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State Sen. Shirley Huntley and Assemblyman Rory Lancman call on the Governor to sign their bill, which would stop hospitals from closing as abruptly and with as little community notice as Mary Immaculate.By Sasha Austrie…Page 3
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BY SASHA AUSTRIE
Standing in front of the shuttered Mary
Immaculate Hospital, State Sen. Shirley
Huntley (D-Jamaica) and Assemblyman
Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest) urged Gov.
David Paterson to sign the Hospital Plan-
ning Closure Act.
"When I pulled up here and saw this
hospital closed, I was very disappointed,"
Huntley said. "We work very, very hard to
keep all hospitals opened."
The act, which was sponsored by the
legislators, would require the State Dept.
of Health to host a public forum con-
cerning the impact of a hospital's clo-
sure and access to healthcare. Similar
legislation was introduced last year and
though it passed both houses, it was
vetoed by governor.
Lancman said Paterson's issues with
the original bill were minute - instead of
hosting two formal public forums, the gov-
ernor opted for one community forum,
which would take place 30 days after clo-
sure. The bill also stipulates a report detail-
Hospital Bill Awaits Paterson's OK
ing the impact of the hospital closure
within 60 days. Lancman said the issues
were reworked with the assistance of the
health department and the executive of-
fice to address the governor's concerns.
"It's a common sense bill," said
Donovan Richards, Councilman James
Sanders' (D-Laurelton) chief of staff, add-
ing the forum and report can change the
outcome of a potential hospital closure.
"The power of people can help shape
battles," he said. "We shouldn't underesti-
mate the power of people."
As of press time, the governor had not
signed the bill. Jessica Bassett, Paterson's
spokeswoman, said the governor is cur-
rently looking at the merits of the bill and
has until midnight this Friday to make a
decision.
Lancman contends that when Mary
Immaculate and St. John's hospitals were
on the brink of collapse, the Queens elec-
torate asked for a lifeline and to their
dismay, it was not provided, but when St.
Vincent Hospital in Manhattan was shut-
tered, "the governor was doing double,
triple back flips to help
that community."
"We feel somewhat
shortchanged," he said,
adding the healthcare
crisis worsened when
area hospitals were not
adequately funded to
shore up patient over-
flow.
Though the bill is not
designed to stop hospi-
tal closures, Huntley
said it would alert the
community and force
the health department
to prepare a plan for
those affected. She con-
tends the timeline for
Mary Immaculate's clo-
sure came as a surprise.
Huntley at tended a
meeting in the hopes of saving the hospi-
tal, only to be told the doors would be
closed.
"If there is going to be a closure we
should know," she said. "People should
know."
Ed Nielsen, a 23-year veteran employer
and the lone engineer left at Mary Immacu-
late, said managing the skeleton on a daily
basis hurts.
"It is almost like a giant tomb, a
morgue," he said, still wearing his shirt
with the Mary Immaculate insignia on the
sleeve. "It kills me."
Nielsen said the buildings have been
sold and he pesters the new owners, Cen-
tric Group, about reopening the hospital.
"I never thought this would happen,"
he said. "I would love to see it open again."
Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at
[email protected], or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 123.
BY DOMENICK RAFTER
The check has cleared.
Genting New York officially paid
New York State the $380 million li-
censing fee to develop the VLTs at
Aqueduct last Friday, five days before
the deadline. With the fee paid, the
Malaysian gaming company can begin
work on the site, with at last 1,600 of
the 4,500 VLTs slated to be operational
by the spring.
“Genting is excited to have crossed
the finish line and will now quickly get to
work building a first-class casino that will
not only showcase the best in gaming and
entertainment, but will result in more than
2,000 jobs and significant recurring rev-
enue for New York State,” said Mike
Speller, president of Genting New York.
“We will continue to work closely with
State Lottery officials and the South
Queens community to ensure that we can
quickly open the first phase of Resorts
World New York.”
Gov. David Paterson, who aimed to
close the deal on Aqueduct before his term
as governor ends in January, called the
project “critical to the future.”
“After almost a decade of delay, this
project is finally becoming a reality and all
New Yorkers will benefit,” he said.
The money is earmarked for education
funding, according to Jennifer Givner of
New York Lottery.
Reach Reporter Domenick Rafter at
[email protected] or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 125.
$380M Ante For VLTs
Placed In State Coffers
A bill that has reached the governor would prevent the sudden
closure of hospitals as was experienced when Mary Immaculate
closed.
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BY SASHA AUSTRIE
At the Fifth Annual Men’s Conference
at York College, panelists discussed the
invisibility of black Americans in today’s
society.
“There is a crisis in our community for
young black men and men of color,” said
Paul Washington, Male Development di-
rector at Medgar Evers College. “If this
was in any other community it would be a
national emergency.”
The theme of Wednesday’s conference
was “From the Invisible Male to the Visible
Man: How we move from the Sidelines to
the Playing Field in American Society.”
York’s conference grew out of the Black
Male Initiative, which operates on 19
CUNY campuses.
“The Black Male Initiative manifests
itself on different levels on different cam-
puses,” Washington said.
Dr. Adelaide Sanford, the state Board
of Regents vice chancellor emeritus, said
black men’s invisibility stems from not
knowing their origins.
“Black males are the only people who
can never go home,” she said. “They can
go to the warm, moist shores of the conti-
nent of Africa, but they can never go to the
town. Black males are the only men that I
know that raised the children born of the
rape of their wives and loved them as their
own.”
Malik Corbett, entrepreneur, said the
approach for equality needs to transition
from the civil rights era to modern times.
“The goal was assimilation,” he said.
“The strategy is no longer working. Equal-
ity is still a major issue.”
Corbett gave the audience a grave look
into the black community’s plight. There
are 9.9 million black Americans living in
poverty; 28 percent of black Americans go
to college and 10 percent of black Ameri-
cans are imprisoned. Another statistic that
further brought the issue home, 32 percent
of black men born in 2001 are expected to
be imprisoned or embroiled in the justice
system.
“They are trying to erase their invisibil-
ity and they don’t know how to do it,”
Sanford said. “[When I go to the prisons
of this country] I see gorgeous black males
that are whole externally, but they are still
Forum Seeks To
Boost Black Menwearing the chains of oppression.”
Councilman Charles Barron (D-Brook-
lyn) lightened the seriousness of the con-
ference with a bit of humor.
“Thank God that [he] made me a black
man,” he said. “I wouldn’t want to be any
other man. The black man is a warrior.”
He questioned the “50 percent unem-
ployment rate” among black men when
New York has a black governor and the
nation has a black president.
Dr. Ron Daniels, a York professor, said
black America is divided into two factions:
middle class and elite blacks versus the
“other black America that is locked out.”
To transition from the invisible man to
a new man, Corbett suggested six areas of
power in which blacks should invest: mo-
rality, partnership, family, education, eco-
nomic and political empowerment.
Roger Scotland, Southern Queens Park
Association president, said the onus is on
the community to aide in its own revital-
ization.
“We need to move from a position of
plight and speak to a position of power,”
he said.
Daniels said black men and women
need to work as partners. Not only is it
imperative to be educated, but it just as
important to share knowledge and talent.
“You must be aware of who you are,
black man, black woman,” he said.
Barron advised black men to embrace
their blackness.
“Be black, be radical and don’t be afraid
to be radical and black,” he said.
Sanford said black men do not know
their history or capabilities and if they did,
“you would stand tall, push your shoulders
back.” The black men have suffered “inad-
equate education” and have not been given
the proper resources to learn.
“Education is the mechanism to keep
those in power in control and comfort-
able,” she said.
Sanford said to remedy the problems
facing blacks, there needs to be conversa-
tions between black men and women.
“My tribute to black men is that you are
magnificent, handsome, proud, danger-
ous,” she said.
Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at
[email protected], or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 123.
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BY JOSEPH OROVIC
State Attorney General and guberna-
torial candidate Andrew Cuomo’s ongo-
ing investigation into the abuse of the
state’s Common Retirement Fund inched
closer to former State Comptroller Alan
Hevesi this week.
According to published re-
ports, sources close to the in-
vestigation claim the two par-
ties are in the midst of negotiat-
ing a plea agreement, which
could lead to a six-month jail
sentence for the disgraced
former comptroller, who would
allegedly cop to charges of cor-
ruption in exchange for protect-
ing his two sons from investiga-
tion. As of press time, no deal
had been officially announced.
The investigation, which
has lasted three years, found a number of
backroom deals took place in order to set
up Hevesi’s son Andrew (D-Forest Hills)
with his current Assembly seat. Cuomo
has maintained the younger Hevesi had
no knowledge of the machinations.
An investment firm owned by another
Alan Hevesi son, former State Sen. Dan
Hevesi, received $1 million in fees for il-
legal placements of state common retire-
ment fund dollars.
The news comes on the heels of the
announced capitulation of another former
Hevesi associate.
Unlicensed placement agent and cam-
Plea Deal Is Reported In AG’s Hevesi Probe
paign fundraiser Bill White reached an
agreement with Cuomo, sealing $1 million
for the state and promising to cooperate
with the Attorney General’s investigation.
White committed the sin common to
nearly all parties this investigation has
touched. Cuomo’s findings included
$570,000 White garnered
from fees as an unlicensed
placement agent from deals
given to Guggenheim Part-
ners Select State Fund, which
received $500 million in state
pension cash for investing.
White then bundled
$50,000 in contributions from
the principals of Guggenheim
with $10,000 of his own
money towards Hevesi’s re-
election campaign.
The findings are the first to
openly display a personal ben-
efit to the placement agent system for Hevesi.
“The state pension fund, which should
be safeguarded for taxpayers, was instead
served up to f ixers, f inders, and
fundraisers like Bill White, who used his
access to fill his pockets,” Cuomo said.
“Unlicensed placement agents, secret
fees, and even the appearance of pay-to-
play erode taxpayers’ trust and pose an
intolerable risk to our pensioners’ retire-
ment funds. New York’s pension system
is fraught with systemic problems that we
can no longer afford to ignore.”
White’s agreement to comply is the
latest in a string of catches by Cuomo’s
Ex Comptroller Alan
Hevesi is reportedly close
to a plea deal.
Mayor Shows Off
Wastewater PlanBY JESSICA ABLAMSKY
City officials agree that creeks and
rivers are not the appropriate place for
raw sewage. To combat the problem,
Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced on
Tuesday a new plan that incorporates
green technology and traditional infra-
structure improvements.
To reduce the amount of water rushing
into the sewer system all at once, the City will
utilize green and blue roofs, which use veg-
etation or barriers to slow the flow of water
into rain gutters; rain barrels; and features
that allow the ground to absorb water, such
as porous pavement, swales and tree pits.
By 2030, the plan will prevent more
than 12 billion gallons per year of un-
treated wastewater from flowing into local
waterways, a 40 percent reduction.
The change will help achieve a key
goal of PlaNYC, the city’s sustainability
plan – making more waterways available
for recreational use.
“The City’s waterways are the cleanest
they have been in a century, thanks in large
part to the significant investments we have
made in protecting our waterways,”
Bloomberg said. “Our green infrastructure
plan is bringing a new approach to an old
problem by using natural means to capture
the stormwater that too frequently over-
loads the system.”
At a total cost of $5.3 billion, $900
million of that from new development, the
improvements will also help City officials
meet state and federal water quality stan-
dards, and save money. Traditional meth-
ods alone would cost ratepayers an addi-
tional $2.4 billion.
Other savings include an additional $2.4
billion in sewer management costs over
the next 20 years.
Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at
[email protected] or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 124.
office, which has gotten six guilty pleas
from several members of Hevesi’s office,
including Chief Investment Officer David
Loglisci, former Liberal Party Chair Ray
Harding and adviser Saul Meyer. Hevesi’s
former political adviser Hank Morris is
currently under indictment by the Attor-
ney General, though he has maintained
his innocence.
Reach Reporter Joseph Orovic at
[email protected] or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 127.
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Familiar Face In 28th District RaceBY SASHA AUSTRIE
The 28th Council District seat vacated
by the death of late Councilman Tom
White, Jr. has a slew of contenders vying
to lead the district. There are newcomers
and then there are the constants.
Ruben Wills falls into the latter cat-
egory. He describes himself as having “an
abnormal passion” for service. Wills has
mentioned this mantra before, in last year’s
race for the same district. But this year, this
time, Wills believes it is different.
“Our support base is just incredible,” he
said, adding he has support from all cor-
ners of the district, pointing to his en-
dorsements from some Southeast Queens
politicians, clergy, community members
and business leaders.
Wills said he has a plan of action to help
rid the district of its ills. There are five
issues that need to be tackled immedi-
ately, according to Wills, as they are con-
nected. Jobs, access to affordable
healthcare, education, foreclosures and
public safety are his most ardent concerns.
“This is the height of all of our issues,”
Wills asked. “The height of a malfunction-
ing education system; the height of fore-
closures; we are at the lowest point of
unemployment,” he said.
In terms of jobs, Wills said there needs
to be not only creation, but retention. He
advocates planned partnerships between
projects like the Aqueduct Racino and
vendors in the community. Though Wills
notes the majority of jobs will be doled out
to people living within the bounds of Com-
munity Board 12, he said there could be
residual positions for residents. He high-
lights a trickle-down effect if building sup-
plies were purchased
within his district, or po-
tential Aqueduct em-
ployees would patron-
ize vendors in the dis-
trict.
To further job cre-
ation and retention,
Wills said he would try
to establish a Depart-
ment of Education-sanc-
tioned trade school,
which would prepare
high school-age students
for skill-based employ-
ment. A satellite school
for adults should also be
created to help lower the
rate of recidivism.
“Job creation is not something that is
hard to do,” he said. “It is just something
that you have to want to do”
With three Queens hospitals closing
within the last two years, Southeast Queens
has limited healthcare options. Wills said
the best solution would be to reopen a
shuttered Mary Immaculate and retrofit
the hospital. In the meantime, Wills advo-
cates for smaller, manageable clinics. He
said there are at least four primary care
clinics in the district.
“You cannot replace a hospital,” he
said. “You cannot replace the jobs, re-
sidual economic benefits, relationships.
You cannot replace that.”
To further enhance healthcare, Wills
would support innova-
t ive programs l ike
Southeast Queens
Medical House Calls.
Wills dubs the cur-
rent educational sys-
tem in New York City
flawed. He said the bud-
get needs to be care-
fully observed and ex-
cessive spending
should be rerouted.
“The budget we have
is massive,” he said. Re-
sources are spread
across a host of differ-
ent venues from school
construction and ad-
ministration to student
benefits. A culprit of unnecessary and con-
sistent overspending is the School Con-
struction Authority, Wills said.
Including budgetary issues, the “sys-
tematic lockout” of parents and teachers
by Mayor Mike Bloomberg has created a
defeatist attitude, Wills said.
“We can win, but we need everybody’s
involvement,” he said.
The foreclosure crisis, which has
plagued Southeast Queens for years, is
steadily peaking. Wills said while in the
employ of State Sen. Shirley Huntley (D-
Jamaica) as her Chief of Staff, he helped
modify mortgages for those who were in
arrears or had slipped into foreclosure.
“I would continue mortgage modifica-
tions,” he said, adding he would imple-
ment a program which would have neigh-
bor helping neighbor with their mortgage
modifications. He would also promote
financial management programs.
Public safety is more than a police issue,
Wills said.
“Before we can talk about our police,
community relations, we need to talk about
our community to neighbor relations,” he
said.
He said the police and community can
use the resources already in neighbor-
hoods. Wills said the NYPD can train
members of truck clubs on the signs of
criminal activity. Also, officers on the street
could meet the community they are polic-
ing. Wills said a few times he has brought
officers from the 103rd Precinct to meet
local business leaders.
Wills has no doubt that come Nov. 2 he
will be the next city councilman for the
28th Council District. He said he is run-
ning on a record of service and action.
“We have won 85 percent of our fights,
but we have fought 100 percent of the
time,” he said. “You don’t know how bad
I want to represent these people.”
Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at
[email protected], or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 123.
Ruben Wills
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Playing Politics With Hevesi Mess
A Personal Perspective
By MARCIA MOXAM COMRIE
By the time this issue of
the PRESS comes out, we could
have definitive news on the fate
of Alan Hevesi in the state pen-
sion fund scandal.
The former State Comptrol-
ler and some former aides have
been under investigation for a
“massive pay-to-play investiga-
tion.” Some aides, such as the
ubiquitous Hank Morris, have al-
ready been indicted for their
roles, but the biggest fish was
obviously saved for last.
News reports say that a deal
between Hevesi and the Attor-
ney General’s Office is immi-
nent. He is expected to plead
guilty to some sort of involve-
ment and could face jail time.
It is always heartbreaking to
see someone self-destruct.
This should not have been the
lot of Alan Hevesi, a political
scholar complete with Columbia
University PhD.
A former Queens College pro-
fessor, Hevesi’s career in elected
office began with election to the
New York State Assembly fol-
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Sarcasm Reigns
To The Editor:
I’m driving on the Belt Park-
way to visit my 92-year-old
mother-in-law, and on the radio
is the news that Lindsay Lohan
may have to serve jail time for her
latest indiscretions. It’s a good
thing we have nothing else to
worry about. Almost nobody
votes, incumbents stay in office
forever, and the crazies seem to
be taking over. When the Roman
Empire was in decline, the people
were given bread and circuses.
Poor Lindsay! Now let’s hear more
about those new judges on
“American Idol.”
Ronald B. Hellman,
Douglaston
It’s The Issues
To The Editor:
Now that election time is ap-
proaching, we see the candidates
making personal attacks on their
opponents. I really think that they
should tell us where they stand
on the issues because that is the
reason why we should or should
not vote for them. Just about no
one running for public office can
say that they have no skeletons in
their closet.
It also shouldn’t make any dif-
ference if they are running on the
Republican or Democratic ticket
because both parties are not so
different. They always seem to
vote for more spending and big-
ger government. I have known
good people who have run in
both parties.
Let’s see more honest cam-
paigning to help us determine
why we should vote for a candi-
date rather than why we shouldn’t
vote for his opponent.
Janet McCarthy,
Flushing
For Paladino
To The Editor:
The overwhelming concern to
the voters today in New York
State is the economy. While there
are certainly other issues, jobs
and economic development are
what provides for every item in
the State budget.
There is only one candidate
qualified to lead the State out of
its fiscal morass and organiza-
tional ineptitude, and that is Carl
Paladino.
We have all watched Andrew
Cuomo over the years. “Do it for
Andy” was a watchword of previ-
ous Democratic administrations.
But not now. In my opinion Mr.
Cuomo is just another in a long
line of lifeless, listless, lethargic
career bureaucrats, who have
never done anything to create
private-sector jobs and who, more
than most, is tied to feather-bed-
ding unions, entrenched bureau-
crats and policies that have long
outlived their usefullness or pur-
pose.
Carl Paladino is a self-made
man, someone who has signed
payroll checks and created jobs
in the private sector. Just as im-
portant, is the fact that he is nei-
ther obligated to nor enmeshed
in the dysfunctional mess that is
Albany today.
New York State desperately
needs a fresh start and Paladino
is the only one with the energy
and business acumen to lead us
all to a better tomorrow.
David Rivkin,
Jamaica
lowed by tenure as City Comp-
troller. In 2003, he won the race
to become State Comptroller.
Just as he was running for a
second term in 2006, he was ac-
cused of designating a state em-
ployee in his Office to chauffeur
his chronically ill wife to doctors’
appointments and on assorted
domestic errands. He copped a
plea and avoided jail time right
before he was to begin a second
term.
According to the chastened
Queens native, as far as the pen-
sion fund scandal, he was bliss-
fully oblivious to the shenanigans
of his staffers.
If you believe the reports,
there were cash, trips, favors and
general anarchy at play in the
state’s most important office. It
was revealed last year that one
Elliott Broidy admitted to pay-
ing nearly $1 million in gifts to
assorted players in the
Comptroller’s Office in exchange
for a $250 million investment
with state money.
If indeed Alan Hevesi is guilty
of playing games with state work-
ers’ pensions, then he has only
himself to blame for the mess
he’s in today. But he claims to
have had no knowledge of what
was taking place under his nose.
Mr. Hevesi, the title you held is
“Comptroller,” generally pro-
nounced, “controller.” That means
you should have been in control
of the funds and controlled those
who served under you.
They should not have been
allowed to run roughshod over
you and the Office charged with
protecting ours and the state’s
money. There should have been
accountability at all levels. You
should have been smarter.
Even in younger photos, Alan
Hevesi always seemed the picture
of mature gentility. He’s not quite
aloof, but not quite accessible ei-
ther. But he always seemed re-
sponsible. He was a quiet presence
in New York politics; he tried run-
ning for mayor in 2001 and lost
the nomination, but soon found
new life when McCall ran for gov-
ernor in 2002, rather than run for
another term as comptroller.
There are a lot of “what ifs”
in Hevesi’s life now, but none as
sad as, “What if he goes to jail?”
This being Queens, the Donald
Manes story comes to mind all
over again. You just hope he has
the fortitude to handle better
than Manes did.
Interestingly, this case is com-
ing to bump right before the Gen-
eral Election in November. Could
Andrew Cuomo, the sitting attor-
ney general, have something to
gain by having this case resolved
so close to the election? The tim-
ing is really curious. Cuomo is run-
ning for governor against a guy
whose platform is the resonant,
“clean up Albany.”
Pundits are referring to Hevesi
as the “highest ranking official
in the case.”
But Hevesi has not been in
Albany or anywhere else in
nearly four years. How is this sup-
posed to impress voters?
How much “clean up Albany”
bang is Cuomo going to get out
of this buck? This does not give
Cuomo cleanup cred over the
bat-wielding cleanup Paladino
promises to launch.
There is no condoning
Hevesi’s alleged acts, but this feels
awfully like someone’s playing
politics with someone else’s life.
However it shakes out, we
wish Hevesi well.
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fax: (718) 357-9417
SOUND OFF
Sign The Bill
The health problems that plague Southeast Queens are not new. A
key concern is a lack of primary care physicians, which causes people to
rely too heavily on emergency rooms.
Unfortunately, when Mary Immaculate Hospital suddenly closed in
February 2009, people had lost a busy ER. Even the local officials were
blindsided. At a meeting in Borough President Helen Marshall's office,
the hospital owners said they could not continue and the State Health
Dept. shrugged its shoulders and said there was no more it could do.
Well, there's something to the Governor can do before he leaves
office. He can sign into law the Hospital Planning Closure Act, which
would, at the very least, inform the community beforehand and allow for
officials to attempt to fix the problem before the actual closing. We
found out way too late about Mary Immaculate.
If you care about the people, Mr. Governor, sign the bill.
THE YORK COLLEGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER94-45 Guy Brewer Blvd., Jamaica, NY 11451
Major funding for this series provided by NYC CouncilmembersThomas White Jr. (28th-CD), Chair of Economic Development,and Leroy Comrie (27th-CD), Deputy Majority Leader NY CityCouncil and Chair of Land Use Committee.
Box Office: 718-262-2840PAC Information: 718-262-3750
Tickets are available online at:www.york.cuny.edu
$20.00 Adults / $10.00 Students & Seniors
Saturday, October 2, 2010 • 7:00 pm
Vissi Dance Theater NYC Presents
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Police BlotterCompiled By DOMENICK RAFTER
102nd Precinct
Burlgary
The NYPD is seeking the public's as-
sistance in locating two suspects in a Rich-
mond Hill burglary.
On Monday, Aug. 9, at around 5 p.m.,
two black men entered a private house
through a rear window in the vicinity of
101st Avenue and 110th Street in Rich-
mond Hill. The suspects removed an un-
known amount of cash and jewelry from
inside of the location and fled.
The suspects are described as 25-29
years old, the first wearing blue shorts with
a white tank top and white sneakers, and
the second wearing blue jeans, beige shirt
with a brown hat.
Anyone with information in regards to
this incident is asked to call Crime Stop-
pers at (800) 577-TIPS (8477). The pub-
lic can also submit their tips by logging
onto the Crime Stoppers Web site at
nypdcrimestoppers.com or by texting their
tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then entering
TIP577. All calls are strictly confidential.
103rd Precinct
Dual Shootings
On Thursday, Sept. 23, at around 6:25
p.m., police responded to a 911 call of
two people shot in front of 106-29 153rd
St. in South Jamaica. Responding offic-
ers discovered two victims, William Cobb,
28, of 106-35 159 St., in South Jamaica
and an unidentified black woman, inside
a Ford Windstar, shot several times. EMS
also responded to the scene and pro-
nounced both victims dead on arrival.
107th Precinct
Deadly Motorcycle Crash
On Thursday, Sept. 23, at around 5:21
p.m., police responded to a 911 call of a
motorcyclist struck at the intersection of
188th Street and Hillside Avenue in Hollis.
Responding officers discovered the vic-
tim, a 41-year-old black man, unconscious
and unresponsive. EMS also responded
to the scene and transported the victim to
Queens Hospital Center, where he was
pronounced dead on arrival.
A preliminary investigation deter-
mined that a 2001 tan Buick, driven by a
60-year-old black woman, was traveling
westbound on Hillside Avenue, making a
left turn on 188th Street when a 2006
black Honda motorcycle, driven by the
victim on Hillside Avenue, struck the car.
There was no criminality suspected and
the investigation was ongoing. Identity
of the deceased was pending proper fam-
ily notification.
109th Precinct
Unknown Identity
The NYPD is seeking the public's assis-
tance in identifying a woman who was found
standing at the corner of 16th Avenue and
Bell Boulevard in Bay Terrace at 6:50 a.m.
on Sept. 29. She was taken to North Shore
Hospital in stable
condition.
She does not re-
member her name,
age or residence.
She is not believed
to be the victim of a
crime. She is about
55 years old, 5-foot-
5 and 185 lbs. and
was found wearing a
white tee shirt ,
white tank top and
black skirt.
Anyone with in-
formation in regards
to the identity of this woman is asked to
call Crime Stoppers at (800) 577-TIPS
(8477). The public can also submit their
tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers
Web site at nypdcrimestoppers.com or by
texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES)
then entering TIP577. All calls are strictly
confidential.
111th Precinct
Pedestrian Struck
On Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 6 a.m., po-
lice responded to Northern Boulevard and
212th Street in Bayside to a call of a pedes-
trian struck. When officers arrived, they dis-
covered Al Noskowicz, 72, of 45-20 211th
St., Bayside, unconscious and unresponsive.
Upon further investigation, it was deter-
mined that he had been struck by a vehicle
traveling eastbound on Northern Boule-
vard, while attempting to cross the thor-
oughfare. EMS responded and transported
Noskowicz to New York Hospital where
he was pronounced dead on arrival The
driver of the vehicle stayed on the scene.
112th Precinct
Dead In Bookstore
On Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 12:18 p.m.,
police responded to the second f loor
men's room of Barnes & Noble located at
70-00 Austin St. in Forest Hills to investi-
gate an unconscious male. Upon arrival
police discovered the victim, a 25-year-
old white man, unresponsive. He was pro-
nounced dead at the scene. A medical ex-
aminer was to determine cause of death.
Police are seeking
assistance in finding
these two individu-
als, who are wanted
for a burglary in
Richmond Hill.
Police are seeking as-
sistance in identify-
ing this woman, who
seems to have for-
gotten who she is.
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Borough Beat
Feds To Clean Up Newtown CreekBY JESSICA ABLAMSKY
After more than 140 years of contami-
nation, the nearly four-mile stretch of
toxic sludge and raw sewage known as
Newtown Creek will get a thorough
cleanup.
One of the country’s most polluted wa-
terways, the creek was recently desig-
nated as a Superfund site by the U.S. En-
vironmental Protection Agency. The
Superfund program allows the EPA to take
the lead in cleanup and force those re-
sponsible for contamination to pay for it.
Financially responsible for Newtown
Creek are New York City, National Grid,
mining corporation Phelps Dodge, and
numerous oil companies, including BP,
Amoco, Chevron, Texaco and
ExxonMobil, according to EPA Spokes-
man John Senn.
Other parties could be discovered dur-
ing the EPA investigation, which will lead
to an updated cleanup proposal. Exactly
what standard constitutes “thorough
cleanup” is unclear, as is the amount of
time it will take, and what it will cost.
What is known is that the EPA will focus
on water and sediment in the creek.
The EPA estimated in 2009 that mak-
ing fish safe for human consumption
would take 15 years, and swimability was
a pipe dream.
Sediment in the creek is contaminated
by a variety of pollutants, including the
metals antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chro-
mium, copper, lead,
nickel, selenium, silver
and zinc; polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAH) and phthalates;
polychlorinated biphe-
nyls (PCB); and vola-
tile organic contami-
nants (VOC). Present
in high levels are cop-
per and chemical com-
pounds that originate
from crude oil.
“I am grateful that
the EPA has desig -
nated Newtown Creek
as a Superfund site, so
we can begin the pro-
cess of cleaning up this
long-ailing body of wa-
ter,” said U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-
Astoria). “Restoring the health of
Newtown Creek will give residents of
Western Queens improved access to the
waterfront and make the neighborhood a
safer place to live. I am also heartened by
reports that the costs of the cleanup are
expected to be borne by large corpora-
tions, rather than by small businesses in
the neighborhood.”
The creek that divides Brooklyn and
Queens, emptying into the East River, is
a victim of success, poisoned by its in-
dustrial past.
By the late 1800s,
the surrounding area
was one of the largest
industrial centers in
New York City, home
to more than 50 oil re-
fineries, and lined by
fertilizer and glue fac-
tories, fat rendering
plants, shipbuilders,
hide tanning plants and
other chemical inten-
sive businesses. During
World War II, it held
the honor of being the
busiest industrial port
in the region.
The legacy of innu-
merable oil spills is con-
taminated groundwater and soil in
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which the New
York State Department of Environmental
Conservation is monitoring and cleaning.
New York City’s ongoing contribution
to the creek’s contamination is an out-
dated wastewater system.
Although dumping raw sewage into
waterways without a permit has been ille-
gal since the 1970s, untreated sewage
Newtown Creek, which was an in-
dustrial haven for more than a cen-
tury, has been named a federal
Superfund site.
often ends up in Newtown Creek, and
other bodies of water like it.
Combined sewer systems, like the
wastewater treatment plant in
Greenpoint, carry in one pipe stormwater
plus commercial, domestic and industrial
waste. Designed to handle a dry day,
when the system is overwhelmed during
heavy rain, the excess f lows untreated
into the creek.
Across the city, that happens 60-75
times per year, said Farrell Sklerov, a
spokesman for the City Department of
Environmental Protection.
Sklerov is quick to point out the
multibillion-dollar improvements that the
City has made to the wastewater system
over the last few decades. In the 1980s,
the City captured 30 percent of the over-
f low before it ended up in the water. To-
day, the City captures 72 percent.
The percentage of sewage in that flow
has also gone down. Since 1980, the per-
cent of sewage in excess flow has been
reduced from 30 percent to 12 percent.
Ending the practice entirely is a costly
proposition. Separating the sewer system
would cost at least $60 billion, which
would result in higher bills for residents,
Sklerov said.
Reach Reporter Jessica Ablamsky at
[email protected] or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 124.
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From the African art on permanent
display at the Queensborough Commu-
nity College Art Gallery, to the interac-
tive theater in Long Island City to the
upgraded facilities at the neighboring
Queens Museum of Art and Queens The-
atre in the Park in Flushing Meadows, art
can be found just about anywhere.
This week, our sister paper, the
Queens Tribune, dedicated its entire is-
sue to the subject of the arts in Queens.
You can find them at locations through-
out the borough or onl ine a t
queenstribune.com. Here’s a taste of
what the Tribune, and the arts in Queens,
has to offer.
The Noguchi Museum
The directions to most museums don’t
include the phrase, “Then you make a left
at Costco.”
As you step off your respective sub-
way stop (the bus leaves you right in
front), you may notice the odd architec-
tural structure: a wayward house with a
massive stoop; the neo-modern architec-
ture of a late 1980s mini-office; a grocery
store with a largely unused parking lot.
Sure, there’s the random “new devel-
opment” chic, with gleaming stainless
steel window frames, but as you ap-
proach the Noguchi Museum, you’re
largely accosted by much of the same.
Same architecture, by the block-loads.
Same structure, shapes, mostly the same
feel. In fact, it’s not until you reach Long
Island City High School that the transi-
tion to classic LIC takes place. Then
come the odd bits of residential homes,
largely mixed with utilitarian industrial
structures – the same kind the Noguchi
inhabits. It includes a parcel once be-
longing to a gas station.
One has to wonder why in the world
Noguchi, with his endless talk of space
utilization and structure, chose this area
as the first-ever museum to a still-living
artist.
Oh, and then you make a left at the
Costco.
First Impression
A great canvas of green lines the pro-
tective walls, with stone structures intrud-
ing into what would otherwise be an open
space. The Noguchi never actually feels
like a museum at the onset.
The outside garden, though inhabited
by Noguchi’s trademark stone sculptures,
allows meditation and exploration simul-
taneously, combining Eastern and West-
ern ideals.
Yet as much as the bamboo shoots,
ivy and stones exude austerity and seren-
ity, the odd spinning of a table saw sounds
just outside the walls.
The effect is disconcerting. You’re
never fully detached from the realities of
modern life. It’s just like Noguchi to cre-
ate a teasing reminder of himself in the
midst of what was a veritable industrial
hell hole, especially at the museum’s open-
ing in 1985.
Amazing QCulture:
Trio Of Locations Help Highlight
Borough’s Diverse Arts Culture
The Vibe
A self-monument will draw its fair
share of adoring fans, and the Noguchi is
no different. But for all of its namesake’s
followers, there is a general spirit of dis-
covery at the museum.
Noguchi’s work still seems foreign and
fresh, even decades after its creation.
Nobody has ventured to copy the man,
or at least done so successfully. One is
likely to find the adventurous neo-artists
of Long Island City mingling with older
folks, whose only sustenance is a Social
Security check. And while the young
bucks will jabber about the consequences
of Noguchi’s choice of stone, the wan-
dering elders take moments
to decipher if a horizontal
slab of rock is meant to be a
bench or not (the likely an-
swer is yes – but you cannot
touch it).
Don’t Miss This
For all of its innovation
and pomp, Noguchi’s work
still puzzles many scholars.
The artist had a keen gift for
merging stone and making
seams disappear. No piece
in the museum’s collection
ref lects the technique better
than “The Sun At Mid-
night.”
You may find yourself at
a loss looking for it. None of
the museum’s pieces are la-
beled. But just keep an eye out for the
perfect circle of black marble. Give it a
close inspection, and wonder how he
managed to create such geometric per-
fection in the first place.
The Noguchi Museum
9-01 33rd Rd.
Long Island City
(718) 204-7088, Ext. 208
noguchi.org
Hours: Wed-Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;
weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nearest Train: N or Q at Broadway.
Nearest Bus: Q103
Queens Theatre in the Park
Despite its distance from the train sta-
tion, Queens Theatre in the Park aims to
encourage visitors to use public transpor-
tation. The easiest way is to take the No.
7 train to the Willets Point/Mets Stadium
station and hop on a shuttle bus provided
by the theater. Buses begin their run one
hour before show time.
First Impression
The recent $23 million expansion
project resulted in an additional 75-seat
cabaret performance space, a full service
cafeteria and kitchen and a 3,000 square
foot lobby/reception area. If you remem-
ber the 1964-65 World’s Fair, you might
remember the old Theaterama, a 360-de-
gree room where you witnessed films
highlighting New York State.
Things are different 46 years later.
The expansion project included a “glass
Nebula,” and above an inverted sphere
with a circular skylight.
Today, as you walk in, you are dazzled
with sheer brilliance – the glass building
welcomes you with open arms, high ceil-
ings, and space – something you do not
find in many old, dark, Broadway lobbies.
People are not huddled together waiting
on the ticket line or simply standing.
There are tables, chairs and corners to
congregate without a claustrophobic feel-
ing. The lobby’s capacity exceeds the
theatre’s capacity by almost 150 people,
so you know you will not be standing on
top of someone.
The Vibe
This place is upbeat, friendly, spacious
and inviting; you know you’re in for a
treat.
Don’t Miss This
Obviously, the No. 1 “don’t miss” is
the event you are going to see! But don’t
miss out on exploring the rest of the the-
atre – from the food to the downstairs
theatre, a 99-seat studio which produces
local community productions. Take home
a few brochures and the 2010-2011 sea-
son brochure.
The Queens Theatre in the Park’s
schedule is as diverse as Queens. Whether
your taste is for multi-cultural events,
music, plays, children’s events or tradi-
tional family entertainment, there’s some-
thing for everyone.
Queens Theatre in the Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
(718) 760-0064
queenstheatre.org.
Hours: (Box Office) Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
Nearest Train: 7 at either 111th Street
or Willets Point. Nearest Buses: Q23,
Q48, Q58.
Queensborough Community
College Performing Arts
Center
The Queensborough Community
College Performing Arts Center, or
QPAC as it’s more commonly known,
is located on the college’s campus, off
of 56th Avenue, between Springfield
and Cloverda le bou levards . Th i s
Bayside cultural hotspot is on the bor-
der between Queens and Nassau, mak-
ing it equally attractive to residents of
both counties. The location is acces-
sible by bus or car. Unfortunately, there
are no subway train stops in the imme-
diate vicinity, so commuting visitors
should plan their trip appropriately, al-
lowing sufficient time to transfer to a
bus from the nearest No. 7, E, F or J
train stops.
First Impression
QPAC offers a wide selection of clas-
sic off-Broadway shows, the playbills
for which are prominently displayed in
the lobby of the theater. Two corridors
lead downward to the first level of seat-
ing, which features stadium seating and
the advantage of having no obstructed
views. There’s a balcony level with ad-
ditional seating, bringing the total num-
ber to 875. The stage is 41 feet wide by
36 feet deep, and is set in
proscenium form with an
orchestra pit in front of
the s tage , making the
QPAC a viable choice for a
night of classic theater or
a timeless musical perfor-
mance.
The Vibe
QPAC promotes commu-
nity unity through musical
and cultural exposure. Musi-
cals such as “Madama But-
terf ly,” “Abbamania” and
“Swonderful,” as well as bal-
let performances and live
jazz concerts are often part
of the itinerary. Shows con-
sistently sell out, and pa-
trons regularly buy tickets in
advance. Though many of the shows are
targeted towards a more mature crowd,
both teenage and younger audiences alike
will enjoy and appreciate acts such as
“Mamma Mia!,” “Bye Bye Birdie” and “All
Shook Up.”
Don’t Miss This
When asked about the most popular
a t t rac t ions , Agin recommended
“‘Swonderful,” the first new Gershwin
musical celebrating the works and ge-
nius of George and Ira Gershwin. In-
spired by the life and times of the
Gershwin brothers, the musical illus-
trates their impact on both past and
modern times and takes the audience
on a journey through the places, cul-
ture and musical styles that catapulted
the duo to stardom.
Of course one of the biggest highlights
of the year is the annual Holiday Concert
by the Oratorio Society of Queens, which
presents Handel’s “Messiah”and a selec-
tion of holiday favorites and carols, held
this year Dec.19 at 4 p.m. Get tickets at
queensoratorio.org.
Queensborough Community College
Performing Arts Center
222-05 56th Ave.
Bayside
(718) 631-6311
qcc.cuny.edu/qpac/aboutus.asp
Hours: (Box Office) Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
Nearest Buses: Q27, Q12, Q30
In the outdoor sculpture garden, Isamu Noguchi’s pieces seem almost to
show that Mother Nature developed a sense of humor.
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The Downtown Jamaica Business Networking Expo, co-presented bythe Sutphin Boulevard and Jamaica Center Business Improvement Dis-tricts, was held at the newly-opened JFK Corporate Square MarketingCenter (across from the Air Train Terminal).
Business Networking Expo
Former Councilman Archie Spigner signifies his approval while BID Execu-tive Directors Brigit Pinnell (Jamaica Center) and Simone Price (SutphinBoulevard) look on approvingly.
Panoramic view of the Expo at the height of the event.
Visitors are wel-comed to one of themany booths at theexpo.
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Restaurant Review
JPAC Set To Debut
Its Inaugural Season
DELHI PALACE
37-33 74th St., Jackson Heights
(718) 507-0666
HOURS: Sun-Thur s 11:30am to
10:15pm; Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10:45pm.
PARKING: Street
CREDIT CARDS: Yes
There's a lot to discuss at the Delhi
Palace. This beautiful restaurant is seri-
ous about options and combines north
and south Indian food in their authen-
tic form. The menu may be intimidat-
ing for someone not well versed in In-
dian food, but the staff is happy to help
navigate you through the curries, the
meats, the breads and the vegetarian
options. With such quality ingredients,
you can't go wrong.
The concept of the Delhi Palace is
to combine different types of Indian
food in one place. Southern Indian
food is prepared with a lot of coconut
milk, exotic spices, Indian curry leaves
and mustard seeds.
The highlight of the southern Indian
food was the dosa, which is a large crepe
made from coconut milk filled with a va-
riety of meats and vegetables. These light
pockets are the perfect vehicle for the
Delhi's Palace's rich spices and complex
f lavors, and my guest and I am could not
stop until the entire dosa was gone.
Northern Indian food is probably
more familiar to a New Yorker and in-
cludes such chicken dishes as the Murg
Hara Masala, the Murg Balchao and the
lamb-based Gosht Vinaloo. The Hara
Masala is a green mixture of unique
spices and is a must taste. Likewise,
the Balchao, which is chicken cooked
The Jamaica Performing Arts Cen-
ter (JPAC) is proud to present its highly-
anticipated inaugural performance sea-
son, welcoming a stellar line up of per-
formers to Jamaica. This announcement
marks an important milestone for JPAC,
the area's new state of the art, 400-seat
performance venue which will become
one of the premier destinations in New
York City for concerts and other per-
formances.
"After an $18 million renovation, we
are extremely excited to present this pre-
miere season in our stunning performance
space," said Philip Willis, Executive Di-
rector. "We have selected for the open-
ing season an intriguing mix of perform-
ers who we feel will appeal to the broad
and multi-cultural communities that sur-
round us. From your seat at JPAC, you'll
be able to hear the sounds and rhythms
of musicians from around the globe."
Kicking off the season, and back by
popular demand, "Salsa in Jamaica!" is a
Latin dance party in celebration of His-
panic Heritage Month. The evening in-
cludes dinner and dancing (salsa, meren-
gue and bachata).
In addition to this event, the season
will include a compilation of dynamic
multi-cultural concerts, dance perfor-
mances and special events, including:
In collaboration with the World Mu-
sic Institute, "The World in Queens Se-
ries" featuring performances by Haitian
songstress, Emeline Michel, new reggae-
soul artists Meta and the Cornerstones,
the Cuban Diva, Xiomara Laugart and DJ
Rekha blending Bhangra with Hip Hop
beats.
Through a long-standing relationship
with The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie
Hall, two free performances as part of
the "Neighborhood Concert Series": Red
Baraat in the fall and the Celso Duarte
Indian At The Palace
in coconut milk and sauce, sautéed with
curry leaves, dry chilies and mustard
seeds, is a requirement.
The meat filled bread we tried was
called Keema Paratha and it reminded
my guest and I of the variety of naan
(Indian bread) that we could chose
from. The bread is traditionally used to
scoop the rest of the food, but it is a
treat in itself.
We stuffed ourselves with the bone-
less Murg Kabuli Tikka, which is
chicken on a skewer that has been
cooked over charcoal with onions,
spices and lemon. This minimalist dish
is a nice counterpoint to the rich, warm
spices of the saucier dishes.
For vegetarians, there is a plethora
of options, but lets focus on one: the
Kadai Bhindi Masala. If you like okra,
do not miss this dish, which consists of
that infamous vegetable cooked with
herbs and spices in a traditional fry pan.
If you haven't had the best experience
with okra, this dish will change your
mind if anything could - the okra has
no hint of its sometimes slimy and f la-
vorless incarnations. Instead, it features
a dry and smoky curry quality and has a
crisp texture somewhere between egg-
plant and zucchini.
By the end of the meal, we were too
full to adequately sample the sweet
shop, but the variety available combined
with the top quality of the preceding
meal made it just one more reason to
come back to the Delhi Palace time and
time again.
One hint: if you order a lassi, ask to
have it without ice.
— Vladic Ravich
Sextet in the spring.
Dance performances by the Octavio
Brunetti Tango Quintet and the Vissi
Dance Theater.
"We are very proud of this season's
roster of talent," continued Mr. Willis.
"We look forward to welcoming people
from all across the city as well as those
just visiting New York. JPAC will play an
important role in making Jamaica a cul-
tural destination."
A full description of the season may
be found at jamaica-
performingartscenter.org.
Tickets go on sale Oct. 1. To purchase
tickets to the upcoming season, call (718)
618-6170, visit the box office or go online
to jamaica-performingartscenter.org.
Located at 153rd Street and Jamaica
Avenue, JPAC is housed in a completely
renovated 1858 landmark building, the
former First Reformed Dutch Church of
Jamaica. This mid-size performance
venue has a 400 seat multi-use theater,
sky box, state-of-the-art sound and light-
ing, dressing rooms, rehearsal space, and
a kitchen. With a careful eye to detail,
the façade and stained glass windows
were meticulously restored. JPAC is man-
aged and operated by the Jamaica Cen-
ter for Arts & Learning, a 38 year old
multi-disciplinary arts organization.
The renovation and construction of
the Jamaica Performing Arts Center was
made possible with generous support from
the Office of the Mayor, present and
former Queens Borough Presidents Helen
M. Marshall and Claire Schulman, the
New York City Council Deputy Majority
Leader Councilman Leroy Comrie,
former City Councilman Archie Spigner,
the New York City Department of Cul-
tural Affairs and Commissioner Kate D.
Levin, Citibank, and the US Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
BY SASHA AUSTRIE
On a bustling swath of streetscape, the
urban cultural center known as Jamaica
Center for Arts and Learning has stood
the test of time. Though at 161-04 Jamaica
Ave. there is a bevy of activity as ongoing
renovations mold the facility.
Without its current scaffolding, the
façade has the appearance of a grand min-
iature castle with colorful flags and win-
dows adding uniqueness on a street rife
with mirror image storefronts. The arched
doorway opens to a small foyer; a stand
proclaims the next upcoming features. A
board affixed to the wall cautions patrons
that their image and likeness maybe used
for JCAL’s purposes.
First Impression
The neo-renaissance building sitting
squarely on Jamaica Avenue is inconspicu-
ous to those hurriedly walking under the
scaffolding. To those in the know, it rep-
resents “the art and soul of the commu-
nity.”
The idea of JCAL was built on the no-
tion of rebuilding Jamaica. Like many ur-
Reaffirming Its Role In A Communityban communities, the
Jamaica business dis-
trict had suffered a de-
cline during the 1960s.
In effort to revitalize
the ailing corridor local
artists, business leaders
and community mem-
bers came together in
1972. Their home base
became the abandoned
Queens Register of
Titles and Deeds Build-
ing – a New York land-
mark listed on the Na-
tional Register of His-
toric Places.
The Vibe
This is a space in
f lux. Those familiar with the previous lay-
out will be perplexed on their next visit.
A room to the left painted stark white is
slowly evolving into a gallery. Kesia
Hudson, director of marketing for JCAL,
said both local and international artists
have showcased their work at JCAL. The
next exhibition to grace the gallery will
be artist, Eung Ho Park’s
work.
The former gallery
space is undergoing a
transformation. Cur-
rently, high boards cloak
its entrances; when un-
veiled a comfortable
lounge area will stand in
their stead.
The second f loor is
outfitted in dance stu-
dios and a multipurpose
room, which serve either
as a dance or painting
studio. Hudson said the
studios were renovated
and outfitted with mir-
rors and barres. The
renovations were com-
pleted in time for JCAL’s first session,
which began in September and runs
through Oct. 30.
Don’t Miss This
On the second f loor is a newly refur-
bished music suite. Clients can learn to
play the guitar or keyboard as well as take
voice lessons. For the budding musician
looking for a reliable and honest place to
learn, this suite comes to the rescue. The
music classrooms are soundproofed to
thwart distraction or excessive noise.
On the ground floor there is a 99 seat
theater, which Hudson said has been used
for plays, JCAL’s Teen Spot programming,
spoken word poetry and a film screening.
Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
161-04 Jamaica Ave.
(718) 658-7400, Ext. 123
jcal.org
Hours: Mon, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues-Wed,
9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thurs, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fri,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at
[email protected], or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 123
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NotebookHillcrest H.S.
Faith
BY BOB HARRIS
As Hillcrest H.S. prepares for a new
academic year, the staff ref lects on last
year’s accomplishments. During the past
four years Hillcrest H.S., using a grant
from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foun-
dation, has redesigned the school into
10 Smal l Learning Communi t ies
(SLC’s). The result has been a graduat-
ing class of over 700 students which is
one of the largest graduating classes in
the history of the school with a four year
graduating rate of approximately 80 per-
cent, which is 20 percent higher than
the city average. More than 95 percent
of the 2010 graduates have been ac-
cepted into college.
Due to the academic results of the
SLC’s visitors come to look at the
“Hillcrest Miracle.” Visitors have come
from Idaho, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Mary-
land, New Jersey, Upstate New York, and
from local schools. “They have marveled
at what was done to turn a large urban
school of over 3,200 students into per-
sonalized school involvement that builds
college readiness skills to ensure post sec-
ondary success.”
A Saturdays at Hillcrest program, a PM
school, and summer school, plus a SLC/
College Summer Readiness Project, are
all available to help the students. The lat-
ter is a requirement. Each Assistant Prin-
cipal and SLC Director wrote about some
accomplishments.
The Social Studies Department told
about outside the classroom activities such
as participation in the NYS Bar
Association’s Mock Trial Competition, a
trip to Albany sponsored by the Queens
County Bar Association, induction of stu-
dents into the Council for Unity, trips to
the U.N., and involvement in the Queens
County Youth Court.
Relying on new technology, Science
and Health Career students and teachers
both used Power Point presentations in
the classroom and several teachers em-
ployed an online grade book which al-
lowed both students and parents to keep
track of student progress. Several Health
Career students attended the HOSA
Spring Competitive Events Conference in
Syracuse, NY where they won a number
of the competitions as well as state elec-
tive office. Last January, the brand new
Helen M. Marshall and James F. Gennaro
Library Center was opened and there was
a Spring Festival of the Arts.
At the Sept. 18 meeting of the Senior Boy
Scout Troop of Sacred Heart Parish in Glen-
dale, local elected officials awarded citations
inducting (l. to r.) James Kazlausky and
Daniel Waters to the Eagle Scout Court of
Honor. Flanking the new Eagle Scouts and
offering their congratulations are (l. to r.)
Assemblyman Mike Miller, Councilwoman
Elizabeth Crowley, and State Sen. Joe
Addabbo. The impressive ceremony was wit-
nessed by Boy Scout troop leaders and mem-
Scouts Honored:
bers, parish leaders, family and friends. The Boy Scouts of America are celebrating their
100th anniversary in 2010. For a century, the BSA has created a foundation of
leadership, service, and community for millions of America’s youth.
Hillcrest H.S. Reflects On Accomplishments
The Boys and Girls Tennis, Handball,
Basketball, Gymnastic, Wrestling and
Cricket teams were all on the top of their
divisions. The Mathematics Department
was in charge of the St. John’s College
Advantage Program and also the Concur-
rent Options in Math such as “Math A-
Algebra Applied” and “Discrete Math”
which gave students graduation credit.
Foreign Language Department students
performed in an International Festival
which featured Latino, Desi and African-
Carribean Dances. Some of the students
took Language Regents in Bengali, Urdu
and Arabic.
The Senior Academy works closely
with upper grade students who are behind
academically using counseling, tutoring,
the PM School, and an online credit re-
covery program. The SLC Humanities
College Preparatory Institute has a Satur-
days in Manhattan program during which
they visited the National Museum of the
American Indian, Greenwich Village, and
even Coney Island. They have a resource
area mural project which paints murals on
the walls and ceilings of the common area
and in the classrooms. Photos of some of
the murals have been in local Queens
newspapers.
Academically weak incoming fresh-
men and sophomores are placed in the
Future Academy where the teachers and
students have a common lunch period
and all the classrooms are around a com-
mon area where students who do not
wish to go to lunch can congregate.
Teachers use online courses and indi-
vidual conferences to help the students
reach their maximum potential. The stu-
dents are encouraged to enter school
sports and other activities.
Shown is Cynthia Chiduku, representing Hillcrest H.S. at reception thrown by Mayor
Bloomberg to honor NYC’s Valedictorians and Salutatorians. Not only was Chiduku on top
of her class, but she was also ranked by PSAL as the No. 1 Singles tennis player in her league.
Chiduku, a former resident of Zimbabwe, participated in many activities in Hillcrest H.S.
including Arista, Mock Trial, Debate Team and Council for Unity. She was accompanied by
her tennis coach and Assistant Principal, Amar Nepal.
The faculty and staff at the State Uni-
versity of New York College at Plattsburgh
are pleased to announce that the follow-
ing local residents were awarded degrees
during the college’s commencement ser-
vices this spring:
Camice Miquel Allen of Rosedale,
bachelor’s in global supply chain man-
agement; Amanda Renee Allison of Long
Island City, bachelor’s in criminal justice;
Jessica Bahn of Oakland Gardens,
bachelor’s in studio art; Daniel Bennette
of South Ozone Park, bachelor’s in his-
tory; Yashuda Gurung of Ridgewood,
bachelor’s in communication studies;
Munim Jalil of Astoria, bachelor’s in psy-
chology; Jacynth Joyce Johnson of St.
Albans, bachelor’s in communication,
mass media and criminal justice; Troy
Roger Joseph of Jamaica, bachelor’s in
English (writing); Adrian Felipe Tejeda of
Richmond Hill, bachelor’s in psychol-
ogy ; N ico le Vanacore of Astor ia ,
bachelor’s in hotel, restaurant and tour-
ism management; Simone I. Williams of
Corona, bachelor’s in geography; and
I van Edward Wohner of Jamaica,
bachelor’s in studio art.
SUNY Plattsburgh (www.plattsburgh.edu)
was founded in 1889 as a teaching college
and in 1948 became an original member of
the State University of New York. Under
President John Ettling, Ph.D., the four-year
comprehensive college now serves 5,500 un-
dergraduates and 500 graduate students. It
offers more than 60 programs/majors, which
prepare graduates for professional life and
advanced studies through a strong founda-
tion in liberal arts and an experience that cel-
ebrates excellence, ethical values, lifelong
learning and responsible citizenship in a glo-
bal community.
Army Pvt. Delia Amadiz has graduated
from basic combat training at Fort Jack-
son, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the
soldier studied the Army mission, history,
tradition and core values, physical fitness,
and received instruction and practice in
basic combat skills, military weapons,
chemical warfare and bayonet training,
drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marks-
manship, armed and unarmed combat,
map reading, field tactics, military cour-
tesy, military justice system, basic first aid,
foot marches, and field training exercises.
She is the daughter of Rosa Amadiz of
107th Avenue, Jamaica.
Amadiz is a 2008 graduate of Mary
Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates.
Army National Guard Pvt. Janae Davis
has graduated from Basic Combat Train-
ing at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the
soldier studied the Army mission and re-
ceived instruction and training exercises
in drill and ceremonies, Army history,
core values and traditions, military cour-
tesy, military justice, physical fitness, first
aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map
reading and land navigation, foot
marches, armed and unarmed combat,
and field maneuvers and tactics.
She is the daughter of Carolyn Davis
Profile
People
BY SASHA AUSTRIE
Replaying the reel that is Ginny
Sims’ life story, the narrative becomes
daunting at times, but there is redemp-
tion. For a little more than three years,
she has been battling her demons, tak-
ing the days as they come.
Sitting at the edge of the sanctuary
of New Greater Bethel Ministries in
dim light, Sims relives the scary and
shocking details. She was raped twice,
could have contracted HIV at least two
times and hopped in and out of cars
trying to support a crack habit on and
off for 20 years. In the waning days of
spring 2007, Sims made a choice to
complete a two-month stint at an In-
diana rehab facility.
“What really started me with using
drugs is I really wanted to identify with
my mom,” she said.
With renewed vigor in her own life,
Sims has set out to change the lives of
others. Next month, Sims will host an
event dubbed “From Crap to Christ, from
Death to Life,” with the theme, “No one
left behind.” The event will be held at 7
p.m. Nov. 6 at the Zion Glorious Church
at 140-24 Rockaway Blvd.
“Even if you don’t want to give your
life [to Christ], just listen to know that
there is hope,” she said. “I promised God
Sims' Struggle A Lesson For Others
that if I ever got out I would go back [to
help others].”
Though the event is slated for those
addicted to drugs, the doors are open to
all.
“If you are going through anything,
come,” she said. Sims is not waiting for
the hurting and downtrodden to seek her
out; she is going to meet them where they
are.
“We are going into my daughter’s car
and we are going to get them,” she said.
“I still see people suffering. I feel like I
have to do something. I
am going to do what
people didn’t do for me.”
Born to drug-addicted
parents and orphaned at
3, Sims was lost. Growing
up she heard stories of
her mother and at 18,
Sims took her first steps
to emulate her.
“A friend of mine in-
troduced me to
freebasing,” she said. Af-
ter the first time, Sims
could have stopped, but
feeling the need to fit in,
she continued.
“The drug took me
places that I never
thought I would go,” she
said. “I was jumping in and out of cars;
prostituting for crack. I slept in aban-
doned cars.”
Sims knowingly had sex with a man
that was HIV positive to feed her habit.
She let herself be raped by a “friend” so
he wouldn’t kill her daughter, Ayana.
Hanging out of the window of her
third story apartment topless, Sims hit
rock bottom.
“I honestly got sick and tired of get-
ting sick and tired,” she said. “I was tired
of being up all night and sleeping all day.”
Her godparents, who had made sure
she never went without, told her “No,”
when she asked for money. The first emo-
tion was anger and then slowly, Sims re-
alized people were going on with their
lives while hers remained stagnant. Go-
ing to a local minister, she asked for help.
She asked to go to For God So Loved
the World Ministries in Indiana.
The minister asked when she would
like to leave. She was desperate.
“As soon as possible because I am go-
ing to die,” she answered.
He bought her a plane ticket, gave her
$50 and picked her up in a limousine.
Sims was on her way. This would be the
10th rehabilitation facility she would en-
ter and she is determined that it will be
her last.
“He planted a seed,” she said of the
minister.
Sims said her stint in rehab is not the
only thing she credits with keeping her
on the straight and narrow. A budding
relationship with God and a class titled
“Women’s Agenda” taught at Greater
Bethel by Jerry Morgan gave her the
strength to persevere.
“Thank god for the class,” she said. “I
recommend it to any hurting person.”
Reach Reporter Sasha Austrie at
[email protected], or (718) 357-
7400, Ext. 123.
Ginny Sims' life had plunged into a spiral of addiction but now
she hopes to help others reclaim their own lives.
of Dulwich Court, Lawrenceville, Ga., and
niece of Mary L. Scott of Mathias Ave.,
Jamaica. Davis is a 1994 graduate of Au-
gust Martin High School, Jamaica.
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class
Ragev Y. Scott graduated from basic mili-
tary training at Lackland Air Force Base,
San Antonio, Texas.
The airman completed an intensive,
eight-week program that included train-
ing in military discipline and studies, Air
Force core values, physical fitness, and
basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training
earn four credits toward an associate in
applied science degree through the Com-
munity College of the Air Force.
Scott earned distinction as an honor
graduate.
He is the son of Sharon Scott of Shore
Front Parkway, Rockaway Beach. The
airman is a 2006 graduate of Aviation
High School, Long Island City.
Triple The Fun:
Female triplets were born to Donnalee and Anthony Blair at Queens Hospital Center
on September 10, 2010. The babies from left to right are Alique D., Ariel D., and
Arianna D. Blair. Both of the proud parents hail from the island of Jamaica and
currently reside in Jamaica, Queens.
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Queens TodaySECTION EDITOR: REGINA VOGEL
Send typed announcementsfor your club or
organization’s events atleast TWO weeks in
advance to “Queens Today”Editor, Queens Tribune,174-15 Horace HardingExpressway, Fresh Mead-
ows, NY 11365. Send faxesto 357-9417, c/o Regina.
IF YOUR ORGANIZATIONMEETS ON A REGULARBASIS, SEND ALL DATESFOR THE ENTIRE YEAR.
YOUTH
TEENS
CHESS CLUBSaturdays at the Flushinglibrary at 2.KNIT & CROCHETMondays at the Douglaston/Little Neck library at 4.CHESSWednesdays at 3:30 at theQueens Village library.B’NAI B’RITH YOUTHThursdays for high schools tuden t s a t Temp le Be thSholom, 172 nd S t reet andNorthern Blvd., Flushing at7:30.GAME PLAYERSFridays at the Hi l lcrest l i -brary at 2.
QUEENS LIBRARIESMany b ranches o f theQueensborough Library of-fer toddler and pre-schoolprograms. Contact your lo-cal branch for dates.
PARENTS
SENIORS
RENAISSANCEWednesday, October 6 theRena i s sance Char te rSchool’s Board of Trusteesmeeting at 6:30. 803-0060.
CLEARVIEWBrain Fitness Activities avail-able at the SHARP Program.631-1886. Se l fhe lp Clear -view Senior Center, 208-1126th Avenue, Bayside. 224-7888 to register.COMPUTER CLASSESThe Se l fhe lp Ben jaminRosenthal-Prince Street Se-nior Center in Flushing of-fers a ser ies of computerclasses geared towards se-niors. 445-3864.WII BOWLING LEAGUECunningham Park Seniorsget together for Wii Bowl-ing League. 740-1999.STAY WELLMondays 10 Central library.Tuesdays 2 Flushing libraryand Wednesdays at 10 atthe East Elmhurst library.AARP 1405Monday, October 4 FlushingAARP 1405 meets a t theBowne Street Communit yChurch, 143-11 RooseveltAvenue at 1.AARP 3654Tuesday, October 5 meetsin Bayside. 423-9416.
MEETINGS
MISCELLANEOUS
SIBLINGS BEREAVEMENTMondays, Oc tober 4, No-vember 1, December 6 St.Ada lbe r t ’ s be reavementgroup for the loss of a sib-ling in Elmhurst. 429-2005.JEWISH WOMENMonday, October 4 Cur-rent events discussion at thehome of Sylvia Fine at 1:30.225-4761. Sponsored by theNational Council of JewishWomen.TOASTMASTERSMondays, Oc tober 4, 18,November 1, 15, 29, De-cember 13, 20 learn com-munication and leadershipskills in Kew Gardens. 646-269-1577.FRESH MEADOW CAMERATuesdays the Fresh Mead-ows Camera C lub meets .917-612-3463.ADVANCED WRITERSTuesdays at 6:30 at the Ter-race Diner at Bay TerraceShopping Center and alsothe l a s t Tuesday o f t hemonth in the Communi t yRoom in Panera Bread at BayTerrace Shopping.COMM BD. 4Tuesday, October 5 at 7:30at Flander’s Field VFW Post150, 51-11 108th Street, Co-rona.HAM RADIO CLUBTuesdays, Oc tober 5, No-vember 2, December 7 theEmergency CommunicationsService meets in Briarwood.
357-6851.TALK OF THE TOWNTuesdays, Oc tober 5, 19,November 2, 16, December7, 21 learn the art of publicspeaking in St. Albans. 527-5889.AMERICAN LEGIONTuesdays, Oc tober 5, 19,November 2, 16, December7, 21 Edward McKee Post131 meets in Whitestone.767-4323.
BEREAVEMENTWednesday, Oc tober 6 ,Tuesday, Oc tober 19 Be-reavement Support Group atHoly Family Catholic Church,175-20 174th Street, FreshMeadows in the church base-ment. 969-2448.KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASWednesdays, October 6, 20Queensv iew Lodge 433meets in Whitestone. 746-4428.
PICK PUMPKINSOctober 2-31 pick your ownpumpk in a t the QueensCount y Farm Museum onweekends from 11-4. 73-50L i t t l e Neck Pa rkway. $5grapefruit size, larger can bedecorated. Free admission.347-FARM.SOUP KITCHENSaturday, Oc tober 9 hotlunch 12-2 at the UnitarianUniversalist Congregation ofQueens , 147 -54 Ash Av -enue, Flushing. 353-3860.COMMUNITY SINGERSMondays through May theCommun i t y S inge r s o fQueens, Inc. rehearses atMessiah Lutheran Church,42-15 165th Street, Flushing.New members we lcome .658-1021.ORATORIO SOCIETYMondays the Oratorio Soci-
ety of Queens rehearses atthe Nor th P resby te r i anChurch. 279-3006.FREE FLAGSThe Lipsky-Blum Post #764of the Jewish War Veteransoffers free flags to all fami-lies of deceased veterans foruse a t cemete r ie s . 463 -4742.AUXILIARY OFF.The 105th Precinct Commu-nity Council invites all inter-ested in becoming an Auxil-iary Police Officer to contact776-9268.FH VACThe Forest Hil ls VolunteerAmbulance Corps needs vol-unteers. They will sponsor youfor a NYS EMT course at nocost to you once you qualify.793-2055. Monetary dona-tions also needed PO Box750617, Forest Hills 11375.
DANCE
COUNTRY WESTERNSaturday, Oc tober 9 SanAntones performs at the Hal-loween Dance. Saturday ,November 20 Nei l ScottJohnson pe r fo rms a t theThanksgiv ing Dance. $13.Saturday , December 11Gunsmoke performs at theChristmas Dance. The NYMetropolitan Country MusicAssociation. $12. GlendaleMemor ia l Bu i ld ing , 72 -02Myrtle Avenue at 7:30. 763-4328.ISRAELI FOLKMondays 7:15 -10 :00 a tHillcrest Jewish Center, 182-02 Union Turnpike. $10 ses-s ion. 380-4145. Mondays7:30-9:30 at Kowalinski Post4, 61-57 Maspeth Avenue.$5. Cake and coffee. 565-2259 . Wednesdays 7:30 -9:00 at ANIBIC Center, 212-12 26th Avenue, Bayside (BayTer race Shopp ing Centerupper l eve l ) . 939 -4936 .Thursdays 7-9 in the base-ment of Ascension Church,55th Avenue and Van Horn,Elmhurst. $5. 848-482-0153.
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Queens TodayFLEA MARKETS
OUTDOOR FLEASaturdays and Sundays un-til November 28 St. Nicho-las of Tolentine from 9-5 atthe intersection of ParsonsBlvd. and Union Turnpike,Jamaica.WEEKLY FLEASundays 9-4 at Our Lady ofthe Angelus Church, schoolfield, 98-05 63rd Drive, RegoPark.RUMMAGE SALEFriday and Saturday, Octo-ber , 2 f rom 9 -2 a t theUnited Methodist Church,112-14 107th Avenue, Rich-mond Hill.FLEA/HEALTHSaturday, Oc tober 2 9-5 50vendors, free health testingat Saint Mark’s Church, 33-50 82 nd S t ree t , J acksonHeights.STREET FAIRSaturday, Oc tober 2 S t .Paul’s International LutheranChurch’s 4th Annual Interna-tional Street Fair from 10-4starting at the corner of 263rd
Street and Union Turnpike,Floral Park. Free flu shots forseniors, pet blessings, more.BAZAARSaturday, October 2 Ukrai-nian Church Bazaar 10-4 at171-21 UnderhillAvenue, Flushing.RUMMAGE & BAKESaturday, Oc tober 2 10-4and Sunday, October 3 9-3at St. Josaphat’s RC Church,210 th S t ree t and 35 th Av -enue , Bays ide . Rummagesale and ethnic Polish bakesale.THRIFT SHOPTuesday, October 5 from 9-2 at the Jewish Center ofKew Gardens Hi l l s , 71-25Main Street, Flushing.YARD SALESaturday, October 9 An-nual Fa l l Yard Sale 9 -5 atLutheran Church of the Re-deemer , 157 -16 65 th Av -enue.PUMPKIN FAIRSaturday, Oc tober 9 A l lSaints’ Church Pumpkin Fairfrom 12-6 at 46th Street be-tween 43 r d Avenue andQueens Blvd. Vendors, facepainting, music, fun, pump-kin pies and soup and more.RUMMAGE SALESunday, Oc tober 10 a tTemple Tikvah, 3315 HillsideAvenue , New Hyde Pa rkfrom 10-3.CRAFT FAIRSaturday , November 13sponsored by the PTA of St.Agnes Academic H ighSchool in College Point.RUMMAGE/BOUTIQUESunday, November 21 9:30-3:00 at Young Israel of NewHyde Park, 264-15 77th av-enue.THRIFT SHOPSSaturdays and Sundays 10-4 at S t . F ide l i s Mother &Ch i ld Res idence , 124 -1514th Avenue, College Point.353-4749. Saturdays 11-4 atBa rga in Bou t ique Th r i f tShop, Baptist Church, 93-23217 th S t ree t , Queens V i l -lage . 527-2132. Mondays10-3 at the Free Synagogueof Flushing, 41-60 KissenaBlvd. Mondays and Wednes-days f rom 9 :30 -1 :30 a tTemple Sho lom o f F lo ra lPark, 263rd Street and Union
Turnp ike . Tuesdays andWednesdays f rom 2 -5 a tChurch- in- the-Gardens, 50Ascan Avenue, Forest Hills.268-6704. First and thirdWednesday ( Sep temberthrough June) from 10:30-2 :30 a t Grace Ep i scopa lChurch , 14 th Avenue andClintonville Street, Avenue.Wednesdays a t GraceChurch, 151-17 14th Road,Whi tes tone . Wednesdaysand Saturdays 9-2 at the Flo-ral Park United MethodistChurch, 35 Verbena Avenue,Floral Park. 354-4969. Thurs-
HEALTH
days from 10-1 at All Saints’Church , 215 th S t ree t be -tween 39th and 40th Avenues,Bayside. 229-5631. Fridaysthrough June from 11-3 atthe Maspeth United Method-ist Church, 66-35 58th Av-enue.JUDAICA SHOPSDaily and by appointmentthe Fores t H i l l s J ew i shCenter’s Judaic Gift Store isopen. 263-7000. Sundaysfrom 9-11:30 at the Bay Ter-race Jewish Center, 13-00209th Street. 428-6363.
REDUCE STRESSSaturdays, Oc tober 2, No-vember 6, December 4 atthe Poppenhusen Institute.Tea and talk. 358-0067.FLEA/HEALTHSaturday, Oc tober 2 9-5 50vendors, free health testingat Saint Mark’s Church, 33-50 82 nd S t ree t , J acksonHeights.CANCER SUPPORTMondays, Oc tober 4, No-vember 1 , December 6Franklin Hospital ’s CancerSupport Group meets at 2in the Cafeter ia. 516-256-6478.PARKINSONMondays, Oc tober 4, No-vember 1, December 6 atthe Reform Temple of For-est Hills. 440-4200.WOMEN & CANCERMonday, October 4 “LookGood…Feel Better” is a freeprogram to teach womenhow to cope with the ap-pearance-related side effectsof cancer treatment. FranklinHospital 1-3 in the HospiceConfe rence Room. 256 -6486.ZUMBA FITNESSTuesday morn ings andWednesday evenings start-ing October 5, 6 at the BayTerrace Jewish Center. $8members, $10 others. 428-6363.OAThursdays a t the HowardBeach library at 10:30.
ENTERTAINMENT
EDUCATION/GAMES/CRAFTS
LUNCH/CARD PARTYRegister by October 4 forthe Sisterhood of Bay Ter-race Jewish Center ’s Lun-cheon Card Part y on Tues-day, October 19 at 11:30.$20 reservations. 631-5468.AMAZING MAZEThrough Sunday, November7 a 3 -acre corn maze atQueens Count y Farm Mu-seum. $8 adults, $5 children.347-3276 information andtimes.SIXTIES BEATSaturday October 2 start-ing at 4 in the Rochdale Vil-lage Senior Center’s audito-rium, 169-65 137th avenue,Jamaica. Sixt ies Beat withthe Limelites, Johnny Allen,Mel Lewis “Jesters” and theNew Marvelletes. 525-2800ticket information.ONE MAN CIRCUSSunday, Oc tober 3 LouJohnson, a Ringling Brothersgraduate, will present a OneMan C i rcus a t Temp leT ikvah, 3315 Hi l l s ide Av -enue, New Hyde Park at 3.$15 advance , $18 a t thedoor. 516-746-1120.‘SWONDERFULSunday, October 3 the firstnew Gershwin musical since“Crazy for You” will be per-fo rmed a t 3 a t theQueensborough PerformingArts Center. 631-6311. $35.APPLE FESTVALSunday, Oc tober 3 the An-nual Apple Fest ival at theQueens Count y Farm Mu-seum from 11-4. 73-50 LittleNeck Parkway, Floral Park.Demonstrations, food, hay-rides, scarecrow. 347-FARM.CLOSING PARTYMonday, October 4 closingpar t y for “ The Photos o fEdwin G. Cadiz” at the LIClibrary from 5-7:30.BINGOTuesdays at 7:15 at Ameri-can Martyrs Church, churchbasement , 216 -01 Un ionTurnp ike , Bays ide . 464 -4582 . Tuesdays a t 7 :15(doors open 6) at the RegoPark Jewish Center, 97-30Queens Blvd. 459-1000.$3admis s ion inc ludes 12games.GREEK FESTIVALThursday, Oc tober 7through Sunday, Oc tober10 t he Greek Or thodoxShrine Church of St. Nicho-las, 196-10 Northern Blvd.,Flushing, will hold their an-nual Greek Festival. Thurs-day 6-10, Friday 6-12, Satur-day 12-12 and Sunday 12-8.Free admission.PUMPKIN FAIRSaturday, Oc tober 9 A l lSaints’ Church Pumpkin Fairfrom 12-6 at 46th Street be-tween 43 r d Avenue andQueens Blvd. Vendors, facepainting, music, fun, pump-kin pies and soup and more.CAPITOL STEPSSunday, Oc tober 10 spoofo f po l i t i c s a t 3 a t theQueensborough PerformingArts Center. 631-6311. $30-39.OPEN MIC POETRYMondays, October 11, No-vember 8, December 13 at7:30 at Barnes & Noble, 176-60 Union Turnpike , F reshMeadows.BYE BYE BIRDIE
FREE ESLThe Salvation Army in LIC.721 -9046 . Reg i s te r now.Limited space.WOMEN & WORKFree job training program forwomen at Queens College.997-4899.DRAWING CLASSSta r t ing Oc tober 4 Na -tional Art League will holddrawing fundamentals andadvanced techniques 1-4 inDouglaston. 361-0628.PUBLIC SPEAKINGSaturdays, Oc tober 2, 16,30 learn to communicateeffectively at Elmhurst Hos-pital. 646-436-7940.SCRABBLE CLUBSaturdays at 10 at CountBasie Jr. HS, 132nd Street andGuy R. Brewer Blvd. 886-5236.KNIT AND CROCHETSaturdays at the Seaside li-brary at 2:30.PET OWNERSSundays (not on holidays)from 1-4 free workshops onpet behavior at CrocheronPark in Bays ide (weatherpermitting). 454-5800.KNIT & CROCHETMondays a t 4 a t theDouglaston/Li t t le Neck l i -brary, 249-01 Northern Blvd.INSTRUCTION & DANCEMondays and Fridays 7:15-8:00 dance lessons, dancefrom 8-11. Italian Charitiesof America, 83-20 QueensBlvd., Elmhurst. $10.ADULT CHESSMondays at 6 at the QueensVillage library.GET YOUR YARNS OUT!Tuesdays after evening Min-yan at 8, knitters, crochet-ers, needlepointers, and oth-ers meet at the Forest HillsJewish Center . 263-7000,ext. 200.OPEN BRIDGETuesdays at 8 at the ForestHills Jewish Center. Call 263-7000 for fees.ZUMBA FITNESSTuesday morn ings andWednesday evenings start-ing October 5, 6 at the BayTerrace Jewish Center. $8members, $10 others. 428-6363.DUPLICATE BRIDGEWednesdays 10:30-3:00 atthe Reform Temple of For-est Hi l l s . $12 sess ion, in -cludes light lunch. 261-2900.WATERCOLOR CLASSWednesdays at 9:30 at NAL.Tradit ional and contempo-rary, all levels. 969-1128.INDOOR SOCCER – DADSWednesday evenings at theForest Hills Jewish Center.263-7000.SCRABBLE/CHESS
Saturday, October 16 Sat-urday Night Sing-a-Long at7:30 at Queensborough Per-forming Arts Center . 631-6311. $5.MADAMA BUTTERFLYSunday, October 17 at 3 atQueensborough PerformingArts Center. 631-6311. $35-42.PRIMA & MARTINSunday, October 24 “LikeFa the r , L i ke Son” Lou i s
Prima Jr . and Ricci Martincelebrate the music of theirfamous fathers at 3 at theQueensborough PerformingArts Center. 631-6311. $35-40.STAMP SHOWSundays, Oc tober 31, No-vember 21, December 26Bayside Stamp Show at theRamada Hotel, 220-33 North-ern Blvd., Bayside 10-4:30.645-7659.
Thursdays a t 4 a t theWindsor Park library, 79-50Bell Blvd., Bayside.QUILTING CLASSESThursdays 10-2 at the MariaRose Dol l Museum in S t .Albans. 917-817-8653 to reg-ister.KNIT/CROCHETThursdays at 6 and Fridaysat 10:30 at the Fresh Mead-ows library.QUILTERSThursdays at 1:30 at the EastElmhurst library.ADULT CHESSThursdays at 6 at the QueensVillage library.OPEN BRIDGEThursdays from 8-10pm atthe Forest Hills Jewish Cen-ter . $12 per p layer . 275 -6615 to register.DEFENSIVE DRIVINGSaturday, October 9 withthe Knights of Columbus inValley Stream. 341-0452.DEFENSIVE DRIVINGSaturday, Oc tober 9 at St.Margaret’s Church in MiddleVillage. 326-1911.
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EDWIN CADIZThrough Oc tober 4 ThePhotos of Edwin G. Cadiz atthe LIC l ibrary, 37-14 21st
Street .QUEENS HISTORICALTuesdays , Sa turdays andSundays 2:30-4:30 new ex-h ib i t “Fo r Love o f theGames: A History of Sportsin Queens,” with other ex-hibits, “Unraveling History:Using Texti les to Date thePas t , ” “K ings l and : F romHomestead to House Mu-seum,” “Persistence: A Cel-ebrat ion of Landmarks inQueens – Past, Present, Fu-ture,” and “The Civil War’sLast ing Memory.” QueensHi s to r i ca l Soc ie t y a tKingsland Homestead, 144-35 37th avenue, F lush ing .939-0647, ext . 17. $2 se -niors and students, $3 adults.NOGUCHI ReINstalledThrough October 24, 2010the Noguchi Museum hascompleted a major renova-t ion project . Wednesdaysthrough Fridays 10-5, week-ends 11-6. $10, students andseniors $5. 32-37 VernonBlvd., LIC. www.noguchi.org.EDENThrough Oc tober 26“Eden,” ceramics by Sin-yingHo at the Queens CollegeArt Center. 997-3770.NAL DRAWNGOctober 4 through October30 National Art League ex-hibition at 44-21 DouglastonParkway.BAYSIDE HISTORICAL“The Cas t l e , ” “Na t i veBayside/Native Voice,” “I fThe Hat Fits,” “The Womenof Bays ide” and “Bays ideLife” On the Edge of Moder-nity” are on display at theBayside Historical Societ y,352-1548. Tuesday-Sunday11-4. $3 donation.LOUIS ARMSTRONGGuided tours at the Coronamuseum. $8 adults, $6 se-niors, students, groups. 478-8274.DOLL MUSEUMWednesday through Satur-days tours at the Maria RoseDoll Museum in St. Albans.523-5138.AFRICAN ART“Dynast y and Divinit y: IfeArt in Ancient Nigeria” and“Perspectives: Women, Artand Islam” at the Museum forAfrican Art, 36-01 43rd Av-enue, LIC.POPPENHUSENWednesdays and Saturdaysguided tour through the his-
toric Poppenhusen Institutein College Point from 11-3.358-0067.ANTHROPOLOGYThe Anthropology Museumof the People of New Yorkand the Armenian CulturalEducational Resource Cen-te r Ga l l e ry a re open a tQueens College. 428-5650to visit.CHUNG-CHENG ARTMonday through Thursday9-4, Friday and Saturday 12-4 at Sun Yat Sen Hal l , St .John ’ s Un ive r s i t y, GrandCent ra l and Utopia Park -ways, Jamaica. 990-1526.FLUSHING COUNCILPermanent displays include“Flushing Town Hall:” Fact orFolklore,” an historical exhi-bition on Flushing Town Halland its place in history, “Leg-ends o f the Queens JazzTrail” 463-7700.LI ARCHIVESLaGuardia and Wagner Ar-chives display various exhib-its exploring the history ofNYC, including displays onMayors F io re l lo H .LaGuard ia , Robe r t F.Wagner, Abraham D. Beameand Edward I. Koch, the NYCity Council, Queens LocalHistory, the NY SettlementHouses, Steinway and SonsPiano Company and ViceChancellor Emeritus Julius C.C . Ede l s te in . LaGuard iaCommunit y Col lege. 482-5709. Free.KING MANORSecond and last Tuesday ofeach month at noon andweekends from 12-4 the pre-Hampton 19th century get-away Village, Jamaica Village,is recaptured at King ManorMuseum, in the middle ofKing Park. $2 adults, $1 chil-dren. Limited winter hours,by appointment. 206-0545.ONDERDONKWednesdays and Saturdaysfrom 12-4 self-guided tourso f the na t iona l l andmarkbuilding, bui l t circa 1709.Schoo l p rog rams , c ra f tcourses, horticultural activi-t i e s and h i s to r i ca l s l i deshows. Greater RidgewoodHis to r i ca l Soc ie t y, 1820F lush ing Avenue , R idge -wood. 456-1776.BOTANICAL GARDEN9 a.m. to dusk all year, this38 acre garden provides rec-reation, formal and informaleducational opportunit ies.Queens Botanical Gardens,43-50 Main Street, Flushing.886-3880.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 2
Youth & Tennis
The Youth and Tennis group meets
every Saturday morning at Roy Wilkins
Park Saturday. To learn more, call Bill
Briggs at (718) 658-6728.
Seido Karate
Japanese system Seido Karate empha-
sizes building of spirit, mind and body,
using hand, elbow, and foot techniques.
Adults can learn how to defend them-
selves in a safe and friendly atmosphere
every Tuesday and Saturday until Oct. 30
at the Jamaica YMCA, 89-25 Parsons Blvd.
All levels are welcome. The fee to partici-
pate is $120.
Classical Ballet
Studying ballet is one of the most effec-
tive and elegant ways of improving pos-
ture, grace, flexibility, and strength. No
experience needed for these classes. Stu-
dents are taught at the barre and must be
6-15 years old.. Learning ballet is a good
foundation for all other dance styles.
The class will be held every Saturday
until Oct. 30 at the Jamaica YMCA, 89-25
Parsons Blvd. at 11:30 a.m. The fee to
participate is $110.
Belly Dancing
Kids between 6 and 15 years old will
learn basic and traditional belly dancing
movements. Movements will be built into
a choreographed routine. The class is a
great way to build self-confidence, bal-
ance and coordination.
No prior belly dance experience re-
quired.
The instructor was featured on
"America's Got Talent."
The class will be held every Saturday
until Oct. 30 at the Jamaica YMCA, 89-25
Parsons Blvd. at 2:30 p.m. The fee to
participate is $110.
Men's Prayer Breakfast
Don't miss the men's prayer breakfast
at the Allen Cathedral. The Reverend W.
Darin Moore, Pastor of the Greater Cen-
tennial A.M.E. Zion Church, will be the
guest preacher.
This event will be held at the Allen
Cathedral, 110-31 Merrick Blvd. at 9 a.m.
Admission is $20 for adults and $10 for
children 12 and under.
Business Plan Competition
Enter the StartUP! Business Plan Com-
petition. First prize is $12,000 toward start-
ing your own business. You must attend a
mandatory orientation session; applications
are due Monday, Oct. 18. Call the Queens
Economic Development Corporation
(QEDC) at (718) 263-0546 to register.
This free event will be held at the
Queensborough Public Library's Central
Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. at 11 a.m.
Trees and the Urban Forest
Discover the trees of NYC with Urban
Foresters from the Cornell Extension Ser-
vice. Learn how trees help you and your
community and how trees grow. The event
is geared towards families with kids 10
years and up.
This free event will be held at the
Queensborough Public Library's Central
Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. at 3 p.m.
Rufus King's Library
The King Manor Museum cordially in-
vites all children, families and adults to a
free lecture: Rufus King's Library. At his
death in 1827, King had a library of almost
4,000 volumes, several thousand pam-
phlets, and hundreds of maps. This talk will
explore the culture of an early 19th century
gentleman's library and specifically exam-
ine his book collecting and reading habits
from scrap notes, notebooks, and marginalia
in the books themselves. Reserve your seat
now! Call (718) 206-0545, Ext. 13 or email
This free event, with a suggested $5
donation, will be held at King Manor Mu-
seum in Rufus King Park at 5 p.m.
Vissi Dance Theater
Come and see, hear and feel with Vissi
as they premiere two brand new works and
dances from their repertoire that have
now become legendary. Choreographer
Courtney French along with his company
of highly skilled dancers will perform works
using his signature style that blends Mod-
ern, West African, Caribbean, Jazz and
Ballet to create visceral images relevant
and accessible to our community. The
Vissi Dance Theater has performed in
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut,
Maryland, Massachusetts and Sardinia,
Italy since 1999.
For additional information, contact
Jacqueline Bailey at [email protected]
or (718) 262-3750.
This event will be held at York College
Performing Arts Center, 94-45 Guy R.
Brewer Blvd. at 7 p.m. Admissio is $20 for
adults and $10 for students and seniors.
The Sixties Beat
The Rochdale Village Senior Center will
be hosting an evening of performances
from artists such as The Limelites, Mel
Lewis and the Jesters and The Lovenettes
at 169-65 137th Ave. Tickets are $35 and
doors open at 3 p.m. For more information,
call (718) 525-2800 or (347) 744-8722.
Melba Moore
Songstress Melba Moore will perform
at the Black Spectrum Theatre at Roy
Wilkins Park, 119-07 Merrick Blvd. at 8
p.m. Admission is $30 for only the show,
and $45 with dinner. For more informa-
tion, call (718) 723-1800 or visit
blackspectrum.com.
SUNDAY, OCT. 3
Najib Bahri and El Amal
Folkloric music and dance of Tunisia
take center stage with master percussion-
ist Najib Bahri, and guest artists Hanna
Madbek with dancer Tipshuda. The group
will play traditional Tunisian music such as
Samahy Take 10, Moudir Erah,
Hourdhouni, Bahdha Ahbibti, Yama
Lasma Douni, and Sidi Mansour.
This free event will be held at the
Queensborough Public Library's Central
Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. at 3 p.m.
Local Computer Show
An event by the Tri State Fairs, where
the selling of different merchandise used
for the computer such as, hardware,
laptops, etc. is taking place. For additional
information, contact, S. Ksenzowski at
(718) 227-5586.
This free event will be held at York
College Gymnasium - 160-02 Liberty Ave.,
from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MONDAY, OCT. 4
Adult Chess Club
Practice your chess skills weekly, on
Monday and Thursday evenings.
The event is held at 6 p.m. every Mon-
day at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217
St., (718) 776-6800.
Zumba
The Zumba program fuses hypnotic
Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves
like merengue, salsa, cumbia, reggaeton,
belly dance, flamenco, tango and samba
which creates a mind blowing, one-of-a-
kind fitness program. Zumba not only has
long-term benefits, but will allow all to expe-
rience, in an hour, calorie-burning, body-
energizing and awe-inspiring movements
meant to engage and captivate for life.
This class will be held every Monday
until Oct. 25 at the Jamaica YMCA, 89-25
Parsons Blvd. at 7:40 p.m. The fee to
participate is $100.
TUESDAY, OCT. 5
Seido Karate
Japanese system Seido Karate empha-
sizes building of spirit, mind and body,
using hand, elbow, and foot techniques.
Adults can learn how to defend them-
selves in a safe and friendly atmosphere
every Tuesday and Saturday until Oct. 30
at the Jamaica YMCA, 89-25 Parsons Blvd.
All levels are welcome. The fee to partici-
pate is $120.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 6
Men's Soccer
Come have some recreational fun in a
non-competitive and friendly environ-
ment. A great way to stay active and meet
people who enjoy the sport. Soccer is
played in Jamaica YMCA's main gymna-
sium at 89-25 Parsons Blvd. every Wednes-
day, 7-10 p.m., until October 27. All levels
are welcome. Rough play will not be toler-
ated. The fee to participate is $50.
Intro to Computers
In this workshop, customers will learn
the basics of using the computer: how to
log on and off; use the keyboard and
mouse; open and close windows; use
toolbars and scroll bars. Preregistration is
required in person at the library's Cyber
Center Desk.
This free event will be held at the
Queensborough Public Library's Central
Branch, 89-11 Merrick Blvd. at 10 a.m.
THURSDAY, OCT. 7
Adult Chess Club
Practice your chess skills weekly, on
Monday and Thursday evenings.
The event is held at 6 p.m. every Thurs-
day at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217
St., (718) 776-6800.
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
Senior Theatre Acting Repertory
Calling all older adults: Join our galaxy
of STARs to perform theatrical works at
the library with a great group of people
while brightening your life.
Rehearsals are held at 10:30 a.m. Fri-
days at Queens Village Library, 94-11 217
St., (718) 776-6800.
Poetic Word
The Greater Allen Cathedral of New
York Security Ministry presents its 9th
Annual Poetic Word in the Great Hall, 110-
31 Merrick Blvd. For more information,
contact Ken Davis at (347) 469-4690 or
Diane Sampson at (718) 710-9217.
ONGOING
CPR Training
The FDNY Mobile CPR Training Unit
will hold regularly scheduled free CPR classes
in all five boroughs. The first Tuesday through
the fourth Tuesday and the fourth Thursday
of every month there will be Borough CPR
training sessions in Manhattan, Brooklyn,
the Bronx, Staten Island and Queens.
Training is free to anyone over the age
of 14. The goal of this program is increase
the number of people in New York City
trained in bystander CPR Each class lasts
1 hour and participants in the class learn
basic CPR skills from a member of the
FDNY Emergency Medical Service.
Volunteers for the class follow along
using the CPR Anytime Personal Learning
Kit, which features an instructional DVD
and an inflatable mannequin. All partici-
pants are able take home the kit at the end
of class and asked to pledge to use the kit
to show five of their family members and
friends how to perform CPR. This class
teaches basic CPR technique and is not a
certification course.
In Queens, the classes will be held the
fourth Thursday of every month at EMS
Station 54, 222-15 Merrick Blvd. In addi-
tion, please visit www.nyc.gov/cprtogo
for New York Sports Club locations offer-
ing free CPR classes starting in January.
Please visit www.fdnyfoundation.org or
call (718) 999-2413 for more information.
Group Sessions
Clergy United for Community Empower-
ment, Inc. Group Sessions are located at 89-
31 161st St., 10th Floor, Jamaica, for the
community on various topics such as Do-
mestic Violence, Mental Health, Substance
Abuse intervention, Decision Making, Con-
dom Use, High Risk Behaviors leading to
HIV, and self - esteem awareness. All group
sessions offer light snacks and beverages.
Group sessions are open to the public.
Round-Trip Metro Card reimbursement
is available at the end of each completed
session. For further information call (718)
297-0720. All services are free. Please call
for next group date.
HIV Awareness
Clergy United for Community Empower-
ment provides intervention and curriculum-
based prevention education sessions on HIV/
AIDS, to reduce risk behaviors that lead to
HIV transmission. Services are located at 89-
31 161st St., Jamaica. Call (718) 297-0720
ask about our presentation to adolescents
and men/women of color. Services are avail-
able Tue.-Thurs., 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CPR Class
Learn to protect yourself and others at
Heron Care Inc. For more information,
please call (718) 291-8788. Heron is lo-
cated at 168-30 89th Ave., Jamaica.
Watch Your StepNo more fun and games. A
Bayside woman is waging a legalbattle against a comical prop.
Sherri Perper, 56, is suing thecostume company who manufac-tured the oversized, red clownshoes she took a nasty spill in onHalloween in 2008.
Perper is claiming the sillyshoes are defective and danger-ous. The suit goes after ForumNovelties, as well as Rubie’s Cos-tume Company, the massiveQueens-based costume manufac-turer that owns Forum Novelties.
Conf ident ia l ly, New York . . .
Take the F TrainOne-time Queens girl Madonna was
recently spotted as a passenger travellingincognito on the ubiquitous F train sheused to take as a struggling artist travel-ling between Queens and Manhattan.
Where she was heading, nobodyknows, but it’s a safe bet the girl MickJagger once described as “a thimble full oftalent thrown tossed into a sea of ambition,” was probably scoutinglocations for a movie or video shoot in her old home borough.
Welcome home, Madge!
The fact that Starr Sansone isonly 5’3" has not deterred her froma career in the modeling world.With the backing of her family, thepintsize beauty is gearing up tomake a splash in the industry.
“I just figured that I had thepotential,” she said.
Though her experience is lim-ited to her portfolio pictures, shesaid modeling has always piquedher interest. Her first taste of thelimelight came as a beauty pageantcontestant where she won prettiestsmile and eyes and also took homethe title of pageant princess.
Though she has hopes for amodeling career, Starr has otheroptions. She is pursuing a criminaljustice degree at Briarcliffe Col-lege.
“I want to be a crime scene inves-tigator,” she said. The series Law& Order Special Victims Unit gaveStarr a peek into a world that notmany are part of.
Though the semester is barely amonth old, Starr is enjoying herfirst year.
“I love it,” she said. “It is soexciting.”
In her down time, Starr spendsher time in her own backyard, min-gling with neighborhood friends.
If all goes well, Starr expects asuccessful career in print, thoughshe has not ruled out the runway.
“I have to work on my walk,” shesaid.
High Heat In A Small Package
Starr SansoneOzone ParkAge 18Height: 5’3"Weight: 155 lbsStats: 36-33-43
Models Of Queens
Frank Padavan was shocked!
Dr. Robert Rho’s skillful handshave intimately touched manywomen, shaping and molding a“designer vagina.” But there weretwo who did not seek the gooddoctor’s touches.
Susan Dombrowski and JiyeonByun, two former employees whoworked out of Rho’s Flushing of-fice, filed sexual harassment law-suits against the talented surgeon.
Dombrowski alleges that days
Designer Vaginaafter Rho gave her a laser treat-ment, he kissed her ear. He alleg-edly remarked, “Why are you be-ing ungrateful? I just gave you afree laser treatment. You shouldtreat me nicer.”
Byun’s suit alleges that shewas forced to resign months afteraccepting the position because ofRho’s unwanted advances.
Both women said the lothario’sadvances happened under the
Did Dr. Robert Rho of Flushing do
more than just vagina scupting?
unwatchful eye of his office man-ager and wife. She is clearly verygood at her job.
Padavan ZappedDemocratic challenger Tony Avella
almost got a lucky break in his uphillbattle to replace Frank Padavan in theState Senate. The tornado that tore apath of destruction across Queens sparedno sympathy for the veteran State Senator.
“I got electrocuted,” Padavan saidthe morning after the tornado. “My carwas electrocuted last night. I couldn’topen the windows. The lights startedflickering. The air conditioning went dead.What I may have done is gone over a livewire.”
Is this a shocking example of anenvironmentally-friendly Republicandriving an electric car in an election mo-ment?
I Heart MoneyWhen JetBlue announced it would not move to Florida from
Forest Hills earlier in the year, we asked “What’s the catch?”Well, we found the answer.As part of the deal that kept JetBlue in the borough, state
tourism officials decided to allow the airline to use its iconic ILove New York logo. This week, JetBlue released their first adfeaturing the logo, with the little red heart separating Jet andBlue in a clear blue sky with the words “New York’s HometownAirline”
What other New York-based company is prepared to threatento move unless they get access to the logo now that the doorhas opened? How long before we see I Love Bulova, I LoveBergdof Goodman, I Love Citigroup…I Love QConf?Jet Blue's new logo with heart – NY heart
Does that front page with theheadline "Twister," look familiar?
A passerby found a copy of oursister paper the Queens Tribune inMacDonald Park the day after thetornado and decided to be cute.
The above photo of our paper’sSept. 9 cover was submitted to theNew York Times, which ran it on itswebpage in a spread of reader-submitted pictures of the storm’sdestruction.
The amatuer Queens photo-journalist who took the pics in-
cluded the following caption:“Found this newspaper in
MacDonald Park Queens. It wassoaked, and opened to this page.I then posed it myself in a coupledifferent spots to highlight thecoincidence.”
Yes, “soaked” with the hard-hitting, insightful reporting ourreaders have come to expect! Andcoincidence?! We think not! Ourcover two weeks ago should haveproven our ability to kinda acci-dentally guess what’s coming.
Oh, and thanks for “shooting”the paper so that its actual namedoes not appear. We’re sure thatwas a “coincidence” too.
The Tribune front page headline "Twister" a week before the tornado
can be seen the day after it hit in devasted MacDonald Park.
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