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By Trisha sakhujaStaff Writer

On Friday, more than 125 activists and community members held a rally in front of U.S. Rep. Joseph Crow-ley’s (D-Jackson Heights) office to ask where he stands on an international trade deal currently being debated in Congress.

According to representatives from the Food and Water Watch and Trade Justice New York Metro, they said the Trans Pacific Partnership that is being negotiated in Congress would ship do-mestic jobs overseas and undermine important state and local laws protect-ing public health, workers’ rights and the environment.

A group of senior citizens, puppe-teers, performance artists, veterans, union members, local business owners and residents visually displayed their opposition to the TPP by chanting, “Which Side Are You On, Crowley.”

Activists oppose the 12-nation North American Free Trade Agree-

Activists Protest At Crowley’s Officement-style deal because they call it “the end of democracy.”

Corrine Rosen, a senior or-ganizer with Food and Water Watch, a consumer protection group, said the Trans Pacific Partnership could spell disaster for communities large and small that are seeking to protect them-selves from all sorts of public health and environmental dan-gers.

“These monstrous trade deals, negotiated secretly in the halls of Washington, are boons for multinational corporations that seek to profit at the expense of American jobs and American health and safety standards,” she said.

She said the TPP would enable foreign corporations to sue the U.S. government for unlimited sums in in-ternational tribunals outside the juris-diction of the U.S. court system when they believe federal, state or local US environmental, consumer protection

and other public interest law interferes with their potential future projects.

Adam Weissman, founder of the Global Justice for Animals and the En-vironment, an organization fighting corporate globalization, said Crowley is one of only two New York Demo-crats in the House who have not spo-ken out against fast tracking the TPP.

“Fast track renders Congress pow-erless to amend TPP to ensure that this trade deal won’t empower foreign corporations to attack the laws that

protect us in international tribunals, resulting in more fracking, factory farms and contaminated food,” he said.

A spokesperson for Crowley said one of the most important parts of his job is hearing from his con-stituents.

“The Congressman votes on trade agreements based on their individual merits and their impact on jobs, na-tional security, and families and communities. He has opposed a number of trade deals like Most Favored Na-tions status for China, the

Central American Free Trade Agree-ment and the North American Free Trade Agreement. With respect to the Trade Promotion Authority legisla-tion that President Obama requested in the State of the Union address, this has not yet come before the House for a vote, but Congressman Crowley did vote against the measure the last time it came before Congress.”

Reach Trisha Sakhuja at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 128, [email protected], or @Tsakhuja13.

activists advocating against the Trans Pacific Partnership deal sing in front u.s. Rep. Joseph Crowley’s office, asking him to voice his stand on the international deal.

By jOE MarViLLiStaff Writer

While the patient who bolted from CrWhile the patient who bolted from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center last week was recaptured, his initial escape has left community leaders concerned about the site’s security.

A statement from 14 civic groups was sent out on Feb. 2 to state their alarm and distress over the escape of Raymond Morillo, who was serving 15 years in prison for manslaughter and assault. While he was ultimately caught again in Memphis, Tenn., the civics are upset about the fact that he was able to escape.

The Bellerose Hillside Civic Asso-ciation, the Creedmoor Civic Associa-tion, the Glen Oaks Village Co-op, the Queens Civic Congress and the Bay Terrace Community Alliance were among the groups that sent out the joint-letter to show their concern.

“It’s a fiasco. Their security is very lax,” Glen Oaks Village Co-op presi-dent Bob Friedrich said. “As a result of that, the 105th precinct responds every time there’s an incident there. They’re just as outraged as we are. It really creates a problem for the com-munities served by it.”

Besides expressing the civics’ frus-tration over the escape, the letter con-tained a plan to ensure the safety of the communities surrounding Creed-moor. In addition to demanding a full investigation into the incident, it also called for the adoption of a compre-

Community Asks For Creedmoor Investigation

hensive security plan for the entire Creedmoor campus, the transfer for resources from the Office of Mental Health to fund a proper level of se-curity, disclosure and transparency to the type of people being housed at Creedmoor and a Community Noti-fication Protocol to provide alerts to dangerous situations.

“We want to be part of the solu-tion. We want to know what the protocols are going to be, what the resources are and what type of pa-tients are being held in this facility,” Friedrich added.

The letter also asked for similar review of security at Zucker-Hillside Hospital, as there have been a few problems at that site as well.

“It’s located in the middle of a huge residential area. We’ve had situations in the past. They’ve been few and far between. But we want to make sure the security apparatus there is sufficient,” Friedrich said.

The community leaders were shocked about the escape when it hap-pened; particularly that Creedmoor housed such dangerous individuals and did not appear to have adequate security to keep them there.

“I was surprised it was housing of-fenders that were so dangerous. There wasn’t some mechanism put in place to notify the community,” Warren Schreiber, president of the Bay Ter-race Community Alliance, said.

Reach Joe Marvilli at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 125, [email protected], or @Joey788.


Nassau County’s district attorney has put her name in the ring for re-tiring U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy’s (D-Garden City) seat, a part of which is in Queens.

Kathleen Rice, the DA for Nassau County since 2005, an-nounced her bid for the seat on Jan. 30, less than a month after McCarthy announced that she would step down after struggling with health issues in the last few years.

Rice, the first woman to serve as Nassau’s chief law enforcement officer, has been known for her progressive criminal justice policies. Soon after taking office, she helped to author and fought for the passage of legislation to enact tougher pen-alties on individuals who drink and drive with children in the car and on drunk drivers who injure other mo-torists on the road. She also worked to reduce plea bargaining for repeat offenders.

In 2008, Rice put together the Terrace-Bedell Initiative, a program

that took aim at Hempstead’s open-air drug market. By focusing on sub-stance abuse treatment, job training and counseling, the program helped to cause an 82 percent drop in drug-related crime in the subsequent years.

She also tackled government cor-ruption by bringing more than 80

prosecutions against elected officials from both parties who have abused the system.

Some more under-the-radar problems were also confronted and improved by Rice, such as widespread cheating on the SAT and ACT exams and shopper deaths due to trampling.

Her work has garnered the approval of her district,

as she was re-elected in both 2009 and 2013.

With her announcement, Rice said that she plans to follow in McCarthy’s footsteps, especially when it comes to combating gun violence and advocat-ing for communities in need.

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The scores are out, and when it comes to the City Council’s environ-mental policies, many Queens officials have earned high marks.

The New York League of Conserva-tion Voters released its Environmental Scorecard on Jan. 29, examining how well the members of the City Council have done in terms of sponsoring and voting for bills that have an effect on the environment.

The scorecard, which covers the 2012-2013 legislative session, looked at the votes and sponsorships for 17 bills that indicated the highest collec-tive priorities of the Council, cover-ing everything from recycling to clean energy, biodiversity to transportation and energy efficiency to air quality.

The League of Conservation Vot-ers is the only organization that pro-duces an environmental scorecard to give an independent assessment of the City Council, according to its press release.

While Queens as a whole appeared to do well, earning a 91 out of 100 av-erage, it actually came below the City average of 92. The Manhattan delega-tion had the highest score, with a 98 average. Brooklyn was in second with 93. The Bronx tied with Queens and

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Staten Island came in last with 88.Those at the top of the pack for

Queens were Councilmembers Eliza-beth Crowley (D-Middle Village), Daniel Dromm (D-Jackson Heights), Peter Koo (D-Flushing) and Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside). All four of those elected officials received per-fect scores of 100.

“The New York City Council has continued to keep environmental is-sues at the top of its agenda. There is no doubt that we will maintain an open dialogue with environmental advocates in order to continue pass-ing meaningful legislation that makes New York City more sustainable and greener for all,” Van Bramer said.

Dromm’s comment stressed the

importance of the green legislation that was passed last year.

“We must protect our environment and by changing policies, we can set the City on a greener path,” he said. “I supported legislation that banned plastic bags and Styrofoam as well as bills addressing composting, recycling and truck emissions, among others.”

Koo was also happy about his score and is already looking towards this year’s environmental legislation.

“I won’t rest on my laurels howev-er. I am in the process of writing more environmentally-friendly bills that I look forward to discussing with my colleagues and the public in the near future,” he said.

Councilmen Mark Weprin (D-

Oakland Gardens) and Donovan Richards (D-Laurelton) also received high scores, earning a 94 and 91, respectively.

“I am proud of my environmental record be-cause creating a more sus-tainable city is a promise we make to our children and to future generations,” Weprin said.

Richards, the new Chair of the Environmen-tal Protection, said he was ready to help create a more

environmentally-friendly New York. “I’m elated to have received a 91

on my environmental scorecard from the League of Conservation Voters last week. I look forward to working with the LCV to build a more sustainable, green and resilient city,” he said.

The lowest scores for Queens went to former councilmen Dan Halloran and Peter Vallone Jr., who both re-ceived a 76. Councilwoman Julissa Ferreras (D-East Elmhurst) also re-ceived a 76, but the league noted that she missed several important votes due to maternity leave, skewing her score.


Councilmembers Elizabeth Crowley, Daniel Dromm, Peter Koo and Jimmy Van Bramer all scored 100s on their environmental scorecard from the League of Conservation Voters.

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On Jan. 31, elected officials, commu-nity partners and residents from western Queens joined a non-profit to recognize Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day and encourage New Yorkers to use free tax prep sites to file their taxes.

Last year, Urban Upbound, a com-munity development corporation in Long Island City that works to pro-vide public housing residents with the tools and resources for economic mobility and reliance, provided free tax prep services to 2,825 individuals who collectively received $3.4 million in refunds. This year, the organization hopes to serve 4,000 New Yorkers.

Bishop Mitchell Taylor, CEO and founder of Urban Upbound, said over the 10 years that they have provided free tax returns, they have collected $9 million through EITC returns.

Taylor said families living in public housing are often forced to pay high fees or are scammed into rapid refund services that can wind up costing them hundreds of dollars.

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“We are trying to educate the con-sumer because the educated consumer is the best consumer,” he said. “You don’t have to fall for the rapid refund rip-off, come get your taxes done at Urban Upbound for free.”

He said they are not only concerned about helping people avoid the rapid refund rip-off, but it also gives their counselors an opportunity to under-stand a family’s financial situation to further help individuals who may be unemployed or applying to college.

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Taylor’s advice for those who re-ceive a tax refund is to put it in the bank for at least seven days.

“One thing you do not want to do is go out and spend it spontaneously,” he added.

Majority Leader of the City Coun-cil Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside) said every year Urban Upbound helps public housing residents and low in-come New Yorkers get back millions of dollars on their tax returns.

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Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) said too many families on fixed incomes have too few resources when preparing their taxes.

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EDIT PAGEIn Our OpInIOn

The news that a patient who was convicted of manslaughter and assault was able to escape from Creedmoor Psychiatric Center is alarming enough. The news from nearby civic groups that they were not notified by the center about his escape seems downright negligent.

A statement from 14 civic groups near Creedmoor was sent out last Sunday, express-ing their dismay that someone with such a violent past was able to escape simply by switching clothes. They were also shocked that they were not notified by the facility, ostensibly their neighbor, instead having to rely on news sources for information. As such, they published a seven-point plan on what Creedmoor could do to make sure this scenario does not happen again. One of those bullet points is for a Community Notification Protocol to provide alerts for dangerous situations.

After this latest incident, such an alert seems like a must-have for Creedmoor and the surrounding communities. There is no reason such a mechanism was not already in place, given that the center does house some violent characters. While the Office of Mental Health is in the midst of an investigation to see how the escape happened within Creedmoor’s walls, we hope they will remember that such incidents can be dangerous to the community outside their walls.

The communities deserve to know when a problem occurs. Such a notification system could save someone’s life.

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To The Editor:

Mayor de Blasio and other City officials are floating the idea

of legalizing illegal basement apartments and other units as a way of dealing with the need for more affordable housing in our city. The outgoing chair of the City Planning Com-mission, Amanda Burden, has stated that we must accept an increase in density and height in our neighborhoods, if we are to accommodate all of those needing housing. She admitted that this would be a hard sell in most areas of the City.

These proposals should send up red flags across the City. Many civic organizations have fought against illegal conver-sions and overdevelopment for many years. Civics have lobbied for rezoning of our neighborhoods that would

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Ulrich Good For Veterans

maintain the character of those communities. Those rezonings have been accomplished with the help of elected officials and the City Planning Commission. We must not move backwards and negate those rezonings by allowing legalization of units that will overburden the infrastructure of existing communities. In addition, many schools in our city are overcrowded, especially here in Northeast Queens. Cramming additional people into already-stressed areas will strain those educational resources.

We must also consider the plight of the individual hom-eowner who invested a huge amount of money to afford a home in our city. If they chose to live in a single family district, or any other area for that mat-ter, and supported zoning that protected those areas from overdevelopment, why should

the City be able to overrule those protections to remediate the need for more housing units?

Yes, we definitely need more units of affordable housing in our City. But there has to be other solutions that would not impinge on the rights of current homeowners. When you look at some of the huge projects already underway in certain parts of the City, perhaps more units should be set aside for affordable housing homes and less units for luxury and market priced units. Two examples that come to mind are the Flushing Commons and the Willetts Point projects. Those projects and others must also take into account their impact on exist-ing neighborhoods, businesses, schools and traffic, and adjust plans accordingly.

Henry Euler,

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To The Editor:

I offer my sincere congratu-lations to Councilmember Eric Ulrich on his new ap-

pointment as the Chairman to the Veterans Committee. It is not just a high profile position, but an opportunity to provide his vetted establishment as an already accomplished legisla-tor to the veteran community throughout the City when it is needed most.

Myself as well as many other veterans throughout the City were surprised to hear of his appointment to this position considering the “Pledge of Allegiance” issue that came out of his decision to support Melissa Mark-Viverito for Council Speaker. I must also concede to the fact that I was one of those veterans whom was disdainful over his choice but after some thought in regards to the issue I came to the conclusion that myself as well as my fellow veterans were looking too deeply into what we perceived as a problem within our Legislative ranks, yet at the same time we were depriving the time and energy which can

Remembering IraTo The Editor:

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of the Tribune’s premier photog-

rapher Ira Cohen. The Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation was so fortunate, for he attended all of our Spring Dinner Dances and our “Wonderful Woodhaven Street Festivals,” taking unbelievable pictures for your newspaper. At our dinner dance on June 1, 2013, in spite of a monsoon rainstorm, he was there. During our Dinner Dance Ceremony, due to the proximity of Memo-rial Day, we always ask all of our veterans to come forward and introduce themselves. At that time, Ira stated he was a Vietnam veteran. We invited

be put into serious projects that will improve the lives of this City’s veterans.

Furthermore, as we all know from our military experience, communication on the battle-field is key to making sure the mission runs smoothly as well as successfully. This same line of communication should also be relayed to Eric as he takes on this challenging position and the same should be trans-parently afforded back to the veteran community from the newly appointed Chairman. As far as the Organization I serve as well as the veteran population in general, I urge all fellow veterans throughout the City to remain focused on our objectives which is to improve the lives of our Brother’s and Sister’s whom have served and are still serving and to work proactively with Eric Ulrich to make sure that these objectives are successful for our warriors whom have given so much and asked for so little.

Ryan S. Graham,Chairman, Legislative

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him to come up and be ac-knowledged.

Then we saluted all of our vet-erans, our heroes, and thanked them for their service. All these years and we didn’t know that this personable professional and excellent photographer was also a Vietnam veteran and a hero. Ira will be missed.

Maria Thomson, Executive Director,

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(SSNY) on 09/23/2013. Of-fice in Queens County, SSNY designated Agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 175-20 Wexford Terrace, Ste. 12R, Jamaica, New York 11432.________________________Dee Global Ventures LLC, Article of Organization filed NY Secretary of State (SSNY) 12/23/13. Office in Queens Co., SSNY designated Agent of LLC upon whom process may be served. SSNY shall mail copy of process. The LLC address is 155-62 116th Road, Jamaica, NY 11434. Purpose: No Service Co.________________________NOTICE OF MEETING: No-tice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the mem-bers of FLUSHING CEM-ETERY ASSOCIATION will be held at the office of the Cem-etery, 163-06 46th Avenue, Flushing, Queens County, New York on Friday, March 7, 2014, at 9:00A.M. for the purpose of electing Trustees, approving the renewal of its policy of indemnification insurance for its Trustees, Of-ficers, and Employees and the transaction of other business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Dated: January 24, 2014 JOAN H. CORBISIERO, Secretary________________________47-40 11th Street Realty LLC Arts. of Org. filed with Secy. of State of NY (SSNY) on 12/27/13. Effective Date: 1/1/14.Office in Queens Co. SSNY desig. agent of LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to 166-25 Powell’s Cove Blvd, Whites-tone, NY 11357. Purpose: General.________________________Notice of formation of [EV-ELYN ENTERPRISES LLC). Arti-cles of Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York SSNY on [6/5/2013]. Office located in [QUEENS]. SSNY has been designated for service of process. SSNY shall mail copy of any process served against the LLC [41-15 45 STREET, APT 6C, SUNNY-SIDE, NY 11104]. Purpose: any lawful purpose.________________________Notice is hereby given that a license, number 1267721 for class change to full liquor license has been applied for by COFFEED Corp. doing business as COFFEED to sell beer, wine and liquor at retail in a cafe under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law at 37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101 for on prem-ises consumption.________________________Notice of formation of JiaShi Real Estate, LLC Articles of or-ganization filed with the Sec-retary of State of N.Y. (SSNY)on 1/8/2014. Office location:

Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to the LLC, 136-40 39th Ave, Ste 508,NY11354. Purpose: Any lawful activity. ________________________Notice of formation of SFA REALTY LLC Arts. of Org. filed with the Sect’y of State of NY (SSNY) on 11/15/2013. Office location, County of Queens. SSNY has been des-ignated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: The LLC, 83-26 Lefferts Blvd, Apt. 3-E, Kew Gardens NY 11415. Purpose: any lawful act. ________________________QUADRAT ARCHITECTURE LLC, a Prof. LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 12/12/2013. Office loc: Queens County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail process to: 25-54 12 Street, Apt. 4C, Astoria, NY 11102. Purpose: To Practice The Profession Of ARCHI-TECTURE.________________________Probate Citation SURRO-GATE’S COURT, COLUMBIA COUNTY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BY THE GRACE OF GOD FREE AND INDEPENDENT File Number: 2013-24096 TO: THOMAS MCQUADE, believed to be the son of Ter-rence McQuade, deceased son of Margaret McQuade; predeceased sister of the decedent herein VERONICA W. THOMAS, after due dili-gence shown, his post office address being unknown to the petitioner. A petition having been duly filed by Theodore Guterman, II, who is domiciled at 35 County Route 24, East Chatham, New York, 12060. YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO SHOW CAUSE before the Surroate’s Court, Columbia County, at the Courthouse, 621 Route 23B, Claverack, New York, on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at 9:15 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, why a decree should not be made in the estate of VE-RONICA W. THOMAS, lately domiciled at 83 Snydertown Road, Town of Taghkanic, in the County of Columbia, State of New York, United States, admitting to probate a Will dated July 1, 2010, as the Will of VERONICA W. THOMAS, deceased, relating to real and personal property, and Grant-ing Letters Testamentary upon the estate of the decedent to THEODORE GUTERMAN, II HON. RICHARD M. KOWEEK Surrogate Teresa F. Slemp, Chief Clerk Dated, Attested and Sealed: January 10, 2014 Attorney Theodore Guter-man, III 21 North 7th Street

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Hudson, NY 12534 Tele. No. (518) 828-5400 NOTE: This citation is served upon you as required by law. You are not required to appear. If you fail to appear, it will be assumed you do not object to the relief requested. You have a right to have an attorney appear for you. SURROGATE’S COURT STATE OF NEW YORK : COUNTY OF COLUMBIA NOTICE File No. 2013-24096 In the matter VERONICA W. THOMAS, deceased To: THOMAS MCQUADE, be-lieved to be the son of Ter-rance McQuade, deceased son of Margaret McQuade; pre-deceased sister of the decedent herein, Veronica W. Thomas: The above ref-erenced Citation which is served upon you by publica-tion, relates to a proceeding in the Surrogate’s Court of Columbia County, New York seeking to probate the Last Will & Testament of Veronica W. Thomas, deceased. The relief sought is the probate of decedent’s Last Will & Testament. Dated: January 27, 2014 GUTERMAN SHALLO & ALFORD, PLLC Attorneys for Petitioner 21 North Seventh Street Hudson, New York 12534 (518) 828-5400________________________Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JAN 10 2014 bearing Index Number NC-001180-13/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Dolly (Last) Anderson My present name is (First) Jamu-nee aka Dolly Ranjitsingh, aka Dolly Anderson My present address is 104-20 Queens Boulevard, Apt. #5V, Forest Hills, NY 11375 My place of birth is Trinidad My date of birth is June 20, 1948________________________Notice is hereby given that an Order entered by the Civil Court, Queens County on JAN 22 2014 bearing Index Number NC-001199-13/QU, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435, grants me the right to: Assume the name of (First) Karisma (Middle) Rose (Last) Botreau My present name is (First) Rose (Middle) Karisma (Last) Botreau aka Karisma Botreau My present address is 9355 214th Place, Queens Village, NY 11428 My place of birth is Queens, NY My date of birth May 20, 1994


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11357New Councilman Sworn InNew Astoria Councilman Costa Constantinides was sworn in to office by former Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., during a ceremony at Long Island City High School on Jan. 26.

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Ulrich Sworn In For Second TermBy Luis GrondaStaff Writer

It was a celebratory night for Coun-cilman Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park) last week, gathering family and friends to ring in his second term represent-ing District 32.

The Councilman held the ceremo-ny at PS 63 in Ozone Park, a signifi-cant place in Ulrich’s life, as it is where he attended elementary school. Ulrich defeated district leader Lew Simon last year to retain the seat.

After several colleagues and friends spoke of working together on issues despite Ulrich’s party affilia-tion, including Council Speaker Me-lissa Mark-Viverito, the Councilman stepped up and discussed his vision for the next four years.

Among the issues Ulrich high-lighted during his speech were stream-lining the district’s recovery from Superstorm Sandy, improving trans-portation in the district and improv-ing technology for the schools in his district.

During his speech, Ulrich reas-sured his constituents that he intends to serve for them and making sure the residents get what they need.

“The only thing that I can do is recommit myself to you and promise you that I will evoke the same passion and energy to this job that I did four years ago,” he said. “The fire to serve the public still burns inside of me and I will work overtime to make this term as successful and productive as the first.”

Ulrich said one goal is to expand express bus service in the district, which is something he often discussed during his reelection campaign.

He also said he will help give lo-cal NYPD precincts what they need to keep the streets safe. This includes in-stalling ARGUS security cameras that

the Councilman secured for locations in Woodhaven and the Rockaways last year.

The Councilman also pledged to help small businesses on major cor-ridors like Cross Bay Boulevard and Jamaica Avenue and bring jobs to the area by, in part, hosting free business seminars in the district. This would give people free, one-on-one counsel-ing, dispersing information on how to bid on City contracts and telling them how they can expand their business, Ulrich said.

A lighter moment occurred during his swearing-in ceremony. The Coun-cilman read remarks from an old kin-dergarten report card, given to him in 1990, that his family found while look-ing for old pictures.

“Let’s hope Eric’s attention span increases as he matures,” read one comment, which drew much laughter from the audience.

“If I didn’t know better, I’d say this was written last week,” he joked.

Among the dignitaries to attend

Photo by Luis GrondaCouncilman Eric Ulrich is sworn in for a second term by Assembly-man Phil Goldfeder.

last week’s ceremony included Mark-Viverito, Comptroller Scott Stringer and Public Advocate Letitia James. Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) administered the official oath during the event, pinch-hitting for Justice Augustus Agate, who was sick and unable to attend.

Reach Luis Gronda at (718) 357-7400, Ext. 127, [email protected], or @luisgronda.

Hillcrest HS Sophomore Scores Big On First PSATsBy naTaLia KoZiKoWsKaStaff Writer

Though she only learned of the test the day before, Hillcrest High School sophomore Sanjana Conroy-Tripathi scored big on her first practice SAT. Out of a possible 800 points in each section, the star student scored a whopping 750 in critical reading, 670 in math and 700 in writing skills.

“I didn’t study for the PSAT. I went in cold,” Conroy-Tripathi said. “I nev-er studied and didn’t even know I was taking it until the day before. It [the test results] really surprised me. I was thrilled.”

While Conroy-Tripathi admits she was stunned by her test scores, her background as a consistent honor stu-dent sheds light as to why she scored so high on the PSATs.

“I usually have an average in the upper 90s and it’s really important for me that I do well in school,” she said. “[My motivation] is internally driven. I have been an over-achiever and a perfectionist since I was a little kid and sometimes it fights me, but most of the time, it’s helpful.”

Conroy-Tripathi also credits her mother, a professor at St. John’s Uni-versity, for much of her academic suc-cess.

Photo by bob harrisHillcrest High School sopho-more Sanjana Conroy-Tripathi scored an incredible 2120 on her first PSAT exam.

“My mom definitely helped. She started me off with phonics and stuff like that when I was pretty little and because of her, I just love to read and write,” she said.

When she is not studying or read-ing, Conroy-Tripathi enjoys a few extra curricular activities at Hillcrest High School.

“I do the knitting club and I’m teaching myself to crochet there,” she said. “I also edited part of the school newspaper this past issue. I’m hoping to coordinate with my associate direc-tor and the newspaper editor to see if I can be a freelance writer because I’m not actually in the journalism class.”

When she gets older, Conroy-Trip-athi said she would like to be a writer. She hopes that her strong academic background will get her into a college with a good writing program.

“I want to be an author. I want to write poetry and novels,” she said. “Doing well in school will definitely help me get into a good college with a good writing program.”

She is exploring a few options and said she considering the Macaulay Honors program at CUNY and the creative writing program at New York University. She also said she is looking into the possibility of obtain-ing a scholarship to St. John’s Uni-versity.

Reach Natalia Kozikowska at (718)357-7400 Ext. 123 or [email protected] or @nkozikowska.


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The New York State DREAM Act may be closer to becoming a reality this year.

Both State Sen. Jose Peralta (D-East Elmhurst) and Assemblyman Fran-cisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) said this year may mark a victory for the dreamers, because they see viable sup-port among the State Senate to pass the bill.

The DREAM Act would allow un-documented students who meet in-state tuition requirements access to

The DREAM Act Inches Closer To Reality state financial aid, such as the Tuition Assistance Program, and scholarships for higher education.

Passing this bill would allow the thousands who have attended New York schools from kindergarten through 12th grades to come out of limbo after graduating high school, ineligible to receive federal tuition as-sistance, scholarships, grants or loans, Moya said.

Peralta said with the four mem-bers of the Independent Democratic Caucus fully supporting the bill, they are getting closer and closer to their goals.

“We need 32 votes to make this a reality,” he said. “If we can get one Re-publican [State Senator] that puts us at our magic number, then it’s smooth sailing in the [State] Assembly.”

A total of $25 million would go into the education budget under the DREAM Act, which is the equiva-lent of two percent of the overall TAP budget and only 0.01 percent of the State’s annual education budget, Moya said.

Moya added that many have mis-conceptions about the bill and it stems from not fully reading or understand-ing the bill.

“This will not take away spots from citizens of the country. These dream-ers have to meet a certain criteria just like everyone else does. They have to have a certain academic and economic threshold,” he said.

“If you graduate from college, you are going to earn more money and then you are most likely going to stay in New York State, you are going to pay into taxes; you are going to get a better paying job. So the State actually ends up winning,” Peralta said.



Although he did not receive any chairmanships, Councilman Rory Lancman (D-Hillcrest) did grab seats on all three committees dealing with public safety, an assignment he said he looks forward to undertaking.

Lancman talked to the Queens Tribune about the role he plans to have in the Public Safety, Fire and Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Committees, as well as in his other three assignments; Consumer Af-fairs, Environmental Protection and

Lancman Talks Committee AssignmentsOversight and Investiga-tions.

Even though Lancman was one of only four coun-cilmembers to not receive a committee chairmanship, he took the snub in stride, saying that it is simple math that not everyone gets a title and that he will still have plenty to do without one.

“I have a full plate, I’m not worried about that,” he said. “I don’t need to chair any old committee just to chair one.”

Given the changes Mayor Bill de

Blasio and Police Commis-sioner William Bratton are pushing for, Lancman said he is excited about the ob-ligation those safety com-mittees have to switch pro-cedures up without causing an increase in crime.

“I want to make sure we transition out of the Stop and Frisk era. I will closely exam-ine Commissioner Bratton’s policies that he’s going to implement,” he said.

In terms of his other three com-mittee assignments, Lancman said he

finds all of them to be equally impor-tant. While Oversight and Investiga-tions is a committee that only gets moving when something needs to be looked into, the councilman does want to make sure both consumers and businesses are protected and not used as the City’s bankroll. He also said that the City has to adapt to changing weather patterns.

“Our Sandy response is equally matched with environmental issues,” Lancman said.


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A rendering of what the new LIRR station in Flushing would look like after renovations.

BY JOE MARVILLIStaff Writer

A plan to renovate the entrances to the Flushing-Main Street Long Island Rail Road station has been approved.

On Jan. 29, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board unanimously voted in favor of an ef-fort by the MTA and LIRR to acquire the property at 40-36 Main St. using the New York Eminent Domain Pro-cedure Law, in order to construct el-evators and staircases to the station platform, making the stop handicap accessible.

The MTA said the elevator and stairway would be a safer, more acces-sible entry point for commuters and would update the station to come into alignment with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The current entrance is an alley off of 40th Road and the nearest ADA accessible stop is Broad-way Station, located two miles away.

The rehabilitation of the Flush-ing-Main Street station on the Port Washington branch will cost around $8.5 million, an amount that was paid for in the MTA’s 2005-2009 Capi-tal Program. Improvements that will be added include the construction of two new elevators, platform railings, lighting and warning stripes to sup-port ADA compliance and improved safety. The existing platform lighting

MTA To Renovate Flushing LIRR Stationfixtures and platform railings were installed in 1987 and are out of date with the code.

The property is directly north of the LIRR bridge over-pass structure. At the moment, it is occupied by Ou Jiang City Supermarket. In order to in-stall and maintain a new eleva-tor for the Manhattan-bound train platform, the existing building will be demolished. The MTA Real Estate Dept. is working to reach an agree-ment with the supermarket, with discussions still in prog-ress.

While there was an AA Plaza food vendor where the eastbound elevator would go, it had been seized late last year by the MTA through eminent domain, according to spokesman Salvatore Arena.

This project came together when unallocated funds from the LaGuardia Airport Access project were re-allo-cated to MTA agencies. As a result, the LIRR got an additional $16 million for its 2005-2009 Capital Program.

Design work is underway, with a tentative construction start date in 2015, if the land acquisition is com-pleted. Arena said that the work should not affect commuters. If it does interfere at any point, the LIRR would let customers know far ahead of time.

“If the project can be carried out as planned, access to the station will be significantly improved and the eleva-tors will make Flushing Main Street handicapped accessible for the first time,” he said.

On Oct. 28, 2013, the MTA had a public hearing about the project. Both Councilman Peter Koo (D-Flushing) and a representative for U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) expressed their support for the project, with Koo adding that he would like the super-market owner to be well-compensat-ed.

“I am glad to see that the renova-tion project has finally been approved

by the MTA,” Koo said.Meng said that she had been

pushing for the upgrades since she was in the State Assembly.

“I cannot be happier to see plans for the upgrades finally moving forward,” she said. “The Flushing station is in need of critical renovations in order to serve the growing the needs of Flushing residents.”

Many community and civic leaders have come out in sup-port of the project, including former Comptroller John Liu, former Borough President Claire Shulman and the Flush-ing Business Improvement District.

“I honestly think the Long Island Rail Road is an eyesore in the heart of downtown Flushing. It’s about time,” the BID’s executive director, Dian Yu, said. “It’s definitely a good start that they are looking to start this new proj-ect. I think it’s good for our reputation as well.”

Community Board 7 also said it was happy the project was moving forward.

“Wonderful...this is long overdue,” district manager Marilyn Bitterman said.



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City EmployEE ArrEstEd – At 1 a.m. on Feb. 3, police arrested Edward Vazquez, 41, an off-duty City Dept. of Sanitation worker, and charged him with endangering the welfare of a child.

City EmployEE ArrEstEd – At 7:10 a.m. on Feb. 3, police arrested Albert Robles, 37, an off-duty NYPD officer, and charged him with DWI.

BurglAry – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance locating the fol-lowing suspect wanted for a burglary.

At 6 p.m. on Jan. 30, in the vicin-ity of 50th Street and 43rd Avenue, a suspect approached a 65-year-old female as she was entering her apart-ment. Once inside, he threw her to the ground, punching her in the head. The victim sustained bruising and swell-ing to her lip. The suspect fled on foot without taking any property.

The suspect is described as a white male with light-colored hair, approxi-mately 50-60 years old and weighing 170-190 lbs. He was last seen wearing a baseball cap, dark clothing and white sneakers.

Anyone with information should call the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at (800) 577-TIPS, visit www.nypdcrimestoppers.com or text tips to 274637 (CRIMES), then enter TIP577. All calls are confidential.

pEdEstriAn struCk – At 5:55 p.m. on Feb. 3, officers responded to 911 calls of a pedestrian struck in the vicinity of 74th Street and Broadway. Upon arrival, officers determined that an unidentified female was cross-ing Broadway when she was struck by a Q35 bus making a right turn on Broadway. EMS responded and pro-nounced the female dead on the scene. The driver of the bus remained on the scene.

roBBEry – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating the following suspect, wanted in connection with a rob-bery.

At 8:40 a.m. on Jan. 18, in the vicin-ity of 140-15 Rockaway Blvd., a male suspect approached a male victim and demanded money. The victim com-plied and was then shot in the torso. The victim was treated and released from Jamaica Hospital.


roBBEry pAttErn – The NYPD is asking the public’s assistance locating and identifying the following suspect sought for questioning in con-nection with a livery car robbery pat-tern that occurred within the confines of the 104th and 115th Precincts.

The first incident occurred at 12:43 a.m. on Oct. 12, within the 115th Pre-cinct. A driver was dispatched to 27-44 Ericsson St. Upon arrival, the first suspect entered the rear of the vehicle and displayed a firearm, while the second suspect removed the victim’s property. No injuries were reported at this incident.

The second incident occurred at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 8, within the confines of the 104th Precinct. A driver was dispatched to 1716 Stephen St. Upon arrival, the first suspect asked the driver to open the trunk while the sec-ond suspect displayed a firearm and demanded property. The victim was struck in the face, did not comply and the suspects fled without property. Minor injuries were reported.

The third incident occurred at 5:28 a.m. on Jan. 21 within the 115th Pre-cinct. The driver was dispatched to 27-40 Ericsson St. Upon arrival, the sus-pect asked the driver to open the truck, displayed a firearm and demanded property. The victim complied and the suspect fled with the property. No in-juries were reported at this incident.

The fourth incident occurred at 6:10 a.m. on Jan. 24. A driver was dis-patched to 27-40 Ericsson St. Upon arrival, the suspect asked the driver to open the trunk, displayed a firearm and demanded property. The victim did not comply and the suspect fled without property. No injuries were re-ported from this incident.



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For nearly three hours, council members grilled the chief executive officer about his $391,594 salary and $140,000 worth of office renovations– perks Galante referred to as “average” compensation in the non-profit sector earlier in the week.

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer (D-Sunnyside), the newly appointed Majority Leader, who is also chairman of the Cultural Affairs and Libraries Commit-tee, called for the over-sight hearing following media allegations that taxpayer dollars were used to fund the new office space, which in-cludes a private outdoor smoking area.

Those who partici-pated in the hearing were particularly troubled by Galante’s six-figure sal-ary and lavish upgrades when weighing in the library’s mas-sive budget cuts, which have resulted in more than 100 employees being laid off over the past five years.

The council members seemed per-plexed that library employees have gone without raises since 2008, but Galante is earning more than Mayor Bill de Blasio.

In regards to the many library em-ployees who have gone without raises, Galante said the library’s budget took a hit beginning in 2008, when it saw multi-million dollar government op-erating funding reductions every six months.

“Today, our government operating funding is $16 million (or 17 percent) less than it was in 2008,” he said. “Since 80 percent of our operating budget funds the cost of employees to operate our libraries, these significant funding reductions resulted in a hiring freeze and the reduction of 253 positions.”

Galante said hard-working employ-ees have not seen a general wage in-crease since 2008, which is a matter of their contract, negotiated between the

Council Questions Library’s CEO Over Salary

City and the Union on a City-wide basis and not within the Library’s control.

“That said, since 2008, the Library has provided 513 well-deserved pro-motions for our employees,” he said. “This includes 33 custodial, main-tenance and logistics employees, 63 clerical employees and 331 librarians. These individuals were recognized for their hard work, and rewarded with higher titles and well-deserved salary increases.”

He went on to say that last fall, library officials developed and im-plemented a reclassification of the community libraries that created pro-

motional opportunities for public service em-ployees across all cat-egories, resulting in 15 of their custodial em-ployees being promoted in the last month.

Galante’s Six-Figure Salary

As for Galante’s high annual salary, Public Advocate Letitia James said there has been a lot of media attention

surrounding his executive pay, which comes from City tax-payers and is ap-proved by the Library’s board.

“Is it your position that this salary that you receive is consistent with Li-brary presidents in this nation?” she said.

Galante said he agrees that his sal-ary is not consistent with many of the nation’s presidents, but went on to ar-gue his salary is pegged according to what other non-profits across the City pay on average, which is the “normal competitive amount.”

Councilwoman Liz Crowley (D-Middle Village) continued to press Galante’s annual salary by stating his annual compensation is too high based on other non-profits that do not rely on City tax-payers as much as the Central Library does.

Galante said he believes his com-pensation is “fair.”

Crowley said his salary should be aligned with that of a City Com-missioner and his management staff should be aligned with that a City management.

“You said your last five years have been tough, for you, for your manage-ment, but the numbers I have seen in-dicate that you have received $32,000 in raises, that the top management of Queens Library have received $10 to $32,000 in raises, all this while your workforce has been reduced by 253 in the field,” Crowley said.

Furthermore, in 2010 when the li-brary’s budget underwent negotiation, Crowley reminded Galante that he promised there would be more layoffs, but 44 library employees were com-pensated that year alone.

“Your workforce in the library is continuously asked to do more with less,” Crowley said.

Galante was repeatedly asked if he earns outside income by several coun-cilmembers, including Eric Ulrich (R-Ozone Park).

Galante insisted that he will not talk about his outside income, because this hearing is held to learn about the library’s operations.

“I am disappointed by some of your answers today,” Ulrich said. “Every other elected official who is a stakeholder and an investor in the public library system has a lot of work to do to restore the public confidence in our ability to serve them with public libraries.”

Outsourcing Union JobsVan Bramer said he opposes out-

sourcing contract workers and pres-sured Galante about the Queens Li-brary Administration’s decision to replace its union workers with lower-paid private contractors to clean the Central Branch in Jamaica and Flush-ing Library Branch.

Galante responded by saying “it re-ally is a matter of money in the end.”

Galante said many difficult deci-sions have been made along the way, including the use of contract cleaners. He went on to say that by hiring con-tract cleaners, they saved half a million dollars a year.

“We opened the Flushing library

on Sundays with that savings, which is about a $200,000 cost, and we imple-mented a promotional advancement program for our custodial staff, librar-ian staff [and] our clerical staff,” he said.

“Our custodians are the best there are,” Galante said. “They handle a wide variety of responsibilities that are crucial to library operations. How-ever, given the operating funding re-ductions and looming operating bud-get reductions in the City’s Financial Plan, it became necessary to further supplement their work with contract cleaners. The right to do so was nego-tiated between the Union and the Li-brary. Not a single custodian lost his or her job.”

In August, Joanne King, commu-nications director for Queens Library, claimed the cash-strapped library made the difficult decision to contract out in an effort to make room in the budget for additional resources.

“It [the money saved] is part of the library’s operating budget and is used to provide public service,” King wrote in an email from August. “Every dollar is either allocated to books, to staff, to utilities or similar.”

Galante said that even though he has the highest regard for the union that represents his hard-working employ-ees, they do not always agree.

“But we share a commitment to high-quality library service; to more good jobs that people can raise fami-lies on; and to working together to make a significant difference in peo-ple’s lives,” Galante said.

On a closing note, Van Bramer said he looks forward to Galante’s commit-ment to ending the practice of contract-ing out the Library’s custodial staff.

“This hearing, while difficult for you and your team here, is an important piece of our oversight responsibilities and getting us to a better place, but it does not in any way diminish the im-portance of the library and the amaz-ing work that is done at the libraries,” Van Bramer said.

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A local community leader is spear-heading a project that hopes to give Liberty Avenue its own Business Im-provement District.

Although other major corridors in Queens, like Jamaica Avenue in Woodhaven, Myrtle Avenue in Ridgewood and Sut-phin Boulevard in Ja-maica have their own Business Improve-ment Districts, the same cannot be said for Liberty Avenue, the major shopping district for Richmond Hill residents.

Vishnu Mahadeo, the president of the Richmond Hill Economic Development Corp., is looking to change that and is turning the wheels on getting the BID ap-proved by the end of this year.

Business Improvement Districts often bring needed City-wide servic-es to major business thoroughfares like more garbage pickup and to bring more foot traffic to the area.

According to Mahadeo, garbage bins along the corridor are often filled to the brim with trash and it is not picked up often enough, leading to an eyesore for residents shopping on the avenue.

“It’s a sick site,” he said, describ-

Push to Create Liberty Ave. BID Beginsing the piles of garbage that can be seen daily.

One of his goals for the BID is to advocate for more frequent sanita-tion service on Liberty.

He also hopes that establishing a BID will lead to different types of businesses on the avenue, an area that is already bustling with diver-sity.

The Ozone Park rezon-ing, which was passed by the City Council late last year and includes Rich-mond Hill, could allow other es-tablishments to open in the area,

expediting the need for a BID, Ma-hadeo said.

“That is one of the additional rea-sons to push for the BID,” he said.

The possible BID has already received the support of State Sen. James Sanders (D-South Ozone Park) and the Queens Economic De-velopment Corp.

According to Mahadeo, they have identified the BID’s boundary, from Woodhaven Boulevard to the Van Wyck Expressway, and now they must hold a series of public meetings to identify the needs of the commu-nity that would be affected.

Other steps that must be com-

pleted include approval by the Com-munity Boards it covers, the Dept. of City Planning and finally, the City Council.

Mahadeo said the goal is to have

Flushing-based Crys-tal Window and Door Systems announced that Steve Chen, the company’s executive vice president, assumed the title of chief oper-ating officer. Founder and president, Thomas Chen, also takes the title of chief executive officer.

Since joining the company is 2005, Steve Chen has expanded his responsibilities for the general operations of the company. He directs Crystal’s branch offices and national sales organization, and provides oversight for the window and door production facility in Chicago.

Steve Chen also serves as presi-dent of the Northeast Window and Door Association, and as a board

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BY JOE MARVILLI and LUIS GRONDAStaff Writers

When it comes to Valentine’s Day, Queens couples have a bevy of op-tions to keep their romances going strong.

The Borough has a wealth of res-taurants and entertainment options that make for superb dates during any time of year. For Feb. 14 though, many places make sure to increase the romanticism and love, whether it is just for a candlelit dinner, a theater performance or more.

When it comes to restaurants, couples can find delightful meals and specials for a wonderful and tasty evening with your significant other.

Trattoria Neo is one such restau-rant. The Whitestone eatery will fea-ture a performance by guitarist John Ducroiset from 7 to 10 p.m. With songs that mix together Latin, Mediterranean, Brazilian, flamenco and rock styles, he will be sure to add another degree of warmth to any couple’s evening.

In addition, Trattoria Neo will have a pre-fixe four course menu, with an appetizer, salad, pasta, entrée, with a special Valentine’s dessert and cof-fee bonus available for $49.95 per person. The restaurant is located at 15-01 149th St. and can be reached at (718) 767-1110.

Trattoria 35 in Bayside will have a special Valentine’s Day menu for the

14th. They will be handling business slightly different than most establish-ments. They will not have a pre-fixe menu and seats will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Arturo M., a manager at Trattoria 35, said that customers fill the restaurant every Valentine’s Day, in part, because they like that the menu is not pre-fixe.

Another reason for its popularity, Arturo said, is customers say it is a perfect type of establishment to take your significant for dinner.

“They find it to be a romantic place,” he said.

He added that they shorten their menu for the day because of the high volume of people who eat at the restaurant, allowing to provide faster service to its customers. According to Arturo, they pick the most popular dishes to be on the menu that day.

Russo’s On The Bay, a catering hall in Howard Beach, will host a Val-entine’s Day Dinner Dance on Feb

13, the day before the holiday.The event will offer appetizers,

pasta, entrées and an open bar. It will begin at 7 p.m. and end at midnight. DJ Satisfaction Guaranteed will pro-vide the music for the dinner. It costs $80 for a ticket.

If you are interested in attending the dinner dance, call (718) 843-5055 to make a reservation.

It is recommended that you get reservations for all these restaurants or any others you may consider for Valentine’s Day. Maurizio Vendittelli, the general manager of Il Bacco in Little Neck, said that the holiday is a very busy day for all restaurants.

“Valentine’s Day is one of those days where the restaurant tends to flourish,” he said. “It’ll be a beautiful night, I’m sure.”

If dinner is not enough for you, there are plenty of events happen-ing on Valentine’s Day that can add some excitement to the day.

At 8 p.m. on Feb. 14, Queens Col-lege will present “Love is Good: An Evening with Christine Andreas.” For this romantic performance, the Broad-way actress and singer will be joined by her husband, composer Martin Sil-vestri. For tickets, call the box office at (718) 793-8080.

In Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens Theatre will hold a 2 p.m. production of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Widely considered one of The Bard’s funniest and most

romantic plays, the Aquila Theatre will add their brand of innovation and theatricality to the stage. Tickets can be bought by calling (718) 760-0064.

The Laughing Devil Comedy Club will give couples a chance to laugh to-gether with its Valentine’s Weekend Spectacular. Starting at 8 p.m., this show will feature a lineup of come-dians debating the he-said/she-said parts of everyday life. Tickets are $30 and come with two soft drinks, glass-es of wine or draft beers.

Resorts World Casino will get cou-ples moving for its “2 of Hearts Con-cert,” with Latin musicians Brenda K. Star, Tito Puente Jr., Coro, and DJ Nicky G. Hosted by Vic Latino, this concert will kick off at 8 p.m.

Queens Readies For Romantics On Valentine’s Day

Christine Andreas will perform at Queens College for Valen-tine’s Day.

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Expert Tips For An Emotional Valentine’s DayWith the onslaught of roses, hearts

and cherubs, it’s easy to think Val-entine’s Day is all about women, but men deserve something special too. You don’t need to gift luscious choco-lates or a new designer watch to get the ultimate Valentine’s Day reaction. This year, more women are thinking ahead to create customized cards for their beaus that truly speak from the heart - and men are responding with tears of joy.

An amazing Valentine’s Day card will tell the story of your relationship through beautiful images, heartfelt messages and premium materials, according to Joseph Joyce, creative director for online greeting card brand Cardstore.com. This visual representation of your love can tug at heartstrings. In fact, 88 percent of men and 90 percent of women say a strong man isn’t afraid to show his true emotions, according to a recent Cardstore.com survey conducted by Harris Interactive, and these cards may inspire just such an emotionally-fueled response.

Joyce offers these tips for creating the perfect Valentine’s Day card for your man:

Take Your Time“Choose something you love about

your relationship; it could be conver-sations you have, an activity you do together, parenting together, any-

thing,” Joyce said. “Then, think about adjectives that describe the other person in those situations: loving, happy, giving, thoughtful or romantic. This will help you choose a card that speaks to your relationship and help you decide if you’d like to be funny, romantic, thoughtful, or all of the above.”

Don’t worry if you can’t think of the perfect card; take the stress out of find-ing the right one by leaving some time to look.- Brows-ing the fantastic options online is sure to get your creative juices flowing.

Be YourselfYour Valentine’s Day

card should represent you and the feelings you have for your partner. “Be your-self, speak from the heart, and let the card be the card,” says Joyce. “In other words, you don’t have to try to sound like a greeting card because that part’s al-ready done for you. Just be honest and say what you feel.”

Incorporate Photography“Do you have trouble deleting pho-

tos from your phone or computer? Me

too,” says Joyce. “It’s because photos are so rich in detail and emotion, and one photo can tell the whole story of a single moment in time. Candid and un-posed shots are often the most

authentic and memorable.”Try choosing a photo that

highlights an unforgettable mo-ment you shared together and incorporate it into your card. You might tuck a printed photo inside the card, but to really im-press, consider designing your card online with your personal photos.

Personalize“Personalization is a huge

trend,” Joyce says. “Creating something custom for someone is very special, and easier with current technology. We also continue to see design trends like chalkboard, beautiful hand-lettering and flirty card-copy.”

Remember, a card is more than just a piece of paper. It tells the recipient how you truly feel and, with the right touches, will inspire tears of joy, laughter and love.

“People really like the keep-sake aspect of the cards. With so many digital photos float-ing around, there’s something wonderful about a printed photo card on heavy paper stock that

people love,” says Joyce. “Cards that tell your story, or have photos that are specific to your relationships, become more meaningful.”

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PIXTime For Some Yoga

During an open house for Councilman Paul Vallone’s new district office, the newly-elected Councilman (right) greets Kevin Ryan, president of the Northeast Queens Republican Club, and a former staffer for Val-lone’s predecessor, Dan Hal-loran. Photo by Joe Marvilli.

Students at PS 46, the Alley Pond School in Bayside, kicked off the Lunar New Year with festivities at the school Tuesday morning. At left, first graders show off their martial arts skills with a demonstration. At right, students perform the “Dance of the Wind,” meant to welcome spring, as one of the final performances of the celebration. The Lunar New Year parade, honoring the year of the horse, will be held in Flushing on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 11 a.m. Photos by Joe Marvilli.

A delegation from the City Council visited Albany last week to discuss issues with the state legislature. While in Albany, City Council members met with other legislators. Pictured (from left) are Councilmen Mark Weprin and Jimmy Van Bramer, State Sen. Toby Stavisky, Councilwomen Julissa Ferreras and Karen Koslowitz and Councilmen James Vacca and Daniel Dromm.

Assemblyman Phil Goldfeder took a break from his schedule to practice yoga with dozens of seniors at the Catholic Charities Peter J. Striano Senior Residence in How-ard Beach.

Fine Food Honorees

Lunar New Year Kicks Off At School

District Office Opening

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz spoke at the ”Evening of Fine Food” fund-raiser held on behalf of the Queens Center for Progress, which provides vital services to people with developmental disabilities, on Jan. 28. The two honorees at the event at Terrace on The Park were former Queens Borough President Claire Shulman (left) and Joseph Sciame (second from right), the vice president of community relations for St. John’s University. Katz, Shulman and Sciame are shown in the photo along with Charles Houston, executive director of the Queens Center for Progress.

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If you see a giant hot dog on wheels strolling down your block, do not be alarmed: It is just the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

The traveling hot dog car has been traveling across the country with a two-person crew, including Woodhaven native Amanda Vazquez.

Vazquez became interested in going on the year-long voyage when the com-pany, Kraft Foods, visited Penn State University, where she went to college.

She said the prospect of traveling the country for one year appealed to her because it was a “once in a lifetime” chance.

“It was an opportunity I couldn’t pass up,” Vazquez said.

There are six different Wienermo-biles traveling the U.S., each assigned to different parts of the country. Vazquez’s car traveled the southwestern United States last year and will tour the north-east this year.

She, along with a colleague, has traveled parts of the United States at-tending parades, festivals, 5K runs and wherever else they are invited to. At each stop, people gather around the

Woodhaven Native Drives Wienermobilevehicle and take photos with the 27-foot hot dog on wheels. Vazquez said people are allowed to take a tour inside the weinermobile.

Inside the car, the vehicle is made of aspects that you would associate with eating a hot dog: the floor is made of ketchup and mustard-colored tiles, and the carpet is splattered with condiments.

Vazquez said she drove the car from New York to San Diego last year, exploring much of the southwestern United States, including Los Angeles, Colorado and Utah. Her favorite state to visit was Arizona, she said, because she got to visit tourist areas like the Antelope Canyon.

This year, she will drive the hot dog mobile through states like Ohio, Ken-tucky and Pennsylvania.

Recently, she brought the wie-nermobile to her neighborhood in Woodhaven. Vazquez said she parked the car on Jamaica Avenue and Forest Parkway and let curious on-lookers see the vehicle up close.

“It was nice to share it with people and put a smile on their face,” she said.

In the seven months since her journey began, Vazquez said she has

learned a lot about herself, mainly to have fun in life and go with the flow of the moment.

She will continue driving the hot dog car until June. When asked about her plans post-Wienermobile, she said she hopes to get a job in the field she obtained her degree in. She gradu-ated Penn State as a Public Relations major.


Woodhaven native Amanda Vazquez is riding the Wiener-mobile throughout the United States for one year. Recently, she brought the vehicle to Queens, parking it on Jamiaca Avenue and Forest Parkway and giving on-lookers the chance to explore it.


Jackson Heights native and veteran filmmaker Joe Eckardt is hoping that an Indiegogo campaign will help pay for his next feature film.

“I Ride Alone” is the true story of Vietnam vet and devoted biker Kevin Benedec, who has overcome incredible obstacles to put his life back on track. The story picks up as his mother passes away and he loses his way again. In order to find answers; and put his life together again – he jumps on his bike and rides across country to find himself. It is there that the next adventure begins.

Joe’s brother and one of the produc-ers of the film, Jorge Eckardt, said it is a very gripping story.

“It’s dramatic and we think it’s go-ing to translate really well on the big screen,” he said.

Joe said the film would appeal to anybody who has overcome adversity in their life.

The duo’s production company, Rock On! Films, wants to create a film based on a true story that showcases the beautiful landscapes of this country with plenty of bikes and adventurous riding for the bike enthusiast, but in order to do that, they have launched an online crowdfunding campaign with a goal to raise $1.2 million.

Joe said he was instantly drawn to the script of the film, written by Kyrle Rosales, who wrote the story about her brother’s life, but later passed away from cancer.

He said this has become a passion project of his, having worked on it for eight years.

After years of trying to secure fund-

Queens Filmmaker Launches Online Crowdfunding Campaign

ing the conventional way, they have decided the only way an independent filmmaker can retain control of their project is to secure funding through other means.

The brothers say their online cam-paign is unique because it will not only fuel their film, but the donors will also have a say in building this project. In return for their contributions, individu-als can nominate and vote on important aspects of the project.

Their audience will have the oppor-tunity to choose the music and genre of soundtrack for the film, the lead actor and actress and the supporting actor, as well as the type of bike ridden by the supporting actor, the lead actress and actor.

“Something that bikers like to do is build their own bikes so we designed a campaign where they would have a say in the film,” Joe said.

“Bikers are very a loyal bunch of people and they take care of their own,” Jorge said. “No one has been able to give up that kind of a creative control to the public. We want the people to be heard.”

Joe has directed and produced nu-merous feature films and documenta-ries. He has worked with some notable names in the industry – including, but not limited to – Nicolas Cage, Dennis Hopper, Steve Buscemi, Cuba Gooding Jr., Danny Trejo, Corbin Bernsen, Lacey Chabert, Jason Mewes and director Robert Rodriguez to name a few.

To make a contribution towards the film and to have a say, visit www.indi-egogo.com/projects/i-ride-alone.


St. John’s is beginning to show its potential, winning four of its last five games following an impressive victory last Saturday against Marquette. The Red Storm are 13-9 overall and 3-6 in Big East play heading into Thursday night’s game at Providence.

“They’ve just been on this steady climb since halftime of the George-town game,” head coach Steve Lavin said.

It was a month ago when the Red Storm were down 42-16 at halftime to the Hoyas. According to JaKarr Sampson, it was the low point of the season.

Then came the heart-breakers for a team that Lavin called “snakebit in terms of the number of close losses.” A game slipped out of grasp against Villanova; a two-point loss at DePaul; a stunning double overtime loss at home to Providence was bitter.

“We were very disappointed that we lost because we had the game won,” guard Sir’ Dominic Pointer said. “We found a way to lose and that’s our fault.”

A victory against Dartmouth got the Johnnies back in the win column.

Red Storm Starting To Show Potential

St. John’s held off Seton Hall for its first Big East win of the season after five consecutive losses, and then went on the road and defeated Butler. After a loss in the final seconds on the road to Creighton, the Red Storm came back to Madison Square Garden and dispatched the Golden Eagles.

“This is four out of five wins for us and we have some great momentum,” said D’Angelo Harrison after his 27-point performance led St. John’s to a win over Marquette. “Everything is moving in the right direction and everyone just bought in.”

“I actually think we have played better in some of the recent games that we lost,”

Lavin said. “It’s one of the mysteries of the game that makes it tough to figure.” The winning coach went on to say that “sometimes you play really well and lose, sometimes you play ok and win.”

For the coaches and players who get to see everything, the turnaround is not a surprise.

“We always have great practices and it’s finally clicking now,” said Harrison.

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This week marks the be-ginning of the 2014 Winter Olympics, a sporting event that showcases world-class athletes competing at the highest level of winter sports.

This year’s games will be held in Sochi, Russia, a resort city in southern Russia located just off the Black Sea, bordering Georgia.

Among the most popular sports played at the Winter Olympics include men’s and women’s hockey, figure skating, snowboarding and ski jumping.

For hockey, many of the countries playing in the games will comprise of players from the National Hockey League, including the United States, Canada and Russia, who are looking to capture the gold on their home ice.

If you watch the NHL on a daily basis, you will see a different game during the Olympics. Some of the major differences include a bigger ice surface. The average size of an NHL rink is 200-feet-long and 85-feet-wide; for European rinks, it is 210-feet-long and 98-feet-wide.

While fighting is commonplace in the NHL, in international hockey, it is almost non-existent because you are ejected from the game if you fight. In the NHL, it is only a five-minute major penalty.

The American men’s team faces a tough road to, at the minimum, repeat their silver medal performance from the Vancouver games in 2010. Canada, once again, will bring a strong team to the games. And then there are other contenders like Sweden and Russia.

The U.S. will bring back several play-ers who were on the team four years ago, including goaltender Ryan Miller, forward Patrick Kane and defensemen Ryan Suter.

The New York Rangers will be well-represented on Team USA, with Ryan Callahan, Derek Stepan and Ryan Mc-Donagh all going to Sochi. New York Islanders forward Kyle Okposo did not make the team, which many considered a notable omission from the roster. Team USA’s first game will be Feb. 13 against Slovakia.

Canada will also boast a star-stud-ded roster, including Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos and New York Islanders forward John Tavares, and is looking to repeat as gold-medal champions.

Moving from hockey to figure skat-

ing, the women’s team will also try to bring home the gold. Ashley Wagner headlines the group of skaters. The 2012 and 2013 U.S. champion is competing in her first Olympics.

The group also includes Mirai Na-gasu, who represented USA during the Vancouver games, and Gracie Gold, who finished second at the 2013 figure skating championship.

Shaun White is one of the most popular winter athletes, and he will represent USA at the Winter Olympics once again. The 27-year-old snow-boarder is a two-time gold medalist, winning first place in the half pipe in 2006 and 2010.

Besides White, other American snowboarders at the games include Chas Guldemond, Eric Willett and Kelly Clark, who won gold during the 2002 games in Salt Lake City and took home the bronze in 2010.

Ski jumping was added to the Winter Olympics for the first time this year and Sarah Hendrickson will lead the women’s team that is expected to com-pete for the gold. Hendrickson secured the overall title for America at the 2012 World Cup for USA, winning nine out of the 13 cups at that competition.

Other aspects of the games to watch out for include the Jamaican bobsled team, who were made famous by the 1993 cult film, “Cool Runnings,” and the Norwegian Curling team, whose stylish pants made them an Internet sensation in 2010.


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Wind & stonEFlushing Town Hall will present a concert by Wind & Stone, a World Music Project by gamin and Satoshi Takeishi. The former is a renowned piri, taepyeongso and

saengwhang player and the latter is a percussionist and arranger. The duo will

present both traditional and contemporary Korean music, including the world premiere of Korean com-poser Yoon-Ji Lee’s composi-tion. The show will start at 8 p.m. and costs $15 for the general audience and $10 for students/members. For infor-mation, call (718) 463-7700.

dEssErt tastinGRudy’s Bakery and Café will host a dessert tasting at its Ridgewood location, 905 Seneca Ave. Try desserts like chocolate peanut butter tart, tiramisu, Granny Smith apple crisp lemon meringue tart and dark chocolate mousse cups. It costs $15 to get in. The tasting will be at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.

Botanical GardEn lunar FEstivitiEsQueens Botanical Gar-den will hold its own free celebration fol-lowing the Lunar New Year Parade in Flushing. Beginning at 1 p.m., there will be demonstrations of a traditional Chinese tea ceremony, where attendees can mix their own herbal tea bags for $5. There will be two performances of the New York Chinese Chorus, accompanied by traditional Chinese instruments, at 2 and 3 p.m. Activities are first come, first served and supplies are limited; limited seating available for both performances. The Garden is located at 43-50 Main St.

BallEt HispanicoBallet Hispanico will take the stage at the

Goldstein Theatre in Queens College with a diverse and rich repertory of more than 100 works by the leading choreographers and emerging artists of to-day. The works explore the diversity of Latino culture through the fusion of classi-cal, Latin and contemporary dance. The performance will start at 8 p.m. and repeat the next day at 3 p.m. Tick-ets range between $29 and $49. For more information or to buy tickets, call (718) 544-2996.

HEart association FundraisEr New Olympia Health Club, located at 65-06 Fresh Pond Road, Ridge-wood, will host a fund-raiser for the American Heart Association, starting at 11 a.m. The event is sponsored by SELF Maga-zine. Registration costs $20. For information, call (347) 463-9779.

livE Bands FundraisEr For lEukEmia and lympHoma The Queens Chapter of Team in Training is holding a fundraiser at Astoria Tavern for the Leukemia and Lym-phoma Society from 7 p.m. till midnight. With $10, it supports the LLS and gets you a drink special, plus three bands and a DJ. The bands include Astoria’s Hellgate 3, the Gems of Utter Trash from Brooklyn, Brandon Fitzpatrick and DJ Matt. Drink specials include $3 domestic drafts, mixed drinks, TNT’inis and $4 wine. An additional $10 buys you raffles for a TV, iPad Mini and Rangers tick-ets for the Feb. 27 game.

Hanji WorksHopAs part of its Lunar New Year celebrations, Flushing Town Hall will hold a hanji workshop. Korean

folk paintings are drawn on the traditional mul-berry paper known as hanji. In this workshop,

you can write your wishes for the New Year on hanji and create a one-of-a-kind art piece to

take home. The workshop starts at 1 p.m. Tickets cost $10 for the general audience and $8 for members and students.

FacE tHE music: nEW voicEsThe Queens Museum will hold the third in a series of four concerts by Face the Music, the country’s only ensemble for those 18-and-under that is solely devoted to the mu-sic of living composers. Two of the group’s string quartets will perform at the museum, playing Ken Ben-shoof’s “Traveling Music” and Daniel Bernard Rou-main’s “King.” There will be two concerts, at 2 and 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 592-9700.

tWiliGHt concErtMembers of the Con Brio Ensemble will perform

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50 Ascan Ave., Forest Hills. Admission is $12, $10 for students and seniors. For information, call (718) 459-1277.

GrEEn markEtLocated in front of the Forest Hills Post Office on 70th Avenue, this neighborhood green market boasts a variety of locally-grown fresh products. The market offers free cooking demonstrations, kids activi-ties and the opportunity to mingle with neighbors. The market is open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

QuEEns oF QuEEns The Laughing Devil Come-dy Club in Long Island City will present The Queens of Queens, a mostly-LGBT comedy show hosted by comedian Adam Sank. Headlining is Vanessa Hol-lingshead from Comedy Central Presents. The show is $10 with a two-item mini-mum. For information, visit www.laughingdevil.com.

arm WrEstlinG sHoWdoWn The New York Arm Wrestling Association will host the inaugural Sit-Down Arm Wrestling Championships, 1 p.m. at Cheap Shots Sports Bar, 149-05 Union Turnpike, Flush-ing. Competition is open to the public. For information, visit www.nycarms.com.

valEntinE’s dancE partyThe Howard Beach Senior Center will be having a Valentine’s Day Dance Party hosted by

DJ Walter. All seniors are invited for the festivities. The senior center is located at 155-55 Cross Bay Blvd. The party will run from 1 to 3 p.m.

mEdical lEcturE The next Navigating the Medical System Lecture will start 7:30 p.m. at Con-gregation Etz Chaim, 147-19 73rd Ave., Kew Garden Hills. Emmanuel Moustakakis, M.D., director, Coronary Care unit, and Maria Mic-cio, exercise physiologist, NYHQ Cardiac Health Cen-ter, will discuss advances in endocrinology and diabetes care.

sonGs in tHE attic A Billy Joel tribute band, called Songs in the At-tic, will play Resorts World Casino. The show will start 8 p.m. The casino is located at 110-00 Rockaway Blvd in South Ozone Park.

The Lunar New Year Parade is the centerpiece of celebrations in Flushing for this holiday. Starting at 10 a.m., spectators will get to see dragon dancers, steel drummers and fireworks, plus much more. While there usually are viewing stands, most people watch along Main Street.

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St. Josaphat’s R.C. Church of Bay-side will hold a flea market plus Polish meat and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Parish Hall, 34-32 210th St., Bayside. For information, call Steve at (718) 224-3052.

Local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 se-mester at the University of Hartford in Connecticut. They include:

Flushing: Gregory Molcznski, Shay Shahin.

Queens Village: Puja Bhardwaj.

Local students were named to the President’s List for the fall 2013 se-mester at the Pratt Institute in Brook-lyn. They include:

Bayside: Becky Wong, Charles Drakoulias.

Flushing: Jin Hyung Kim, Julie Vorobyov, Kai Xiang Lin, Susan Cho.

Queens Village: Kharter Ratliff. Whitestone: Intiporn Rojanaso-

pondist, Jie Sun, Megan Basaldua.

Jasleen Saini of Queens Village was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at SUNY Canton.

Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at SUNY New Paltz. They include:

Flushing: Arielle Kovics.Queens Village: Danit Ianovici,

Jaime Latorre. Whitestone: Laura Molina.

Local students have been admit-ted to Hofstra University as students for the spring 2014 semester. They in-clude:

Bellerose: Erin Guilfoyle. Douglaston: Erika Cohen.Flushing: Yuelei Wang, Lakhvir

Singh, Karla Sanmartin, Zhangyi Chen.

Queens Village: Milan Patel.

Vivian Chen of Oakland Gardens and Alyssa Wesley of Queens Village were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.

Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Ithaca College. They include:

Bayside: Jacquelyn Kim Reyes.Flushing: Candace Burton, Jihyun

Lee, Kyra Leeds.Fresh Meadows: Jingqi Wu.Kew Gardens Hills: Rowena Wu.Queens Village: Jasmine Collazo,

Davisa Mills, Oyinlola Ogundipe.

Corrine Markovich of Bellerose received a Master of Science degree in communication disorders during fall 2013 commencement ceremonies at SUNY New Paltz.

Local students were named to the Provost’s List for the fall 2013 semester

at Hofstra University. They include: Beechhurst: Teresamarie Gover-

naleLittle Neck: Shannan Ferry.Queens Village: Neena Punnoose,

Gaitrie Sackichand, Alaysia Wil-liams.

Christopher Rossi of Whitestone was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at the Georgia Insti-tute of Technology in Atlanta, Ga.

Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Mount Saint Mary College in New-burgh. They include:

Bayside: Fae Kuhnen. Bellerose: Maria Martori. College Point: Rosemarie Whyte. Floral Park: Lauren Epstein. Flushing: Angelica Cosentino.

Angela Kim of Flushing was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 se-mester at St. Bonaventure University.

The American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s mobile, no-cost breast cancer screening program will offer screenings on the following days:

Feb. 7: Joseph Addabbo Health Center, 6200 Beach Channel Drive, Arverne.

Feb. 12: Queens Health Center, 97-04 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica.

Feb. 13: PS58 – School of Heroes, 72-24 Grand Ave., Maspeth.

Feb. 15: Ecuadorian Interna-tional Center, 37-47 76th St., Jackson Heights.

Feb. 20: Korean Presbyterian Church of Queens, 143-17 Franklin Ave., Flushing.

Feb. 24: Woodside Optical, 61-8 Woodside Ave., Woodside.

To schedule an appointment, call (877) 628-9090.

Queens Community Cultural Ju-daism will present a question and an-swer discussion on Jewish Philosophy, Ethics and Politics, 2 p.m. Feb. 15 at

the UUCQ building, corner of 149th Street and Ash Avenue, Flushing. For information, call (718) 380-5362.

The 109th Precinct will accept nominations for the spring Citizens Police Academy class through Feb. 15. For information, call (718) 321-2268 or (718) 321-2269.

Douglaston Community Theatre will hold auditions for the psychologi-cal thriller “Night Must Fall,” by Em-lyn Williams, 7:30-9 p.m. on Feb. 10, 11 and 13 at Zion Episcopal Church, Church Street, Douglaston. For infor-mation, call (516) 623-3692.

Candace Chau of Flushing re-ceived a degree during winter 2014 commencement ceremonies at the University of Delaware.

Nina Lygeris of Flushing was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Alvernia University in Reading, Pa.

Evelyn DeCoursey (left), 110th Precinct Community Council presi-dent, and Deputy Inspector Ronald Leyson (right), commanding officer, presented the Cop of the Month award to Police Officer Michael Johnson (center) and Louis Gerlach (not pictured) at the council’s Jan. 20th meeting.

Cop Of The Month

Assemblyman Mike Miller (center) and South Asians For Empow-erment recently hosted a town hall meeting at the Sikh Cultural Society in Richmond Hill to discuss important issues within the South Asian Community.

Town Hall Meeting

Local students were named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. They include:

Bayside: Kevin Cash, Jaime Lynn Moyles, Jenna Patterson.

Flushing: Ali Fadil.Queens Village: Kayla Kirton,

Chrismichael Pertab.Whitestone: Christina Kulogows-

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Deborah Kosnar of Flushing was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Champlain College in Burlington, Vt.

Craig Mellick of Flushing was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Clarkson University in Potsdam.

Samantha Marulli of Glen Oaks was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind.

Air Force Airman Alejandro Cas-tillo graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

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He may be out of office, but he's not out of the public eye just yet. Last week, former Council-man Peter Vallone Jr. held a fundraiser at an Astoria bar, prompting many people to question what he was planning to run for. While thanking supporters at the event, Vallone didn't give any specifics about his future plans, telling those in attendance that the future was wide open. So why hold the fund-raiser? A source close to the former Councilman said he held the

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Perhaps if Upper East Side denizens threw on a pair of boots instead of walking around in pricey Manolo Blahniks, they would be less concerned about getting around in the snow...

Some musical artists are clearly defined in their sound and their genre. Others opt to jump from style to style. The members of Woodbine Falls have combined their musical influences into a distinctive blend that makes them stand out from the crowd.

Woodbine Falls is a five-member, Astoria-based band that features singer Laura Kiv-len, guitarist Eric Cecil, flutist Kaori Fujii Cecil, upright bass-ist Ray Cetta and drummer Coleman Bartels. With styles and influences that include jazz, classical, blues and rock, the group faces a challeng-ing, but ultimately rewarding songwriting process.

“This makes for both an interesting and challenging writing process. At first, it was difficult to find a common language and direction, but now the songs have evolved to blend all the various ele-ments into a sound that is truly unique,” Kivlen said. “It's definitely not your typical band instrumentation, but that is what gives us our original sound.”

Woodbine Falls is not just the name of the band, but is also a waterfall in Red Lodge, Mont., that served as the cata-lyst for three of the members. Eric had grown up in the area and was eventually married to Kaori in Red Lodge. While they were back for the wedding, the two sent Kivlen to hike the trails that led her to Woodbine Falls. Several months later, Kivlen and Eric started writing together, with Kaori deciding soon after to contribute to the group as well.

“It was clear we needed a name. Woodbine Falls was an obvious choice, perfectly cap-turing the haunting melodies of

Wonder or Blunder?

our first songs,” Kivlen said.Since then, the band has

made Astoria its home base, finding that the neighborhood was a hub of musical talent, lacking the spectacle that is attached to Brooklyn artists.

“It's interesting, a lot of focus with bands is auto-matically on Brooklyn. But we personally know many great bands and professional musicians who proudly live in Queens,” Kivlen said. “If anything, our surroundings allow us to concentrate more on the music and less on the pageantry.”

Woodbine Falls’ debut single, “Chase the Blue,” was actually filmed in Asto-ria Park. “Chase the Blue” can be found on the band’s debut, self-titled EP, which was tracked at Spin Studios in Long Island City.

According to Kivlen, the EP was recorded mostly through live takes, with the exception of some overdubbing. With all of the necessary hard work being done ahead of time, Woodbine Falls was able to just focus on their perfor-mance once they entered the studio.

Woodbine Falls plans to record its first full-length album in July, working with engineer Mike Schultz. To support the album, the band plans to fundraise through RocketHub. Any additional money raised after they meet their goal will go to a charity for music education.

You can catch Woodbine Falls over the next two months at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 2. The shows will take place on Feb. 16 and March 19 at 8 p.m. For more information about Woodbine Falls, visit www.woodbinefalls.com.

Why travel to Egypt to marvel at the Great Pyramids or travel to Greece to admire the Colossus of Rhodes when you can simply swipe your MetroCard? According to Mayor Bill de Blasio, there's a new world wonder in town. Last week, at an event honoring transit heroes, de Blasio praised the City’s tran-sit agency, even declaring the MTA’s transit system as a real contender for the honor-ific of “Eighth Wonder of the World.” “We often hear different things around the world de-scribed as the ‘eighth wonder of the world.’ It’s one of the great overused phrases,” de Blasio reportedly said. “But with the MTA, we may have found a candidate worthy for the title. It really may be the eighth wonder of the world.” De Blasio went on to high-light at the size of the system, which carries millions of New York riders every day. We here at QConf think de Blasio may be giving the MTA a little too much credit. With the number of times service is interrupted on Queens lines, they may need to call it the “Eighth Blunder of the World.”

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Seperated At Birth?Transition periods can some-

times be confusing, and we at QConf found out just how bad it gets while trying to up-date the annual Blue Book: The Official Guide to Q uee n s . It seems as though there’s still some con-fusion at Queens Borough Hall over who is doing what.

The confusion came when we tried to determine what Barry Grodenchik was doing these days.

Grodenchik, who was Deputy Borough President and Director of Community Boards under Helen Marshall, is still working at Borough Hall, according to a staffer, but is not necessar-ily considered part of Borough

President Melinda Katz’s staff. A call back from Katz’s office

asked us to remove Grodenchik as being listed as Director of Commu-nity Boards because Katz h a d o n l y named three staff members, and the Com-

munity Boards position was not one of them. The request came despite the fact that Grodenchik is listed on the official application to become a community board member.

Maybe Grondenchik pulled a Costanza, just showed up on Jan. 2 and got to work, with no one being the wiser. After all, the former Deputy Beep bears a resemblance to the iconic "Seinfeld" character…

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"birthday fundraiser" - two months before his birthday - in order to clear off some debt from his recent Borough Presi-dent campaign. He didn't want to wait, the source said, because Vallone may be taking a job with Gov. Cuomo's or Mayor de Blasio's administrations. Working for the govern-ment, the source said, he wouldn't be able to hold a fundraiser. Whatever Vallone ends up doing in the future, we hope he continues to be a presence on social media. Facebook and Twitter wouldn't be the same without him there.

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