Jamaica Times

Feb. 9-15, 2012 Your Neighborhood - Your News® FREE THE NEWSPAPER OF HOLLIS, ST. ALBANS, CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, ROSEDALE & RICHMOND HILL SE Qns tells task force redistricting won’t ﬂ y

Page 4 QGuide Page 21 Crowd cheers Family mourns S. Jamiaca dad athlete’s return Clinton Forde dies after shooting protecting family BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI from his brother Justin Thompson has shown exemplary strength and courage BY JOE ANUTA under the most difficult of circumstances. A South Jamaica mother is That was not going to change, still reeling after her brother-in- as his father Donald pushed his law broke into her home last week wheelchair to center court at and attacked her family, slicing Archbishop Molloy’s Jack Curran her 1-year-old daughter and kill- Gymnasium. ing her fiancee, police said. “His courage and his posi- Joann Forde is focusing on tive attitude have been what’s her children after the bloody inci- helped keep us going,” Donald dent at 116-38 148th St., where she Thompson said. “The way Justin said Clinton Forde died protect- has been strong and not breaking ing the family. down, you can’t go in and break “My husband did the right down. It defeats the purpose.” thing,” she said. “He said nobody As Justin Thompson, para- was going to hurt us.” lyzed from the waist down, got a At about 7:20 a.m. last Thurs- standing ovation from a packed day, police received a 911 call and house, he simply flashed his sig- arrived at the house to find Clin- nature smile and put his finger in ton Forde, 29, bleeding from a stab the air. The crowd chanted “Jus- wound to his torso and his 1-year- tin Thompson” on the night dedi- A tear streams down Isaiah Forde’s (r.) face as he sits with his brother, Exavier, on a neighbor’s steps after his father, old daughter Ashley sliced on her cated to the soccer and basketball Clinton Forde, died from a fatal stab wound. Clinton Forde’s brother, Gideon, was charged with the murder, according to throat, according to the NYPD. Continued on Page 15 police. Photo by Christina Santucci Continued on Page 15 A CNG Publication • Vol. 18, No. 6 48 total pages FREE LAMINATES CARPET – 3 Rooms Any Room SHOP $ $ FREE PADDING! FREE INSTALLATION! 699 AT 1-800-RUGS-R-US 399(up to 288 sq ft) HOME 1-800 -784-7787 www.1800RugsRUs.net (up to 108 sq ft) 2 JT Man killed on Sutphin Blvd. Flushing mourns COM . No arrests made in shooting of Springﬁ eld Gardens resident: Cops pastor, MLK ally BY JOE ANUTA Upon his return, he

TIMESLEDGER BY JOE ANUTA graduated from Queens After the longtime College with degrees in his- A 20-year-old man was pastor of Ebenezer Baptist tory and theology. shot and killed in South Church in Flushing died Later in life, he would Jamaica early Sunday late last month, his funeral go on to earn a master’s . 9-15, 2012 . 9-15, 2012 morning in what witnesses Friday served as a sombre degree in theology from EB

, F described as a barrage of way to start off Black His- New York University and a gunfire. tory Month. He was 81. doctorate of divinity from EDGER

L At about 1:15 a.m., po- The Rev. Timothy the New York Theological

IMES lice received a call of shots Mitchell was not only a re- Seminary. T fired near the corner of Sut- ligious and civic leader in Mitchell married Ju- phin Boulevard and 123rd Queens, but also involved dith Emily Lawrence in Avenue and arrived to find with the civil rights move- 1957 and the two had four Cody Kahn, of 222-20 145th ment and marched with children. They remained Road in Springfield Gar- the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther together until her death in dens, shot in the chest, the King Jr., according to his 2006. NYPD said. son James Mitchell. After Mitchell began EMS also responded “He touched a lot of preaching at Ebenezer in and pronounced Kahn dead lives with his ministry and 1961, following in his fa- at the scene, according to his belief that all people ther’s footsteps, he also the NYPD. Helen Kahn speaks about her son, Cody Kahn (inset), who is shown with his niece. should have the same op- began to take on a greater One neighbor, who Photo by Christina Santucci, inset courtesy the Kahn family portunity and should be civic role by participating did not want to be named, treated equally,” he said. in the civil rights move- described hearing the phin Boulevard and also and family, we are holding smile. “He had to check on “He didn’t just preach about ment. shots and looking out her 122nd Avenue east of Sut- up,” his mother said. her all the time.” it, he rolled up his sleeves During that same year, window. She saw someone phin Boulevard to search Kahn was the youngest Within seconds she and worked at it as well.” he marched with Dr. Mar- pulling a man who was not for evidence. in his family. He had four produced a picture of Kahn Ebenezer Baptist Continued on Page 15 moving into a driveway, be- At Kahn’s home sisters and one brother. cradling the little girl in his Church, at 36-12 Prince St., tween a car and the steps to in Springfield Gardens He graduated from arms, while the girl herself was standing room-only a house. around the same time, his Springfield High School was sucking a bottle of milk as well-wishers packed the According to witness- family and friends were about two years ago and nearby. pews and any available es who spoke with police, devastated. had been doing mainte- Kahn’s mother said po- space to pay their respects. another man was also shot. “Cody was fun, re- nance on the custodial staff lice know who the shooter Two prominent civil Neighbors said they spectful and a happy per- at a junior high school in is, but this could not be con- rights activists from Har- heard at least five gunshots son,” said his mother Helen, the borough. He wanted to firmed with the NYPD. lem, the Revs. Al Sharp- ring out in a single volley, who was out of town with be a corrections officer, ac- As of press time Tues- ton and Calvin Butts, also although others put the her husband Derrick when cording to his mother. day evening, no arrests had spoke at the event to pay number at around eight. they received the news. Like many young men been made. their respects to Mitchell, A man working in a She spoke with barely out of their teens, he Kahn’s mother said who at times rose to promi- deli around the corner from TimesLedger Newspapers enjoyed video games and she knows she cannot bring nence on the national stage where Khan was found said in the home where Kahn hanging out with friends. back her son, but she hopes but could always be found the awning of his store was grew up. It was filled with He had a girlfriend named that his death might go to administering to his flock shot several times. friends and relatives. Many Bonnie. show how gun violence is back in Queens, where he Several holes that ap- of them were in tears or But above all else, he taking too many young was born and raised. peared to have been made appeared to be deep in doted on his niece Madi- lives in the city. Mitchell was born in The Rev. Timothy Mitchell by bullets could clearly be thought, just staring into son. “Tomorrow is not a 1930 and graduated from was a tireless advocate for seen from the sidewalk. space. Others were prepar- “His pride and joy promise to anyone,” she Flushing High School be- equality in the borough and The next morning po- ing food for everyone to was his niece, who was said. “But gun violence is fore enlisting in the U.S. a civil rights movement lead- lice had blocked off both eat. born three months ago,” too much. We need the guns Army and fighting in the er on a national level. 123rd Avenue west of Sut- “Thanks to our friends he mother recalled with a off the street.” Korean War. Photo courtesy James Mitchell

IN THIS ISSUE HOW TO REACH US Police Blotter ...... 8 The Play’s the Thing ...... 24 MAIL: 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11361 PHONE: Display Advertising: (718) 260-4537 — Editorial: (718) 260-4545 Editorials & Letters ...... 10-11 Focus on Queens ...... 30 FAX: General: (718) 225-7117 — Editorial (718) 224-2934 Dishing with Dee ...... 12 People in the News...... 31 Display: (718) 260-4537 — Classified: (718) 260-2549 Queens Line ...... 12 Business ...... 32 E-MAIL: Editorial: [email protected] QGuide ...... 21-26 Sports ...... 35-38 Display Advertising: [email protected] Classified: [email protected] Dining Out ...... 22 Classified ...... 39-45 TO SUBSCRIBE: Call (718) 260-4590 Copyright©2011 Queens Publishing Corp.

JAMAICA TIMES LAURELTON TIMES QUEENS VILLAGE TIMES (USPS#025142) is published weekly by News Community Newspaper Holdings Inc., 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY.11361, (718) 229-0300. The entire contents of this publication are copyright 2011. All rights reserved. The newspaper will not be liable for errors appearing in any advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Periodicals postage paid at Flushing, N.Y. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the Jamaica Times Laurelton Times Queens Village Times C/O News Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. 41-02 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, N.Y. 11361. 3 Mandingo honored for lifetime as community crusader J T T IMES

Bayside Historical Society holds Black History Month tribute for vibrant activist, Renaissance man L EDGER

BY JOE ANUTA “The flesh is not what In one of his most can provide their own en- , F

it was,” he said at the cere- well-known crusades, he tertainment, but Sunday EB Activist Mandingo mony. “But once I start talk- discovered that a Flushing Tshaka serenaded the 2012 . 9-15, Tshaka has probably ing, my spirit is revived.” playground was actually roughly 100 people gath- earned his weight in proc- Tshaka is not shy a 19th-century cemetery ered in the Fort Totten Offi- lamations and awards over about talking. His voice has housing predominately cers’ Club with his velvety

the years, but the Bayside played a central role in his African and native Ameri- timbre. TIMESLEDGER Historical Society, which life. cans. Mandingo, whose pipes honored him for Black His- BLACK Tsha- He got the city to re- were heard on Broadway

tory Month, thinks he is ka has name the playground the and as a member of the Ink . ISTORY COM worth every ounce. H fought over- Olde Towne of Flushing Spots in his heyday, stood “He’s just a magnifi- develop- Burial Ground, but he is by a piano in his smart cent person,” said Carol ment in the neighborhood still fighting to have the white dinner jacket and Marian, president of the not with his fists, but by headstones replaced and black pants with a giant society. “He lived here his putting pressure on elected the area treated as hal- crucifix around his neck whole life and has been officials and the city. He lowed ground. and microphone in hand. an activist for community vanquished drug dealers With the help of U.S. Friends would come preservation and safety.” from Bayside by organiz- Rep. Gary Ackerman (D- up to accompany him on The society hosted a ing vigils, although he did Mandingo Tshaka leans on the piano to sing as he is accompanied Bayside), Tshaka recently the piano, some using sheet three-hour tribute at Fort chase a few down the street by Shirley Petet during a ceremony to honor Tshaka as part of helped recognize the role music, others not. Totten Sunday, pointing the while wielding a machete. Black History Month. Photo by Joe Anuta that African Americans After each song the spotlight on the man who “It’s a miracle I’m played in constructing the crowd would cheer and ev- used to ride horses through here,” he said with a laugh said although he was the thing,” he said. Capitol Building in Wash- er-so-slightly twist his arm rural Bayside as a boy, but Sunday. “They threw every- legislator, he would often Some of his exploits ington, D.C. into another encore. now at 80 can instead be thing at me but firebombs.” follow Mandingo to one have special relevance He got his voice out Tshaka has never been seen riding his trusty mo- Former state Sen. protest or another. for Black History Month, to the community in other one to ignore the requests torized cart through the Frank Padavan has known “He was generally which runs throughout ways. of the community. neighborhood. Mandingo for 40 years and on the right side of every- February. Not many honorees

LICENSED BY NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPT. ESTABLISHED SINCE 1993 ONE-BEDROOM COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS AVAILABLE! APPROXIMATELY 4-6 WEEK WAIT FOR ONE-BEDROOM APTS WITH TERRACES UNIVERSAL ROCHDALE VILLAGE THE MOST AFFORDABLE MITCHELL-LAMA HOUSING COOPERATIVE IN NYC MEDICAL CAREER THE LOWEST MONTHLY CARRYING CHARGES FEATURING: TRAINING CENTER PARK-LIKE SETTING ● 2 SHOPPING MALLS & 2 SUPERMARKETS ● COMMUNITY CENTER POST OFFICE & LIBRARY • WALK TO LIRR ● NEAR JFK AIRPORT, HIGHWAYS, BEACHES & SHOPPING UÊC.N.A. Stateboard Testing Onsite Purchase Prices, Income Limits, Occupancy Requirements & Monthly Carrying Charges are as Follows:

UÊEmployment Opportunities In Nursing Household Apartment Number Approximate Monthly Maximum Composition Equity Homes Hospitals & Medical Ofﬁces Size Rooms Carrying Charges Income Range (persons) 1-2 People

JUNIOR 1-2 3 (No Dining) $630.06 - $713.87 $7,200 $44,814 - COME JOIN US TODAY FOR 1 BEDROOM $65,506 $55,559 - 1 BEDROOM 1-2 3.5 (Dining Area) $701.36 - $930.44 $8,400 CAREER TRAINING IN: No Terrace $84,623

1 BEDROOM 1-2 4 (with Terrace) $827.45 - $1,030.78 $9,600 $58,968 - UÊNurse Assistant/Aide (CNA) With Terrace $93,975 UÊPatient Care Technician **Preference is given to all veterans, or their surviving spouses, who served on active duty in (Ekg+Phlebotomy) time of war as defined in Section 85 of the Civil Service Law, and reside in New York State. *** Based on the total household income for the prior calendar year, less $1,000 for each personal and dependent exemption, and less $20,000 (or actual earnings if less) UÊMedical Laboratory Technician for each secondary wage earner. Households of three or more people whose income does not exceed 125% of the maximum income listed shall also be eligible for admission UÊMedical Assistant and shall pay a carrying charge surcharge. Household income must be within the allowable income limit at time of application and at time of apartment availability. TO OBTAIN AN APPLICATION IN PERSON, please visit: Rochdale Village Management Office, 169-65 137th Avenue, Jamaica, New York 11434 UÊPhysical Therapy Aide Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (718) 276-5700 TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION BY MAIL please send a self-addressed envelope with 84 cents postage to: DAY, EVENING & WEEKEND CLASSES, EZ PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE Rochdale Village, Inc. • Applications Department • P.O. Box 218, Jamaica, New York 11434 718-739-6768 TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION, please visit: www.rochdalevillage.com, click on the “Apartment Sales” link on the left menu bar. 718-739-3258 718-739-9145 SE 4 TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Reapportionment , each each , Reapportionment and Research mographic islative Task ForceSound. on De-the waters up south into the in Estates from Jamaica of Longin the east, and Island County Nassau Corona in the west into from stretches District 5th of Queens.” have more it will suspect “I ago. weeks two Newspapers TimesLedger ofthe editors meeting with reporters and congressman said during a in the district,” the 15-term run to going I’m it, draw eliminated. may be Village), (R-Middle colleague, Rep. Bob Turner held newest by his district more of contain will his maps, Queens district its congressional releases whilereapportionment the on force task legislative believes that when the state he said (D-Bayside) man to declare bankruptcy,” the afew even with having ers police officers or firefight- teachers, off —laying ter above wa- heads their keep to have struggled country budget. year’s this fund in savings that was used to billion $6 to led five years has undertaken in the last city the actions” cit closing their jobs. formed city workers to lose uni- and for teachers calls or increases notax has that plan —aspending budget billion $68.7 his Thursday last unveiled Bloomberg Ackerman eyes more of boro No teacher layoffs in Bloomy’s budget BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ Congressman expects Queens to belarger of redrawn part district BY BOCKMANN RICH According to the Leg- Currently, Ackerman’s how they matter “No U.S. Rep. Gary Acker- “Cities across the the across “Cities “defi- said Bloomberg Mayor Michael A C ONVERSATION have to say,to happen is the Democrats ‘We’re willing New York from come City. will seats oneofthose that has been widely speculated It seats. congressional two of population growth rela- dueple, aslow to and rate peo- 60,000 about by grow congressional district will more efficient and saved for saved and efficient more ahead, made government planning we spentyears because steps painful these “We’vemayor said. avoided clear program during a conversation at TimesLedger Newspapers’ office. office. Newspapers’ TimesLedger at aconversation during program clear nu- Iranian the and collegiality congressional reapportionment, discusses Ackerman Gary Rep. U.S. ing fiscal year. fiscal ing upcom- for the plan hisbudget presents Bloomberg Michael Mayor “In the end, what has what end, has the “In York will lose lose will York New states, tive to other those held by Reps. Michael Michael heldby Reps. those are seats Republican state The only vulnerable down- sau County congressman. ferring to the longtime Nas- ter King,” he continued, re- pick to notgoing Pe- they’re have to pick somebody, and said. ing to givethe seat that they’re up,” will- Ackerman name to have Republicans the and seat,’ this up give to or uniformed city employ- city or uniformed noteachers said Bloomberg presentation, his after day.”a rainy “The Republicans At a news conference conference news a At Photo courtesy mayor’s office mayor’s courtesy Photo sense of security that his a member of Congressed. the eliminat- are seats whose people that are freshman” ditionally, usually it’s the term. orherfirst his in serving is ofwhom each Turner, and Hayworth (Westchester) Nan Island), (Staten Grimm body should think that we no- hand, other but onthe we’re out woodwork, of the begins July 1. that year fiscal upcoming for the city’sthe spending get increase. abud- proposes Bloomberg where education, except almost every city service to cuts includes Council, to be approved needs and aproposal only by the City happening. anything notforesee did happens.” less something dramatic “un- off laid be would ees Continued on 34 Page Continued on 34 Page Continued Aside from granting “tra- said Ackerman “Nobody should think sets plan Bloomberg’s which is budget, The mayor he But said the Photo by Christina Santucci Christina by Photo off in western Queens. western in off (D-Corona) would also face Astoria) and Jose Peralta (D- Gianaris Michael Sens. in northeast Queens and aprimary in other each against toWhitestone) run and Toby Stavisky (D- Tony Avella (D-Bayside) Sens. force would enacted, census. the in recorded es chang- for population count ac- to redrawn are districts pendent commission. inde- by an notdrafted was that plan redistricting any veto hewould indicated officials. suit elected mandering the districts to gerry- and communities and viewed as breaking borough the across cized up tricts were widely criti- dis- drawn the week, last sembly seats were unveiled As- state and Senate state Hall. at Borough hearing on the body’s plan apublic during offices state for lines new district posed pro- that force task at the out Tuesday lashed borough sociations from across the as- community-based and and NAACP members look on. on. look members NAACP and (l.) Leroy Gadsden head NAACP Jamaica as plan force redistricting (r.) task ArchieSpigner state the Councilman Former City blasts New lambasted lines for state ofﬁce seats BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ Ali Najmi, an attorney The proposed lines, if the 10 years Every Gov. Andrew Cuomo for lines the When residents Civic groups, ceptable,” he said. unac- be to continues and been has ... vote American districts. two between divided was discouraged that Flushing district but said he was an Asian majority Senate for force creating task the in Flushing, commended Action for Community Center Minkwon for the participation coordinator said. jmi exiled to New Jersey,”cess. pro- political the towards Na- level ofresentment edented have caused “an unprec- sentedsembly districts.” byrymandered by three As- the ger- “continue be to Village task Queens and Bellerose Park, Floral New Hyde Park, force Glen and Oaks, bly district for oneAssem- population enough has mond Hill ny hearing. at the up communities in testimo- for force breaking task the and Hill eastern Queens, criticized Richmond in active SEVA, is with that agroup organizer community and Continued on 34 Page Continued Bob Friedrich, found- Asian- ofthe “Dilution civic Hong, James “All of you should be He said the maps pre- ofRich- all Najmi said Photo by Howard Koplowitz Howard by Photo 5 Flushing Lunar parade draws huge crowd SE T IMES L

Queens celebrates Year of the Dragon with traditional lion and dragon dances, confetti, Mr. Met EDGER , F

BY JOE ANUTA A float from the Taiwan that exists for many immigrants EB Center featured three San Tai Zi in Queens. 2012 . 9-15, The ghosts of ancient Chi- gods, larger-than-life men in ar- Nelson Chan was dressed as nese history marched arm-in-arm mor who symbolize good fortune the Chinese god of fortune. Sport- with Mr. Met during Saturday’s in Taiwanese folklore. ing an elegantly long, but fake

massive Lunar New Year Parade Others housed candy-throw- black mustache and a billowing TIMESLEDGER in downtown Flushing, exempli- ing well-wishers, dancers in tradi- red robe, he held up scrolls bear- fying a neighborhood that keeps a tional Chinese dresses or women ing lucky phrases for the Year of

tight hold on tradition while wel- yelling “Happy New Year!” into the Dragon, the most auspicious . COM coming the rest of the borough microphones. animal of the 12 signs of the Chi- with open arms. At times there was a lull nese zodiac, according to many in In the heart of downtown, between the floats, and confetti the community. where Main Street intersects blew across an uncharacteristi- About 65 groups participated Roosevelt Avenue and Kissena cally empty Main Street as if a in the event, and many like Fran- Boulevard, NYPD officers had to circus-themed apocalypse had cis Lewis High School exempli- push back a bulging crowd who taken place. fied the parade organizers’ efforts came out for the unseasonable, Then suddenly a group bang- to include organizations outside and some would say propitious, ing drums and cymbals would of the Asian community. February day. round the corner, beating life Naturally, Mr. Met was there “I hope the New Year is like back into the parade. as well, waving to the excited the weather,” said City Council- The Korean Traditional Mu- masses from the sunroof of a car. man Peter Koo (D-Flushing), sic and Dance Institute performed But the most eye-catching referring to the sunny skies and Poongmul Nori, a musical perfor- feature of the procession — at nearly 50-degree air. mance involving drums, to bring least according to a survey of The parade route along Union good luck for the New Year. youngsters — was the dancing li- and Main streets drew onlookers Many of the young danc- ons and dragons. of all ages, like children clutch- ers and drummers were born in The longest lions and drag- ing balloons or a man in a cook’s America, but according to their ons were made up of nearly 10 uniform who emerged from a res- Chuck Chan (l.-r.) helps his 4-year-old son Adrian march the entire length of the teacher Hosun Kang, needed to people, but the smallest was only taurant to smoke a cigarette and parade inside a lion’s head, as his wife Maggie, with the help of their 2-year-old learn the importance of Korean a couple of feet tall, an oversized catch some of the floats. son, brings up the rear. More photos on Page 28. Photo by Christina Santucci culture as well — a dual history Continued on Page 34 Flushing nurses call off strike Crowley, Maloney blast bill after deal with hospital execs that would sap MTA of funds BY JOE ANUTA BY PHILIP NEWMAN

The nurses at Flush- Congressional mem- ing Hospital have decided bers, transit officials and not to strike after reaching labor leaders have raised a tentative agreement with an alarm about proposed the hospital’s management Republican legislation that this week. would end automatic fed- The strike that was eral transportation money scheduled for Feb. 7 was and leave New York City’s called off, and the 420 reg- transit system in jeopardy. istered nurses instead were “This is a bill aimed set to consider a new con- like a dagger at the heart tract between the New York of cities and suburban ar- State Nurses Association The Nurses Union pickets last month to protest Flushing Hospital’s eas,” said U.S. Rep. Jerrold and the hospital, which is refusal to enter into an interim agreement while the two sides Nadler (D-Manhattan) at a U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel speaks during a news conference to de- part of the MediSys net- duke it out at the bargaining table. Photo by Joe Anuta news conference at Grand nounce a plan to stop automatic grants for the MTA. Rangel is sur- work. Central Terminal Monday. rounded by (l.-r.) U.S. Reps. Joseph Crowley and Carolyn Maloney, “A strike is a last re- to the nurses and fair to the The nurses were set to “What the Republi- MTA Chair Joseph Lhota and U.S. Rep. Jerrold Nadler. sort,” said Michelle Green, employer, and that is what vote on the contract Thurs- cans are trying to do would Photo by Phil Newman a labor representative. “We we believe we got.” day. cost New York City $1.7 ally, this will massacre our more than 30 years ago, the were not trying to have a Hospital management The most recent con- billion,” warned U.S. Rep. mass transit system.” Metropolitan Transporta- strike, we were trying to could not be reached by tract expired at the end of Joseph Crowley (D-Jack- Since President Ronald tion Authority and other achieve a deal that is fair press time. Continued on Page 34 son Heights). “Quite liter- Reagan signed legislation Continued on Page 34 SE 6 TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM is what accounted for the change change for the what accounted is phrased was how question in the pletely for paid by Genting. com- be would project told the it. oppose third a only convention and the center favor in of are showed percent 61 the project. for paying was state the believe to center, for the bill which them led the footing be would racino, the told that Genting, the operator of polled those of project. the supported percent 38 only ary, Janu- in by College Siena posed racino. center adjacent to the Aqueduct convention largest country’s the build to plan opinion ofthe voters’ onstate a big difference 61% of voters support Aqueduct convention center: Poll Siena study shows more than two-thirds of blacks, seven in 10Latinos favor venue at racetrack When asked if the difference difference the if asked When were voters poll, latest the In Monday released poll A Siena not were respondents But the first was question the When afew made words Changing BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ choice that’s alsofresh! thefeelgood Elmhurst Dairy– Since 1919,ElmhurstDairyhasbroughtgenerationsofNewYorkers thefreshestmilkincity. The HealthyChoice. Local MilkforSchools. learning, andElmhurstDairyiscommitted school childrenwitha healthy choice. to providingNewYork City’s Every day,wetransportmilkdirectfromupstateNewYork farmstoour plant inQueens.We pasteurizethe milk, package itinhalfpintcartons,anddeliver it toeveryNewYork Citypublicschool. When kidsgotoschool,weensurethey’re given anutritiouslunchtimedrinkoption. We knowhealthykidsmean 1242 w.aeokcmNCar •www.twitter.com/ElmhurstDairy www.facebook.com/NYCDairy • 7185263442 • Gov. Andrew Cuomo question. ofthe phrasing said in change the to in referring said, his “absolutely. said Greenberg in opinion, Siena pollster Steve racino. Aqueduct center the at aconvention ofbuilding in favor turned voters state question, the rephrased SienaCollege After The conventionThe center, which out,”“We that pointed he better 1.1 million against it. are 47 percent and idea the like percent whom 46 Jews, among population polled by Siena except ofthe segment ofevery support the nation’s the has be biggest, would address State ofthe State the center — the most of the three three ofthe most —the center the favorplan. ofthe notin are but percent approval 27 percent 72 with most the project the support people young polled, mographics Seven in 10 Latinos support support 10 Latinos in Seven Of the more than dozen de- Rendering courtesy Genting courtesy Rendering 260-4573. cnglocal.complowitz by e-mail or by at phone hkoplowitz@ percent). (57 atcent) orliberals 718- per- (59 conservatives than center favor in ofthe more cent) are Queens. to ofjobs thousands in bring to expected which is favor convention ofthe center, in —are percent 56 to percent it. support ers ofupstat- 57percent and residents percent, while 62 percent of city port the conventionopposed. center are percent 36 while idea the like ofwhites percent 59 it at and against 65 26 with center the support blacks convention the center.pose op- aquarter only —while poll racial groups documented in the Reach reporter Howard Ko- Howard reporter Reach per- (64 moderates Political women —57 menthan More New YorkersSuburban sup- More than two-thirds of Buy local. 7 Lancman prepares to take on Turner for House seat SE T

BY JOE ANUTA Weprin ultimately lost, gressman,” he said. “And I the 9th Congressional Dis- raised about $130,000 for as of Tuesday afternoon, IMES

but Lancman, careful not to don’t expect my congress- trict will still exist after the campaign, which he but Lancman could face off L State Assemblyman compare himself with his man to say U.S. Rep. John the lines are redrawn for said will be conducted over with a fellow Democrat in a EDGER

Rory Lancman (D-Fresh fellow assemblyman, said Boehner [R-Ohio] is the guy the entire state ahead of the a short period now that the primary if that changes. , F

Meadows) plans to run for the race itself will be differ- he agrees with more than primaries this spring. primaries have been moved EB the congressional seat cur- ent this time around. anyone.” “I’m optimistic that from September to June. Reach reporter Joe 2012 . 9-15, rently held by U.S. Rep. Bob “I would say in the spe- Turner’s office could the district is going to sur- No other members of Anuta by e-mail at januta@ Turner (R-Middle Village) cial election in September not be reached for comment vive and the boundaries the Democratic Party had cnglocal.com or by phone at in the upcoming 2012 elec- the voters were looking to by press time Tuesday. will change some, but I will put their names in the hat 718-260-4566.

tions, he said Tuesday af- send a message, but in No- Lancman’s announce- get a chance to run against TIMESLEDGER ternoon. vember voters will be look- ment appears to reflect a Bob Turner,” he said. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/timesledger Lancman filed paper- ing to send a congressman tacit understanding that So far, Lancman has

work with the Federal Elec- to Washington,” he said. . COM tion Commission to begin an exploratory committee, which would investigate The voters the feasibility of a congressional run. deserve a sharp “The voters deserve a sharp contrast in terms of contrast in choice, and they are going terms of choice. to have that,” he said in an interview with TimesLedg- Rory Lancman er Newspapers. State Assemblyman Lancman had ex- pressed a desire to run for the seat last year in a special election that was held after Anthony Weiner re- Lancman has been a signed from the post amid a vocal critic of the Repub- sexting scandal. lican congressman’s per- There were no prima- formance. He has gone out ries, and instead of Lanc- of his way to blast Turner man the Queens Demo- for his positions on guns, cratic Party picked state unions and Israeli policy Assemblyman David We- and an agreement he signed prin (D-Little Neck) to op- pledging not to raise taxes. pose Turner. “Bob Turner is my con-

State Assemblyman Rory Lancman says he wants to take on U.S. Rep. Bob Turner for Queen’s 9th Congressional Seat in the upcoming elections. SE 8 TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM &VEOIW7YWTIRWMSR1EMRXIRERGI+IRIVEP6ITEMVW IGLRMGMERW VEMRIH8 ,MKLP]8 9WMRKXLI0EXIWX1EGLMRIV][MXL 4IVJSVQERGI4EVXWERH-RWXEPPEXMSR PEX7IVZMGI 6YR* 6SEH*SVGI&EPERGMRK PMKRQIRXW MVIWERH% 8 TimesLedger Newspapers andCommunity Newspaper Group invite your school to participate inourfeatureschool toparticipate highlighting young peoplewhoare Do you know aStudent of Distinction? excellent students aswell asrole modelsfor theiryounger peers. counselor and instructors describingthestudent’scounselor andinstructors abilities Please make sure thatthestudent’sC) Pleasemake bioandarecent B) Anominatingletter from your school’s guidance A) Th and why theywould ofthisrecognition. beworthy participation participation 122-16 15th Ave. College Point NY 11356 1) Middle School2)High3)College 1)Middle If youIf have anyquestions, you maycontact meat: Please sendnominationsandinformationto: photo are includedwiththenomination. at thestudentexcel inacademicsaddition (718) 321-0980 F: (718) 321-0981 S. Blvd. Rossi–41-02Bell 2ndFloor, [email protected], ormailto: Nomination requirements are: www.rctperformance.com in extra-curricular schoolactivities. in extra-curricular D) Categories are: Bayside NY11361. 718-260-4522 R wheel alignment!!! wheel Discount on your ad toad a receive Mention this Mention $20.00

to to

they soon surrounded. about ahouse 11 away177th blocks St., that stolen iPhone. the iCloud track to called a computer program used quickly and officers, responding the said. police fled, pistol and the with head over the him whacked robber NYPD. the to according wallet, manded de- and agun brandishing him proached he fork over theNYPD. electronics the to stolen, according been had iPad and iPhone whose wallet, man a 27-year-old and found they Street, 183rd and Road 145th of corner the to responded officers After about arobbery. acall received Precinct NYPD. the to cording Thursday, ac- last thief teenage alleged an apprehension of the to led technology edge cutting- and cop ofaquick-thinking nation ing TIP577. pers.com and enter- or 274637 texting (CRIMES) website its at nypdcrimestop- visiting (8477), 1-800-577-TIPS by calling Crimestoppers NYPD’s gray hair. eyes and brown He has pounds. 153 weighs and tall about 7inches 5feet Heis hat. baseball black a and ablue sweatshirt wearing seen last was He gofor to awalk. left had and St., 76th 95-03 at located ahouse visiting 31.Hewas Jan. p.m. NYPD. the to according month, last late since public’s assistance in locating a man missing Monday morning. The extricated driver was examined in an ambulance. ambulance. inan examined was driver extricated The morning. Monday Park Ozone inSouth Boulevard Avenue Lefferts and of150th corner the at driver over, its trapping flipped it after Cherokee Grand Jeep overturned an rights truck Unit Service Emergency NYPD An Elderly Richmond Hill manmissing since Jan. 31 The program led officers to 145-20 145-20 to officers led program The oneof was Sheil Brian Officer Police alleged the complied, man the After ap- had aman that He told officers 105th At about the 7:15 in p.m., police —Acombi- GARDENS SPRINGFIELD Those with information should contact about at seen 1 77, last was Torres, Hector the seeking are —Police HILL RICHMOND Officer uses computer program to catch robber Blotter POLICE Lee was arrested in Springfield Gardens. Gardens. inSpringfield arrested was Lee Darrius after handgun Pointsemi-automatic Hi .380-caliber aloaded recovered they say Police and resisting arrest. resisting and menacing assault, weapon, a of possession NYPD. the to according handgun, semi-automatic Point ficers recovered a Hi loaded .380-caliber Precinct. 105th the from officers notoutrun but could ises, prem- the flee to attempted house, at the ed Lee is charged with robbery, criminal robbery, with criminal charged is Lee of- arrested, promptly hewas When list- is whose address 19, Lee, Darrius HECTOR TORRES Photo courtesy NYPD courtesy Photo NYPD courtesy Photo Photo by Ellis Kaplan Ellis by Photo 9 LIJ wears red to push Elmhurst eyes LIRR past SE T women’s heart health IMES L Lawmakers want to give neighborhood second crack at rail station EDGER

BY RICH BOCKMANN or fatigue. I’ve had women , F

come to me who said before EB Cardiovascular dis- hand they just didn’t feel 2012 . 9-15, ease is the leading cause of right. The symptoms can be death in the United States, more vague and less well- and each year more women appreciated,” she said.

than men die from the dis- Doctors urged women TIMESLEDGER order. to find a primary doctor at There is something age 20 and to take notice of

called the “Angina Mono- the warning signs and risk . COM logues.” factors for heart attacks These surprising, in- and strokes, such as family controvertible truths were history, tobacco use, high at the center of LIJ Medi- cholesterol, diabetes and cal Center’s Wear Red for increases in blood pres- Women Day Feb. 3, when sure, cholesterol and blood cardiologists and staff sugar levels. members donned red to “The most important raise awareness of women’s thing is to listen to your cardiovascular health. body,” said Jennifer Mieres, “People in the past vice president of the office have always thought of it of community and public as a men’s disease,” said health. “And take 10 min- Stacey Rosen, a cardiolo- utes a day to laugh.” gist and vice president of Following the well- the North Shore-LIJ Health worn adage, the day’s best System’s Women’s Health medicine came not from the Clinical Service. MDs, but from actors Carol U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley and City Councilman Daniel Dromm say they want the Long Island Rail Road to reopen a station at Elmhurst on “We have this image of Lempert and Jacob Moore, Broadway near Whitney and Cornish avenues. Photo by Rebecca Henely an older man clutching his of the non-profit Events of chest in pain,” she said, ex- the Heart. plaining that women’s car- “It was such a brilliant BY REBECCA HENELY decline in ridership. The pect,” Dromm said. “I want diovascular mortality rates experiment. I was 9 and station’s previous location to keep pushing forward.” have been greater than obsessed with Superman,” The Long Island Rail is about a block away from The station was Crowley said since those of their male counter- Moore read from Shelly Road said in a statement the Elmhurst Avenue sub- on Broadway residents have to endure parts for close to a century. Goldstein’s “A Son’s Reflec- that it would be discussing way station, which is on the the noise from the Port “Even in the medical world tion,” which recounts the with elected officials the E, M and R lines. between Washington line coming we didn’t really appreciate youngster’s attempts to fly, possibility of reopening a But both Crowley and through their communi- it.” a science experiment gone station in Elmhurst along Dromm said they believed Cornish and ties, they should be able to One of the reasons for awry and the time he tried the Port Washington line the residents of Elmhurst Whitney. reap the benefits. He said this, the doctor said, is the to hitch a ride by grabbing that has been closed since should have access to the civic groups, such as the symptoms of a heart at- the back of a bus while on 1985. LIRR. They sent a letter Newtown Civic Associa- tack are often different for roller skates. U.S. Rep. Joseph Crow- to LIRR President Helena tion, were supportive of the women. “You’ll be the death of ley (D-Jackson Heights) Williams requesting the hattan neighborhood or prospect. “It’s not always the me. You’ll give me a heart and City Councilman Dan- station be reopened. Flushing. Both elected officials ‘elephant on the chest’ feel- attack,” his mother would iel Dromm (D-Jackson “It will open up an ad- “I think it would real- said reopening the station ing, or the pain radiating tell him. Then, one day Heights) both said they ditional opportunity or dif- ly promote what Elmhurst would be consistent with through the jaw and the left while at college, he got the wanted to see the station ferent form of mass transit has to offer,” he said. Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s arm. For women, it can be news that she had died of a active again. to Manhattan,” Crowley The councilman said plans to make the city more as subtle as breathlessness heart attack. “The Long Island Rail said. the residents would most reliant on mass transit and Road has been invited to Dromm said the likely still use the LIRR, less reliant on cars. meet with Congressman Elmhurst neighborhood which is slightly more ex- “We shouldn’t be cut- Crowley and we look for- is becoming an attraction pensive, despite the nearby ting our transportation op- ward to the opportunity to with the expansion of the subway lines. He said he tions, we should be increas- discuss the growth in the Queens Center Mall six used to live in Flushing and ing them,” Dromm said. Elmhurst community,” the blocks away from the old would take both the LIRR LIRR said. stop. He said the growing on Main Street and the No. Reach reporter Re- The station was locat- Asian population in the 7 train into Manhattan, de- becca Henely by e-mail at ed on Broadway between area has made part of the pending on his final desti- [email protected] or by Cornish and Whitney av- neighborhood into a Chi- nation. phone at 718-260-4564. enues, but closed due to a natown similar to the Man- “It’s an exciting pros-

Carol Limpert (l.) looks on as fellow thespian Jacob Moore pre- forms “A Son’s Reflection” from the “Angina Monologues” during LIJ Medical Center’s Wear Red for Women Day. =fccfnljfeKn`kk\i1kn`kk\i%Zfd&k`d\jc\[^\i Photo by Rich Bockmann 10 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM next disaster. next for door the the open only would asensible search ger from agents. and passengers between disputes resolve advocate” to a“passenger institute TSA the that Schumer’sproposal Charles U.S.Sen. we support for that passenger. ofevery search areasonable conduct and seriously jobs their must take agents TSA The onagrandmother. knife or abomb, gun hide to nothesitate would airplane jack an elderly. for the spect nore- with abully like looking off came TSA the and nels en. clothing. move their Airport. at F. John International Kennedy elderly oftwo women search its from resulting venience” orincon- discomfort any it regrets “sincerely saying naris Gia- Michael Sen. state to apology sent ahalf-hearted has Queens criminals. the to amessage sends definitely That jaywalkers. like them treat to chose robbery. judge The armed is that gun, a had actually ornotthey Whether agun. had they tim recognizance. own menontheir the released Lopez Gene Judge Court Criminal Queens reason, defies that adecision in ofstolen Then property. possession nal crimi- and robbery with charged were They Hamilton. and give it you to back for it’s $30.” I’ll like yours. Kwame_ looks and locked it is $30, Ipaid neighborhood. the in a kid address the from phone gotyour from “I which said, e-mail an [email protected], received he claims tim robbery, vic- the stole the computer. alaptop days after Two victim. their to phone back the sell to attempted then and street Jamaica a down walking avictim phone from stole acell legedly al- ofJamaica, both 20, Nabnet, Antwione and 19, ilton, (718) 260-4537 York 11361 New Bayside, 41-02 Bell Boulevard T QUEENS VILLAGE TIMES VILLAGE QUEENS JACKSON HEIGHTS TIMES TIMES HEIGHTS JACKSON IMES LAURELTON TIMES TIMES LAURELTON FLUSHING TIMES D But to make a policy that would exclude would passen- any that apolicy make But to and We women traumatized were donotdoubt these blow to up orhi- willing radicals The But let’s getreal. news chan- ofthe onall reported were incidents The wom- orthe for Gianaris notenough was apology The women re- either to ofthe asking denied TSA But the The U.S. Transportation Security Administration According to the complaint, the robbers told the vic- Nabnet arrested phone and the recovered police The The only difference was that in the TV show the thief show, acop from right Kwame taken Ham- acrime In G ASTORIA TIMES UMB L RANNY FRESH MEADOWS TIMES EDGER WHITESTONE TIMES

■

■ FOREST HILLS LEDGER

■ LITTLE NECKLITTLE LEDGER

E Newspapers BAYSIDE TIMES ■ AND

RIDGEWOOD LEDGER DITORIALS ■ G

JAMAICA TIMES G UN

D ET UMBER

Y Sales Manager Sales MARY LEARY Advertising of V.P. RALPH D’ONOFRIO Editor Managing COLIN DEVRIES Editor ROZ LISTON PROUD MEMBER OF NEW YORK PRESS ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION, SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS OF AMERICA AND INLAND PRESS ASS PRESS INLAND AND AMERICA OF NEWSPAPERS SUBURBAN ASSOCIATION, NEWSPAPER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, PRESS YORK NEW OF MEMBER PROUD OUR

non-emergency times. non-emergency during issues these to tions solu- long-term considering but be we should them, ing the time we experience dur- acute are problems The result. fatalities and treacherous. walking and roads impassablemaking down, are power lines and lost events, often power is rain storms. During these hurricanes and major O Move to put all power lines underground Maldonado P.J. Ken Lopez, Smith, Maria Harris, Norm Kaplan, Ellis Photographers: Layout: Designer Editorial RichAnuta, Bockmann Joe Henely, Rebecca Pereira, Ivan Reporters: Editor: Photo Copy Editor: STAFF EDITORIAL Sometimes injuries injuries Sometimes snow and ice storms, storms, ice snow and perienced tornados, years, few last ver the we have ex- Rod Ivey Rod Howard Koplowitz, Joseph Gargiulo Christina Santucci Santucci Christina Nat Valentine, Valentine, Nat : Diana Rios : Diana ect, especially during these proj- expensive tensive and ing-looking neighborhoods. to more pleas- aesthetically raise property values due from touching and wires; prevent to branches trees the need tosafety eliminate hazards; severely reduce cable service; pruneand telephone electric, of loss It onthe cut down would recommended be this done. have officials elected Many underground. power lines come to consider putting all Lorens Morris Lorens Layout Manager: &PRODUCTION ART Friedrich Bob Lewis, William Hellman, B. Parker, Ronald Suzanne Kowald, Kenneth Richard, Dee Harris, Bob Wettingfeld, Brown Joan Contributing Writers/Columnists: Cartoonist: Granted, this is an ex- has time the I believe Tip Sempliner Tip O

THER V inconvenience to residents ofthe some alleviate and expenses onoverall down wouldderground? This cut un- placed be to power lines enable to put down pipes why not laid, are lines gas and when new water mains reconstruction projects, gested is that during street substantial. be would derived benefits eventual but the stages, donein be have would to plete and com- to years take would magnitude ofthis project A times. economic difficult OICES What has been sug- Roberto Palacios Roberto CIRCULATION Linda Lindenauer OFFICE MANAGER Rossi Sherri Pellegrino Dominick Howe Stefanie David Strauss Executives:Account Kathy Wenk Executive: Account Senior ADVERTISING

responsible. environmentally and ically econom- and interest public the in are — solutions that problems current to tions at more progressive solu- ward into the new century infrastructure work. for other anyway opened be to had ground when the if this work were done We need to look for- Thyais Grant Manager: Sales Classified Amanda Tarley Director: Classified CLASSIFIED OCIATION Henry Euler Henry Bayside S E 11 TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Society Trustee L.D. Clepper Jr. Jackson Heights Richard Melnick Long Island City Island Long If the business people people business the If I remainI confidentin the scratch only I Here Greater Astoria Historical caused accidents, but also also but accidents, caused busi- hurt business. plaza, untilwait better weather the find comes along and then pub- of will licize the wonderful conve- increase nience only people not will ness more but the area wonderful a place to hang and out shop. the following spellings: spellings: following the (Bridge), Queensboro (Commu- Queensborough nity College), the Queens Library, Public Borough the Queens borough presi- anddent Queens Borough Hall. Other proper spell- “Triborough,” include ings oth- but authority, the in as ers use “Triboro” their for groups, businesses, etc., and “Hell “Hunters Point,” Gate” and “Wards Island,” to name some prominent areas and structures. surface of the issue of cor- Island Long spelling rectly City and area place names. I commendthe Astoria bring- in efforts Times’ ing factual information to readers and understand that newspaper deadlines sometimes inhibit detailed and research historical fact-checking. This is the first time time first the is This Be careful of the pit- Who is to what say I think the traffic jams read the reports that that reports the read there is opposition from the Jack- to merchants son Heights pedestrian Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/timesledger on Facebook: us Follow Plaza will help boro biz boro help will Plaza I am seeing it hyphen- it with Bridge,” Queensboro a hyphen, in the first para- graph. seeing am I ated.Other local hyphen Queens- the involve issues Midtown Tunnel — often hyphenated its not by but Bridges MTA andoperator, Brooklyn- The Tunnels. Battery Tunnel, the Bronx- the Bridge, Whitestone Bridge Verrazano-Narrows and the Marine Parkway- Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge are with and with- I guessout. the structure or has final operator facility say. falls Long Island City, going history written with es- leastback toat the early rules of list 1640s, or gives us. There is no protocol barons tablished area for names, plurals, hyphens and apos- Property usage. trophe right? is sometimes change area their disassociate to names from developments new about What the history and legacy of areas. existing fanciful and anti-historical place or neighborhood re- Coves Two like namings, or Queens West? last fall on 37th Road be- Road 37th on fall plaza that was established last tween 73rd and streets. 74th opposition the of Some park- of loss the that claims ing spaces has hurt busi- area. the in ness before there existed that the establishment of the plaza only may not have I Mark Weprin Mark City Councilman City (D-Oakland Gardens) (D-Oakland RITE “Hellegat,” meaning meaning “Hellegat,” Regarding places like Hyphens have also Following the 2011 fias- 2011 the Following that imperative is It W other places.“Hallett” is the familyhow and history spelledhave it;the modern is now tidal “Hallets,” as in “Hal-lets Cove.” pas- “beautiful or “bright” historic sage”in Dutch, was later Gate” “Hell into Anglicized after the British takeover Gate’s Amsterdamof New in 1664. Hell treachery and its navigation-hindering rocks and reefs had made the name Hell Gate quite appropriate. differ- 10 found about I have spellings ent of the place in our research. the are Point, Hunter’s possessive apostrophes places necessary? These are no longer owned by their namesakes, like Cor- lear’s Hook, Ward’s Island, Cove, Pugsley’sPowell’s modern The etc. Creek, spellings drop should the apostrophes since the city ownsnow these places. still, contradictions Here, abound. come, gone and reappeared certainin circumstances. The Astoria Times article has as it “Queensborough article the in Bridge” headline as but “Ed Koch- co surrounding this issue, issue, this surrounding co Council Speaker Christine the (D-Manhattan), Quinn Council and Michael Mayor Bloomberg agreed to create the to state plan submit a to Legislature to fix the co-op and condo real property tax system once and all. for the state change the way as- are condos co-ops and come cannot Relief sessed. tooa moment soon. EADERS EADERS R In my research over over research my In East the in Gate Hell made have we Yes, Other local spelling Unfortunately, the law local place names for — (Man- Manahatta example: (Canar- Canarsee hattan), (Brooklyn) Breukelen sie), and Vlissingen (Flushing). the past nine years, I have found differing names and spellings of names of the Long of sections of majority City. Island has River had three differ- namesent and more than 10 spellings. There were leastat six names to Long neighbor, City’s Island Roosevelt Island. the at We Greater Astoria Historical Society pride ourselvesin learn- ac- sharing and gathering the actual history. curate, of part is but factually, errors some that ing process and try we to minimize eliminate and factual and spelling errors. Of course, any spellings or within found misspellings period or sources primary remain should quotations way. that pitfalls include “Tribor- ough Bridge” — since 2008, Kennedythe “Robert F. Bridge” — is spelled “Tri- boro” on Grand Central Parkway signage and in Now, this year’s assess- year’s leadersop to protest the this outrageous tax hikes, DOF agreed to cap the increases. Now, ments are almost as objec- as unfounded and tionable year’s. last predict- a in for co-ops does permit not DOF to does it a as assess manner, able rentals, single-family homes and to Instead, buildings. rental them com- co-ops by values DOF paring process exacerbated when se- system computer DOF’s lects inappropriate compa- rables. Conversely, there is Conversely, There is the elevated, use websites Some native York’s New DOF does not seem to colleagues my After 1966 hit song “The 59th 59th “The song hit 1966 (Feelin’ Song Bridge Street Groovy)”. Commu- Queensborough in Bayside, College nity the Queensborough Pres- ervation Leagueand the in Bridge Queensborough BritishWestminster, New Columbia, Canada. Addi- Hill the have we tionally, com- Queensboro of munity and many other usages without and with ending “ugh.” four-track Queensboro Pla- za as opposed to the street Queens Plaza. Queens level Plaza, Bridge formerly Pla- za, is a massive transit hub above center business and the subterranean Queens Plaza station. subway Both the elevated and subway trains are part of the Met- Transportation ropolitan Authority’s subway system. “Queensborough Bridge” as a search term our for city and is spelling This bridge. wasalways incorrect it. for and issue spelling a is This a common usage issue. resi- Dutch and American haddents have a hand in ner. The recurrence of this this of recurrence The ner. a second for problem year underscores the desperate need permanent for reform realof the state’s property law. tax a reasonable,have trans- co- parent, predictable method Queens of assessing real property year, values co-ops for and con- Last dos. ops and condos faced inex- plicable and unexpected increases. assessment Co-op Council City the in Condo Caucus and I joined with community and co-

he article “Queens- ac- Bridge borough cident driver sues city” (Astoria Times, or co-op and condo real the residents, property tax assess- rollsment be- have There is also the “59th The mighty cantilever cantilever mighty The The two plaques over

Unfortunately, the

Proper spelling of boro place names never conventional never names place boro of spelling Proper

State must change condo, co-op assessments condo, change must State

F T clarify the issue with their Garfunkel did exactly not raised Paul Simon and Art Street Bridge.” Queens- Street Bridge.” ways called it the “59th “59th the it called ways residents al- I know have idents. Longtime Queens Manhattan and Queens res- loquial name used by many many by used name loquial Street Bridge” name, a col- Queensboro Bridge.” Queensboro boro Bridge” or “Ed Koch- the bridge reads “Queens- bicycles or pedestrians to signage directing vehicles, an engineering marvel. All 7,449-foot bridge was and is opened March 30, 1909. The River andRiver Roosevelt Island, Queens, spanning the East bridge from Manhattan to correct name. correct although that is the bridge’s bridge’s the is that although Koch-Queensboro Bridge,” it troubles me to say “Ed “Ed say to me troubles it rian and a Queens resident, resident, Queens a and rian boro Bridge.” As a histo- a As Bridge.” boro exactly that — “Queens- Queensboro Bridge read read Bridge Queensboro the upper roadway of thethe upper roadway bring points. few a up lent reporting,lent I wish but to Dec. 15-21) contained excel- contained 15-21) Dec. fair and consistent man- consistent and fair responsibility to tax in a a in tax to responsibility is still not living to its up nance indicates that DOF the city Department of Fi- of Department city the erty tax assessments by recent release of real prop- of release recent tially flat.tially market values are essen- are values market this a time at year, when increases in assessed value value assessed in increases ops are facing 50 percent Some eastern Queens co- Queens eastern Some come a tax roller coaster. 12 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM fied accountant.” by certi- its areport to ing year forcit itsfirst of$17,540,100 of operation,World’s up adefi- ran Fair “the that reported Journal accord-day.” the subpoena served yester- heed to it fails if court into fair the bring will city The well as locally yesterday. news internationally as ported that the fair “made re- Star-Journal the 1965, Kathy to next Wenk director. executive formerly Bayside the BID name of Sullivan Greg an interesting man by the with conversation a brief to network. way always afun events are mixer. Those exchange card heldabusiness merce Queens Chamber of Com- tunity to do more than say, oppor- first the it was years, for Kathy I have known TimesLedger. Although advertising department of T T Slain activist Malcolm Xcalled East Elmhurst home in ’65 Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club looking for new president On Feb. 6, the Star- sat Ialso At onepoint, have to achance I had and wide. On Feb. 3, Feb. 3, On wide. and ing visitors from far in Queens, attract- he World’s was Fair Last Thursday, the for meitleast was. slow week, or at arather was his The Greater Astoria Historical Society Richard with Dee with Dishing Dee n , of the , ofthe , n said. President Robert Moses career of Sir Winston, Fair depicting the illustrious Center hensive Churchill be turnedWorld’s season. that Fair into at the presented be would a compre- ute to Winston Churchill trib- aspecial that London was announced here and in it Beame, Abe Comptroller in the office of then-city produced be to records and for itsbooks calling Corp., being served on the Fair political office. for run to plans Paul means that Guess Uh-oh! interest. becomewill of a conflict that capacity, he said it job in excellent an doing president. as him replace to someone forClub, but looking he is Lions rent president ofthe Boulevard. Paul is the cur- Lewis at Francis law office at Vallone Paul meeting Club Lions side-Whitestone Bay- the to off it was ning, out be. to interesting they might turn how sit and to next you will Youing: never who know network- why is Ilike That acquaintances. and friends on date meup many to brought She saleswoman. agood she is why see Ican of and teresting our in- out be to turned Kathy doing?” your how are “Hi, mutual “‘The Churchill Ex- Churchill “‘The The Pavilion would was asubpoena While According to the Lions been has Paul While Later that same eve- ’s ’s drugs. on war their Point plan to eign Warspacked the Veterans of For- Hall in College deadly.”but described as “easy to get, pep pills, amphetamines and eration of“goof balls” recent reports of the prolif- by who concerned were Point residents of College the fair were on the minds rather than recreation at Moses. said standing,’” Under- Through — ‘Peace with the theme of the Fair hibit’ tie will in perfectly colm X with the headline, of civil home Queens day atous the rightsthe fire-bombing the previ- when 15, leaderthe Star-Journal Feb. reported home to closer Mal- would be sufficient hour an Ithought get there, time to onUnion Street. Precinct a.m. in front of the 109th at 10 due off kick to was early, parade the as a half and hour an my house left done for which Ihave Flushing, in so New Year Parade manyLunar years.Saturday were to covergo I the astray”? often menso and of mice sion My “The plans career.future best your you and both in ested for laid inter- we are as informed, plans us do. to Keep he chooses whatever in best the him Iwish and guys good the oneof is of events. Paul turn ofthis results the see We it. from wait and — far organizations political any tion organiza- not apolitical nor are they declare Lions the do by-laws, and Club credo they support On Feb. 20, residents drugs Recreational Violent came conflicts Allowing a half hour to to hour half a Allowing You expres- the know ● nization over who the owns orga- Muslim] [Black based fighting with the Chicago- wayany orshut meup.’ in medown quieten doesn’t me.It frighten doesn’t ‘It colm said of the bombing: Detroit last night. to flew escape the flames, to morning yesterday 2.30 at daughters four and wife his who aroused Malcolm, why? And Street? 11 97th on23- house at the cocktail Molotov the tossed Who are: questions basic Their morning. yesterday early home X’s Elmhurst East fire-bombing of Malcolm the in for leads searching Bombing.” Probe X —Cops HomeScarred of Malcolm Fire- the Guard — Police “Dawn, Home Shattered defeat the purpose of trying oftrying purpose the defeat required meter. the time The mind to to forth and back run could do that noway was you There vard. would Boule- onNorthern meters one-hour at were lucky were you if aspot find you might parade route. The places the near park to place any blocked off, eliminating street every had barricades police the passed, time As just didn’tstrategy in the past, but cut it this year.problem. youand have aparking parade the viewing wishers of participants and well- throngs the mix this Add to spaces. parking available parently ap- shoppingand dotheir to takepeople overin downtown from Flushing, as all all week day ofthe busiest the the over come parade. cover the to set get and park to aplace find “Malcolm has been “Before leaving, Mal- still are today “Police My plan was good good was plan My is Saturday Wrong! special detail of uniformed ofuniformed detail special A week. home last his from firebombed until lived had where Malcolm borhood over neigh- watch residential quiet, the to assigned were day, scores of streets. wereonthe trols extra pa- police Elmhurst East police and Chicago Harlem, in that reported also and tion, coverage of the assassina- full had Star-Journal The Ballroom in Manhattan. atAudubon the speaking while shot death to X was his.” is it says Malcolm them. to ing belong- arectory it as claim Muslims Black home. The now-gutted East Elmhurst any parade pictures for Idon’t have Even though advance. in arrangement make some of sort different have to year, I’ll next try give Idecideit to a Well, if would have stayed at home. year, I this be to going was it how difficult I known sign. street onthe time designated for the park to allowed only were you as ticketwould you anyway, they and illegal it was time, for meter extra the feed to Itried and car the in was said that us of front in parked an even by ameter. wom-vard The Boule- if onNorthern a spot myroute. husband We eventually parade onthe spot nearest found over the to walk I would and space aparking find to for was him plan game Our me. to notspeaking still is My husband experience! parade. cover the to Follow us onTwitter: “In East Elmhurst to- Elmhurst East “In On Feb. 21, Malcolm It was total chaos. Had Had chaos. total It was frustrating a What twitter.com/timesledger torialic.org. call 718-278-0700 or visit as- bombs. building that uncovered no a thorough search of the instigated had bomb scare rona headquarters a after continuing to guard the Co- informed that police were lowing day, readers were fol- the And Corona. to tan been moved from Manhat- had organization Muslim Black the of headquarters Journal reported that the ing. dren were reported stay- chil- widow and Malcolm’s at the Corona onguard was patrolmen home where com. atmails deerrichard@aol. e- and at 718-746-0066 faxes at 718-767-6484, voice mails history. cherished our teamthe keys will to the city to the mayor’s the presenting and become parade welcoming The ots. part Patri- New England the ing of New Yorkthe beat- Giants Bowl XLVI is history,Super Bowl Sunday. Super with week. ing things to report on next Here is to more interest- bore you with my tirade. event, any Ididn’t Ihope In much better. feels husband although I don’t think my much Ifeel better my chest, off stuff frustrating vating, have gotten my I I vented, spleen and all that Now that time. luck next aggra- page. photo issue’s you, out check this For more information, information, more For Star- the Feb. 24, On I look forward to your your to I look forward was Sunday, ofcourse, —better well Oh, 13 SE T IMES L EDGER

, F EB

2012 . 9-15,

TIMESLEDGER . ! COM

M ES 38 PA 16 CHTES INDIAN !"#$ %&! 14 JT Family loses grandmother in S. Jamaica blaze

BY REBECCA HENELY AND mother. Perry said he had a COM . CHRISTINA SANTUCCI “I was like, ‘Daddy, good relationship with don’t go,’” Leah said. “I’m Elaine Spencer, who had The FDNY said Tues- not losing both of you.” lived in the house all her

TIMESLEDGER day it was still investi- Leah said her mother life. He said she was a gating a fire that killed a tried to follow Perry, but friendly, giving woman who beloved grandmother in neighbors held her back. liked to clean, sew and take South Jamaica last week. Firefighters were care of her grandchild. The fire took place on the alerted to the blaze at 12:01 “When I got a stom- . 9-15, 2012 . 9-15, 2012 second floor of 146-03 120th a.m. last Thursday morn- ach ache, even if she was EB

, F Ave. while the woman’s ing and arrived at 12:03 in pain, she could come get family was downstairs. a.m., FDNY said. The fire me from school,” Leah said. EDGER

L “I know she was help- was under control at 12:39 “She would make me some

IMES less,” said a neighbor, who a.m., FDNY said. soup when I was home and T identified herself as Kim V. Perry said Elaine she would take care of me.” “We couldn’t help her.” Spencer’s body was burned Sharon Spencer said The department said it beyond recognition when her mother had been mar- was not known what caused she was found. ried to her father for 27 the fire. “It’s a little hard,” he years before they divorced. Andre Perry, who said. “It’s tough.” She said her mother worked lives in the house with his The top of the house as a bookkeeper at a furni- wife Sharon Spencer and was charred and boarded ture store in Manhattan for 11-year-old daughter Leah up the next day. Burnt de- 40 years until she retired. Perry, said he believed his bris could be seen near the “She made me the wife’s mother, Ida Elaine house. strong person I am today,” Spencer, 69, was asleep Andre Perry walks out of the home where his mother-in-law, Ida Elaine Spencer, died in a fire the “If you go up the stairs, she said. “We’re going to when she died late Feb. 1. all of that is black,” Leah miss her.” night before. Photo by Christina Santucci Perry said they had said, motioning at the walls been cleaning up after din- on the door, banging and to save Elaine Spencer, but said. “So I couldn’t go into of the house. Reach reporter Re- ner when their neighbors screaming,” Perry said. found a rescue impossible. the bedroom.” The family said last becca Henely by e-mail at alerted them to the fire up- Perry said neighbors “Once I got up the The rescue attempt Thursday they would be [email protected] or by stairs at around 11:30 p.m. or passers-by called 911. steps, the smoke and the scared his daughter, who staying at a hotel arranged phone at 718-260-4564. “People were knocking Meanwhile, he went to try fire was too thick,” Perry went outside with her by the Red Cross. 105th Pct. addresses SE Qns safety concerns at Smith meeting

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ of light for them to be le- munity. gal and that the percent- “They are getting Southeast Queens age applies to the front two some training,” the officer residents complained some windows and the front and said. “It’s not like they’re members of the community back windshields. thrown to the wolves.” have received unfair treat- Donohue, who said he Deputy Inspector ment from the police and uses a meter when he stops Charles McEvoy, of the urged them to use a more a car with tinted windows, 103rd Precinct, said the cordial tone while walking said auto shops may carry precinct is improving its the beat during a meeting three shades of tint, but crime numbers this year, last week set up by state cautioned residents that although stolen cars and Sen. Malcolm Smith (D-St. even the lightest shade is grand larcenies in the Ja- Albans). usually illegal. maica Avenue shopping A Cambria Heights Another resident com- district are what the pre- resident who attended the plained of officers stopping cinct is watching out for. Operation Safe Southeast youth on the street when “We’re starting out the Queens meeting said resi- they are minding their own year really well,” he said. dents were getting pulled business. “For some reason, January over for tinted windows “Why can’t they walk is a very slow month for and he said one motorist down the street if they shootings.” was given four tickets for want to? He’s not a dog. He He said the crimes oc- each window that was too doesn’t have to come just curring in the precinct in Deputy Inspector Miltiadis Marmara, commanding officer of the 113th Precinct, speaks during the darkly tinted. because you say to come 2012 are “nothing that’s meeting. Photo by Howard Koplowitz “I just think that’s a bit here,” the man said. alarming that we can’t get over extreme,” the resident Donohue said the rea- be brewing, such as Spring- ity that will be positive,” ship that takes rookie offi- under control. said. sons for the questioning field, Linden and Merrick Donohue said. cers to meet clergy, elected “All my indicators do Lt. Donohue, of the is because officers are sta- boulevards and Jamaica A community affairs officials and religious show we’re going in the 105th Precinct, said the law tioned in problem areas in Avenue. officer from the precinct groups in the neighbor- right direction,” McEvoy is that car windows have the command or at loca- “We want people to be said there is a program hoods they patrol so they said. to let in at least 70 percent tions where problems may engaged in fruitful activ- called Community Partner- can get a feel for the com- got his brother a room in ting her on her throat just 15 Forde Brooklyn, but could not under her chin, according keep him away from the to her mother. J T Continued from Page 1 household, which is why Ashley’s screams drew the restraining order was Clinton Forde out of his T

The father was taken filed against him, accord- bedroom, where he began IMES

to Jamaica Hospital, where ing to Joann Forde. She wrestling with his brother, L he was pronounced dead was supposed to officially trying to force him back EDGER

on arrival, and Ashley was tie the knot with Clinton down the stairs. , F

taken to Long Island Jew- Forde this week. At one point Clinton EB . 9-15, 2012 2012 . 9-15, ish Medical Center and The mayhem last week Forde, who his wife de- later released. started when Gideon Forde scribed as religious, yelled, Police arrested kicked down the back door “Jesus loves you. Don’t do 33-year-old Gideon Forde of their house and grabbed this,” she said.

at the scene and charged a kitchen knife. During the scuffle, TIMESLEDGER him with murder, man- His 9-year-old nephew the kitchen knife plunged Justin Thompson (c.) is wheeled onto the court by his father Donald and mother Majorie as his family slaughter, burglary, crimi- Isaiah was sitting down- between the ribs of Clinton applauds for him. Photo by Christina Santucci

nal possession of a weapon, stairs waiting for the bus to Forde, Joann Forde said. . COM violation of an order of take him to school when he It was not clear exactly er going to go away.” will go toward paying for protection and resisting saw his uncle in the house. how many of her children Thompson The help from the equipment for the house arrest in the slaying of his Joann Forde said her were home and witnessed school has been overwhelm- and more than the three brother. brother-in-law had a drug the stabbing, but their Continued from Page 1 ing and ever-present, ac- days of treatment he is cur- In the past, the Forde problem, and Isaiah saw mother said not all of them standout before the boys’ cording to Donald Thomp- rently getting per week. family had tried to help him licking a MetroCard, knew what was going on. hoops team’s game against son. Alumni had raised Justin Thompson, who Gideon Forde get on his feet which Joann Forde sus- “My oldest son under- Fordham Prep Friday. He more than $30,000 as of Fri- is being home schooled several times, but ended up pected had a controlled stands,” she said. “But my sat with more than 20 mem- day night along with $7,800 now, has designs on walk- filing a restraining order substance on it. youngest kids don’t.” bers of his family in a spe- from a mission collection ing through the halls of against him. Gideon Forde grabbed After police arrived, cial section near the stage. at the school, according to Molloy again. Last year, they let him Isaiah by the jacket and Gideon Forde had to be “That was the idea,” alumni development direc- “We believe firmly in stay at the house before he tried to attack him with the pepper sprayed after he re- Justin Thompson, who tor Craig Katinas. God that one day, at God’s left for Florida to visit his knife, but the wily 9-year- fused to go quietly, accord- admitted to being ner- “The kid just has a time, he will be up and run- children. old squirmed out of his ing to his sister-in-law. vous, said of his subdued good spirit, good char- ning,” said his father, who While there, Gideon grasp and ran up the stairs, While Gideon Forde response. “I’m glad every- acter,” legendary Molloy spoke to the crowd at half- Forde was arrested on according to his mother. sits in a jail cell waiting his thing looked like that. I Coach Jack Curran said. time. “The odds are good.” charges of burglary, aggra- Isaiah is the oldest of Joann next move in court, Joann don’t want people feeling “He is going to fight this Justin Thompson got vated assault and resisting Forde’s six children with Forde is trying to help her bad for me. Eventually I’m thing right through.” to sit and watch the Stan- arrest May 6, according to Clinton and the youngest is family through the crisis. going to be back on my feet. The money collected at ners beat Fordham Prep the Laurelhill Police De- 2 months. “I’m tr ying to be strong It’s still looking good. With the door against the Rams 42-30. He asked junior for- partment. Gideon Forde followed for kids and let them know these types of injuries it’s went to Thompson. People ward Marko Kozul for a After he returned to and then turned the knife that I’m here for them,” she really early.” could purchase raffle tick- dunk and he delivered with New York, Clinton Forde on 1-year-old Ashley, cut- said. He was shot in the ets, T-shirts and bracelets. a one-handed slam to beat back on Oct. 21, 2011, leav- Players from the boys’ soc- the halftime buzzer. He and ing a party with friends in cer team walked around the rest of the players greet- Cambria Heights. It was with donation boxes and ed Justin Thompson at mid- thought to be a gang-relat- the girls’ squad had a bake court before the game. ed shooting and that Justin sale in the cafeteria. People “I made his wish come Thompson, a model stu- looking to donate can con- true,” Kozul said. dent, was not the intended tact the school’s guidance Justin Thompson’s target. Friday was his first office. next desires are to walk day back in the school since “It makes you feel good and get back to Molloy on a then. Police said Monday knowing that you’re helping more permanent basis. The no arrests had been made such a great kid,” senior de- outpouring of love and sup- in the case. fender Jack Moravek said. port he was shown Friday “It showed him even Doctors have told Jus- gave him even more moti- when he comes back to the tin Thompson he could vation. school, we will be there for walk again with more in- “It’s early,” he said. him,” girls’ soccer star Vic- tensive and constant physi- “It’s real, real early and toria Antonino said. “The cal therapy. Much of the I just need some time to Joann Forde comforts her son Isaiah, 9, who she says was attacked by his uncle. support from Molloy is nev- money raised by Molloy heal.” Photo by Ellis Kaplan

Mitchell was arrested “Some of the things he students. and grabbed headlines example of how black his- Mitchell along with King. was most proud of were the But his time at across the nation. tory needs to continuously Seven years later, he things that never made it in Ebenezer was not without A grand jury ultimate- be written. Continued from Page 2 was elected chairman of the paper,” he said. controversy. ly found her story without “I think during Black King’s Poor People’s Cam- He baptized more In the late 1980s, merit, though the Brawley History Month we should tin Luther King Jr. in Geor- paign, which sought to ac- than 500 homeless men and Mitchell, along with Sharp- family as recently as 2007 honor and celebrate his gia, where groups includ- quire low-income housing taught theology to inmates ton, sheltered a girl named maintained the attack took life,” his son said. “But his ing the Student Nonviolent and jobs for the nation’s in New York state prisons. Tawana Brawley and her place. death should also be seen Coordinating Committee poverty-stricken residents, In Queens, he started the family after she accused six But on Friday, Mitch- as a challenge for us to do and the National Associa- regardless of race. first Head Start program, white men of raping her in ell was remembered for his something that impacts the tion for the Advancement Mitchell did plenty on the first community day Dutchess County. selflessness throughout lives of others and not just of Colored People protested the home front as well, ac- care center and a breakfast The ensuing investiga- his life, which according ourselves. We need new Jim Crow laws. cording to his son. program for low-income tion ignited racial tensions to his son can serve as an black heroes.” 16 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Fresh Direct would be be would Direct Fresh freshdirect.com. website its at through lyn Brook- and Manhattan Queens, throughout places to caters and groceries den Ave. but it delivers Bor- at 23-30 is people, which employsbase, 2,000 Astoria). Sen. Michael Gianaris (D- New Yorkglad that we kept City,” them in City, Island but I’m Long in said away stay to find couldn’t state Bronx. the to moving be would business City-grown announced the Long Island State, Gov. Andrewset up shop in Cuomo the Garden notto decided Direct Fresh rector of MoMAsaid. PS1,architecture of PS1,” said Gund make it in tune with the make and this like itstructure invitingbulbs in the ceiling. and lit by is multipleand small alsoentrance and gray interior glass awide has kiosk The avenues. 46th and Jackson tors at the intersection of visi- onit welcomes name ture with the institution’s but struc- now agray yard, acourt- through house, school turned a once which was building, intoum previously a ware- entered the 1’sPS board. of chairwoman Gund, nes PS1,” Ag- said MoMA and for MoMA milestone at this kiosk Monday. new onits entrance ribbon Avenue,on Jackson cut the temporary art institution land City’s longtime con- Fresh Direct to pick upboro roots and head for BX PS1 museum cuts ribbon, opens brand new doors BY REBECCA HENELY BY REBECCA HENELY Cuomo announced Fresh Direct’s home “I’m disappointed they While online grocer Klaus Bisenbach, di- “It’s hard to make a Visitors to the muse- “I’m very excited to be MoMA PS1, Long Is- will now that success home-grown continue to grow delphia. sey, Connecticut and Phila- Jer- New throughout places pany to expand services to It will also allow the com- constructionas 684 jobs. well as Direct, atjobs Fresh create 1,000 new permanent TheRail Yards move in the Bronx. River Harlem onthe ity isa 500,000-square-foot expected facil- on million $112.6 spending to councilman for the neigh- for the councilman the (D-Sunnyside), Bramer Van Jimmy Councilman City million. $2.3 was osk said. Bisenbach is completely changed,” institution youter the feel community. the to new face shows and a build to years two took new kiosk the President Helen Marshall’s office prepare to cut the ribbon on MoMA PS1’s new entrance kiosk. kiosk. entrance new PS1’s MoMA on ribbon the to cut prepare office Marshall’s Helen President Borough from Terri and Osborne Van Jimmy Bramer Councilman City Harris, Patricia Mayor Deputy First Gund, Agnes Chairwoman Board (l.-r.), PS1 Bisenbach Klaus MoMA director PS1 MoMA Gov. Andrew Cuomo a home-grown Fresh Direst is “Fresh Direct is Direct a“Fresh The cost of the new ki- ofthe cost The “Now when you en- success. kiosk, it was not the first first notthe it was kiosk, for the opening grand the trance. new en- ofthe said Bramer Van inviting,” so and ful $870,000 of that money. allocated Council the said Committee, Affairs tural Cul- Council ofthe man borhood as well as chair- While Monday was “This is so beauti- Bisenbach said the institu- the said Bisenbach ing. people attended the meet- About 200 Pointers South. income community Hunt- middle- about the meeting hall for month atown last kiosk the used 2 members space. Community Board the see gotto community time the Long Island City Both Van Bramer and Photo by Rebecca Henely Rebecca by Photo part of our to strategy part re- in New York invest and grow can rect City Di- Fresh like companies is a key $100 million. adding Developmentnomic Corp. Eco- Overall Bronx the and up city, state, the Bronx the tobenefits and grants from morepany multiple credits, tax New York com- the offered thanDirect to November. in Towoo Fresh stay in the program Credit Hub Tax state, Transit Urban Jersey’s forviously applied New statement. York,”and create Cuomo said jobs in in a New would be moving to the Bronx. to the moving be would Long Island City’s Fresh Direct Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Jackson and 46th avenues. avenues. 46th and Jackson at kiosk, entrance new for its opening agrand held PS1 MoMA the ribbon-cutting and attended also office, shall’s Helen Mar- President ough scenes,” said. Harris the behind people the and amazed by this institution PS1. to be involved with MoMA happy shewas shesaid and magnificent was new kiosk Patricia Harris said the borhood. relationship with the neigh- onacloser working is tion “Making sure that pre- had company The Terri Osborne, of Bor- Osborne, Terri “I’ve always been First Deputy Mayor phone at718-260-4564. phone by or [email protected] becca Henelysaid. by e-mail job creator,”another he able to at fill that1999. place within Long operated has Direct Fresh Island AvenueBorden location. the it outgrew that Citysuccess Direct’s Fresh to sincetestament city’s economy.” our to awelcome boost and news Bronx for the great is at the Harlem River Yards “Ament. new jobs thousand astate- in said Bloomberg economy,” Mayor Michael our diversify and build seen just beyond the kiosk. beyond the just seen be can white structure The courtyard of MoMA PS1. the in space performance institution’s new dome-like ribbon-cutting to see the the who attended those New York City.” Queens and it benefit will benefit “Itwill said. borne efit neighborhood,” the Os- ben- will it PS1, MoMA efit new addition. the praised Reach reporter Re- reporter Reach be we’ll “Hopefully, Gianaris said it was a Bisenbach also invited ben- notonly will “It Photo by Rebecca Henely Rebecca by Photo 17

40 Years of Experience SE and Reliability T WINDOW IMES L EDGER

TREATMENTS , F EB . 9-15, 2012 2012 . 9-15,

CUSTOM DRAPERIES, UPHOLSTERY & MORE TIMESLEDGER . COM Hunter Douglas 7 Ê "7Ê ,,9

LÞÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã s #USTOM6ERTICAL"LINDS 1/1Ê7 "7Ê/, / /-Ê UÊ6iÀÌV>ÃÊLÞÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>ÃBY(UNTER$OUGLAS UÊ7`Ê `ÃÊLÞÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã SomnerSomner® Collection® Custom Vertical Blinds //Ê ÊÊ"1- ÊÊ" Provenance™Provenance® Woven Woven Woods Wood Shades Cadence® The New Dimension in Verticals Everwood®EverWood® Crosswinds® Wood Verticals Shaperies™Country Woods® Exposé™ Country Woods Exposé™ UÊ- >`}ÃÊLÞÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã Silhouette® Window shadings UÊ- ÕÌÌiÀÃÊLÞÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã Silhouette® with PowerRise® Heritance® Vignette® Window shadings Palm Beach™ Vignette® Accents by the Yard™ UÊiÞVLÊ- >`iÃÊLÞ UÊ*ÀÛ>VÞÊ- iiÀÃ ÊÊÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã Luminette® with PowerGlide® Duette® Classic Duette® with Simplicity™ Duette® with EasyRise™ UÊÌiÀÃiÁLiteRise® Duette® with Vertiglide™ Duette® with LiteRise®Literise® Duette® Opalessence™ Country Woods® with LiteRise®Literise® Décor® with LiteRise®Literise® Applause® Honeycomb Shades Brilliance® Pleated shades with LiteRise® Applause® with EasyRise™ Applause® with Simplicity™ Applause® with Vertiglide™ UÊ ÕÃÌÊ À>«iÀiÃ Balloon Shades, Roman shades, UÊÀâÌ>Ê `ÃÊLÞ Austrian Shades, Cornices ÊÊÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã Custom Valances Modern Precious Precious Metals® Metals® Celebrity® Celebrity® Custom Reupholstery Modern Precious Precious Metals® Metals® 2” Aluminum2”Aluminum Shades Blinds Custom Bedspreads Custom Slipcovers UÊ7`ÜÊ- >`iÃÊLÞ Foam Rubber ÊÊÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>Ã Foam Cushion Replacement Brilliance® Pleated shades Plastic Slipcovers

FREE 7`iÊ6>ÀiÌÞÊv PAPER SHADES -«VÛiÀÃÊEÊ With All Window Treatment FREE REMOTE ,iÕ« ÃÌiÀÞÊ>LÀVÃ Orders (if needed) WithWith Any PowerRise®Powerise Purchase Purchase ÛiiÌÊ From Hunter Douglas from Hunter Douglas «iÌ>ÀÞÊ - «Ìi For Your Added Free Convenience We Provide ÕÃÌÊ,>`>ÌÀÊ Dry Cleaning, Washing Measuring With All ÛiÀÃ VisitVisit us on us our on website: our website: www.KarlinDecorators.HDWFG.com Karlindecorators.com & Rehanging of your Custom Orders Draperies

7iÊ >ÀÀÞÊÊ >iÊ À>`Ã Hunter DouglasÊÕÌiÀÊ Õ}>ÃÊ iÌÕÀÊ i>iÀ ReceiveVisit our Second A Free Estimate. Please Use Our Convenient 17-18 154th St., Receive A Free Estimate. Please Use Our Convenient 17-18 154th St.,Whitestone, Whitestone, NY NY 11357 11357 Monday - Saturday 9:30 to 5pm location at: Monday - SaturdayMonday 10am - Saturday to 5pm 97-18FREE 101 St. AveShop-At-Home FREE Service Shop-At-Home 718-445-9393 Service 718-445-9393 and Ask for Ben, or Inez for all your needs 718-445-939310am to 5pm Ozoneand Park Ask 11416 for Ben, or Inez for all your needs Why Go Out...Our Shop-At-HomeWhy Go Out...Our Service Shop-At-Home is Only AService Phone is OnlyCall AAway Phone Call Away 718-445-9393 18 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM “THE ONLY STOPFOR ALL YOUR REALESTATE NEEDS” 63-15 DouglastonPkwy. Basement, Attic ForStorage, Features A Pool, Gym, SATURDAY 11:00–1:00PM SERVING THE COMMUNITYFOROVER15 YEARS w/ SlidingDoortoPatio. Garage. NearExpress/Local Busand SUNDAYOPEN 1:00–4:00PM HOUSE R REDUCED OPEN HOUSE Lovely Parkridge Triplex Condo, FullFinished 63-37 DOUGLASTON PKY. ESERVATIONS 718-279-4800 DOROTHY MATINALE -BROKER/OWNER DOUGLASTON CONDO BAYSIDE CONDO S Shopping. School District26…$575,888 228-21 69AVE. R And Parking!...$549,000 NEW LISTING D ÜÜÜ°ÃÌ>ÌÀi>ÌÞ°VÊÊUÊÊ{ÓÎÓÊÓÎxÌ Ê-Ì°]Ê Õ}>ÃÌ]Ê 9Ê££ÎÈÎÊÊUÊÊÇ£nÓÇ{nää ÜÜÜ°ÃÌ>ÌÀi>ÌÞ°VÊÊUÊÊ{ÓÎÓÊÓÎxÌ Ê-Ì°]Ê Õ}>ÃÌ]Ê StationRealty proudlysupports theDouglaston Village Chamber ofCommerce 4BR, 1FullBTH, 2HalfBTH Triplex. EIK

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION SCAN HERE REDUCED Close to Transportation andShopping! ….$220,000 Renovated 4Br, 4Baths, ManorOaksSchool, FinBase, with Original Tin CeilingsandPumpkinPineFloors. SATURDAY 1:00–3:00PM Enclosed Porch and2CarDetached Garage. 7,800 SUNDAY 12:00–3:00PM SATURDAY 12:00–4:00PM REDUCED

OPEN HOUSE DOUGLASTON COLONIAL NEW HYDEPARK COLONIAL

OPEN HOUSE 38-60 DOUGLASTON PKY. Square FootLot. 2Blocks toLIRR…$749,000 OPEN HOUSE 3BR FLUSHINGCO-OP Det Garage, 60x200, Pool, Deck, Fireplace, 13 HEATHER LN. 139-19 31RD. NEW LISTING Large andSunny3BR, 1.5 BTHCo-Op. NEW LISTING Central A/C…$799,000 Charming 4BR,Charming 1.5BTHColonial 1BR InRearOfBuilding With UpdatedKitchen &BTH…$238,000 Storage Attic. Detached Garage. Patio. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Large Renovated 1BRw/Terrace And NewKitchen ...$308,000 63-15 DouglastonPkwy. Zone Cac And HeatingSystem, New Windows, Large Fully Renovated HighRanch, 4Bdrm, 3FullBaths, 2 Move-In Condition! QuietStreet. School District #26...$699,000

OPENESCORTED HOUSE SUN. SHOWING 12-3PM Yard 3BlocksW/ Playground. To LIRR…$898,000 SATURDAY 11:00–2:00PM Lovely 3BR 1.5BTH Colonial with Full Finished Basement and Lovely 3BR1.5BTH ColonialwithFullFinishedBasementand LITTLE NECKHIGHRANCH

REDUCED OPEN HOUSE 2BRBeautifullyRenovated w/ Terrace …$339,000 DOUGLASTON CO-OPS FLUSHING COLONIAL 2BR BeautifulParkview…$286,000 MEET AT OFFICE. 2BR OverlookingPark…$239,000 2BR OverlookingPark...$259,000 Gym, &1Block toLIRR Laundry 250-46 42AVE. 2BR w/Updated Kitchen ... $238,000 2BR w/UpdatedKitchen ...$238,000 19

SE T IMES L

If this doesn’t belong EDGER , F EB in your living room, neither 2012 . 9-15,

do cheap windows. TIMESLEDGER . COM

The folks who make cheap, vinyl and ﬁberglass windows clearly don’t consider temperature changes. Those window frames are only fastened with plastic, staples and glue… which are no match for our seasons. Those materials expand and contract, the glass seals break, the insulating argon gas escapes, and your comfort and money go right out the et the window ou g s, window. Y ay the interes we p t Our windows are built with our own patented Fibrex® material. We developed Fibrex for 20 5 YEARS years before it was installed in even one home. Fibrex is so strong it prevents 0% glass movement, seal failure, and energy loss. ﬁnancing

with our Instant Product Rewards1. Offer expires March 5, 2012

Call for your FREE Window Diagnosis 1-877-318-3093 FindGreatWindows.com/QT

1DETAILS OF OFFER: Offer valid through March 5, 2012. Restrictions and conditions apply; see your local representative for details. Cannot be combined with prior purchases, other offers, or coupons. No adjustments to previous orders. Minimum purchase of 4 windows required. Offer excludes patio doors, bay and bow windows. Minimum payments are required, but no Finance Charges will be assessed if (1) promo balance is paid in full in 60 months, and (2) all minimum monthly payments on account paid when due. Offer valid at participating locations. Renewal by Andersen of Long Island is neither a broker nor lender. Financing is provided by third-party lenders unaffiliated with Renewal by Andersen of Long Island. As part of the Instant Product Rewards Plan, all homeowners must be present and must purchase during the initial visit to qualify for offer. “Renewal by Andersen®” and the Renewal by Andersen logos are registered trademarks of Andersen Corporation. © 2012 Andersen Corporation. All rights reserved. © 2012 Lead Surge, LLC. All rights reserved. Renewal by Andersen is the exclusive start-to-finish window replacement subsidiary of Andersen Corporation. Andersen Corporation, including its subsidiary Renewal by Andersen Corporation, was named ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. Nassau Consumer Affair License # H081015000, Suffolk Consumer Affairs License # 43991-H. NYC 1307704. Renewal by Andersen of Long Island is an independently owned and operated affiliate operating in the NY metropolitan area. 20 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Hours: M/W/Th-10-9; T 1-9;Fri 10-6;Sat10-5:30;Sun12-5 Queens Library isanindependent, not-for-profit Queens Library andisnot corporation to the 165thStreet Bus Terminal. affiliated with any other library system. affiliated with any otherlibrary Bus: Numerous buses go Bus: Numerous buses go 89-11 MerrickBoulevard Train: Fto 169thStreet 718-990-0767 718-990-0767 Jamaica, NY

THE NEW This material is based upon work supported by by supported isbaseduponwork This material This material is based upon work supported by by supported isbaseduponwork This material the NationalScience Foundation the NationalScience Foundation under GrantNo. ESI-0515597. under GrantNo. ESI-0515597.

1170-8/11 TimesLedger, Feb. 9-15, 2012 SE

TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAENTERTAINMENTAI AND DINING

Sudoku 22 Dining Out 23 Theater Calendar 23 The Play’s The Thing 24 Crossword Puzzle 24

BY ALEX PALMER ments up for Valentine’s Day is jewelry store Crystal Swan Inc. at the Flushing Mall, 135-20 39th Ave., which The diverse communities of Queens have myriad shows a window display of pink and red hearts to pro- ways of celebrating, and in some cases ignoring, Valen- mote its Swarovski jewelry. tine’s Day. Whether buying up stuffed bears or staying “That display is from the company,” said Michael in for the night, the plethora of ethnic communities in Cheng, store manager at Crystal Swan. “It’s not really the borough each respond to the holiday in their own a big holiday here.” unique way. As it happens, some Southeast Asian cultures, in- Strolling through downtown Flushing, one is hard- cluding Malaysia and Singapore, give the 15th day of the pressed to find any sign of Valentine’s Day. Falling so Lunar New Year a romantic twist, when thousands of close to the Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day is barely single women, and some men, throw oranges into the an afterthought for many in Queens’ Chinese commu- sea in hopes of finding a true love. While this celebra- nity. The Lunar New Year is the biggest of traditional tion of the Lantern Festival is sometimes seen as the Asian holidays, beginning around late January or ear- Chinese version of Valentine’s Day, few in Queens de- ly February, depending on the year, and lasting for 15 scribe it as a significant day. days. “Te Amo” bears express their love in Spanish. St. Valentine would be more heartened to see the With such a massive celebration often overlap- Photo by Alex Palmer celebrations on display among the Latin American com- ping with Feb. 14, the date reserved for the Valentine’s Soy Bean Chan Flower Shop, 135-26 Roosevelt Ave., a munities in Elmhurst, Woodside, and Corona. Without Day lovefest, red envelopes are a far more likely site in combination florist and specialty bean curd seller. another major cultural holiday to compete with, Valen- Flushing than red Valentine’s hearts. Few of the numer- The shop does not promote pre-arranged bouquets tine’s Day has grown increasingly popular in this area, ous florists offer any special Valentine’s bouquets. for the holiday and Chan emphasizes that any orders for with everything from pharmacies to sex shops promot- “If anyone celebrates, it’s usually the younger, Valentine’s flowers are custom requests. ing the holiday. more American people,” said Jay Chan, manager at the One of the few stores in the area with advertise- Continued on Page 23 22 SE Alobar: A bit of ‘Portlandia’ in Long Island City

COM

. BY SUZANNE PARKER sistence on locally sourced Littleneck clams in ingredients. Its name, an- their shells with escarole, Alobar Get over your Brook- other Pacific gigante beans and smoked lyn envy. Locavore arti- Northwest tomatoes included what ap- Restaurant TIMESLEDGER DINING OUT sanal restaurants, pas- connection, peared to be chorizo rather 46-42 Vernon Blvd sionate about their food derives from King Alobar, than (or maybe in addition Long Island City, NY 11101 and drink, are popping up a character in the Tom Rob- to) the pancetta listed on (718) 752-6000 around western Queens bins novel “Jitterbug Per- the menu. Just dipping the alobarnyc.com

. 9-15, 2012 like fungi after a rainy fume.” Being slightly more bread into the broth would Price Range: Small plates: EB spring. Not only that, but spacious than some of its have been a sufficient treat $9–15; Large plates: $15-–21 , F they’ve breached the final counterparts, it makes an but the combination made Cuisine: New American

EDGER barrier to restaurant won- equally relaxing venue for for perfect synergy. L locavore derfulness: service. We’ve imbibing, grazing or din- We were tempted by

IMES Setting: Small, dim, with T previously lamented, usu- ing. The kitchen is open the roasted bone marrow open kitchen ally to ourselves, the un- to view amid the dimly with blue cheese croutons, Service: Professional, deniable resemblance of lit earth-toned rest of the snail butter and smoked attentive, well timed Queens’ wait staff to extras house. If we have one little salt, but our conscience got Hours: Lunch & Dinner daily, on “Jersey Shore.” Happily, kvetch, it’s that the decibel the better of us, and besides Weekend Brunch that stereotype seems to level of the recorded music Littleneck clams from Alobar in Long Island City. we don’t want to have to up Reservations: have given way to the Inner is not conducive to conver- Photo by Suzanne Parker our dose of Lipitor, so we Recommended on weekends Borough’s tendency to hire sation. But maybe that’s went instead with the Wild Alcohol: Full bar savvy aspirants to the arts our fogey sensibilities. have a thoughtfully chosen The pigs, we were assured, Mushroom Toast, which Parking: Street waiting for their big break. Do begin with some- and well-priced wine list, were non-sectarian. It is was another triumph. The At least that’s the impres- thing from the bar. If you and an interesting collec- the recipe, gleaned from an toast is layered with wild Dress: Casual sion they give. like something that’s both tion of micro-brews. Amish community in Cana- mushrooms along with Children: Welcome Alobar is a recent ad- tart and sweet, try their We could have happily da by Alobar’s Canuck chef. smoked ricotta, roasted Music: Recorded dition to a string of restos Quince Cooler of gin, lem- spent the evening working The experience is kind of garlic and red wine onions. Takeout: Yes that call to mind “Portlan- on, elderflower and mem- our way through the small like eating chicken necks A glistening golden fried Credit cards: Yes dia,” an IFC show based brillo (quince) for some plates. Who knew that pig that were lacquered with a duck egg tops the heap. Noise level: Music loud on the earthy, hippie-ish “I-can’t-quite-place-the-fla- tails, Amish pig tails yet, glossy brown sugar and to- By many accounts, Handicap accessible: Yes Portland scene, with its in- vor” goodness. They also make such a tasty snack. mato glaze. Continued on Page 24

Answers in Sports Park areas of Queens have 23 adopted the holiday as their own as well. SE Lada Raskova, design- T

er at Flowers by Nonna in IMES Ridgewood, which boasts L Continued on Page 23 date out for a nice dinner. a large Eastern European EDGER “In terms of a Greek re- community, typically sees , F

“People love Valen- ligious holiday, it is not, but a big rush around the 14th. EB tine’s Day in this neighbor- since we are on the second This year Raskova plans to 2012 . 9-15, hood, really at all ages,” and third generations in work the entire week of the said Luvia Bautista, an the United States, they have holiday, and finds that the assistant at the adult shop adopted this holiday in the Valentine’s staples of roses

London Boutique, 7803 TIMESLEDGER Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights,which is holding a Valentine-themed raffle of . some of its products. COM More innocent gifts proliferate as well, particularly small red or white stuffed teddy bears. Hold- ing a small heart reading “Te Amo,” Spanish for “I Love You,” the bears are ubiquitous in the area and considered the go-to token of love among the Latino community here, much Happy Valentine’s Day more popular than a box of chocolate. Latino shops in the borough feature a lot of the same products FOUR COURSE MEAL While Valentine’s Day you would typically find at your average Hallmark store — save the $ greeting cards are popular, face they are largely in Spanish. Photo by Alex Palmer 49.00 p.p. also big are the more fam- plus tax & gratuity ily-oriented placards. Fea- broader context of Ameri- and chocolates are the con- turing cartoons of a rabbit can culture,” said Christos sistent top choices for shop- Includes a champagne toast couple, or smiling children Ioannides, director of Byz- pers. with hearts floating all antine and Modern Greek But as in many of the APPETIZERS around, the plastic cards Studies at Queens College. other communities, among s Heart-Shaped Lobster Ravioli with Shrimp Cream Sauce are sold widely throughout Ioannides, added that the Eastern Europeans, the the community and include in Greece itself there might holiday is viewed primar- s Fried Oysters with Caviar Sour Cream & Tartar Sauce inspirational lines in Span- be a mention in the media ily as an American holiday, s Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms ish like “Thanks for accept- on Valentine’s Day, but that which they are joining in ing me as I am” and “I chose it is widely seen there as on. SALAD you because I love you.” an “imported, commercial “Because people live s Green Mix, Orange Segment, Pecans, Cranberries, The Valentine’s Day American product.” here, they get into the holi- holiday is popular among Though Valentine’s days of the United States,” Red Onions and Feta Cheese Astoria’s Greek communi- Day is not generally cel- said Raskova. “Plus it’s just ty, chiefly among younger ebrated in Poland, Russia, another reason to make the ENTREES generations, who celebrate or Yugoslavia, many of the girls happy.” s Red Snapper Saltimbocca in typically American ways Eastern Europeans living s Crab Stuffed Salmon with Lobster Sauce of buying gifts and taking a in the Ridgewood and Rego s Chicken Crostina - Potato Crusted Chicken Breast with Tomato, Garlic Cream Sauce s Garlic Roasted Pork Loin with Raspberry Chipotle Glaze s 16 oz. Grilled Sirloin Steak w/ Pepper Corn & Teriyaki Sauce s Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb Henry V — A charismatic leader in the ﬂ ush of adaptation. s Basil Crusted Queen Cut Prime Rib youth embarks on a war and takes huge risks When: Feb. 9, 7:30 pm for a debatable cause with enormous bloodshed. Where: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 30-20 DESSERT The Titan Theatre Company works with amazing Thomson Ave., Long Island City actors to unveil Shakespeare in its most edgy, Contact: (718) 482-5151 s Red Velvet Cake raw and though-provoking fashion. Website: www.laguardiaperformingarts.org s Chocolate Covered Strawberries When: Feb. 9, 13 and 16, 7:30 pm; Feb. 10, 11, 17 and s Heart Shaped Chocolate Mousse Cake 18, 8 pm The Cherry Orchard Project — Experimental Where: The Secret Theatre, 44-02 23rd St., Long version of the tragicomic masterpiece conceived Island City and directed by LPAC Assistant Artistic Director Call for Reservations: Contact: (718) 392-0722 Handan Ozbilgin. Presented with Cherry Orchard Website: www.secrettheatre.com on Feb. 9. When: Feb. 9, 6 pm; Feb. 10 and 11, 7:30 pm 718.849.3939 Chekhov’s Cherry Orchard — Classical version Where: LaGuardia Performing Arts Center, 30-20 82-70 Austin St, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 of the tragicomic masterpiece directed by Thomson Ave., Long Island City austinssteakandalehouse.com Professor John Henry Davis. Complemented Contact: (718) 482-5151 by The Cherry Orchard Project experimental Website: www.laguardiaperformingarts.org 24 Your guide to the Queens theater scene SE STAGE

COM . Diversify the stage to bring in bigger audiences TIMESLEDGER handicapped for roles that ture of race, ethnicity and a play festival or two each couple of others are run in lion donation as the Signa- Ronald B. don’t specifically require gender. And coming this year, such as our neigh- the summer. ture Theatre recently got Hellman them, but also don’t specifi- spring on Broadway will be bors in Manhattan do. This So instead of complain- in its new digs, let me hear cally exclude them. a multi-racial revival of “A month the Second Annual ing about the lack of an au- from you. ■

. 9-15, 2012 I encourage our local Streetcar Named Desire”. Midwinter-Madness Short dience, let’s do something Contact Ron Hellman EB The Play’s theaters to give this some The late black play- Play Festival takes place different to fill the seats. If at [email protected]. , F The Thing thought, not just because wright August Wilson at the Roy Arias Studios you have any other ideas,

EDGER it endorses my liberal sen- argued against non-tradi- on West 43rd Street, and a short of securing a $25 mil- L timents of compassion and tional casting, advocating IMES T Queens is touted as fairness but because it will instead for more roles to be the most culturally and bring in new audiences and written for people of color IT’S ABOUT TIME ethnically diverse county sell more tickets. Even if and other minorities. But CROSSWORD PUZZLE in America, even in the en- you continue to concen- his opinion is in the minor- TimesLedger Newspapers LAST tire world, yet you wouldn’t trate on the standard fare ity. Sure, the integrity of Feb. 9-15, 2012 WEEK'S know it from what is typi- of light comedies, myster- the work must be upheld — Y ANSWERS cally offered on its stages. ies and decades-old plays, for instance, we don’t want By Pete Canty ([email protected]) Local theater producers of- varied casting choices will to see an all-white “Porgy ten say that the plays they shake things up. Better yet, and Bess” (see the latest L, M ... No P ! select are what their audi- choose some contemporary version, it’s great) — but Across ences want to see. Audience plays that explore life as it most of the time diverse 1. 3UBTRACTIONWORD attendance, however, is is today, with a wide range casting is a plus. 5. Battery terminal dwindling and even attract- of characters that reflect Perhaps more out of 10. ((-UNROSPSEUDONYM ing enough actors to fill the our current demographics. necessity than design, 14. 3WEETSANDWICH roles can be a challenge. Movies, television and Theatre By The Bay has 15. +INDOFACTION Traditionally most the commercial theater done some gender-bending 16. Poet of ancient Rome plays have been written have long departed from a in its March production 17. Campus military org. by white males with char- whites-only casting policy. of “Oliver!” Isabel Robin 18. Hair-cutting spy? acters to be portrayed by Such bizarre casting as once again defies anatomy 20. Construction quote white actors. But if you Mickey Rooney playing a by playing Oliver Twist 22. Home of 39-Across check the latest census data Japanese tenant in “Break- — she was young Patrick 23. 4HATGIRL or just look around you, it’s fast at Tiffany’s” is now an- in “Mame” — and another 24. -ANIACPRECEDER clear that our population is cient history. young fem, Jennifer San- 25. Western toppers a horse of a different color. In theater especially, chez, will be The Artful 30. Like some yogurt In 1986, the Non-Tra- which exists more in our Dodger. Director Larry 34. 3ACRED ditional Casting Project imagination than in literal Bloom always likes to put a 35. 4IMES.EW2OMAN EG was founded to examine reality, almost anything lot of people on stage — this 37. !CTOR#HRISTOPHER problems of racial discrim- is possible. The ancient production of “Oliver!” has 38. Santa ___ ination in theater, film and Greeks and the Elizabe- a cast of 50, including 25 39. h4HE"LUE$ANUBEvCOM television. Actors’ Equity thans accepted men and children. poser encourages producers boys as female characters, Another suggestion to 41. Regrets 6. 4IDY 49. $EFINITEARTICLE and directors to consider while today’s productions our local theaters to pro- 42. Synopsis 7. 'RIMMBEAST 52. -ILITARYSCH women, minorities and the of classics offer a mix- mote themselves is to run 44. SDO 8. 5NITOFHAIRGEL PERHAPS 53. Sitar music 45. "LOCKHEAD 9. 3OCCERSQUADCOUNT 54. h)NDEEDv 46. 1UALIFYINGROUND INFORMALLY 10. 5NNAMEDPERSON 55. ,EVELHEADED 48. 3HAKY 11. Mary Kay rival 56. Pre-1917 ruler 50. 0ARSEGHIANOF.OTRE$AME 12. Clay cooker 57. ,ATINhTOBEv Dining Out 51. 3TABLEDIET 13. Notion 58. .EEDLEHOLDER 52. A Musketeer 19. (ARDSHIPS 59. 4OOLBUILDING Continued from Page 22 “every ingredient came from less than 200 55. #HURCHTOPPERS 21. Mr.’s mate 61. 9OGACLASSNEED Alobar’s signature dish is Mac & Cheese miles away.” We accept as evidence the 60. !RRIVEDATCHURCH 25. Flat’s opposite 62. 26. “Carbonara.” Kindergarten comfort food provenance of their coffee, which is roasted 3WEARWORDS #ARTRIDGECONTENTS 1UOTABLE1UOTE goes Italian. Kraft’s this is definitely not. in Queens’ by Dallis Bros. in Ozone Park. 63. 'OTOLDER 27. Frequently A decadent sauce made of a blend of four 64. Grannies 28. h!$OLLS(OUSEvHEROINE cheeses graces a mound of orecchiette with The Bottom Line 65. Accurate 29. Confusing situation Dream as if you’ll strips of pancetta crowned with a truffle It is gratifying to see establishments 66. #OMEDIAN#ARVEY 31. 3ONGBIRDRESIDINGIN live forever. Live braised egg. You will oooh while your kin- like Alobar helping our borough earns its 67. #UBICMETER "OSTONSTADIUM as if you’ll die dergartener eeyeew’s. locavore, artisanal, sustainable Michael 68. Lose traction 32. Bypass today. If mac ‘n’ cheese is the signature dish Pollanish foodie chops. The more the bet- $OWN 33. )RRITABLE here, pork is the centerpiece of the menu. ter. Now all we need is a great molecular 1. 36. 0RECEDESAROUNDABOUT /LDSTORIES sss*AMES$EAN The preparation style varies, but there is gastronomy joint. Where are the foams and 2. #UPID TOTHE'REEKS 39. Apparition always something porky on the menu. Our beads? 3. Instructions to a 40. -ESSAGEINABOTTLE visit coincided with roast pig with ched- Suzanne Parker is the TimesLedger’s DESIGNERSASSISTANT 43. /AKLANDSCOUNTY dar risotto and Kentucky fried apples. The restaurant critic and author of “Eating Like 4. Community of people 45. 3HORTANDSTOUTITEMS pig was falling apart tender, the risotto Queens: A Guide to Ethnic Dining in Amer- 5. Actress Jessica 47. Bricklayers creamy. ica’s Melting Pot, Queens, N.Y.” She can be Alobar’s website makes the claim that reached by e-mail at [email protected]. "Y'&2!SSOCIATESsss6ISITOURWEBSITEATWWWGFRPUZZLESCOM 25

SE T Happy IMES L EDGER , F EB Valentine’s Day 2012 . 9-15, from Bourbon Street! TIMESLEDGER . COM Soup She Crab $6.95 / $7.95 Appetizers Lobster Cakes $14.95 Blackened Chicken Egg Rolls $9.95 Oysters Casino $13.95 Prosciutto & Warm Goat Cheese Salad $11.95 Tomato Caprese $11.95 Almond Crusted Portobello Mushroom $8.95 Valentine’s Day Entrees Filet Mignon w/ Port Wine Sauce, Bleu Cheese, Bernaise & Popover $32.95 Special Menu Portobello Parmesean Crusted Chicken w/Lemon Basil Sauce $24.95 THREE COURSE PRIX FIXE Grilled Swordﬁsh/w/Risotto, Braised Greens & Sour Cherry Sauce $28.95 Romantic Dinner Seafood Platter For Two $57.95 Rack of Lamb w/Rosemary-Orange Au Jus $32.95 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012 Cajun Seafood Pasta $24.95 Jack Daniels Steak $28.95 Your choice of dessert, presented to you tableside, Complimentary glass of Champagne served with dessert $47 per person plus tax and gratuity Desserts $795 ,i`Ê6iÛiÌÊ iiÃiV>iÊUÊ iÀÀÞÊ >«i> Chocolate Mousse Crepes

Classic Italian Cuisine Make your reservations today!!! 718-224-2200 Giardino Restaurant, 44-37 Douglaston Parkway, Douglaston, NY 11363 Phone 718-428-1090 Giardinos.com facebook.com/giardinos Bourbon Street 40-02 Bell Boulevard, VAL E T PAR KING Bayside, NY 11361 26 To be featured in our Guide To SE Guide to Dining call for information: DINING Mary Leary: 718.260.4537

COM . BAYSIDE ORIGINAL Bourbon Street CHICKEN Celebrate the spirit of our Traditional Cajun cuisine

TIMESLEDGER 61-02 Springﬁeld Blvd. "%,,",6$s"!93)$%s www.bourbonstreetny.com UÊ718-224-9292 38-11 BELL BLVD. 26-15 Francis Lewis Blvd., Flushing . 9-15, 2012

EB BAYSIDE T:718-352-0298 , F Pick up and full Delivery Service Mediterranean 718-279-1606 Seafood & Grill Free delivery $15 minimum order EDGER

L Open 7 days noon-11pm www.matesepizzeriaristorantecaterers.com IMES T 79-32 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village 718-894-1024 718-894-1020 Ducale Ristorante Italiano TH3T7HITESTONE .9s www.belmondorestaurant.com

-AIN3T 0ORT7ASHINGTON .9s ITALIAN sWWWLAPARMACOM La ParmaOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK LUNCH RESTAURANT & DINNER - (Closed Monday) 160-24 Willets Pt. Blvd., Whitestone, NY 11357s718.281.4210 or 4211 RESTAURANT MARBELLA 47-40 Bell Blvd. 220-33 Northern Blvd. For Reservations Call Bayside Mamma’s Bayside, (718) 423-0100 Fax (718) 423-0102 (3 blocks west of AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE PARTIES & CATERING Cross Island Pkwy.) Pizza & Restaurant 718-279-0808 Entertainment by Harpist Victor Gonzalez L’Italiano Trattoria Jimmy’s Trattoria Ristorante 216-01 Horace Harding Expressway, Bayside 718-224-2536 | www.litalianotrattoriany.com "ELL"LVD "AYSIDE .9s 718 ITALIAN CUISINE COOKING CLASSES-GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE 44-37 Douglaston Parkway, Aunt Bella’s Restaurant 718-225-4700 Douglaston 46-19 Marathon Pkwy., 718-428-1090 ITALIAN RESTAURANT Little Neck www.giardinos.com Good Food At A Price You Can Afford www.AuntBellasRestaurant.com

BAYSIDE 248-08 Union Turnpike, 211-37 26th Avenue Bellerose, NY 11426 0( s&!8 www.tasteofcochin.com 718-347-3900 www.bensdeli.net

Open 7am-11pm German & Zum Stammtisch WHITE &2%%$%,)6%29Tel.: 718.746.6761 www.zumstammtisch.com Bavarian STONE 14921 14th Avenue, Whitestone, NY 11357 $).%2 69-46 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY (718) 386-3014 Food www.whitestonediner.com

254-35 HORACE HARDING EXPWY LITTLE NECK, NY 11362 Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar 718.229.1503 38-05 Bell Blvd., Bayside | CATERING 718-631-1188 FOR PARTIES

To be featured in our Guide To Dining call: Mary Leary 27

uden T St t o IMES f L Di EDGER SPONSORED BY s ti , F nc n EB tio 2012 . 9-15, TIMESLEDGER Ismael Garnica his partner, who is a designer, plan to ﬁ nd a manufacturer to make their shirts and start . February 2012 selling their product in the near future. COM Student of Distinction Ismael’s teachers had nothing but praise for him. According to Honors English teacher Hillcrest High School Caroline Shin, “Ismael is not only a bright and South Jamaica, NY talented student who does well in school, but he is liked by all who know him.”

Ismael Garnica is a senior at Health Careers Biology teacher Mr. Deenanauth Brijram Institute at Hillcrest H.S., Jamaica, Queens. As said that, “Ismael Garnica is full of energy the President of the ARISTA Committee, one of and always engages in interesting classroom his responsibilities is to serve as spokesman discussion. He and several other Hillcrest for ARISTA when visitors wish to learn about H.S. students are part of the Career Pathway the 9 Small Learning Communities (SLCs) into program at Queensborough Community which Hillcrest has been divided. College (QCC). They did a project at the QCC His school activities include being in charge Biotechnology Department, which involved of fundraising for Penny Harvest, selling isolating the ALU genomic sequence from their bracelets to raise money for charity, and cheek cells. They used a PCR machine and, arranging the ARISTA installation. Ismael with Gel Electrophoresis, created a genetic supervises the Toy Drive for Toys for Tots. marker. They are receiving college credit for In this capacity, he coordinates the annual their work.” holiday event during which students dress conventions where students compete in skills The ARISTA Advisor, Mr. Hany Rashid, feels up as elves and visit a local public school contests. At last year’s HOSA convention in that, “Ismael is the most well-rounded young to distribute the toys. In addition, Ismael Syracuse, New York, Ismael won second place man I have come across here at Hillcrest arranges the Senior Breakfast and coordinates in the Epidemiology Competition and third High School. He is also very intelligent and events with the Student Government. Among place in the Job Seeking Skills Competition. determined. This leaves no doubt in my mind his athletic activities is participation on the He had been named Star Freshman during his that he will be successful in any venture he wrestling team and the bowling team. He fi rst year at Hillcrest High School. chooses to undertake.” also participates in the NYPD Explorers program at the 115th Precinct. One of Ismael’s other interests is a business It is not surprising that Ismael is interested in the venture. He started a clothing company called sciences. His father, who is from Ecuador, is a There are several academic pursuits Ismael is Hercules. The company plans to produce medical General Practitioner. Ismael hopes to active in, as well. For example, he is a member T-shirts with the logo of a fl amingo sporting a become a Cardiologist. It’s not surprising that of the school chapter of HOSA, a nationwide bow-tie. Ismael explained that while the name a hopeful future Cardiologist quotes certain Health Careers organization that encourages and logo may seem contradictory, when put philosophies. For example, Ismael likes the students to study health career. Additionally, together, the elegance of the fl amingo with philosophy of John Lennon, who said, “With participation in HOSA helps promote a bow-tie and the name Hercules portrays love and peace, anything is possible.” leadership, citizenship, and community a message that power is not only a physical service. HOSA holds regional and national matter, but, rather, a mental concept. He and -by Bob Harris

*Top-performing large thrift in the U.S. for the 12 months ended March 31, 2011 among thrifts with $2.0 billion or more in assets, as reported by SNL Financial. ©2012 New York Community Bank. Member FDIC 28 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Lunar NewLunar Year marches on Main Street. Street. Main on marches Journal World the from Chow Michael and banner; their carry Press China The from ticipants par- 21/2; l.) (second Zhang, Eddie ti rains down on Lily confet- children; delights pants Wang (l.) and byFalon partici- carried Gong on adrag- glasses; special sports 5, on Sanford Avenue; Alan Zhang, race Institute Gar Hung Ming Chi Wan the from dancers Dragon top l.) from (Clockwise parade. Year New Lunar for the Saturday to Flushing flocked Thousands Photo by Christina Santucci Christina by Photo 29

SE T IMES L EDGER , F EB . 9-15, 2012 2012 . 9-15, TIMESLEDGER . COM 30 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 5 1 1 1 Gallagher Thaddeus andYolanda andJames Devoted patrons the Rev. Abraham time the PalaceLast Dinersign was lit Frank Miller, AnnSawin,Adam Lombardi, AnnMarieVallone, PaulVallone, SalBacarella andLionelMorales Phil Ragusa Frank Scaturro, Lauren Whelan and GOP P ATRIOTS 2 bers frombers NEQueens Some of the new PatriotsTea mem- Party T 6 2 EA T Our last supper atthe Palace supper last Our Mantzikos Longtime friendChris andowner George HE P E ARTY ND

OF B

AYSIDE AN E F RA OCUS ON -W Photos by Dee Richard

AT HITESTONE

THE P Q 1 7 3 ALACE UEENS manager of Bourbon Streetmanager of Bourbon of Commerce with SamHavorah (c.), Ganosis (r.) of Chamber the Queens Jack Friedman (l.) andSophia Where dowe gonow? andwifeOwner George Vassos L IONS D INER C LUB

IN B F OURBON LUSHING 2 Devon O’Connor andAdam Lombardi S TREET 2 8 4 M Himni Greg Sullivan, DonnaLawlor andLaura of Chamber CommerceQueens members Let’s plan areunion of all ourregulars George andDeeRichard ARDI G RAS S E 31 TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM

of of of of of of and and of Jamie Hilario Hilario Angel J. J. Angel Kevin J. of Doug- of South Sunny Ho- Sunny Rosa Villa- and Kelly and , Rachel Wong Rachel James Shaloo of East Elmhurst, of Little Neck; Sa- Angel Torres Angel Judea Costes , son of Ayanna Thomas Ayanna Maria Trinidad Maria Michell Rodriguez Michell Boyle Ashley Paguaga Michele Joel Reyes Angela Salerno Angela and , son of , son of ir Force Base, San Anto- and and Flushing; Matthew Matthew Meadows; Fresh Koopersmith McCann Kossin mantha laston; laston; College Point; and Jenni- fer Divanna ang of Whitestone. of College and Point Gross of Rosedale were named to the fall 2011 Hud- Communityson Valley Col- lege dean’s list. Queens Village was named Val- Hudson 2011 fall the to Communityley College list.president’s Middle Village was named to the fall 2011 St. Mount Mary’s University dean’s list. of Far Rockaway, graduated of Far Rockaway, Air Force Airman Air Force Airman Air Force Airman Spc. Spc. Spc. Spc.

COMPILED BY JOSEPH GARGIULO JOSEPH BY COMPILED nd A a Evelia Vicuna graduated from basic military Air Force Lackland training at Base, San Antonio, Texas. Shaloo Middle Village, graduated from from graduated Village, Middle military Lack- training at basic l Torres man military training at basic from Lackland Air Force Base, San Texas. Antonio, Ozone Park has re-enlisted to A, Co. the with service continue 642d Support Battalion. Silverio A. Ozone Park has re-enlisted to C, Co. the with service continue 642d Support Battalion. College has Point re-enlisted to A, Co. the with service continue Recruiting & Retention. nio, Texas. nio, Me- Ari- , , of Yankeila Alexandra Alexandra , of Ja- , of Flush- John Chan of College of Jamaica, , of Jamaica, Timothy Melville Timothy ntha D’Agnese ntha , ma Sa elle Kovics lissa Iachetta lissa Sobrino Jerez Michael Brown Michael , Jef- Master Sgt. Jessica Sgt. Master Huff Gullit Etienne Gullit Spc. Alexander Vargas Alexander Williams Fred Flores Cameo AIYESHA BROWN , Jiamin Franch- Carmen Carmen maica has re-enlisted to continue service with the Co. (Forward G, Support Company Field Artil- 427th lery) Brigade Support Bat- talion. portation Co., is promoted to the the to promoted is Trans- 1569th the with serving Co., portation rank 1st class. of private Early the with serving Point, rank the to Entry 369 Element Sustainment promoted is Brigade, 1st class.of private fantry, is promoted to the rank of sergeant. Headquar- the with serving ing, Battery, Headquarters and ters 1-258th Field Artillery, is promoted to the rank of sergeant 1st class. Headquarters the with serving and Headquarters Co., 2-108th In- fantry, is promoted to the rank of 1st class.private , , drew Banuchi drew of Wood- An of Glendale; Jessica Choi IN THE NEWS THE IN

, , yyyyy rrr of Flushing, esca Castillo esca Mejia Cai Cifuentesfrey Siu aaa ttt iii lll

iii , , MilitaryMMM of of Me- and and , Eliza- ANTHONY REARDONANTHONY Military , Kasper Kasper Jessica Academics of South , and Toni- and of South Luis Paulino Raymond Esquilin Raymond Alejandra Alejandra of Kew Gar- of Kew of Jamaica;

Eugene Cul- Luana Horry Zameena Zameena and of Middle Vil- Middle of haven, serving with the Head- the with serving haven, quarters and Headquarters Co., sergeant of 369th Sustainment rank Brigade, is the to promoted In- 1st class. 1-69th Co., Headquarters the with serving Headquarters and tion Co., is promoted to the rank rank the to Transporta- 719 the with serving promoted is Co., tion of sergeant. , Esmeralda Al- Esmeralda Dean Jones Dean Jennifer Jennifer and , Zoe Penina Bak- of Richmond Hill; Hill; Richmond of and Olutayo Oni and Dayna Ferran Dayna Marielayne Marielayne and Christine Picault , Alexander Dreger Alexander of Corona; Mi- Nafiur Chowdhury Nafiur of , of Ja- of Cam- zanna Musalin Ozone Park; Almonte monte Baez chael of Jackson Giurato Heights; er Gabriela Minueza Gabriela Colon beth Kelly Rodriguez Kelly Stevens Ann Shaun Ben-Ari Garlicki, Sofer Allison dens; Heights; Cambria Arroyo of Queens Village; Kait- lyn Day Dallara Amanda Hill; Philip Richmond Mavrikis McGreevey lage; lissa Kump lissa Ridgewood; Ridgewood; livan of Wood-

, , of Richmond of Woodhaven, of Woodhaven,

In- People , Ariel Ariel Nelly Sarah Sarah , of Col- Sandra Sandra , of Sun- , Saman- of Rego of Wood- Yankeila Xiongwei Xiongwei Christian and Alex- and , Sarah Sarah and Nicole Forte Nicole and Emily and Diego Castro Diego Edwin Olivera Edwin Pedro Mancebo Carlos Estradavega Carlos David Amankwah David Rushain Parker of Cambria Johnathon Aaron , of Ozone Park; rd Beach; Jacob Herter Bowei Li Bowei Maria Piazza Maria and , Michael Amador Michael of Douglaston and and Douglaston of of Forest Hills; Ali- Hills; Forest of Lauren Gao Lauren haven, serving with the 24th 24th the with serving haven, sergeant of Civil Support Team rank (WMD), is the to promoted 1st class. Queens Village, serving with the the with serving Village, Queens sergeant of is Recruiting Retention, B, & Co. rank the to promoted 1st class. Intelligence the with serving Hill, & Sustainment 42nd Co., Infantry Division, is promoted to the rank 1st class.of private bria Heights, serving with the the with serving Heights, bria Detach- Police Military 727th ment, Law is and promoted Order, to the rank of sergeant. maica, serving with the 107th 107th the with serving maica, promoted is Co., Police Military to the rank of specialist. Fi- 14th the with serving Heights, nance Detachment, is promoted to the rank 1st class. of private of Flushing, wa The following were o of Glendale, of Flushing, of Dayna Fer- Dayna Village, Middle ran Li side; Chandler Arellano Peter Mulligan Su- and Jerez list: dean’s lege Point. 2011 fall named to the SUNY New Paltz Pastuizaca Tania nyside; tha Kossin tha Citrin Buchanan Shaina Blum Rachel Zielinska andra Park; cia Blakely Maffei Hefetz Maryansky grid McCarthy Rouse Locascio Jennifer of H

of of of of of of Hollis, of Jamaica, of Jamaica, of Woodside, of Woodside, of Forest Hills, of Coro- of Ozone of Richmond Michael Ama- Michael Christine Pica- Caitlin Ryan Caitlin of Howard Beach, Beach, Howard of Xia Weng Xia Mark Stallone Mark Gullit Etienne Gullit Fred Williams Fred Kamani Lloyd Kamani Christopher ZayasbazanChristopher Efrain Ortiz The following have Sybil Simbulan Sybil Geoffrey Thompson Geoffrey Christopher Rossi Christopher Joseph Calleja Christina English Michael Michael Park, Rego of of Cambria Heights, Kaitlyn Day Kaitlyn na, na, Rosedale, ult Hill, private 1st class.private fantry, is promoted to the rank of and Headquarters Co., 2-108th In- serving with the Headquarters Headquarters the with serving rank 1st class. of private portation Co. is promoted to the class. Trans- 1569th the with serving moted to the rank 1st of private gade Support Battalion, is pro- is Battalion, Support gade Support Co. Infantry), 427th Bri- serving with the Co. F, (Forward (Forward F, Co. the with serving the rank 1st class. of private fantry Division, is promoted to the Division Signal Co., 42nd In- 42nd Co., Signal Division the South Ozone Park, serving with rank of private. of rank nal Battalion, is promoted to the the to promoted is Battalion, nal serving with the Co. A, 101st Sig- 101st A, Co. the with serving sergeant. der, is promoted to the rank of of rank the to promoted is der, Police Detachment, Law and Or- serving with the 727th Military Military 727th the with serving Jessica Giler Colella Park, Woodside, dor Paltz: graduated from SUNY New New SUNY from graduated list. University fall 2011 dean’s dean’s 2011 fall University named to the Marquette Jackson Heights, has been dean’s list.dean’s national College fall 2011 2011 fall College national to the American the to Inter- of Jamaica has been named Institute of Technology. for fallfor 2011 the at Georgia tinction of faculty honors honors faculty of tinction Whitestone earned the dis- the earned Whitestone 32 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM guilt,” Pilla said. Pilla guilt,” without the one ofthese have can they heavy-laden, that’s cheesecake whole Chee’Bonnet. a it, or,bon shecalls as abon resembled that treat asweet make to chocolate in balls cheesecake these into balls. left what was rolled later away,tier it and shefroze Rather than throwing the out her satisfaction. to notcome did tiers one ofthe when for awedding cake acheese- making been had month, this 58 who turns dent. acci- was an Chee’Bonnet, foridea herbusiness, third class, participants will develop will develop participants third class, the During periods. monthly and quarterly annual, for projections at looking services, and products sells that ofabusiness study case the around willrevolve second The pitfalls. common and practices business best as issues such about will learn fi participants and projections, nancial of principles theoretical the with deals fi The classes. ofthree will consist rst 101,” Camp Boot Projections “Financial entitled sessions, training other Economic Development Corporation’s —Queens Camp Boot Financial Contact: Flushing Ave., 10A, Suite 38th Where: When: offi district Meng’s Grace ce. certification at State Assemblymember Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Minority- on seminar a general willhost Corporation Development Certifi M/WBE on Seminar General Hand-dipped chocolate cheesecake balls make aname for themselves at Entrepreneur Space Chee’Bonnet brings sweetness to LIC BY REBECCA HENELY Pilla, whoNew livesin Pilla, “Instead of having aShe eventually dipped baker, Pilla, A lifelong the said Pat Pilla cation — Feb. 11, 10 am 10 Feb. 11, Grace Meng’s Offi Meng’s Grace ce, 136-20 (718) 939-0195 The Empire State State Empire The such as icing, Oreo cookies, cookies, Oreo icing, as such atopping with sprinkled then and or white chocolate milk dark, in hand-dipped said.Pilla that people are enjoying,” Cove, L.I. Kitchen Kabaret, in Glen to gourmet Chee’Bonnets smaller sells also She storescheebonnet.com. onherwebsite at for $47.50 such Chee’Bonnets of full-sized as City, 12-packs shenow sells 46 37th St. in Long Island Entrepreneur incubator business food Space, at 36- new business. her opening in one product with stick but to decided side foron the restaurants, bake to sheused said L.I., Neck, Great in for avillage clerk adeputy job as time afull- has Hyde and Park The Chee’Bonnets are atreat Imade glad “I’m Working out ofthe Social Media Week Event — Event Week Media Social Website: com Contact: Parkway, Neck Little Brooklyn Where: When: welcome. Public desserts. holiday special with lunch adelectable and networking business camaraderie, goodwill, with fia Valentine’s celebration Day lled for Queens and Island ofLong Circle Women’s Business Independent the —Join Party Networking Day Valentine’s Ultimate Website: Contact: 37th St., Long Island City Where: 6 pm When: model. a as study case the using projections, business own their on work and February 14, noon–2 pm noon–2 14, February Feb. 15, through Wednesdays, Brandywine at the Savoy, 55-15 Savoy, the at 55-15 Brandywine 36-46 Space, Entrepreneur www.ibwc.org www.queensny.org/qedc (631) 754-6640; ibwc@ymail. 754-6640; (631) 263-0546 (718) chocolate with sweet or nutty toppings. toppings. nutty or sweet with chocolate in dipped ofcheesecake scoops Chee’Bonnets, her displays Pilla Pat or want a mix offlavors. amix or want atopping donotwant they if specify can Customers coconut or toasted walnuts. graham crackers, toasted Queens Business B Where: lunch includes $40; nonmembers $30, attendees Cost: to 2pm noon When: lives. spiritual and personal business, intheir women supports and empowers that organization national ofthe chapter Queens new — You! Network Women’s Powerful Website: City Island Long Avenue, 43rd at St. 21 37-44 Where: When: event. Week Media Social world-wide ofthe ispart that program based Queens- only isthe It Library. Queens of manager media social Kearl, Mary profi by given willbe program The ts. and marketing relations, customer enhance can they how and media” “social other Twitter, and Foursquare, Facebook, about more tolearn small and large businesses invites Library USINESS Members and fi and Members rst-time Third Tuesday each month, month, Tuesday Third each pm 2:30 Feb. 14, Giardino, 44-37 Douglaston Douglaston 44-37 Giardino, Library, Public City Island Long www.queenslibrary.org C dard cheesecake, although said.Pilla them,” make Ican them, ALENDAR The filling is astan- is filling The “However you want Photo by Rebecca Henely Rebecca by Photo A marketing. Contact chapter president president chapter Contact marketing. ofmouth word through business tofurther environment structured and supportive positive, provides achapter. tojoin BNI specialty or classifi professional per person cation organization that allows only one and professional networking — Meeting Weekly Titans) T.N.T.BNI Networking (The [email protected] 423-0427 or (718) Contact: Blvd., Bayside Where: Cost: When: Harvey G. Beringer — Group Networking Power Website: accessoffi 217-0009 (718) ce.net, Contact: Pkwy., Douglaston $10 for breakfast for $10 Every Wednesday, 7am Every Wednesday, Jackson Hole Diner, 35-01 Bell Bell Diner, 35-01 Hole Jackson www.powerfulyou.com Harvey G. Beringer at at Beringer G. Harvey gnaftaly@ Naftaly, Gayle [email protected] she has also taken classes classes taken also she has mixer, and kitchen cold addition to using the ovens, the Entrepreneur Space. In oneat found also she has online, community portive shesaid. responses,” onherblog. pes reci- posting and business her about running writing Facebookcontests on her website’s holding herbusiness, ing page promot- in new media uses as well She 2011. website October in her began and 1,2011, April as sheopened 2010, October in onherbusiness get started to surgery ashoulder from for Valentine’s Day. velvet red and Christmas Thanksgiving, eggnog for vors for holiday fla- suchcheesecakes special as used has Pilla pumpkin for BNI is a business isabusiness BNI In addition to hersup- to addition In cool getting been “I’ve downtime using After Led by Led Website: 8986 Contact: Fresh Meadows Where: When: avisit. toarrange president, Lydie Pellissier, Contact chapter marketing. ofmouth word through business tofurther environment structured and supportive positive, Provides a chapter. BNI classifi tojoin specialty or cation only one person per professional networking organization that allows — Chapter Professionals Peak BNI Ext. 15 Contact: Bayside Blvd., Point Willets 202-12 Where: When: avisit. toarrange Koos Martin BNI is a business and professional professional and isabusiness BNI Wednesdays, 7–8:30 am 7–8:30 Wednesdays, am 7–8:30 Thursdays, phone at718-260-4564. phone by or [email protected] becca Henelybonnet.com. by e-mailit’s work for me.” at it’s “So notlike said. Pilla she enjoys it. job, but shesays full-time her doneafter getorders to works late into the night the incubator. youthen leave,” of shesaid and cooking and a kitchen jor supermarket. ama- and business catering a ahotel, suchas product nessesterest from various busi- looking in- sheattracted birthday, to sellthere. her how market to learned and Fame Diner, Tnpk., 176-19 Union Course, Golf Park Clearview www.bniouterboros.com Lydie 276- Pellissier, (718) 488-8877, (516) Koos Martin Reach reporter Re- reporter Reach To order, chee- visit “This is my passion,” sheoften said Pilla to “It’s going notjust At the incubator’s first 33 Turner touts Jamaica Bay Ecowatchers for award SE T

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ and the expansion’s effect should be recognized.” IMES

on local residents, among Dan Mundy Sr., presi- L U.S. Rep. Bob Turner other issues. dent of the group, said the EDGER

(R-Middle Village) nomi- “Coalitions such as organization’s members , F nated two borough civic CURES are an example of “have worked tirelessly to EB groups — CURES and the effective community in- advocate for the treasured 2012 . 9-15, Jamaica Bay Ecowatch- volvement at its finest,” the natural resource that is Ja- ers — last Thursday for the congressman said. “There maica Bay.” U.S. Environmental Protec- is nothing more important “It is very rewarding

tion Agency’s 2012 Environ- in the current political pro- to have this type of recogni- TIMESLEDGER mental Quality Award. cess than local residents tion afforded to our efforts, The yearly awards are and leaders coming togeth- and it will certainly help to

given out in commemora- er for a common cause to highlight and advance our . COM tion of Earth Day and honor send a larger message.” future efforts to protect this people or groups that ben- Turner said CURES Volunteers rake refuse out of an overgrown strip along Edsall Avenue last year. unique and wonderful eco- efit public health and the members “should be proud Photo courtesy CURES logical jewel,” Mundy said. environment. The winners of the work they have done, “We not only appreciate are honored at an April cer- and I am honored to nomi- ic leaders from the Queens in the expansion of freight have documented nitrogen the action on Rep. Turner’s emony at the EPA’s Man- nate CURES for this award. Community Board 5 area rail in New York City.” loading, algae blooms and part, but all the efforts and hattan office. I look forward to continu- have been asking for safer The Jamaica Bay Eco- marsh loss; raised pub- attention that his office has Civics United for Rail- ing to work with them in and cleaner freight rail. watchers was formed in lic awareness of the pos- directed towards Jamaica road Environment Solu- the future.” “We sincerely hope this 1998 to protect and restore sible disappearance of all Bay, its issues and our res- tions is a conglomeration Mary Parison, co- nomination means the time marshes in Jamaica Bay, marshland from the bay by toration efforts since com- of 14 civic groups from chairwoman and co-found- has finally come for state- an area that covers 25,000 2020; and worked to prevent ing to office.” Maspeth, Middle Village, er of CURES, said the group of-the-art noise and diesel acres. city-owned wetlands from Ridgewood, Glendale, “is honored that the work of fuel emissions reduction “Jamaica Bay Eco- being auctioned off for de- Reach reporter Howard Elmhurst, Woodside, For- our civic coalition has been technology. New technol- watchers have led the velopment. Organizations Koplowitz by e-mail at hko- est Hills and Woodhaven nominated for a U.S. EPA ogy will bring cleaner air, a charge and taken the lead such as Jamaica Bay Eco- [email protected] or by that raise awareness of ex- Environmental Quality healthier environment and on so many projects to watchers work to preserve phone at 718-260-4573. panded railroad operations Award by Rep. Turner. For a better quality of life to protect our local marsh- the natural beauty of our at the Fresh Pond Terminal more than two decades, civ- communities that must live land,” Turner said. “They great city and for that they

Divorce Caribbean Style WE ARE HERE TO HELP! For a growing number of New proprietor of Divorce.com, at $895, with other options Visit us online or Yorkers, tired of the delays some of the divorces offered raising the price to as high CALL NOW and expense of conventional require travel to the court, as $1,500. All of the divorces, local divorces, fast, inexpen- while some can be done with- Alford says, are completed Serving the community sive Caribbean and offshore out any travel or court ap- within a few days and the cli- for 50 years. US divorces have been the pearance. Some require both ents are then free to remarry answer. parties to sign the court pe- or otherwise continue with OBTAIN A A leader in the fast divorce tition for divorce, while oth- their lives as single persons. FAST DIVORCE business has been Divorce- ers can be achieved with only Anyone interested in more IN AS LITTLE fast.com of Massachusetts, a one party signing. All of the details about the Divorcefast AS 24 HOURS company that has been pro- divorces happen very quickly offerings should access the viding speedy, low-cost for- and with a minimum amount company website: www.di- THE PROCESS IS eign divorces for 50 years. of paperwork. vorcefast.com The forms and QUICK, EASY, The company provides di- The divorces are valid and instructions are printed out LEGAL AND vorces that can be completed recognized everywhere, and from there and submitted to AFFORDABLE in as little as one day in Mex- Alford reports that he pro- the company. For those lack- ico, the Dominican Republic, cesses several thousand of ing Internet access Alford Phone: 978-443-8387 Haiti, and the US offshore is- them every year, particularly and his staff are prepared to or by Mail directed to: land of Guam. for New Yorkers. The total discuss foreign divorces on Divorcefast.com According to Alan Alford, cost for fast divorces starts the phone, or by mail. 363 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 www.divorcefast.com CALL NOW: 978-443-8387 34 ROP SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Continued from Page 5 Page from Continued 4 Page from Continued 4 Page from Continued tween a good bill and a bad abad and bill agood between difference the be to used workplace,”lier “It hesaid. used to you hear. It than worse be a much friend- now. it is than greater parties in Washington was political two the between vitriol when the atime call resentatives. state’s the rep- against bias alingering still is there ofthat because and slant have a left-leaning political to members congressional by other perceived still are of New York’s delegation members other the he and who noted Ackerman, said chairmanships,” have you get things done because tant in this business. You committee assignments. ofhigh-profile privilege the onewith bestows also ity senior- eliminated, not be or her seat probably will fire company in New York in company fire 20 fire companies. close to for proposing plan tee, criticized the spending Commit- Fire Council the of chairwoman Village), beth Crowley (D-Middle get.” bud- arealistic it is think I budget. aresponsible is it think “I said. Bloomberg haven’t progress, made” The agreement is what the what the is agreement The benefits. pension tinue con- would that agreement interim an for notsigning managementslamming outside hospital, eted ofthe their pensions froze. 31,but Dec. days after 90 for nurses for the benefits contract extended health the in Astipulation 2011. Ackerman Budget “The divisiveness is notre- hecould He said “Seniority impor- is “Closing even a single single a even “Closing Eliza- Councilwoman On Jan. 5, nurses pick- Nurses in Congress, Ackerman said. he about Iran,” anuclear be might Israel that plectic apo- more which is Arabia, region, including Saudi the in countries other as joint interests here as well the U.S. have completely weapon. anuclear obtain Iran’sgarding attempt to view,”tough re- hesaid, region. the in ofaffairs state the into insight particular has Ackerman Asia, South and mittee Subcom- House the chair on the to Democrat recent Middlemost the as and Israel, is he said, East test, alitmus be to seems district. his in blue and neighborhoods red between seen even be can onethat blue and states, red between sophical difference definitely does note a philo- bill.” evil an and bill agood between Now it’s difference the bill. made worse because ofris- because worse made is condition financial city’s hesaid. adjusting,” they’re happy about but it, not be may they and time difficult derstand we live in a more services. fewer residents be getting will city notmean does slashed cies have will their funding because some city agen- age,” shesaid. dam- property in dollars fatalities and millions of response times, more fire City will lead to increased the nurses’ pensions going going pensions nurses’ the session. eting pick- the after shortly pers with TimesLedger Newspa- he saidmaintain the status quo,” ties are in negotiations to in an hardball. of playing interview way its was agreement the sign to refusal hospital’s Laboral Relations, said the Cornell School of Industri- faith.” good “in gaining union described as bar- Throughout his years years his Throughout “I think Israel and avery view“My is always that issue One he said Ackerman Bloomberg said the the said Bloomberg “I think people un- mayor just The said The move to not keep notkeep move to The “It’s normal when par- ofthe Ken Margolies, ball,” he said. hard- playing ployers are em- more and more cause becoming less unusual be- the nation. as unions lose clout across is becoming more common rageous, Margolies said it out- been have might move said. at table, the bargaining he would for havethey ask to thing onemore it be would bad luck.” of hit a“streak had they Ackerman said he believed scientists, nuclear Iranian of bombings car recent the ofcure. pound of prevention ounce proverb ofan the heinvoked own, onits act thinks no country should he hesaid although and is weapon, anuclear quiring worthto prevent acommitment for making a President Barack Obama Iran you Iran.” is tell they’ll problem biggest from their and changed, “That’s he said. ac- Israel,” problem is biggest ning they used to saythe years their ... in the begin- over fear greatest their and guys named your majesty or minister, prime named named president, or guys guys over decades: guys rhetoric. ramped up its militaristic has Iran as concerns ers’ stakehold- the in a shift witnessed hehas said, get worse.” to going is year after year aproblem that is “This body,” Bloomberg said. take away benefits for any- employees. for prospective are cuts mayor the the said when pensions cut their to unions for saying he wants worse.” this yearincreased by million $600 “and costs pension and teachers it’s workers and for uniformed gettingnow higher thansalaries are capita costs pension per Hesaid costs. pension ing on t away putwas to pressure h “Things like that are the at onetime While When asked about about asked When praised Ackerman these metwith “I’ve “We’re not to trying city’s the He blamed e ir union. In addition, addition, In union. ir Continued from Page 4 Page from Continued Continued from Page 5 Page from Continued 5 Page from Continued gan, Queens leaders, mostly mostly leaders, Queens gan, fore the public hearing be- them.” privately ignoring then and concerns their pretendingwith contempt — publicly civic our leaders treated “You have members. force task told the Friedrich to careties and neighborhoods,” communi- ofour fabric the aboutlative district lines tear maps. by the palled” “ap- was group the said Queens, eastern dents in said represents resi- 75,000 which he United, Queens Eastern group er ofthe city’s Democratic congres- Democratic city’s House.” full the even pass may not and Senate the never getthrough sion will (D-Astoria). “This provi- said Rep. Carolyn Maloney a warm bucket of asphalt,” fares. transit higher force could ever imagine.” could anyone oflegislation piece Lhota called bridges. highways and it “the money to tax gas the vert worst ayear. billion $1 aging taxes, with the MTA aver- gas from grants automatic have received country the in agencies transit large Queens and around the from lawmakers from speeches after parade, the getup. top-heavy the stabilized Chuck father his while the entire parade route Adrian Chan, who walked tom. out bot- ofthe sticking legs little by two propelled head Parade About a half hour be- hour About ahalf “The proposed legis- The members of the ofthe members The isn’t worth bill “This He said, at worst,MTA Chairman Joseph it di- to wants GOP The At the culmination of 4-year-old was Inside Cuts Redistricting of the 1960s,” Gadsden said. Gadsden 1960s,” of the era rights civil the to back us take watch them and white. and can aRepubli- be to likely was tional elected official, who addi- have would an state Democratic, because up- voters who are downstate ofblack rights civil the late vio- would upstate seat ate to create an additional Sen- force’s task propoal the said NAACP, Jamaica of the force’s task plan. the of Borough front in NAACP,the rallied Hall of branch to Jamaica the from protest proposal was a Queens Re- aQueens was proposal Republican the opposed protest.” to about it and We want doing. are Republicans the want people people far,” “Wethat said. Nadler to get to know“we don’t this want to whatchance know little it has concede islation iar with the proposed leg- of becoming week. onnext voted be way work.” only “It’s to our law,portation,’” said Nadler. thing as ‘alternative trans- nosuch is there people, tion.” is “alternate transporta- thatclaiming mass transit by transit away mass from funding federal the divert to trying were Republicans the said Booth Information ered in front of the station’s who gath- delegation sional potential float designs of designs float potential tion in the parade or scrub struct groups on their posi- in- would committee, of the chairman when Tu, Peter Tuesday, metevery They Committee. Festival Year New Lunar by the planning of ofmonths result the was rade. pa- the after occurred ties festivi- and dancing more at 136-17around Queens Crossing, buildings the between 39th Ave.,firecrackers reverberated of roar city, adeafening where Some Ameri- African by notstand “We will Leroy Gadsden, head One of those who also who also ofthose One Although those famil- to slated was bill The “For millions of our The day of festivities day offestivities The phone at718-260-4573. phone by or [email protected] athko- Koplowitz e-mail by tino. La- are official, one elected force members, including Blackburne. Elmer Leader District Democratic said vote,” our white men... split up these protection.” own for their lines the drawing who are white men racist “five force minister, the called task Queens asoutheast ris, racist. being was force task the claimed and further step cans took the argument a 718-260-4536. cnglocal.com or phone at mail at timesledgernews@ e- Philip by writer Newman needs.” those meet York New notallow does that bill CityYork. to for New offunding cation sufficientlytee to maintain a fair allo- commit- the Va.], urging member NickMica [R-Fla.] and ranking Rahall [R-W.mittee, John Chairman and Infrastructure Com- Transportation House the of leadership the to a letter Isent week, this “Earlier media: the to bill transit GOP onthe a statement in Grand Central, released news conference not at the who was Village), Middle publican. 718-260-4566. cnglocal.com or by phone atAnuta by e-mail at januta@ holiday. held cultural events for the View Sky also Center and event.” is becoming a community “This parade. the after said big,” as he twice be will sages. mes- political overtly any Reach reporter Howard Howard reporter Reach task six ofthe Two “We’re outraged that Rev. Nor- The Charles Reach contributing contributing Reach any notsupport will “I (R- Turner Robert Rep. Reach reporter Joe Joe reporter Reach Flushing Town Hall “Hopefully, next year SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 35 Photo by An Rong Xu People canPeople donate Continued Page 38 on people want to do for me, me, for do to giv- want to used people so the only I can word is say “I’m overwhelmed,” Droesch said. ing. want to I always make the someone feel better and put a smile face. on someone’s unbelievable pretty It’s support.” of amount money online going by to a click- and graybeards.com having be ing on donations. The also Rockaway-based organiza- will tion fund-raiser her March for the2 at Knights of Colum- bus. Droesch, who played Boston at ball collegiate her College before playing over- According to Eagles “The they way want paid a dollar that went to to went ments. The St. Edmund that set a Giantsplayers up jer- dollar kids when sey Friday, day a Bake paid apparel. medicalDroesch’s costs, to Giants basket- wear sales are Eagles being organized at and the collected money at door the do- be also will games ball nated. Coach Dan the Doelger, will team Hall Fontbonne a portiongive of its walk- Christ Both money. a-thon the King and St. Edmund itself are still figuring out the best to help. way things the and back give to “She is going to need need to going is “She A family friend has al- Former CK star Clare Droesch, pictured here coaching Scholars Academy, is battling stage 4 breast breast 4 stage battling is Academy, Scholars coaching here pictured Droesch, Clare star CK Former cancer. ited Empire Blue medical medical Blue Empire ited gone already has insurance, She tests. multiple through coverage denied been has her cancerfor treatments Sloanat Kettering Cancer Center and could see costs to trying is but skyrocket, fi- hospital’s the with work office. nance all the she can help get from great it’s so life, of all facets reaching are people that saidout,” Royals assistant Jill Cook, has who known Droesch more for than 20 years. ready arranged a town for car to take her to treat- Clare Droesch struggles to afford chemotherapy treatment chemotherapy afford to struggles Droesch Clare Erin Blum kept telling telling kept Blum Erin “Erin was like, are ‘We The had players dedi- genuine,” so felt “It It’s moments like that, like, “It’s ‘Come on.’ Droesch, has who lim- BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI CK legend battles cancer Sports Clare Droesch she wasn’t going to her St. let Edmund teamPrep basketball lose Kearney. Bishop to not losing this are game. We not losing this the game,’” former Christ the King star and St. Edmund assistant coach said. “They were all like, are ‘We not losing.’” contestto cated 1’s Feb. Droesch, was on the who fatiguebench despite from her first round of chemotherapy just earlier days to treat stage 4 breast cancer. St. Edmund a held on for one-point win divi- over sion-leading Kearney and the all players hugged her after was it over. Droesch said. “It was prob- one of the bestably feelings I’ll remember a long for time.” she said, that will get her through her own personal and serious uphill battle. The 29-year-old Rockaway native was diagnosed with cancer in and November hasit spread to her spine, hips and nodes. lymph The reality still quite hasn’t sunk in yet. To it’s her, all a bad dream right now. Here is a good kid who’s working hard to coach, Christ said play,” to wants the King head Coach Bob used who to live Mackey, blocks from away Droesch just not “It’s in Rockaway. is.” never It fair.

Photo by Christina Santucci UConn-bound guard guard UConn-bound The Cardinals and “In the fourth quar- While Calhoun had 33 Continued Page 38 on big manbig Adonis Delarosa said. in poured Calhoun Omar 29 Severe points, and Jon Jordan Fuchs had apiece 10 and Delarosa added nine Kingfor (15-6, 8-1 ‘AA’). tied Jalen Jenkins had 12 points fol- Sidibe Amadou and Hayes (18- with for lowed 10 actually 10-1). 3, were Royals free a on left 4:26 with 52 at Fairfield- the by throw bound Sidibe. CK But finished the game on a 14-0 massive a including run, re- top 1:55 the from three-pointer with Calhounof the by key 59-52 that it the made on seconds 12 About maining. a Calhoun swatted later, in lane the in shot Sidibe fashion.emphatic poten- a have we All-American said I ter, tial who Arbitello, said court,” called the Cal- set for play daggerhoun’s “Let’s trey. through everything run him.”

CHSAA throne CHSAA “We can’t say who’s the can’t who’s say “We With a monster week- “We’ve played a domi- a played “We’ve Maybe all of that was Christ the King has

BY MARC RAIMONDI MARC BY Royals take back Christ the Jordan had King’s 10 Fuchs points in the victory. and [Friday],” sophomore think we did [Saturday] [Saturday] did we think something and to prove I favorite, but we did we have but favorite, the Bronx. the out St.out Raymond 84-74 in day night,day the Royals took in Middle Village. On Fri- On Village. Middle in basketball Saturday night night Saturday basketball CHSAA Class AA boys’ Cardinal Hayes 66-52 in Christ the King defeated the of the top Catholic heap. end, CK has back moved to na us psyche out.” There’s nothing that’s gon- that’s nothing There’s “We’ve seen everything. everything. seen “We’ve Coach Joe Arbitello said. nant schedule,” Royals third-straight city title. city third-straight just setter a table a for arate situations. ranked teams on three sep- blown out by nationally by out blown this year. They’ve been states during stretch one six days in three different different three in days six als played five games in taken its lumps. The Roy- 36 SE Ti m e s Le d g e r , Fe b . 9-15, 2012 t i m e s l e d g e r .c o m of his twice-injured toe, toe, twice-injured effects his ill of any felt hasn’t and week this practices full good.” ing good things. The toe of is feel lot confidence a do can of we know to lot a team a our gives was It us. for win This big win. this get ag be play myand gressive, game to wanted just I awhile, so for out said. been “I’ve Moore back,” come play. to a chance getting finally about was points. It the about just wasn’t it points, 30 team-high a up ows. Mead Fresh in basketball boys’ AA Class CHSAA in Prep Francis St. over tory vic 70-55 Cross’ Holy in tal day night. Fri show two didn’t in it weeks, court the to game back first his in rust any Cardozo unable to recover. leaving to unable Cardozo run, 11-0 an with half first dominant already an off capped Bayside ter, quar second the at in 11 times to extended already win one.” finally feels to good if really but we’ve them, times played two last the money their for run a them given“We’ve win. straight 10th team’s his AA basketball, Queens PSAL 55-26 in rout dominant fourth-year the said after Semper Cory Coach Bayside’s career,” my of win biggest to end. an coming was streak ing los the that evident was it lead, second large a with the quarter, into just minutes But years. 11 in dozo Car defeated not had side After ample rest, Moore dings 30 for Holy Cross By CHRISTOPHER BARCA By CHRISTOPHER Bayside beats Cardozo for first in time over decade Moore, who had two two had who Moore, to game big a is “This put who Moore, For instrumen was Moore Moore had Marquise If With a lead that had had that lead a With the probably is “This Bay week, last Before By MIKE SMOLLINS By MIKE ------lead. 18-7 an to route en quarter first the in on early run 8-0 an on going onset, the from rival Queens its dominated Cross Holy field. the from 7-for-8 was and throws free 17attempted his of 13 made ent charge drills we run in in run we drills charge ent possessions. fensive of resulting the in points five into them quarter turned and charges first the two in early took Commo The dores tempo. the controlled and physicality stepped up.” Everyone a team. as defense better played much we and long game all boards the crashed “We scored contest. the who in points nine Akazi, said the one word. explain rout with only could zi - cel ebrate. to court the storming students Bayside energized the sending sounded, final horn the as complete was 11-2) (16-4, Bayside against streak winning lengthy its and AA) Queens Cardozo 11-2 of (15-5, dismantling The to injury. a toe due rest weeks’ two after returned Moore Marquise Cross’ Holy h futain f be of frustration The W hv to differ two have “We with played Bayside Defense,” “Defense. Bayside’s Uzonna Aka - - - - - basket. to the drives Barker Bayside’s Cantrell there and help team.” your and there out be to want You watch. to hard it’s games, few a out sit to haveyou “When Moore said. year,” senior your Moore. for was comeback to sidelines wait the worth the on ing called for charges, they tend tend they as paint the in come not to charges, for called get teams “When said. per Sem time,” the all practice I hrs hn it’s when hurts “It - play this Friday on the the on Friday road. this play they who King, the over Christ lead place first a ing epd hm n maintain in them helped Moore Friday. way huge a in team his by helping time all the right moves today.” right the all made we and match, chess a like was game This much. “We’re a much better better much a “We’re Moore made up made forMoore lost Cardozo attempted to to attempted Cardozo Photo by William Thomas William by Photo Photo by Denis Gostev Denis by Photo - me the ball so I was knock was I so ball the me “My teammates were giving said. Davis it,” feeling was range. three-point from Cross, 3-for-4 Holy was for pointers three- for time all top-10 the in is who Davis, frame. ond sec the in scored he which of eight points, 22 tributed con Davis Will the as lineup, around all points the spread and season all done has it what continued Cross Holyinjury. the before lead commanding 40-25 halftime injury. aminor only be to seems it concern, for cause a was the it While half. for second return didn’t and ankle his sprained Clarke Mairega when quarter ond sec the in they lost another return, scorer high one ing hav about good feels 8-1) 3, said. Gilvary Paul Coach Cross bike,” a on of instead court the on and him see to plays better much it’s he when team kz ad aa Rose Jamal burgh. and Akazi both to seven ter,including quar fourth 18 the in points surrendered Cardozo in turn. its defense suffered offense, on going mentum half. second a scoring entire the in points 12 mere times, over dozen ball a the turned paint the and from shots five hit only Cardozo daisical. lacka room turned-locker classroom- its of out walked Cardozo while half second the in victory to to claim lay determined more even never back. they looked and 29-14 ahead at halftime, Bayside put points) (14 King Brandon and Tomlin Ryan from Three-pointers own. its of straight 11 scored side the second quarter, but Bay through midway run 7-0 a with game the into back get “From the beginning I I beginning the “From a took Knights The (16- Cross Holy While Tdy a js one just was “Today mo any get to Unable out came Bayside ------power.” fire enough have don’t we behind, from play can’t We started. all it where that’s and half first the in hard enough compete didn’t just We tonight. again happened it and line foul the from gling strug been “We’ve Leary. head Coach St. Francis Tim said year,” the of most gling lead. their pad to continued Cross Holy they as come would closest the was that but throws, free two hit Winter when Knights the of seven within came Terriers The 15-point Winter. Andrew from night a getting despite short fell but game, the in stay to could it all did 1-8) tonight.” outstanding played and energy of lot a us gave Marquise first. our way going got momentum we the that sure make wanted to just we and ment environ tough a it’s here, in Coming shots. down ing sliding on oil today.” on oil were sliding we but work, things make to around pieces ing We’ve gas. slid job good really of a done out run to starting we’re maybe hard that so play and practice “We said. hits,”he many so Lawrence ago. weeks two Jermaine transferring star losing after especially forward, going worry to reason some sees division Naclerio but Bayside, AA with Queens in the place first for tied still-impressive 11-2, a to Judges drop The season. blow its crucial to a not is blowout loss Cardozo’s in, ing today.” it badly wanted They credit. Bayside have give to I an but game, had abysmal “Everyone Naclerio said. Ron Coach Car dozo us,” for wrong everything went days, those of W’e en strug been “We’ve (7-13, Prep Francis St. “This team has taken taken has team “This look outside the From ------SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM 37 Photo by An Rong Xu “We have some kids kids some have “We Christ the King Jan. 18. 18. was fouled and her head hit a covering Jan. padding the on small closet under the bas- King wasket. It just her second the after suffer- a back game ing a concussion against Christ Lagas thought leav- about ing like but her out, her team Tatum bounced back returning on insisted and after being the given OK coach- the of rest the from staff. ing this on heart some with “We Lagas said. team,” beenhave and a little up bit thedown for last two weeks hopefullyor so, but this pro- where to back get to us pels we were before.” “I almost subbed her her subbed almost “I Added Lewinger: “We The Stanners got a back into the game with off- with game the into back the in late fouls the-ball fourth. The Hilltoppers got as close as 43-40 with Mo- two on remaining 1:49 hamed free throws. Tatum was fouled and made 1-of-2, Gallagher,but is play- who ing with nose, a broken got the rebound and scored on to extenda putback the lead 46-40.to becauseout she had four Lagasfouls,” said. “If you box her out, she is go-don’t ing to pursue the ball.” got to get that one.” scare just seconds eight Tatum when game the into The Hilltoppers played “When score you two Molloy let TMLA creep Molloy’s Jessica Jamin sparked stretch in a win over Mary a key Louis. points. Jas- guard star without mine She was deal- Nwajei. its matter personal a with ing of with according her family, some to Coach Joe Lewinger, played and was not in attendance. TMLA sea- the of basketball best in moving ball the with son the first half, including an 8-0 run, build to help a 28-19 thelead at half. was It then held to two third-quarter points. de- puts it your quarter, a in on points stress much so Lewinger well,” as fense said. Scott Lagas is on Jes- to her every say “We guard junior The for momentum “That She started the stanza asset a major on “She’s Gallagher Carolyn BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Stanners rally over TMLA over rally Stanners Jamin, Molloy overcome late deﬁ cit to beat Mary Louis Academy Mary Louis beat to cit deﬁ late overcome Molloy Jamin, sica Jamin constantly at practice. ‘Whensingle want you day, realizeto potential, your canyou be a very good bas- the first- ketball player,’” much year Molloy coach said. as by a glimpseshowed of that team her when Saturday Louis trailed lift. a Molloy needed Mary the the midway points eight as from of quarter. third the through jumper a most Out of a timeout, Jamin buried right the to close out side trailing which frame. got Molloy, It was game, and even the momentum carried into the over fourth. the fourth, really it got ev- erybody said Ja- excited,” min, started who early last season and comes now off bench. the feedingby Patti Dorgler for a layup, hit another long jumper of her own and got an offensive rebound that Tatum Amani an to led was It allbucket. part of a 16-3 Stanners run that help e d propvictory Mary over el Louis in t hem to aCHSAA 47- Brooklyn/Queens 4 0 basketball girls’ I Division The Estates. Jamaica in on win is the Stanners’ second straight following a three- streak. losing game effective very the team, whether people is Tatum or not,” know it said. with “She 5-3) the court she wants when be.” to (13-6, Molloy led 21 points and Tatum had added Irizarry Nyasha 10. six points. Queens College- Elisabeth forward bound Reana Gully and freshman Mei- Day. 10 had each Bautista Lyn Senior Marypoints for Louis (9-11, on 2-7) Mohamed, is who headed to George Mason, added six Photo by Denis Gostev Bishop Ford athleticBishop can’t understand“We he said Mannarino “I’m going to state my coaches and administration all say- wanted to play, ing be would therapeutic it thefor Nazareth players. athletic director Rochelle Murphy then filed a griev- Brook- CHSAA with ance for- for asking lyn/Queens feits. She declined comment on the committee until she reads the actual ruling. director Pete Goyco said no explanation was given by the committee its deci- for He wassion. unsure if they ruled solely on the fact that a game was not played or rea- the account into took Ford andsons Christ why the King chose not to play. it until it is really explained Goyco said. to us,” “Our attitude is and to wait really happens. what see hopeWe that when it comes down to it, [the principals] position. our understand of respect,out did it We being a Catholic school, with another Catholic school and a gentleman not who only impacted kids on their team, kids but on our team.” recommen- the will protest prin- fellow his with dation cipals. reason the that again case Christwhy the King did not wasplay because the information had we was that their coach was being bur- Mannarinoied that day,” said. “Out of respect to the coach, would we not play.”

Nazareth players, Paschall died Jan. 3 of of 3 Jan. died Paschall “The committee can can committee “The Christ the King Princi- King the Christ The final ruling is set Bishop Ford and Christ JOSEPH STASZEWSKI JOSEPH

BY MARCBY RAIMONDI AND

Coach’s death calls death Coach’s for forfeits: League Coach Apache Paschall. forfeit games against Nazareth following the death of Nazareth Christ the King’s head Coach His Bob team may have to Mackey. day of thatday game. chall would be buried the given informationgiven that Pas- said at the time he was was he time the at said CK President Mike Michel Michel Mike President CK Nazareth’s homecoming. which also happened to be be to happened also which its game with Naz Jan. 7, believed the same about about same the believed the King’s administration administration King’s the Jan. 5 was too soon. Christ its game with Nazareth Nazareth with game its istration believed playing playing believed istration cancer and the Ford admin- month battle with skin skin with battle month cardiac arrest after a four- of as thefinal outcome.” know why thisknow why was thought make a vote on it. I don’t make on it. I don’t a vote “The principals have to dation,” Mannarino said. said. Mannarino dation,” only make a recommen- not the final decision. wanted to convey this was was this convey to wanted the recommendation but but recommendation the said he didn’t agree with with agree didn’t he said was e-mailed theruling, pal Peter Mannarino, who ported. day, the New York Post re- the York New day, pal’s committeepal’s Wednes- to be made by the princi- the by made be to ommended Friday. Infractions Committee rec- the CHSAA Eligibility and Apache Paschall’s death, areth following Naz Coach ketball games against Naz- their unplayed girls’ bas- girls’ unplayed their the King should forfeit forfeit should King the 38 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM Cancer Fund for Clare Fa- for Clare Fund Cancer ofCrush Friends the go to also onecan information, and Forupdates her life. es plac- other among Hawaii, he’sfund-raisers be also will there said seas, in Boston been and 35 Page from Continued throughout Cancer Get daily updates andWeb exclusives online at

www.TimesLedger.com to three-straight state Fed- state to three-straight Royals the leading King, Americansaid. she will because it, when shebeats at out people younger there beat Christspiration it,” in- what an and shecan it, Doelgercebook page. she’ll the be to the Calvary@Home (Home Care/Hospice) •CenterforCurativeandPalliative Wound Care •SatelliteServicesatLutheranMedical Center, Brooklyn NY11220 Droesch was an all- an was Droesch beat anyone can “If 1740 EastchesterRoad •Bronx, NY10461•(718)518-2300Calvary HospitalInpatientService•Outpatient Services the family member is our patient, too. patient, our is family member the (Calvary@Home programs are Medicare-certified and contractwithmost majorinsurances.) Vanderbilt John’s. St. and UMass, included stops ing Droesch’scoach- Portugal. fore playing overseas in be- tournaments NCAA College to four straight She went on to lead ever had. Royals the shooter Boston pure best the shewas said 10 in went and 106- classification foureration titles at the highest years. Mackey At Calvary Hospital, members…together asone.CalvaryHospitalistheplace Where LifeContinues. and companionship.We walkarm-in-armwiththepatient andtheirfamily love, compassion,care andnon-abandonmentwithoften neededhugs administration andsupportstaff…the familymembersare embraced with Family Care Centerpersonnel,clergy, nutritionists,bereavement specialists, our doctors,nurses,cancercare technicians…toourrecreational therapists, special socialworkers–knownatCalvaryas“FamilyCare Practitioners” –to terminally illpatients,andalsoworld-renowned “family care”. From our very reason, CalvaryHospitalisthemodelfordelivering palliative care to family membersare justassignificantthepatient’s physicalpain.For this family. Theanguish,stress, andfeelingofabandonmentexperiencedby End-of-life cancerpainspreads from thepatienttoeverymemberof For call718-518-2300 orvisitwww.calvaryhospital.org. moreinformation lid Reeves, a former NBA NBA aformer Reeves, lid Kha- Coach assistant with out constantly working big guys.” good two are Those for abig him. test was “That there,” said. Arbitello points. nine with goalong day to Sidibe and Jenkins Satur- Friday and helped limit Dingle man’s job onDaniel ayeo- did and points 12 had He weekend. this valuable rosa Dela- 6-foot-10 Ray’s, the St. haspoints Friday night against almost been as pression onthem.”pression howknows im- leave to an players. basketball and She out ofkids best getthe to how knows “She said. Cook thing special that she has,” B title. Class PSAL the to Academy Scholars guide she helped Last year, as an assistant, Continued from Page 35 Page from Continued Delarosa has been “I think he’s getting Coaching keeps “I think that’s some- Royals exceptional talent, Jordan Jordan talent, exceptional is and Severe and another perimeter in Calhoun, Lew- onthe has King the Christ level.” that at play show Ican and people “I want Jenkins. and Sidibe Dingle, to showplayers,” the Delarosa said of worldgood the season. players, of beginning the even since improved exponentially has conditioning his and 20 pounds since last season Divisionrosa said he has lost 15 work- to to getting weights, lifting and treadmill the I guard. He’s been running happy. be shewill players and the by lifted be will her spirits by showing up at the gym physically,well sheknows days where shedoesn’tfeel three practices. Even on and diagnosed being since game Edmund one St. just missed shehas sheneeds, as time much as take to ability Despite the going. Droesch than everyone else. Dela- earlier minutes 90 outs With the excellence “I know they’re very anything.” beat you can this, beat I can to things and being there. If up by showing Iam, strong how out there kids other the all and school team show to] my want high “[I said. Droesch process,” throughout this whole pected us to be.” to us pected said, “which everyone ex- he team,” we’re agood that though. bitello, Ar- to little means weekend lier in the season. This ear- downs and ups some after haveto hit itsstride way. Christ the King seems said. beat,” Arbitello make hecould to, he’s supposed us very difficult 1980-82. itdid from Tolentine since CHSAA the first team to three-peat in to ingredient to becoming the biggest the be could big guy agood wing, onthe Fuchs, “I have to be strong “I think it just means It already looks that way heplays the “If

CLASS 45

SE T IMES

www.NYParenting.com L EDGER , F EB . 9-15, 2012 2012 . 9-15, TIMESLEDGER . COM

Where every family matters and where New York parents find help, info and support.

Great articles, a happening calendar, informative directories and ticket give-a-ways. Everyone’s a winner. Log-in, enter & find out. NYParenting Media/CNG /:1BSFOUJOH!DOHMPDBMDPNt 46 SE TIMESLEDGER, FEB. 9-15, 2012 TIMESLEDGER.COM =fccfnljfeKn`kk\i1kn`kk\i%Zfd&k`d\jc\[^\i 2012 Audi A6 3.0TPremium2012 AudiA6 Where Our Family Treats You Like Family All leases subjectto primary lenderstier oneapproval for returning audilessee. Tax &mvfees additional.Lesseeresponsible for wear &tear and.25¢/Miover 10,000mi/yr. Musttake immediatedelivery from dealer stock. Valid whilesuppliesandprograms last. MSRP $51,725 HomeLink, Automatic. Pkg., HeatedSeats, Premium, Sport Just minutesfromborder. theQueens dealer iscloser thanyouthink. New York’s #1volume Audi Ordained Minister&Faith Healer Coretta’s helpisfree by donation. lucky numbers, lucky daysandlucky hands.Rev. Mother any andalllegalmatters.Rev. powerful Coretta hasvery be blessedthedayyoudid.Rev. MotherCoretta willstop devil follow youinyourfootsteps.CallforhelpNOW. You’ll enemies. Callorcomeforafree blessing. Donotletthe all evil, bad luck, anyandallcursesputontoyouby jealous prayer Rev. Coretta willblessyou.Rev. Coretta willremove need healing, Goodluck, love, marriage, agoodjob? With help younow intheﬁrsthourofcallorvisit.Doyou others have failedyou?MotherCoretta hasthepower to you inthenameofGod. Are youtired ofpromisesthat Are yousick andinpain?Rev. Coretta guarantees toheal Healing andBlessings byphonecall $ 1-706-790-6777 AUDI Due atsigning 579 Lease 42Mo. quattro $ 4,272 Rev. MotherCoretta BIENER Come check outour newshowroom beautiful andstate-of-the-artservicefacility. ( LUCKY NUMBERS) 2012 Audi A4 2.0TPremium2012 AudiA4 2009 Audi Q7Premium PlusAuto, Nav, 31kmi.#P7915 ...... Q5 2011 Audi 2009 Audi Q7Premium PlusAuto, Nav, 45kmi.#P7924 ...... 2009 Audi Q53.2Premium PlusAuto, Nav, 33kmi.#P7917 ...... Q7 2009 Audi 2009 Audi Q5Premium PlusAuto, Nav, 39kmi.#P7863 ...... Heated Seats,Bluetooth, iPod, HomeLink,SatelliteRadio, Auto, HeatedSeats,Bluetooth, 3kmi.#P7801 ...... Auto, Moonroof, 30kmi.#P7913...... Automatic. MSRP$36,925 .COM Certi Miracle Testimony Mother Coretta. The Lord forRev. around me. Thank and ashieldofGod have goodluck broken andInow day. The cursewas helped thesame Coretta andwas luck. IcalledMother had nothingbutbad losing mymind.I marriage. Iwas me tobreak upmy an evilcurseon Someone hadput pain hadmedown. I was sick andthe Coretta helpedme. tell youhow Rev. My friendsletme Brown. is Felecia My name f ied $ 795 NorthernBlvd.,GreatNeck,NY 516-829-2834 m 349 Due atsigning Lease 42Mo. p quattro quq $ 2,944 re-owned Audimodel at t ttr o 2012 Audi A5 2.0TPremium2012 AudiA5 less SteelExhaust,Conv Pkg, All Wthr Pkg, Auto. MSRP$41,840 Htd Seats,Bluetooth, iPod, HomeLink,Dark Wood Dash, Stain- Celebrating 80 years Get your Queens news on Facebook: AUDI s $ 399 Due atsigning Lease 42Mo. $ 4,420 Follow uson quattro $36,999 $34,900 $37,999 $36,488 $35,500 $32,999 facebook.com/timesledger * * * * * * JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE 47 LEASE-RETURN HEADQUARTERS SE Turn in here no matter where you leased and receive a

COMPLIMENTARY NAVIGATION SYSTEM! T m i S E L e g d e r , F e b . 9-15, 2012 2012 . 9-15,

* t m i E L S E g d e r . m o c

1131Auto, A/C,33 P/W, P/L, Alloys, Stk#U7215-40K mi. 8 TO CHOOSE FROM AT SIMILAR SAVINGS CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED

2004 JEEP 2010 DODGE 2011 CHRYSLER 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 CALIBER 200 TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING $ * $ * $ * $ * 9,981 10,981 13,981 15,481 Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, Stk#U7755-82K mi. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, Stk#U7713-39K mi. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, Stk#U7634-17K mi. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, P/Seat, Stk#U7073-42K mi. 10 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 6 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 9 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 10 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED CERTIFIED

2010 JEEP 2010 DODGE 2011 JEEP 2011 DODGE WRANGLER 4 DR. 4X4 CHALLENGER GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 DURANGO 4X4 $ * $ * $ * $ * 17,981 18,981 23,981 25,981 Auto, A/C, Stk#U7584-41K mi. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, P/Seat, Stk#U7378-28K mi. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, P/Seat Stk#U7205-20K mi. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, P/Seat, 3rd Row, Stk#U7842-18K mi. 8 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 7 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 10 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS 8 TO CHOOSE AT SIMILAR SAVINGS

MANAGER’S SPECIAL � $8 Oil Changes 2007 � National Loaner Car Program BMW X5 AWD � Free Towing Service * TOM GRADY $ � Free NY State Inspections for Life! PRE-OWNED 28,981 And More Included With Every Vehicle Purchased. Auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, Leather, Sunroof, Navigation, Alloys, Stk#U7827-47K mi.

See Our Viral Music Video www.youtube.com/user/gardencityjcd facebook.com/gardencityjeepchryslerdodge 277 NORTH FRANKLIN ST., WE BUY HEMPSTEAD CARS 1.866.261.0211 ALL MAKES • ALL MODELS www.GardenCityCarDeals.com *Tax, MV & Dealer fees add'l. Must finance through dealer and take same day delivery. Not available with internet specials. Cosmetically as is. Photos for Illustration purposes only. Prices not valid on prior sales. Must take same day delivery. Offer expires 2/13/12. 48

JT COM .

If this doesn’t belong pages total 48

TIMESLEDGER in your living room, neither . 9-15, 2012 . 9-15, 2012 EB , F do cheap windows. EDGER L IMES T

with our Instant Product Rewards1. Offer expires March 5, 2012

Call for your FREE Window Diagnosis 1-877-318-3093 FindGreatWindows.com/QT