for our libraries, schools, parks, As in previous years, some of marked Bowne House. Flushing our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. and other critical infrastructure, CM Koo’s largest funding alloca- Council and Culture and the Arts, and I am especially proud that I tions went to capital improvements which is based in the landmarked 107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY was able to work closely with the for schools in his council district, Flushing Town Hall, will receive (718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 Speaker, the Borough President totaling $2.2 million for FY20. $1.2 million. and my colleagues in the Council This year’s school capital funding Discretionary Funding - Reservations Suggested - to direct this funding to important includes technology upgrades in 87 organizations receive fund- improvements right here in Flush- PS 20, PS 120, PS 162, PS 214, ing for 102 programs Drug Formulary Bill Has Passed Both ing. I am especially proud to have PS 242, PS 244 and Queens High From his personal discretion- secured $2.7 million to upgrade School for Language Studies. Oth- ary funding, CM Koo secured Houses of the Legislature multiple libraries throughout er improvements include security $710,000 in non-profit expense ACS CAN Praises Senate and As- Committee Chair Neil Breslin Flushing. Modern libraries pro- cameras for PS 22, supplemental funding for 87 community-based sembly on Bill that Can Save Lives and Assembly Majority Leader vide so much more than simple cooling in PS 24, auditorium up- organizations to continue pro- Crystal Peoples-Stokes for their book borrowing so that they act grades in PS 163, playground up- viding important services to the The New York State Senate hard work on this bill that can as hyperlocal community centers grades at PS 177, HVAC upgrades Flushing community, including has now passed the Mid-Year save lives. Cancer patients pick for each of our neighborhoods. at JHS 189, Flushing International the Korean American Family Drug Formulary bill (S.2849) their health plan after carefully It is important that we support, High School, IS 237 and East/West Service Center, New York Asian sponsored by Chair of the Sen- considering the coverage and cost. maintain and expand these critical School, auditorium upgrades at Women’s Center, Flushing Jew- ate Committee on Insurance It simply isn’t fair to patients when community institutions.” Flushing High School and Veritas ish Community Council, South Neil Breslin. The Assembly had a health insurer turns around and Highlights from this year’s budget Academy, athletic field upgrades Asian Council for Social Services, passed the bill (A.2969) earlier increases the cost or drops cover- includes: at Francis Lewis High School, Guardians of Flushing Bay, and this week. The Assembly bill was age of medications during the • $2.7 million for libraries in and bathroom upgrades at Queens more. sponsored by Assembly Majority health plan year. Increasing the Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. If price or eliminating coverage of Queens Officials & Community Advocates Celebrate Passage enacted, this legislation will stop a drug during the plan year could of Motor Parkway Connection Bill in The NYS Legislature health insurers from changing force patients to switch off their their drug formularies during the current medications. Senator John Liu, Assem- the passage of the Motor Park- extension come to fruition, seeing health plan year. “Once enacted, this legislation blymembers David Weprin, Nily way Connection Bill in the NYS this trail not only as a piece of New American Cancer Society Cancer will protect patients from hav- Rozic and Ed Braunstein, Coun- Legislature. The bill, which com- York history worth preservation Action Network (ACS CAN) Se- ing coverage for these lifesaving cilmember Barry Grodenchik, missions a study and report on a and meaningful expansion, but as nior New York Government Rela- medications changed during the Joby Jacob, Co-founder of Motor proposed extension of the Long untapped park space where New tions Director Julie Hart released coverage year. We look forward Parkway East, Juan Restrepo, Island Motor Parkway trail, was Yorkers can enjoy nature. the following statement: to Governor Cuomo signing this Queens Organizer of Transporta- carried by Assemblymember “The Long Island Motor Park- “We thank Senate Insurance bill into law” tion Alternatives, Howard Kro- Weprin in the Assembly and by way is Queens county’s hidden plick, President of the Long Island Senator Liu in the Senate this past gem. A car-free verdant land- Motor Parkway Preservation Soci- legislative session. Organizations marked path that travels through ety, bike advocates and residents like Motor Parkway East have of northeast Queens celebrated been working for years to see this (Continued on page 4) PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

Queens Officials & Community Whirl With Merle Advocates Celebrate Passage of Motor Parkway Connection Bill in The WEEKEND CELEBRATION OF CHILLIN’ AND GRILLIN’ NYS Legislature by Merle Exit dry out when placed directly on leave you with a chewy texture. (Continued from page 3) “After six years of advocacy, the grill.” Create a bbq sauce or When engaging it on the grill, the residents of northeast Queens Aromas of backyard barbecues just some spices for the grilling buy it fresh and cleaned. Cut it up the Queens neighborhoods of who have fought for this bill can and sounds of fireworks certainly time and baste it in order to savor into rings and tendrils when done. Fresh Meadows and Hollis Hills. celebrate a huge victory with set the mood for a Fourth of July the flavors. Vegetables take on a wonderful It’s part of the Brooklyn Queens its passage,” Said Senator John celebration that connotes Inde- Most people think about that flavor when grilled some of which Greenway which is a system of Liu. “This brings us one step pendence Day, when the United juicy steak or chicken, which is can be prepared whole such as trails that stretches from Coney closer to the cyclists’ Holy Grail States broke away from being great. Let’s look at some of the corn especially when basted with Island to Bayside,” Said Joby of bike paths connecting Queens, ruled by the King of England. alternatives starting with seafood, butter. We turn to Phil Barone, Jacob, Co-founder of Motor Park- Long Island and beyond, as the Let’s skip the history and get to keeping in mind that seafood owner of Valentino Food Market, way East. “For the past five years yet-unincorporated stretch of the the food celebration. means both shellfish and whole located at 66-64 Fresh Pond Rd, we’ve advocated to link these two Motor Parkway is the only thing Families and friends gather fish. for his thoughts. Yellow squash trails and are very happy to see standing in the way of connecting at people’s homes or parks to There are four ways to prepare and zucchini (one eighth to a the bill passed. We also hope that Coney Island to Queens Village to savor the taste of that smoked seafood: placing it directly on the quarter of an inch), thick slices filling this critical gap will allow Old Bethpage. Thank you to As- flavor that comes from placing grill; creating a “basket” using of tomato, slices of eggplant, the Brooklyn Queens Greenway to semblymember Weprin for cham- meat, seafood, fowl, vegetables aluminum foil; positioning a pot; sweet or hot peppers, asparagus, serve as a link to the Empire State pioning the bill in the Assembly and even fruit in the “barbie.” and as kabobs. green beans, brussels sprouts, on- Trail, which runs from Manhattan and thank you to Joby Jacob, What are the best “rules” for Let’s go to a source for the 101 on ions and Portobello mushrooms. to Canada, as it will be able to Juan Restrepo, Laura Shepard and charbroiling? grilling, Vinny Marinello and Pat Brushing with olive oil keeps the finally include Long Island.” many others for their efforts to see I turned to Nick Condo- Marotta, owners of Crossbay Sea- vegetable from drying out before “Transportation Alternatives this through.” manolis, owner of Tasty Grill in shell Fish Market. “Not all sea- they are cooked. is proud to successfully advocate “The historic Long Island Whitestone for his thoughts and food can go directly on the grill,” Red peppers are especially alongside Senator Liu, and Assem- Motor Parkway currently sits in recommendations and meat and said Vinny. “Shrimp, scallops, useful for concocting your own bly Member Weprin to expand the pieces along its original route from chicken. Aside from his three swordfish, tuna steaks, and lobster pimentos. Remove the top and Motor Parkway Greenway,” Said Queens to Suffolk. My bill autho- gyro that he describes as “slow tails are excellent choices. Al- seeds, then cut or tear it up into Juan Restrepo, Queens Organizer, rizing a study of this right of way cooked stand up rotisseries,” though whole fish can be wrapped large pieces. Place them skin side Transportation Alternatives. “An will help New York State to create Nick is also known for his ribs, in foil, it is not necessary to do so. down and char it. Transfer to a expanded Motor Parkway Green- a regional bike trail and increase burgers and skirt steak. Keep in mind that unless you buy plate and peel the skin. Place the way is poised to become Eastern safety for bicyclists and pedestri- Ribs taste better when they are a whole lobster and remove the pieces in an air tight container and Queens’ top-tier recreational ame- ans,” Said Assemblyman David smoked and if you don’t have a tail for grilling, lobster tails are refrigerate. By doing so it creates nity for residents seeking a healthy I. Weprin. “I urge the executive smoker you can add liquid smoke sold flash frozen and uncooked, its own juice so that olive oil is walk, run or bike ride through to sign A6413/S4492 and I thank or a spice of salt and smoked fla- whereas the King and Snow crab not necessary. their community, and it will pro- Senator John Liu for carrying this vor to the bbq sauce. Pre-boiling legs can be thawed out and eaten One option for roasting veg- vide thousands of commuters an bill in the Senate.” the ribs is okay to do. or heated up.” gies such as potatoes is double exceptionally safe and effective “Extending the Long Island Mo- “Skirt steaks should be cooked If you are into clams and mus- wrapping in aluminum foil and way to bike to West Queens, Man- tor Parkway trail would provide on high heat first to sear fol- sels, it is best to steam it in a pot placing directly on the coals. If hattan or Long Island. After years Queens, Brooklyn, and Nassau lowed by a low heat to continue adding herbs to water, wine, or you are doing it on top of the grill, of extensive outreach to the com- residents access to the Empire the process. I don’t recommend beer. This way you keep in the they should be cut up in chunks munity, over 1,000 New Yorkers State Trailway, a boon for bikers it being well done. Make sure juices of the shellfish. Although and basted. The same with car- have signed our petition to expand in all three counties,” Said As- they are ‘cleaned’ by removing they appear sand free, clams rots, depending upon its size and the Motor Parkway Greenway, and semblywoman Nily Rozic. “This much of the fat as well as peeling should still be washed as well thickness. each year 150 New Yorkers ride study will allow us to learn of the off the skin-like thin layers and as having some expectations of Preparing guacamole and al- it during TransAlt’s annual Tour feasibility of the extension as well any veins.” having sand residuals. Call to ask ways using Mexican Haas? One de Flushing. We are grateful to as the projected cost of the project “Chicken cannot be placed about the varieties of fresh clams large from California cost a dollar all the volunteers and advocates and the expected impact to local on a high flame because it needs that we carry. Our mussels do not while one large Haas was three who pushed to help make this bill traffic patterns.” to be cooked through. I recom- contain debris such as tiny crabs, dollars. No real difference in taste a priority in Albany, and we look “It is great news that the As- mend the thighs when it comes thus do not need much pre-care.” to warrant the price. forward to its passage.” sembly and Senate have passed to grilling as they are the juiciest The key to preparing calamari is Have a fabulous weekend with “On behalf of the Long Island legislation mandating that the and easier than drumsticks,” said to either cook it really fast or really the “roar of the fireworks, the Motor Parkway Preservation State conduct a study on a pro- Nick. “Chicken breasts tend to slow; anything in between will smell of the barbecue.” Society and its 468 members, I posed extension of the Long applaud Dr. Jacob, Juan Restrepo Island Motor Parkway trail,” Said of the Transportation Alternatives Assemblymember Ed Braunstein. Queens Volunteer Committee “Thank you to the advocates from and the legislators for their ef- Motor Parkway East for their forts in preserving the history tireless effort to achieve this vic- of America’s first parkway built tory. I look forward to working for automobiles,” Said Howard with Motor Parkway East and my Kroplick, President of the Long colleagues to make their vision a Island Motor Parkway Preserva- reality.” (July 5 to July 11) tion Society. “It is our hope that “The historic Long Island Motor the Queens section of the Motor Parkway is a true treasure that of- It’s the time of year when the http://bit.ly/2veM8YN. 2:30 pm; July 13, 8 pm; July 14, Parkway will eventually connect fers unparalleled opportunities for multi-week summer programs ● July 5, Center of Attention, 2:30 pm; July 19, 8 pm; July 21, to the path proposed in 2012 by exercise and recreation in a beauti- begin. Some are for children, 6:30 pm. Visitors are invited to 2:30 pm. St. Margaret Parish Nassau County’s Motor Parkway ful, verdant setting,” Said Council while others are for live music engage in a conversation about Hall, 66-05 79th Pl., Middle Vil- Trail. Passage of this bill is an im- Member Barry S. Grodenchik. lovers. Still more are for movie Gabriel Orozco’s “Roto Shaku 26 lage, http://bit.ly/2t9bzYY. portant step in making this a real- “Extending the parkway eastward buffs. They all are absolutely (2015),” which is featured in the ● July 6, Hands on History: ity, while preserving and restoring would provide increased access fantastic, and they demonstrate exhibition “Gabriel Orozco: Ro- Etch Your Own Scrimshaw Art, a significant piece of Long Island’s for residents of Eastern Queens that Queens is a great place to tating Objects” (on view through 1 pm. Visit the exhibition “Trea- history. William K. Vanderbilt Jr. and enhance the experience of all spend the summer. Aug. 11). Event repeats on July sures from the Attic: Who Tells would be very proud.” who enjoy this valuable parkland.” ● July 5, The Mighty Sparrow 20 at 3:30 pm. Noguchi Museum, Your Story?” and see objects and CASYM Steel Orchestra, 09-01 33rd Rd. LIC, http://bit. that tell stories about the people 7 pm. SummerStage presents a ly/2J9pGqr. who made and used them. Then Assemblywoman Catherine Attends night of the world-best Calypso. ● July 6, Soul Jam, 6 pm. As create a scrimshaw, a popular Annual Independence Day Celebration Springfield Park, Springfield part of the SummerStage series, etching art form among sailors. Boulevard and 184th Street, Queens native Ralph McDaniels, King Manor Museum, 150-03 At Astoria Park http://bit.ly/2KICUOl. the longtime host of Video Mu- Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, http://bit. ● July 5, See It Big Weekend, sic Box, presents the Philly soul ly/2X5DOpU. (Continued from page 1) tion” said Assemblywoman July 7. Watch action movies on quintet Blue Magic and DJ Hol- ● July 7, Tabou Combo, 6 Catherine Nolan. “Congratu- the big screen as part of an ongo- lywood, whose call-and-response pm. SummerStage presents the On Thursday, June 28 As- lations to George Stamatiades, ing series. Here’s the schedule: shtick pre-dated hip-hop music ambassadors of Haitian dance semblywoman Nolan attended Marie Torniali and Central “RoboCop,” July 5, 7 pm and in the 1970s. Springfield Park, music. Lakou Mizik, a multi- the Central Astoria Local Astoria for organizing this July 7, 4:45 pm; “The Matrix,” Springfield Boulevard and 184th generational Port-au-Prince Development Corporation’s wonderful event for our com- July 6, 2:30 pm and July 7, 2 pm; Street, http://bit.ly/2Ye0Pbo. collective that celebrates the Annual Independence Day munity.” “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” ● July 6, The Addams Family, African, French, American, celebration at Astoria Park. Central Astoria has been July 7, 7 pm. Museum of the July 21. Maggie’s Little Theater and Pan-Caribbean influences, “I am always happy to join organizing the Annual Inde- Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., presents this musical comedy. Central Astoria at their Annual pendence Day & Fireworks at Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District, Schedule: July 6, 8 pm; July 7, (Continued on page 10) Independence Day celebra- Astoria Park for 35 years. THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 5

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Your lucky num- Weeks Puzzles bers are: 5,8,9 VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 23) PISCES “Try & Find” Disputes on the home front may (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) be hard to avoid. Your passionate Take a second look; another per- nature may make you jealous if son’s philosophy may be extreme- your mate has been too busy to ly different from yours. Don’t hold take care of your needs. Your back; and take a bit of a chance. AACROSS DOWN lucky numbers are: 1,2,3 Your lucky numbers are: 6,1,7 1. Biblical tower 1. Honey insects 6. Display 2. At the peak of 10. Small amount 3. Headquarters 14. French for “Storehouse” 4. Sweeping story TRY AND FIND 15. Use a beeper 5. Slowly, in music 16. Holly 6. Explicitly stated 17. A red fluorescent dye 7. Where hay is kept 18. Tropical American wildcat 8. Brute 19. Short skirt 9. Small carnivorous mammal 20. Eyeglasses 10. A rotary duplicator “Crossword Puzzle” 22. Where the sun rises 11. Homeric epic 23. Hodgepodge 12. Anxious 24. Wears away 13. Ways out 26. Young cow 21. Aware 30. F 25. Flat float 31. Delay 26. Actors in a show 32. Winglike 27. Countertenor 33. Liturgy 28. Frolic 35. Found around a painting 29. Excluded from a society 39. Streaked 34. Biologist 41. A complete list of things 36. Wings 43. Keepsake 37. Brood 44. Let go 38. Quaint outburst 46. Dad 40. Dwarf buffalo 47. Holiday drink 42. Gorillalike 49. Anagram of “Ail” 45. Revolutionary “Sudoku” 50. Pay attention to 48. A deep loud hearty laugh 51. A covered carriage 51. Continuation of the coat collar 54. Sleep in a convenient place 52. Cognizant 56. Absent Without Leave 53. Exploded stars 57. Scared 55. Bucks Bald Eagle Concerts History Party 63. Cover with asphalt 58. Part in a play Balloons Decorations Holiday Patriotic 64. Central points 59. River of Spain Barbecue Democracy Hot Dogs Philadelphia 65. Poplar tree 60. A noble gas Baseball Fireworks Independence Picnic 66. Historical periods 61. Dash Ben Franklin Flag John Adams Red White Blue 67. “What a shame!” 62. Declare untrue Betsy Ross Floats Liberty Stars And Stripes 68. Indicate pain or displeasure Cake Freedom National Anthem Streamers 69. Not more Play Crossword/Sudoku online.. Carnival Great Britain Nationhood Thomas Jefferson 70. Whip mark Celebration Hamburgers Parade USA 71. Lad Visit www.queenstimes.com Colonies White House Click on PUZZLES... and Enjoy PAGE 6 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

Councilman Miller and City Education Chancellor Carranza Meng Applauds Supreme Court Decision Visit Flourishing St. Albans Public School to Block Citizenship Question Council Member I. Daneek Miller (D-St. Albans) and New ‘contrived.’ York City Department of Educa- While we can celebrate today’s tion Chancellor Richard Carranza ruling by the Supreme Court, it is paid a visit to the students, teach- imperative that we do everything ers, administrators, and staff that humanly possible to obtain a com- make-up the learning community plete and accurate census count. at Public School 360 Queens. We must communicate to all our P.S. 360Q resides in New York fellow neighbors that responding City District 29, and currently to the census is of national im- serves over 150 students (in both portance. There must be as much Pre-K and Kindergarten through outreach as possible, and it must Grade 3), 95% of whom are black, be done as early as possible, to and employs a bilingual teacher help ensure that everybody knows corps that is motivated by the goal U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) the importance of participating of enabling its pupils to speak issued the following statement in the census. We must not allow conversational Spanish by the after the Supreme Court blocked an undercount to shortchange our time they graduate. the Trump administration from neighborhoods and communities, Launched in 2015, the four year adding a citizenship question to and deny us the critical resources school prides itself on its ability the 2020 Decennial Census ques- to fix our roads, fund our schools, to meet the needs of all its stu- tionnaire. support our elderly, or limit con- dents “academically, socially, and “It was a pleasure to host ber Miller and the wonderful P.S. “I am pleased that the Supreme gressional representation. We emotionally,” and enjoys overall Chancellor Carranza in South- 360 school community for open- Court has blocked the Trump ad- will not be erased, we will not be positive ratings in recently pub- east Queens today,” said Council ing your doors to us yesterday,” ministration today from adding a underrepresented, and we must lished DOE surveys for both Member I. Daneek Miller. “Our said Schools Chancellor Richard citizenship question to the 2020 make every attempt to ensure that student and teacher attendance as community is immensely sup- A. Carranza. “As the 2018-19 Decennial Census and I am hope- every person is counted. There well as rigorous instruction for its portive of the work being per- school year comes to a close, ful that in the end a citizenship are no do-overs with the census; a Early Childhood Education and formed by the Chancellor’s team we are grateful to our teachers question will not be included on mistake is a 10-year mistake. The Pre-K programs. at the Department of Education in and staff who are raising the bar the questionnaire. best response to the addition of P.S. 360Q achieved a milestone recruiting the best talent, such as and improving outcomes for our From the beginning, the citi- this question is to get the fullest in its young history this past the faculty at P.S. 360, whose cul- students, and to the families and zenship question was grounded in count possible.” spring when every student in the tural and academic competence community members in South- racist and reckless intent. The ad- Since early last year, Meng has school’s inaugural third grade gives our children a genuine op- east Queens who are working ministration has continuously lied led the charge in Congress against class passed Day One of both the portunity to receive the education hand-in-hand with us to advance about how and why they sought the inclusion of a citizenship ques- State Mathematics and English they have long deserved.” equity and excellence for every to add this question – including tion on the 2020 Census. She has Language Arts examinations. “Thank you to Council Mem- student.” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross continuously spoken out against lying directly to my face during adding the question, authored an Reps. Maloney, Fitzpatrick, Lee and Brooks Call for U.S. a House hearing last year. The op-ed on the issue, and has stood evidence speaks for itself – and it with immigration activists and to Properly Recognize American Women’s Historical most certainly does not pass the immigration advocacy organi- smell test. The discovery of docu- zations to publically oppose it. Achievements and Contributions ments showing that a Republican She also secured $8.45 billion in Representatives Carolyn B. strategist communicated with a the Commerce, Justice, Science Maloney (D-NY), Brian Fitzpat- top census official about the issue, Appropriations Bill for outreach rick (R-PA), Susie Lee (D-NV), and President Trump invoking efforts by the Census Bureau. and Susan Brooks (R-IN) renewed executive privilege on subpoe- During an Appropriations Sub- calls for the creation of a national naed citizenship question-related committee hearing in March 2018, museum dedicated to honoring the materials, further illustrate the Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross contributions of women throughout administration’s politicization of lied to Meng when she asked him American history. The members the census, and its attempt to skew if the President or anybody in the celebrated growing bipartisan it in favor of the GOP. This blatant White House spoke to him or his support for the bill. Reps. Maloney weaponization of the census is team about adding the citizenship and Fitzpatrick are lead sponsors unconscionable and shameful, and question. He said he was not aware of H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian it has constantly undermined the of any discussions, but then a Women’s History Museum Act. process. Ultimately, the Supreme court filing later revealed that the “Just three months ago, we Court said the Secretary using the Secretary did talk about the issue introduced H.R. 1980, the Smith- Voting Rights Act enforcement as with the White House’s then-Chief sonian Women’s History Museum rationale behind the question was Strategist Steve Bannon. Act. Today, we have more than 160 cosponsors and the list keeps grow- ing by the day,” said Rep. Maloney. Congressman Suozzi’s Statement “There is no reason this bill should inspire millions of women across for their accomplishments in a Regarding The Supreme Court not be supported by every member America to achieve their dreams.” place where people from far and of the House and Senate. This is “I entered office as part of the wide can congregate. Establishing Decision on Gerrymandering not about politics or partisanship: largest class of women to ever be a Smithsonian Women’s History women are half the population. elected to Congress and there’s Museum for the collection, study This is about giving women – all no better time than during this and establishment of programs preme Court has a sacred duty to women – their rightful place in Congress to pass the Smithsonian covering the historical contribution uphold the law, and in my opinion, history.” Women’s History Museum Act and of women will inspire generations today they did not. Partisan ger- “I was so proud to join Represen- celebrate the accomplishments of to come,” said Rep. Brooks. “I rymandering violates both our tatives Maloney, Lee, and Brooks half of this country’s population,” encourage all of my colleagues to first amendment rights and equal this morning to advocate for a said Rep. Lee. “Every American support the bipartisan Smithsonian protection rights. Smithsonian Women’s History should learn the complete story Women’s History Museum Act to Gerrymandered safe seats en- Museum,” said Rep. Fitzpatrick. and the integral role women have create a national museum dedi- sure that one party has a distinct “Women have contributed so much played in shaping our country.” cated to American women’s history advantage; precluding any interest to our Nation’s history and their “Women have made monumen- so that the stories from American in working with the other side for stories need to be told. If you see tal marks in our nation’s history women who helped shape our fear of being primaried. In a pri- it, you can be it. This museum will book and deserve to be recognized country can be shared.” mary, turnout is usually very low and only attracts the enthused base of either party. Stavisky Lauds Supreme Court Ruling on Census Question Partisan gerrymandering by Congressman Tom Suozzi (D state legislatures is the single On April 1st Senator Toby Ann making under theAdministrative – Long Island, Queens) issued the greatest threat to our democracy Stavisky, joined other elected offi- Procedure Act calls for an expla- following statement regarding the and it is the primary reason our cials around the country as a party nation for agency action. What- Supreme Court’s decision on ger- nation is so divided. Congress in the class action lawsuit to fight was provided here was more of a rymandering: must now work together to put the Department of Commerce’s distraction.”The decision upholds “I am incredibly disappointed the power where it belongs; with attempt to add the citizenship the lowercourt’s ruling to not add by the Supreme Court 5-4 decision the voters, and not political map- question to the 2020 Census. the question. that partisan gerrymandering is makers. It’s time to end partisan In the 5-4 Majority decision the a ‘political’ issue and should not gerrymandering and let politicians court wrote,“Reasoned decision (Continued on page 9) be decided by the Court. The Su- know we must earn your vote.” THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 7

1969 Amazin’ NY Mets to Be Honored at 50th Sanders’ Community Clergy Breakfast Anniversary Celebration

The guest speakers at the Community Clergy Breakfast were (from left), Ryan M. Silva, Executive Director of the New York State Economic Development Council (NYSEDC), Harry Wells, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center 1969 was an incredible year for Mets, were considered one of the aviation history and Long Island’s at York College, Demond Wilkerson, Consultant at Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) York College, space and for baseball as Ameri- worst teams in baseball since their only Giant Screen Dome Theater. Venroy Luly, Corporate Attorney at Miles & Stockbridge cans watched heroes emerge on start in 1962. With solid young new Currently, the museum is celebrat- P.C, Victoria Rowe-Barreca, Director of Capital Solutions at the moon and on the field. On June pitchers and under the leadership ing “Countdown to Apollo at 50” Enterprise Community Partners and Rev. Kermit L. Williams, 27, 2019, The Cradle of Aviation of disciplined coach, Gil Hodges, sponsored by the Robert D.L. Executive Director of Kingdom Faith Developers Enterprise. Museum is proud to host a celebra- the Mets turned it all around in Gardiner Foundation, showcas- tion of the 50th Anniversary of the 1969 through teamwork and a ing Long Island and Grumman’s Senator James Sanders Jr. (D- Economic Opportunity Zones 1969 World Champion Mets hon- focus on winning. On October significant role in the Apollo pro- Rochdale Village, Far Rockaway) is a tax incentive program that is oring Jack DiLauro, Duffy Dyer, 16, 1969, they became the world gram. The Museum was recently bought together faith-based lead- projected to draw over $6.1 tril- Wayne Garrett, Rod Gaspar, Jerry champions of baseball defeating recognized and listed on New York ers and economic industry experts lion in unrealized capital gains Grote, Cleon Jones, Ed Kranepool, the Baltimore Orioles with four State’s National Register of His- at his Community Clergy Break- nationally. An opportunity zone is J.C. Martin, Jim McAndrew, Art straight wins; considered one of the toric Places as a significant part of fast this month on June 27, 2019 to a low-income census tract with a Shamsky, Ron Swoboda and Ron greatest upsets in baseball history. American history. The museum is discuss the social impact of Eco- poverty rate of at least 20 percent Taylor. Tickets are $150 per person “For years people used to say located on Museum Row, Charles nomic Opportunity Zones and how and family income no greater than and include a cocktail reception at we’ll land a man on the moon Lindbergh Blvd., in East Garden kingdom builders can organize and 80 percent of the area median. This 6:00 pm and dinner and question before the Mets win the world City. For more information call direct the community’s agenda in initiative will allow investors to and answer session with the play- series…well in 1969 both events (516) 572-4111 or visit www.cra- relation to potential development. put money to work rebuilding the ers at 7:00 pm. All proceeds from happened and both events changed dleofaviation.org. “As the Africans say the best low to moderate-income commu- this fundraising event benefit the the world for the better”. – Andrew In celebration of the Summer time to plant a tree is 20 years ago nities, according to Ryan Sylva, Cradle of Aviation’s education and Parton, President of Cradle of of 1969, The NY Mets will be and the second best time is now,” the Executive Director for preservation programs. Tickets are Aviation Museum giving away Mr. Met on the Moon Sanders said. “Now is the best time New York State Economic Devel- available at www.cradleofaviation. The Cradle of Aviation Museum Bobblehead to their first 25,000 for all of us to come together and opment Council (NYSEDC). org or Reservations at 516-572- and Education Center is home fans at their decide where we want these invest- “States were tasked with rec- 4066. to over 75 planes and spacecraft July 27th game against the Pitts- ments to go and how we want to ommending EOZs comprising The “Amazin’ Mets or Miracle representing over 100 years of burgh Pirates. build our community.” population census tracts that are Sanders held the breakfast at considered low-income communi- the Friendship Baptist Church in ties” Sylva said. “Investment must Jamaica. It was conducted in part- occur before the end of this cal- Best Wishes for a Happy nership with the New York State endar year to maximize program Economic Development Council, benefits.” Small Business Development We would like to thank Friend- Center at York College, Enterprise ship Baptist Church for allowing and Safe Fourth of July Community Partners Inc. & Miles us to use their fellowship hall to & Stockbridge P.C. host this month’s breakfast.

Congresswoman GR ACE MENG Paid for & authorized by Grace For New York PAGE 8 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

CELEBRATE: NYC PARKS HAS PRIDE!

NYC Parks invites New Yorkers tron Gertrude Stein (1874-1946). after serving as First Lady for and the more than 3 million visi- The monument’s proximity to the 12 years, Eleanor became the tors expected to visit the city for New York Public Library reflects Chairperson of the Commission World Pride to commemorate the Stein’s significant literary con- on Human Rights and also chaired LGBTQ+ by visiting notable city tributions—from plays, librettos, the drafting committee for the parks and historical sites relevant and film scripts to biographies, Universal Declaration of Human to movement and community this autobiographies, lectures, essays, Rights . Learn more about the weekend. poems, and novels. In 1903, Ger- Eleanor Roosevelt Monument Many notable New Yorkers, art- trude moved to Paris where she Bayard Rustin Plaque, Ralph ists, and writers helped shaped the met her lifelong partner Alice B. Bunche Park pride of the LGBTQ+ movement Toklas in 1907. They remained a At the southern end of Ralph and gay rights. Here are highlights couple until Gertrude passed away Bunche Park is a commemora- of some of those stories told in in 1946. Learn more about the tive plaque to Bayard Rustin our parks: Gertrude Stein Monument (1912-1987). Rustin, an African- Sheridan Square, Central Park Angel of the Waters at Bethesda American civil rights leader who & Washington Square Park Fountain, Central Park organized the March on Wash- The Christopher Street Libera- The famous Angel of the Waters ington Movement, was an openly tion Day March took place in 1970, sculpture in Central Park is the gay man who in the 1980s became on the one-year anniversary of the masterpiece of lesbian sculptor an activist for gay rights. In 2013, Stonewall riots. It started out from Emma Stebbins (1815-1882), the President Barack Obama post- Sheridan Square in Greenwich first woman to receive a commis- humously awarded Rustin the Village and was followed by a sion for a major public work in Presidential Medal of Freedom. “Gay-in” at Sheep Meadow in New York City. The statue is part Visit Ralph Bunche Park Central Park. The third Pride of the beloved Bethesda Fountain Walt Whitman Park, Brooklyn March began in Central Park and which celebrates the 1842 opening In Brooklyn, poet, journal- ended in Washington Square Park, of the Croton Aqueduct, which ist, and humanist Walt Whitman which was the kickoff point of a brought fresh water from West- (1819-1892) is honored with a park July 1969 march to Stonewall in chester County into New York in his name. His work Leaves of protest of the police raids. Learn City. Some believe the statue was Grass, first published in 1855, more about Washington Square modeled after her lover, Charlotte boldly expressed themes of free- Park’s Pride history Cushman, who was an American dom of self as well as sexuality Gay Liberation Monument, actress. In fiction, the Angel of and love. While a New York City Christopher Park the Waters also watches over the resident, Whitman’s opinion col- The sculpture at Christo- characters at the conclusion of An- umns that he wrote while the edi- pher Park, opposite the historic gels in America, Tony Kushner’s tor of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle Stonewall Inn, honors the gay landmark play examining AIDS were instrumental in the establish- rights movement and commemo- and homosexuality. Learn more ment of Fort Greene Park. Visit rates the events at Stonewall. In about the Bethesda Fountain Walt Whitman Park 2018, Christopher Park became Keith Haring AIDS Memorial, Manhattan a national park and the first-ever Keith Haring (1958-1990) was Portions of the words of Walt U.S. national monument to LGBT an openly gay NYC artist made Whitman’s “Song of Myself” from rights. Learn more about the Gay famous for his signature draw- Leaves of Grass were selected by Liberation Monument and the ings of chalk-like outlines. By the conceptual artist Jenny Holzer Stonewall riots late 1980s, his public art pieces and engraved in the pavement of The First NYC Dyke March became a monumental voice in the AIDS Memorial in the West Twenty-four years after the first tackling social issues revolving Village. The memorial commemo- Pride March, the New York Les- around the ‘80s crack epidemic, rates those we’ve lost to the fight bian Avengers organized and held sexuality, love, and diversity. against HIV/AIDS. the first NYC Dyke March in June Keith Haring’s sculptures have The AIDS Memorial sits at the 1993. The march began in Bryant been displayed in Riverside Park crossroads of NYC’s early AIDS Park and ended in Union Square. and Central Park, and his famous history and the LGBTQ communi- Held on the Saturday before the Crack is Wack Mural (currently ty’s mobilization against the AIDS NYC Pride March, this annual closed) sits in the Crack is Wack epidemic. The memorial was the event now ends in Washington Playground in Harlem. site of a former campus for St. Square Park. Carmine Street Mural by Keith Vincent’s Hospital (which estab- Alice Austen House, Alice Haring, James J Walker Park lished the first AIDS ward in the Austen Park In 1987, Keith Haring painted city). Less than a block away is the Alice Austen (1866-1952) was the Carmine Street Pool Mural LGBT Community Center where a prolific photographer, produc- at what is now the Tony Dapolito ACT-UP (the AIDS Coalition to ing thousands of photographs that Pool in James J Walker Park. Visit Unleash Power) and other AIDS captured life in NYC. She lived at Tony Dapolito Pool this summer advocacy and support groups Clear Comfort (inside what is now to see it! Learn more about Keith first organized. The memorial Alice Austen Park) with Gertrude Haring’s life and legacy is also within blocks of the first Gino A. Orrino Tate. Alice and Gertrude shared a Viewfinding by Sarah E. Brook, headquarters of Gay Men’s Health Principal License Representative loving relationship for 53 years, 30 Riverside Park South Crisis (GHMC), and the former of those were spent living together Engraved on the temporary art- office of Dr. Joseph Sonnabend Multiple Markets with Competitive Rates at Clear Comfort, now known as work at Riverside Park South are who pioneered community-based the Alice Austen House. 26 short works by queer poets research trials for AIDS drugs. Alice was a trailblazer on many on the theme of transformation His co-op board’s attempt to Orrino Capital Services, LLC fronts. Some of her early works and self-actualization. Stop by evict him led to the nation’s first 46-13 104th St.,Orrino Plaza included images of women em- to check it out! Viewfinding, by AIDS anti-discrimination case in bracing and cross-dressing. She New York-based artist Sarah E. 1983. Learn more about the AIDS Corona Heights, NY 11368 was also the first woman on Staten Brook, will be on view in the park Memorial 718-606-0293 or 718-606-0294 Island to own a car and the founder through August 22. Learn more Damrosch Park, Manhattan Fax: 718-606-0295 of the Staten Island Garden Club. about Viewfinding at Riverside Each year, the Gay Men’s In 2017, the historic house was Park South Health Crisis (GHMC) hosts the designated as a National LGBT Eleanor Roosevelt Monument, AIDS Walk in Central Park. Historic Site. Visit the Alice Aus- Riverside Park Founded in 1986, the AIDS Walk All Forms of Insurance ten House The monument in Riverside Park is the largest single-day AIDS Gertrude Stein Monument, depicts and honors New Yorker, fundraising event in the world. Bryant Park humanitarian, and former U.S. The first AIDS Walk took place INCOME TAXES PREPARED The statue in Bryant Park hon- First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in Damrosch Park. Visit Dam- ors American author and arts pa- (1884-1962). In 1946, one year rosch Park COMPUTERIZED . . . Fast Service Electronic Filing - “Quick Refunds” For appointment call (718) 606-0293 Visit us at www.facebook.com/queenstimes or or (718) 606-0294 visit our website www.queenstimes.com or stop in. Open: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 9

NYC H2O Calls on MTA to Add a Bus Stop to Ridgewood Reservoir, a 50 Acre Natural Oasis on the Border of Queens Sports Brooklyn and Queens St. John’s Finishes Fifth in BIG EAST The historic Ridgewood Res- Reservoir in 2017 that resulted in Ridgewood Reservoir is an asset ervoir is a 50-acre natural oasis its listing on the National Reg- for both Queens and Brooklyn and in Directors’ Cup Standings that serves diverse communi- ister of Historic Places. These should be more accessible. I join Red Storm propelled by three NCAA Tournament ties on the border of Brooklyn designations were supported by the call to bring a bus stop to the appearances during the 2018-19 academic year and Queens. Despite its beauty, numerous elected officials, in- reservoir so everyone can enjoy all ecological importance, and open cluding Congresswoman Nydia it has to offer.” The National Association of total in Division I history. access, the Ridgewood Reservoir M. Velázquez, State Senator “The Ridgewood Reservoir is a Collegiate Directors of Athletics One of the nation’s most which is proximate to some of the Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., New beautiful green space that everyone released its final Learfield IMG historically successful fencing poorest areas in New York City York State Senator Michael should have the opportunity to visit College Directors’ Cup standings programs, the Red Storm shined is impossible to reach by public Gianaris, Assemblyman An- and enjoy. Adding a bus stop near on Friday and St. John’s finished on the piste once again at the 2019 transportation. We are calling on drew Hevesi, Assemblywoman the Reservoir will open up this hid- fifth among BIG EAST programs national championships. On the the MTA and New York City to Catherine Nolan, Queens Bor- den gem to all New Yorkers,” said with 105.0 points. women’s side, St. John’s placed walk the talk and provide access ough President Melinda Katz, NY State Assemblyman Andrew The Red Storm, which sent three student-athletes on the All- to those New Yorkers most in need Brooklyn Borough President Hevesi . three separate programs to NCAA America First Team. Among of quality greenspace. Eric Adams, New York State NY State Assemblywoman Tournaments this season, checked that trio of national honorees was The MTA is updating its bus Assemblyman Mike Miller, Catherine Nolan: “The Ridgewood in a no. 149 nationally, edging out Karolina Cieslar, who became routes in Queens and is currently City Council Member Robert reservoir is an important environ- conference foes DePaul, Creigh- the program’s first-ever national soliciting input. Holden, Council Member Ra- mental resource for our commu- ton, Seton Hall, Xavier and Butler. champion in the women’s saber The closest subway station to fael Espinal, Council Member nity” said Assemblywoman Nolan. “It is always a tremendous event. Katarzyna Lachman the Ridgewood Reservoir is the J Antonio Reynoso, as well as “As the MTA holds community honor for our student-athletes to and Andrea Vittoria Rizzi were train at Norwood Avenue, a mile by community organizer Rob workshops to remap its bus net- be recognized on a national stage the Red Storm’s other First Team from the Reservoir and downhill. Jett of Friends of Ridgewood work, I urge the city to place a bus for their accomplishments on the All-Americans while Dominique The closest bus stop is the Q56 at Reservoir and Marit Larson of stop near the reservoir and truly fields of competition,” said St. Tannous also took home Third Jamaica and Shepherd Avenues, NYC Parks Chief of Natural make it accessible for all.” John’s Director of Athletics Mike Team All-America accolades. about a half mile from the Reser- Resources. NY State Senator Joseph P. Cragg. “I am encouraged by our The men’s fencing team also voir. Equity in the Parks requires Since 2014, NYC H2O has Addabbo, Jr.: “ The Ridgewood various successes during my first produced three All-Americans, as making greenspace available brought over 5,000 Brooklyn Reservoir is a natural treasure right year as a Johnnie and I think we’re Fares Ferjani reached the semifi- to those New Yorkers who lack and Queens students on free here in Queens, and we need to positioned to achieve even more in nals of the saber event to garner access to its myriad health ben- Water Ecology and Engineering make sure that the site is accessible the coming years.” first team status. Ben Natanzon efits. The Ridgewood Reservoir’s Field Trips to the historic Ridge- to everyone,” said State Senator St. John’s received a lion’s share finished eighth in that event to greenspace serves as a cultural wood Reservoir to experience Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. “One way to of its Directors’ Cup points during place on the All-America Second and ecological treasure solely for New York City’s water system ensure that even more people can the winter season thanks to the Team while Ivan Zagoruiko came those New Yorkers who have cars up close and be inspired by its enjoy the beauty of the Ridgewood successes of the Red Storm men’s in 12th in the epee competition and can access it. wetlands ecology as they learn Reservoir is by New York City and basketball and fencing programs. to claim a spot on the third team. The Reservoir is located within about how NYC relies on nature the MTA adding a bus stop near the On the hardwood, St. John’s Under the direction of first year Highland Park which is run by the for clean water and urban re- location during their remapping of made its first NCAA Men’s Bas- head coach Dillon Pottish, the St. New York City Parks Department. silience. A City bus stop at the Queens’ bus routes. I stand with ketball Tournament appearance John’s men’s tennis team captured It was built in 1859 to supply Ridgewood Reservoir would my colleagues in government, and since 2015 and finished the season its first BIG EAST Championship water to the once-independent allow more students to access community activists in urging the with 21 wins. Shamorie Ponds title and made its first NCAA City of Brooklyn. Its history is the historic wetland which is city to consider placing a bus stop became just the fifth player in pro- Tournament appearance since so important to New York City’s now accessible to them solely near the Ridgewood Reservoir.” gram history to be named to the 2016. The Johnnies were led by growth that it was recently put on through the Field Trip “The Ridgewood Reservoir is a All-BIG EAST First Team more BIG EAST Player of the Year the State and National Register of program. . beautiful urban oasis found in the than once after ranking fourth in Andrei Crapcenco, who finished Historic Places. New York City Council midst of New York City’s dense, the league in scoring and second 11-6 and earned the opportunity The Ridgewood Reservoir is Member Robert Holden said: urban sprawl,” said City Council in assists. The team’s second and to play in the Oracle ITA Masters also designated as a Class 1 Wet- “The Ridgewood Reservoir Member Antonio Reynoso . “New third leading scorers, Mustapha Tournament this coming fall. land by New York State, protect- is a hidden gem on the border Yorkers from all five boroughs Heron and LJ Figueroa, are both Alan Nunez Aguilera also claimed ing the threatened and endangered of Queens and Brooklyn, and should be able to enjoy The Ridge- set to return for the Red Storm a spot on the All-BIG EAST First species that live there including any additional method to bring wood Reservoir and the quality in 2019-20 under the direction of Team while Dusan Vukicevic the short-eared owl, pied-billed people to the reservoir to con- greenspace that it provides. How- newly minted head coach Mike earned tournament MVP honors grebe, and four plant species. nect with nature is welcomed.” ever, this will only be possible if Anderson. The NCAA berth for clinching the winning point Overall, the Reservoir provides NY State Assemblyman Mike the reservoir is accessible by public marked the 29th all-time for the and sealing a thrilling St. John’s habitat for 175 species of plants, Miller : “Since MTA is updat- transportation. I join fellow elected Johnnies, tied for the 23rd highest comeback. 163 species of birds, and dozens of ing its bus routes and asking for officials, community advocates other animal species. Many spe- community input, I recommend and residents in urging the MTA to Mobile, No-cost Breast Cancer Screenings cies of birds, including warblers, adding a bus stop in front of the make this a reality by placing a bus The American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s (AICF) mobile, No-Cost visit during their migration along Ridgewood Reservoir,” said As- stop near this important ecological Breast Cancer Screening Program which provides mammograms and the Atlantic Flyway and use the semblyman Miller. resource.” clinical breast exams to uninsured and medically underserved New Reservoir as a sort of fueling stop. ”Currently, one has to walk Submit your request for a bus stop York City women is scheduled to conduct screenings in your neigh- NYC H2O, a nonprofit that a mile from the closest subway at: https://mta-nyc.custhelp.com/ borhood. Below is a list for our upcoming community no-cost Breast provides education programs on station and a half mile from the app/comments_queensbus?utm_ Cancer Screenings. New York City’s water system closest bus stop to get to the source=NYC+H2O&utm_ To schedule an appointment please call 1-877-628-9090. and ecology, strongly advocated Historic Ridgewood Reservoir. campaign=e66d39dac0-EMAIL_ for the DEC Class I freshwater More families, students and CAMPAIGN_2018_06_14_07_44_ Wednesday, July 3, 2019, Hyo Shin Bible Presbyterian Church of NY, wetland determination for the seniors can enjoy this 50 acre COPY_01&utm_ 42-15 166th St., Flushing, NY 11358 Ridgewood Reservoir. natural oasis if there was a bus medium=email&utm_ Friday, July 5, 2019, Joseph Addabbo Family Health Center, 6200 Beach NYC H2O wrote the successful stop in front of the reservoir.” term=0_009ae881a8-e66d39dac0- Channel Drive, Arverne, NY 11692 New York State and Federal His- NY State Senate Deputy &mc_cid=e66d39dac0&mc_ Sunday, July 7, 2019, New Greater Bethel Ministries, 215-32 Jamaica toric Register Application for the Leader Michael Gianaris: “The eid=[UNIQID] Ave., Queens Village, NY 11428 Sunday, July 7, 2019, Centro Comunal HNOS. Unidos de Queens, NY, 37-39 103rd St., Corona, NY 11368 Stavisky Lauds Supreme Court Ruling on Census Question Wednesday, July 10, 2019, Hammel Houses, 81-01 Rockaway Beach (Continued from page 6) Stavisky (D-Flushing).“As the District 16 werenative-born and Blvd., Rockaway Beach, NY 11693 former census director for parts that 78% of households spoke a lan- Saturday, July 13, 2019, New Jerusalem Church, 13008 Springfield “From day one, the Trump ad- of Queens, I understand the guage other than English athome. Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11413 ministration has done everything challengesin ensuring everyone Senator Stavisky was the only State Sunday, July 14, 2019, Hindu Temple, 143-09 Holly Avenue, Flushing, it can to hurt theimmigrant popu- is counted. That is why I signed Senator in Queens to sign on to NY 11355 lation across this country. Like onto the lawsuit and whyI fought theamicus brief. Sunday, July 14, 2019, Mojitos Restaurant, 81-01 Northern Blvd., Jack- many of his other policies,purpose for an additional $20 million in Senator Stavisky concluded,“An son Heights, NY 11372 of adding the citizenship ques- our state budget to assist the accurate census count will ensure tion was to incite fear into a vul- manygroups who will be reach- the fair distributionof resources nerablepopulation while stealing ing out to the community.” and representation. People can now resources and power from our The 2010 Census showed that answer the census without thefear communities,”said Senator Toby only 22% of residents in Senate of deportation.” PAGE 10 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

Meng Calls For Review of How FAA Handles Con Edison Offers Tips to Beat The Heat Impact of Aircraft Noise Over Queens And Other And Save Money Impacted Communities Con Edison reminds perature. Each degree lower • Keep shades, blinds and customers they can take increases cooling costs by 6 curtains closed. About 40 Congresswoman and more the review in a letter, with Caucus. “I’m pleased to be simple steps to save energy percent; percent of unwanted heat than two dozen other Mem- 28 other Members of Con- part of this letter calling and money as warm weather • If you have a room air- comes through windows. bers of Congress send let- gress, to Gene Dodaro, the on GAO to review how rolls into the area. conditioning unit, close off Simply drawing blinds and ter to head of Government Comptroller General of the the FAA measures aircraft The company recommends the rooms not being used; if curtains, which act as a layer Accountability Office as United States. noise, how it evaluates and that customers take these you have central air, block of insulation, can reduce FAA implements NextGen NextGen is the FAA-led mitigates noise impacts, steps: the vents in un-used or va- heat in your apartment or system modernization of the na- and the extent to which the • Turn off air conditioners, cant rooms; home; tion’s air transportation sys- FAA has worked with and lights and other appliances • To reduce heat and mois- • Try using fans instead of U.S. Rep. Grace Meng tem to increase the safety, responded to communities when not at home and use ture in your apartment or air conditioners, but be sure (D-Queens) called on the efficiency, capacity, predict- impacted by airplane noise. a timer to turn on your air home, run appliances such to leave your windows open head of Government Ac- ability, and resiliency of U.S. The reality is – for those in conditioner about a half-hour as ovens, washing machines, for ventilation. Fans use as countability Office (GAO) aviation. Part of this new my district – the constant before arriving home; dryers and dishwashers in little as one-tenth the energy to study how the Federal effort involves new flight bombardment of noise is • Make sure air conditioner the early morning or late as air conditioners. Aviation Administration routes, which have caused unbearable. That is why, I filters are clean so the units at night when it’s generally To learn more about Con (FAA) has considered com- communities to experience believe it is necessary for will run at peak efficiency; cooler outside. Use a micro- Edison’s Smart AC program, munity noise impacts while increased aircraft noise. GAO to study this issue and • Set thermostats to the wave to cook, or barbecue visit www.conedsmartac. implementing the Next Gen- “The impact of airplane provide insight into how highest comfortable tem- outside, if possible; com. eration Air Transportation noise on my constituents is communities are affected System (NextGen) in major unacceptable and continues by NextGen. I urge GAO metropolitan areas such to impact their quality of to take up this study for the as Queens and the rest of life,” said Meng, a found- good of my constituents, and the New York area. The ing member and former all those affected by airplane Congresswoman called for Co-Chair of the Quiet Skies noise.” NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst And Centering Healthcare Institute Launch Group Prenatal Care (Continued from page 4) ● July 9: Yacouba Sisso- 10 is Fairy Houses. Voelker ko, 7 pm. Malian musician Orth Museum, 149-19 38th Program For Pregnant Women also performs. Springfield Yacouba Sissoko is one of Ave., Flushing, http://bit. Park, Springfield Bou- the finest kora players in ly/2HbxnyL. levard and 184th Street, the world. The kora is a ● July 10, The Science NYC Health + Hospitals/ not only with the health care on Elmhurst Hospital for http://bit.ly/2J9zgcT. 21-stringed lute common of Ink, 10 pm. Use real Elmhurst, in partnership needed to ensure a healthy their healthcare.” ● July 7, Community in music from Gambia, recipes and ingredients with Centering Health- and safe delivery, but also “I welcome this new Day, 11 am to 6 pm. Free Senegal, Mali, and Niger. to mix the same ink used care Institute, launched allows them to grow a net- prenatal care program to my admission, children’s art He performs as part of the on the Declaration of In- a new program for preg- work of support that can go district,” said NYC Coun- workshop, tours, and more. Live at the Gantries series, dependence and the US nant women aimed at re- beyond the initial stages of cil Finance Chair Daniel Noguchi Museum, 9-01 which presents live acts Constitution. Then learn ducing preterm births and motherhood.” Dromm. “Now women 33rd Rd., LIC, http://bit. every Thursday at 7 pm how to write with a quill encouraging greater pa- All pregnant women throughout Queens will ly/2RENbLO. until Aug. 27. Remaining pen as part of the Making tient engagement during are eligible to participate have access to the quality ● July 7, UFOs in Zacapa, schedule: July 16, Claudia History Workshops, which the prenatal experience. in the group care sessions prenatal care they need and 6:30 pm. This Guatemalan Valentina: Soulful Latin run every Wednesday until The program will feature and will be asked to join deserve. NYC Health + movie portrays extrater- Folklore; July 23, Slavo Aug. 14. The remaining group pregnancy visits with during their initial prenatal Hospitals/Elmhurst leads restrial chaos while ques- Rican Assembly: World schedule: July 17, Chee- obstetricians, networking visit unless their pregnancy the way in improving ma- tioning the media’s role Music; Jazz, Balkan/Carib- semaking; July 24, Wool with other pregnant women, shows signs of being or ternal health in our bor- in distorting truth and bean Blend; July 30, The Yarn; July 31, Fabric Dye- group discussions, and pre- becoming very high-risk. ough. I will continue to how those with economic Cold Club of Queens: Hot ing; Aug. 7, Tea; Aug. 14, natal wellness and educa- The sessions, which will support the hospital’s trans- power can determine the Jazz/Swing; Aug. 6, New Doughnuts. King Manor tion classes on nutrition, begin at about 16-20 weeks formative work in every faith of the masses. It’s Bojaira: Jazz/Flamenco; Museum, 150-03 Jamaica stress management, and gestation, will occur every way possible.” part of the Uchronias and Aug. 13, Cumbia River Ave., Jamaica, http://bit. breastfeeding. Improving four weeks until 28 weeks The Centering Health- Dystopian Futures: Latin Band: Colombian Cumbia; ly/2XCMUP2. maternal health has been and then increase to every care Institute’s “Center- American Science Fiction Aug. 20, Akoko Nante: ● July 11, Live at the a central focus of the de two weeks until delivery. ing Pregnancy” initiative Cinema of the 21st Cen- African; Aug. 27, Andres Landing, 6 pm. Singer/ Blasio administration, and Each session will include complements existing tury series. Museum of the 1,2,3: Music for kids in songwriter Tom Shaner this effort builds on the ef- eight to 12 patients and run NYC Health + Hospi- Moving Image, 36-01 35th English and Spanish. Gan- performs at part of an on- forts undertaken by NYC between 90-minutes to two- tals maternal and infant Ave., Astoria’s Kaufman try Plaza State Park, 4-09 going Thursday night mu- Health + Hospitals to ensure hours, including the visit health programs, which Arts District, http://bit. 47th Rd., LIC, http://bit. sic series. Hunters Point safe maternity care at all its with their OB/GYN, elimi- includes home visits ly/2Z1hkZ0. ly/2v4Knvi. South Park, 52-10 Cen- hospitals. nating any wait time. All provide assistance with ● July 8, Open Mic Se- ● July 10, Outdoor Cine- ter Blvd., LIC, http://bit. “We are excited to expectant mothers in one breastfeeding techniques, ries, 7 pm. Thunderbird ma, 7 pm. A free screening ly/2XbwZYP. offer expectant mothers care group will be seen by parenting and child-care American Indian Dancer of the French/Italian film ● July 11, Latin Rock, 6 an opportunity to share the same OB/GYN, which skills for the growing of the Year Bobby Gon- “Purple Noon” as part of a pm. SummerStage presents their experience with other will enhance the discussion family, postnatal care for zalez performs a story. Wednesday series that runs Aterciopelados and Dia- new mothers and learn portion of the group as well mom and infant, specialized Then he encourages the until Aug. 21. Live perfor- mante Eléctrico with DJ together about many topics as the relationships made. services for babies born audience to participate. mances and French/Italian Dayansita. Queensbridge they often have to navigate The Centering Healthcare with abnormalities who This is the first of the food are also scheduled. Park, vicinity of 41st Road alone,” said Israel Rocha, Institute provides curricu- require additional care, and Building Bridges through Socrates Sculpture Park, and Vernon Boulevard, NYC Health + Hospitals/ lums that physicians will specialized care for moms Storytelling program that 32-01 Vernon Blvd., LIC, LIC, http://bit.ly/2xiFKko Elmhurst CEO. “These follow to ensure they are who continue to experience will present these events http://bit.ly/2J7Tt2S. The “It’s In Queens” prenatal group care sessions covering all topics ranging post-partum complications. every other Monday until ● July 10, Garden Creati- column is produced by the have been proven to help from nutrition to common The new group care “Cen- Sept. 9. Remaining sched- vi-Tea Drop-In Workshops, Queens Tourism Council patients improve their self- discomforts, stress manage- tering Pregnancy” initiative ule: July 22; Aug. 5, 19, Aug. 7. Family-friendly with the hope that readers confidence, decrease rates ment, labor and delivery, also builds on the City’s sig- and 26; Sept. 9. Flush- workshops that combine will enjoy the borough’s of preterm and low-weight breastfeeding, infant care, nificant commitment to im- ing Town Hall, 137-35 nature and iced tea every wonderful attractions. babies, and contributes to and more. prove maternal health with Northern Blvd., http://bit. Wednesday at 1 pm until More info at www.itsin- the reduction of racial dis- “Studies show that increased screening for ma- ly/2NseFWW. Aug. 7. The theme on July queens.com. parities in preterm birth.” prenatal care benefits both ternal depression through “We believe that these the mother and the child,” the ThriveNYC Maternal LEGAL NOTICES group care sessions will said State Senator Toby Depression Learning Col- have a positive impact on Ann Stavisky. “By enabling laborative, and the creation THE ELLIOT PEARL AT THE the health of our patients women to receive covered of the Maternal Mortal- BEACH LLC Art. Of Org. Filed and their families by em- comprehensive prenatal ity and Morbidity Review Sec. of State of NY 6/6/2019. powering them with knowl- care, we are showing our Committee, which reviews Off. Loc. : Queens Co. SSNY edge and supporting them in commitment to improving deaths and severe complica- designated as agent upon their pregnancies,” said Dr. maternal health. I want tions related to pregnancy whom process against it may Brenda Beloosesky, Chief to thank NYC Health + and childbirth. In 2016, Visit us at be served. SSNY to mail copy of Ambulatory Women’s Hospitals and the staff at New York City became the www.facebook.com/ of process to The LLC, 140 Health Services (OB/GYN) Centering Healthcare In- first municipality in the queenstimes Beach 119th Street, Rockaway at NYC Health + Hospitals/ stitute for their dedication nation to establish a severe or visit our website Park, NY 11694. Purpose : Elmhurst. “This initiative and hard work. I represent maternal mortality surveil- www.queenstimes.com Any lawful act or activity. provides expectant mothers many immigrants who rely lance program. 7/4,11,18,25,8/1&8/2019 THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019 THE QUEENS TIMES PAGE 11

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Fab Five Towns LLC, Arts of ADMINISTRATION CITATION Notice of Formation of Perfect R&R 2631 LLC. Arts. of Org. File No.: 2016-2518/A the expenses of said office Org. filed with Sec. of State File No. 2018-632 CC LLC. Arts. of Org. filed filed with the SSNY on 05/07/19. CITATION pursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(3); of NY (SSNY) 4/3/2019. SURROGATE’S COURT with SSNY on 5/20/2019. Office: Queens County. SSNY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE and why each of you claiming to Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. QUEENS COUNTY CITATION Office location: Queens designated as agent of the LLC OF NEW YORK be a distributee of the decedent a s a g e n t u p o n w h o m THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE County. SSNY designated upon whom process against BY THE GRACE OF GOD, should not establish proof process against may be OF NEW YORK By the Grace as agent of LLC upon whom it may be served. SSNY shall FREE AND INDEPENDENT of your kinship; and why the served & shall mail process of God Free and Independent process may be served. mail copy of process to the To: Les J. Levine, balance of said funds should to David Weinman, 52- TO: Public Administrator - SSNY shall mail process to LLC, 43 Boulevard, Malba, Steven Levine, not be paid to said alleged 55 74th St., Elmhurst, NY Queens County, Perfect CC LLC, 116-20 14th NY 11357. Registered agent Mark Levine, distributees upon proof of 11373. General Purpose. Maria Lopez, Soto Lopez, Rd, College Point, NY 11356. is c/o Abu Moniruzzaman, 43 Audrey Gentile, kinship, or deposited with the 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 Roberto Rodriguez Garcia, Purpose: any lawful activity. Boulevard, Malba, NY 11357. Bella Beer, Director of Island Commissioner of Finance of Porfirio Rodriguez Garcia, 5/30,6/6,13,20,27,7/4/2019 Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Assisted Living, the City of New York should Redefine Coffee LLC, Arts of Anthony Rodriguez Garcia 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 Attorney General of the State said alleged distributees default Org. filed with Sec. of State and to the heirs at law, next Notice of Formation of SALIX of New York herein, or fail to establish proof of NY (SSNY) 6/13/2018. Cty: of kin, and distributees of POND LLC Arts. of Org. filed WR & SCW, LLC, Arts of The unknown distributees, of kinship. Queens. SSNY desig. as agent Porfirio Rodriguez Melendez, with Secy. of State of NY Org. filed with Sec. of State legatees, devisees, heirs at Dated, Attested and Sealed upon whom process against deceased, if living and if any (SSNY) on 05/09/2019. Office of NY (SSNY) 5/31/2019. Cty: law and assignees of PAUL 20th day of June, 2019 may be served & shall mail of them be dead to their heirs location: Queens County. SSNY Queens. SSNY desig. as agent GENTILE, deceased, or their HON. PETER J. KELLY process to 2125 38th St., Astoria, at law, next of kin, distributees, designated as agent of LLC upon whom process against estates, if any there be, whose Surrogate, Queens County NY 11105.General Purpose. legatees, executors, upon whom process against it may be served & shall mail names, places of residence JAMES LIM BECKER 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 administrators, assignees may be served. SSNY shall mail process to Yunhee Chung, and post office addresses are Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court and successors in interest process 41-11 47th Avenue, Apt 97 Merrivale Rd., Great Neck, unknown to the petitioner and GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ. POTR 223 89TH STREET whose names are unknown and 3C, Sunnyside, NY 11104. NY 11020. General Purpose. cannot with due diligence be (718) 459-9000 LLC, Arts. of Org. filed with the cannot be ascertained after due Purpose: Any lawful purpose. 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 ascertained. 1981 Marcus Avenue, SSNY on 03/28/2019. Office diligence. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 Being the persons interested Suite 200 A Petition having been duly loc: Queens County. SSNY has Notice of Formation: PLG a copy of this citation and Lake Success, New York 11042 filed by Michael Schlesinger, been designated as agent upon Notice of Formation of Hospitality LLC Articles of account, along with all This citation is served upon you Member 1680 George Street whom process against the LLC NEW AMSTERDAM FILM Organization filed with amendments, if any, shall be as required by law. You are not LLC, who is domiciled at 136A may be served. SSNY shall LOOPERS LLC Arts. of Org. Secretary of State of New served on the Guardian Ad obliged to appear in person. Heyward Street, Brooklyn, New mail process to: The LLC, 69-07 filed with Secy. of State of NY York (SSNY) on May 28, 2019. Litem, Vivia Joseph, Esq. as If you fail to appear it will be York 11206 43rd Ave., Ste C-2, Woodside, (SSNY) on 01/30/2019. Office Office loc: Queens County. creditors, legatees, distributees assumed that you do not object YOU ARE HEREBY CITED NY 11377. Reg Agent: Jose location: Queens County. SSNY designated for service or otherwise in the Estate of to the relief requested unless TO SHOW CAUSE before Serruya, 69-07 43rd Ave., Ste SSNY designated as agent of process. SSNY shall mail PAUL GENTILE, deceased, you file formal legal, verified the Surrogate’s Court, C-2, Woodside, NY 11377. of LLC upon whom process copies of any process served who at the time of death was a objections. You have a right to OUEENS County, located at Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. against it may be served. against the LLC to 6619 resident of 108-44 64th Road, have an attorney-at-law appear 88-11 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, 6/27,7/4,11,18,25&8/1/2019 SSNY shall mail process Commonwealth Blvd, Little Forest Hills, NY 11375, in the for you. Queens, Room 62, on July 17-04 Woodside Street, Apt. Neck, NY 11362. Purpose: County of Queens, State of Accounting Citation Newman’s Repair LLC, Arts 25 2019, at 9:30 AM of that #2R, Ridgewood, NY 11385. Any lawful purpose or activity. New York. 7/4,11,18&25/2019 of Org. filed with Sec. of State day, why a Decree should Purpose: any lawful purpose. 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 SEND GREETING: of NY (SSNY) 5/30/2019. Cty: not be made in the Estate 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 Upon the petition of LOIS Notice of Formation D’OASIS Queens. SSNY desig. as agent of PORFIRIO RODRIGUEZ Notice of Formation: JMC Land M. ROSENBLATT, Public REALTY LLC, Art. Of Org. upon whom process against MELENDEZ lately of 006534 ANIMALS IN ACTION! , LLC. LLC, Art. Of Org. filed with Administrator of Queens filed with Sec. of State of NY may be served & shall mail Guanica, Guanica, Puerto Art. of Org. filed with the SSNY Sec. of State of NY (SSNY) on County, who maintains (SSNY) on 05/09/2019. Office process to Vincent Madigan, Rico, granting Limited Letters of on 05/14/19. Office: Queens 01/30/2018. Office Loc.: Queens her office at 88-11 Sutphin Loc.: Queens County. SSNY 35 Great Bear Rd., Holmes, Administration upon the Estate County. SSNY designated County. SSNY designated as Boulevard, Jamaica, Queens designated as agent of LLC NY 12531.General Purpose. of the Decedent to Maria Lopez as agent of the LLC upon agent of LLC upon whom process County, New York 11435, as upon whom process against 6/27,7/4,11,18,25&8/1/2019 Soto Lopez, Roberto Rodriguez whom process against it may against it may be served. SSNY Administrator of the Estate of it may be served. SSNY shall Garcia, Porfirio Rodriguez be served. SSNY shall mail PAUL GENTILE, deceased, mail process to: 54-20 Flushing N o t i c e o f F o r m a t i o n shall mail process to: 65-19 172nd Garcia, and Anthony Garcia, copy of process to the LLC, Street, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 you and each of you are Avenue, Maspeth, NY 11378. PROFESSIONAL TOUCH and if they fail to qualify then 302 Onderdonk Ave, Apt hereby cited to show cause Purpose: Any lawful activity. NYC, LLC, Art. Of Org. filed Purpose: Any lawful activity. to the Public Administrator - 1R, Ridgewood, NY 11385. 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 before the Surrogate at the 7/4,11,18,25,8/1&8/2019 with Sec. of State of NY Queens County, and if they are Purpose: Any lawful purpose. Surrogate’s Court of the County (SSNY) on 08/25/2017. Office permitted to renounce to Cori A. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11/2019 Tri-Power Electrical LLC, of Queens, to be held at the Notice is hereby given that Loc.: Queens County. SSNY Robinson, Esq., the nominee of Arts of Org. filed with Sec. of Queens General Courthouse, an Order entered by the Civil designated as agent of LLC the Petitioner, upon qualifying, Notice of Formation of Gift State of NY (SSNY) 5/6/2019. 6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin Court, Queens County on upon whom process against or to such other person as may Express LLC. Art. of Org. Cty: Queens. SSNY desig. Boulevard, Jamaica, City and June 7, 2019, bearing Index it may be served. SSNY shall be entitled thereto. filed Secy. of State of NY as agent upon whom process State of New York, on the 8th Number NC-1134-18/QU, a copy mail process to: 149-28 15TH That such authority of the (SSNY) on /7/2019. Office against may be served day of August, 2019 at 9:30 of which may be examined at Drive, Whitestone, NY 11357. representative under the location: Queens County. & shall mail process to 65 o’clock in the forenoon, why the the Office of the Clerk, located Purpose: Any lawful activity. foregoing Letters be limited SSNY Designated as agent West 36th St., Ste. 903, NY, Account of Proceedings of the at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, 6/27,7/4,11,18,25&8/1/2019 as follows: To be substituted of LLC upon whom process NY 10018.General Purpose. Public Administrator of Queens Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me as Defendant in lawsuit, Index against it may be served. SSNY 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 County, as Administrator of (us) the right to: Assume the Notice of Formation of DD No. 702457/2016 in Supreme shall mail copy of process to: the Estate of said deceased, name of (First) TSERING (Last) WEST 29TH MEMBER LLC Court Queens County, in order The LLC, 213-37 39th Ave., ACCOUNTING WIZARD LLC. a copy of which is attached, DEKYI. My present name is NFN Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of to accept service on behalf of #363, Bayside, NY 11361. Filed with SSNY on 06/03/2019 should not be judicially settled, NAWANG, A/K/A NAWANG, State of NY (SSNY) on 05/07/13. the Decedent’s Estate. Purpose: any lawful activity. Office: Queens County SSNY and why the Surrogate should A/K/A NO NAME GIVEN Office location: Queens County. Dated, Attested and Sealed 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11/2019 designated as agent for not fix and allow a reasonable NAWANG. My present address Princ. office of LLC: 42-09 235th MAY 13, 2019 process & shall mail to 8841 amount of compensation to is Woodside, NY 11377. My St., Douglaston, NY 11363. HON.PETER J. KELLY PATRANY LLC, Arts. of 162nd Street, Jamaica, NY GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ., place of birth is Tibet, PRC. My SSNY designated as agent Surrogate Org. filed with the SSNY on 11432. Purpose: any lawful. for legal services rendered to date of birth is January 2, 1964. of LLC upon whom process JAMES LIM BECKER 05/23/2019. Office loc: Queens 6/13,20,27,7/4,11&18/2019 petitioner herein in the amount 7/4/2019 against it may be served. SSNY CHIEF CLERK County. SSNY has been of $9,492.45 and that the Court shall mail process to the LLC Attorney for Petitioner: designated as agent upon whom Notice of Formation JESTABER fix the fair and reasonable Notice is hereby given that an at the addr. of its princ. office. AARON TWERSKY, ESQ. process against the LLC may MANAGEMENT LLC, Art. Of additional fee for any services Order entered by the Civil Court, Purpose: Any lawful activity. TWERSKY PLLC be served. SSNY shall mail Org. filed with Sec. of State to be rendered by GERARD J. Queens County on June 7, 2019, 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 747 Third Avenue, New York, process to: Nikolaos Tsaltas of NY (SSNY) on 06/11/2019. SWEENEY, ESQ., hereafter in bearing Index Number NC- New York 10017 (212) 425- & Fotios Tsaltas, 31-62 48th Office Loc.: Queens County. connection with proceedings 000235-19/QU, a copy of which NOTICE OF FORMATION OF 0149 Street, Astoria, NY 11103. SSNY designated as agent on kinship, claims etc., prior may be examined at the Office 96-04 NORTHERN REALTY [NOTE: This citation is served Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose. of LLC upon whom process to entry of a final Decree on of the Clerk, located at 89-17 LLC. Articles of Organization upon you as required by law. 5/30,6/6,13,20,27,7/4/2019 against it may be served. this accounting in the amount Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY were filed with the Secretary You are not required to appear. SSNY shall mail process to: of 6% of assets or income 11435, grants me (us) the right of State of New York (SSNY) If you fail to appear it will be MALAHOFF ENTERPRISES 311 Saint Nicholas Avenue, collected after the date of the to: Assume the name of (First) on 05/09/19. Office located in assumed you do not object to LLC Art. Of Org. Filed Sec. #5B, Ridgewood, NY 11385. within accounting; and why the KELVIN (middle) EFRAIN (Last) Queens County. SSNY has been the relief requested. You have a of State of NY 4/17/19. Off. Purpose: Any lawful activity. Surrogate should not fix and CHABLA. My present name is designated as agent of the LLC right to have an attorney appear Loc. : Queens Co. 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The month and year of Purpose: For any lawful purpose. : Any lawful act or activity. amount payable to the Office my birth are January 1997. 6/6,13,20,27,7/4&11//2019 www.queenstimes.com 5/30,6/6,13,20,27&7/4/2019 of the Public Administrator for 7/4/2019 PAGE 12 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019

Marino and Gilroy Wedding Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July as we proudly celebrate and cherish our independence. Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. New York State Senator District 15 District Offices: 159-53 102nd Street 66-85 73rd Placeoward Howard Beach, NY 11414 Middle Village, NY 11379 (718) 738-1111 (718) 497-1630 (718) 322-5760 FAX (718) 497-1761 FAX

The Commander of Flanders Field Post #150 in Corona Heights, Michael Liquori is pictured at the wedding of his grandson Michael Marino, formerly of Corona Heights, with Micheal’s bride Kerry Gilroy, of Franlklin Square. The wedding took place on the beach in Bayville NY. East Elmhurst Library Grand Reopening!

After a major renovation, East also a new garden and an improved Elmhurst Library has reopened on adult room. Friday, June 28. Come celebrate with us and check The renovated library includes out what we have to offer at East 4,300 additional square feet, a new Elmhurst! We’ll have programming meeting room, an interior court- for children and teens, dancing, yard, and a new teen space with henna hand painting, animal bal- additional computers. There is loons, cotton candy, and more.