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Operator sought
for Forest Park Haggerty gets
carousel by city
BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ

The carousel in Forest Park

has been shut for three years,
up to four years
but that may change soon after
the city Parks Department an-
nounced last week it is requesting
proposals for bids on the historic
structure.
Those interested in the For-
in larceny case
est Park carousel will also have
to submit bids to take over opera-
tions of the carousel at Flushing
Boro GOPer stole $1.1M from mayor
Meadows Corona Park, whose
contract expires in April. BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ who testified against Haggerty
Continued on Page 14 during the trial, gave the state
The Queens Republican op- Independence Party $1.1 million,
erative convicted of stealing more which was meant to pay Hag-
than a million dol- gerty for hiring
lars from the mayor poll watchers on
was led off to prison Election Day. The
Monday to begin 41-year-old, how-
serving a sentence ever, used almost
of at least a year. all of that money to
Manhattan Su- buy out his broth-
preme Court Jus- er’s share of their
tice Ronald Zweibel late father’s For-
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denied the request est Hills Gardens

made by John Hag- home.
gerty’s attorneys to During closing
give the Forest Hills arguments, Assis-
resident probation Queens political operative tant District Attor-
for his October con- John Haggerty of Forest Hills ney Eric Seidel said
viction on grand was sentenced in Manhattan Haggerty was mo-
DOUBLE THE FUN larceny and money Supreme Court on Monday.
laundering charges
tivated to commit
AP Photo/Richard Drew the theft because
This view from the second floor of the entertainment stage at Resorts and ordered that he he wanted the For-
World Casino New York City shows the gambling and entertainment aspects be held in prison for 1 1/3 to four est Hills Gardens home.
of the new facility. See story on Page 3. Photo by Ken Maldonado
years. At the sentencing, Haggerty
Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Continued on Page 16

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Glendale trains to go green Juniper Valley Park
$2M grant will pay for cleaner technology on Fresh Pond locomotives modernizes design
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ friendly stormwater cap-

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ ture, challenging climbing
Elected officials, civic equipment and a wetland-
A $2 million federal leaders and city Parks De- themed spray shower that
grant awarded to the city partment officials helped reflects the site’s history
will help outfit two freight cut the ribbon earlier this as a former swamp. We are
trains that pass through month on $750,000 in reno- grateful to Borough Presi-
the Fresh Pond Terminal vations to the Juniper dent Helen Marshall for
in Glendale with cleaner South Playground. her generous allocation
technology. The project, funded by that allowed us to renovate
The grant comes from Borough President Helen this playground, and her
the U.S. Environmental Marshall, brought two staunch support for parks
Protection Agency’s Clean slides, a variety of climbing throughout Queens.”
Diesel Funding Assistance equipment, a sitting area Marshall said the play-
program and the two trains and a spray shower to the ground was designed for
are expected to be opera- playground. children ages 5 through 12.
tional by 2013, the city said. The new spray shower “It has been my plea-
Civics United for Rail- is designed to look like a sure to work with Queens
road Environmental Solu- pond with shower heads Commissioner Dorothy Le-
tions, a group formed over in the shape of cattails and wandowski and her staff to
conditions at the Fresh a dragonfly perched on a provide new improvements
Pond Terminal, said the read, and depictions of Mal- to our more than 400 parks,
grant will improve the lard ducks swimming in playgrounds, triangles and
quality of life for residents the water. malls throughout the bor-
who live near the terminal. “Juniper Valley Park ough,” she said.
“These two new loco- is one of the jewels of the City Councilwoman
motives are a great start,” Queens parks system,” Elizabeth Crowley (D-Mid-
said Mary Parisen, co- said Parks Commissioner dle Village) said she appre-
chairwoman of CURES. Adrian Benepe. “This new ciated the support the park
“We appreciate the upgrad-
Mary Parisen (l.) helps clean up debris from along the railroad tracks in Glendale during a CURES playground features the has received.
ing of [the city Sanitation event. latest in 21st-century play- “Juniper Valley Park
Department’s] piece of the several of the Bloomberg program, which removes Terminal has been a major ground design, with eco- Continued on Page 14
core freight rail system.” administration’s key pri- trucks from our roads and issue.
The city said the two orities: making our solid highways, but it also en- “As train use increases
trains will remain in the waste management plan sures that the emissions throughout the city, I have
city’s freight rail network more sustainable, invest- from railroad engines will received many concerns
and that CSX Transporta- ing in infrastructure and be reduced,” Marshall said. from constituents living
tion, New York & Atlantic using innovative technol- “However, even as these around the rail corridor,”
Railway and Waste Man- ogy. changes improve our rail she said. “This grant will
agement of New York will “Thanks to the grant system and help protect our help bring these train en-
partner to upgrade the lo- from the EPA, these loco- environment, they must gines into the 21st century
comotives. motives will help us make be implemented in such a and help create a rail infra-
Parisen said the part- New York City greener and way as to minimize the im- structure that will be qui-
nership has “demonstrated greater,” Holloway said. pact on the quality of life of eter, safer for residents and
a successful model for pool- Borough President those who live near active protect the environment.”
ing resources to upgrade Helen Marshall said the $2 railroad tracks and rail-
locomotive technology.” million grant “is good news yards.” Reach reporter How-
Deputy Mayor for Op- for Queens. City Councilwoman ard Koplowitz by e-mail at
erations Cas Holloway said “Not only is this Elizabeth Crowley (D-Mid- hkoplowitz@cnglocal.com The newly renovated playground in Juniper Valley Park was
the state-of-the-art green lo- move consistent with the dle Village) said the quality or by phone at 718-260-4573. made possible through funding by Queens Borough President
comotives are “in line with city’s solid waste transfer of life around Fresh Pond Helen Marshall. Photo courtesy Parks Department

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Aqueduct racino opens 2nd floor of electronic gaming FH

Just for Silver Club cardholders, Fifth Avenue Casino contains 2,500 VLTs and restaurants

TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ out as much as $375,000 racino has other amenities nomic development, the
on a $50 bet and Wheel of besides gambling. ability to raise revenue for
Resorts World opened Fortune VLTs feature a “Given Genting’s track New York state education is
the doors of the second $750,000 jackpot on a $75 record ... this is just great unmatched,” he said. “The
floor of its racino Friday wager. for the community. When community is going to see a
that will allow players to Crockfords, named I see a second floor open- great benefit.”
dine in style and possibly after the private London ing like this, I see jobs,” he City Councilman
break the bank. casino considered to be said. “Now people have a James Sanders (D-Lau-
The second floor, the oldest in the world, can reason to come to Resorts relton) tried his luck at a
known as the Fifth Avenue only be accessed by players World and they don’t have nickel machine during the
Casino, includes 2,500 video who receive an invitation to gamble.” opening, which he said was
lottery terminals and elec- from Resorts World. Addabbo said the coin- his first gambling experi-
tronic versions of roulette, The second floor also ciding opening of the Cen- ence.
baccarat, sic bo and craps features Uptown Express tral Park Events Center, “There’s no question
and is open to Silver Club for grab-and-go food as well billed by Resorts World as it’s an economic boom,” he
cardholders and up. as a steakhouse, RW Prime, the largest event and cater- said of the racino. “There’s
Resorts World spokes- and a signature Chinese ing venue in the borough, no question it has led to
man Stefan Friedman said restaurant, Genting Pal- is another attraction of the thousands of jobs. The food
the floor is more upscale ace. racino. is fantastic and it has been
and spacious than the first In the middle of the “I think it’s a space an economic engine to New
Genting Palace features Asian cuisine for visitors of the Resorts
floor’s Times Square Ca- space lies the Liberty Bar, that our area has never York City as a whole and,
sino. where patrons can watch
World casino. Photo by Ken Maldonado
seen,” the senator said. God willing, to southeast
A high-limit section on television on the largest bar where Resorts World erty Bar. State Assemblyman Queens.”
the second floor dubbed the screen in Queens while expects to have musical State Sen. Joseph Add- Phil Goldfeder (D-Ozone
Crockfords Club contains they sip drinks and play and singing acts. abbo (D-Howard Beach) Park) said the racino is Reach reporter Howard
78 VLTs and electronic ta- video poker. “It’s sort of a bird’s-eye said the opening of ad- “great for Resorts World Koplowitz by e-mail at hko-
ble games. The bar also gives cus- view for what’s happening ditional space at Resorts but, more importantly, it’s plowitz@cnglocal.com or by
One of the machines in tomers views of an enter- with our entertainment,” World will be a boon to great for the community. phone at 718-260-4573.
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Western Qns wins along with Cornell bid
Mayor picks university to build tech-campus on Roosevelt Island with expected business boon for boro
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

BY REBECCA HENELY tate and $100 million in city a temporary, off-site cam-
capital. pus in 2012.
The new applied sci- Bloomberg announced Cornell said it expect-
ences campus that will be the winners at Manhat- ed the tech campus to cre-
coming to the city may be tan’s Weill Cornell Medical ate 30,000 permanent jobs
on Manhattan’s Roosevelt College with Cornell Presi- through spin-offs, licenses
Island, but state Sen. Mi- dent David Skorton and and corporate growth; up
chael Gianaris (D-Astoria) Technion President Peretz to 20,000 construction jobs;
said Tuesday the announce- Lavie in a news conference and 8,000 permanent cam-
ment of two universities that was beamed to Cornell pus jobs.
planning to build on the students in Ithaca, N.Y. and “This is an exercise
island was great news for Technion students in Is- in inclusion and having all
Long Island City. rael. the ships rise in New York
“It’s going to mean a The mayor also an- City,” Skorton said.
massive economic develop- nounced Cornell had re- Cornell and Stanford
ment over time in western ceived a $350 million do- University, which is in
Queens,” Gianaris said. nation in support of the California, had both been
Mayor Michael project. Charles Feeny, vying to build a campus on
Bloomberg announced founder of Atlantic Phi- Cornell University has produced renderings of the campus it plans to build with Technion-Israel Roosevelt Island, but Stan-
Monday that Cornell Uni- lanthropies, announced he Institute of Technology on Roosevelt Island. Rendering courtesy Cornell ford dropped out Friday,
versity and Israel’s Tech- was the grantee on Atlan- saying in a statement that
nion-Israel Institute of tic’s website Monday. talks with Cornell leader- faculty and building space. The universities it decided building was not
Technology in Haifa were A Roosevelt Island tech ship they indicated they He said their bid is expected plan to build a 2-million- in its best interest.
the winners of the mayor’s campus was heavily touted intended to work with the to bring jobs and will act as square-foot grad school “We were looking for-
and the city Economic De- by western Queens offi- community. a magnet for technology in- on Roosevelt Island. The ward to an innovative part-
velopment Corp.’s Applied cials, who believe a campus “This is a tremendous dustry growth for the city. first phase of the campus nership with the city of New
Sciences NYC Plan. a bridge away from Long Is- investment in the future of “This is an endeavor is scheduled to be complet- York, and we are sorry that
The city set up a contest land City could encourage our city,” said U.S. Rep. Car- with incredible potential,” ed before 2017, and it will together we could not find a
for universities to pledge technology startups and olyn Maloney (D-Astoria). Bloomberg said. “History house up to 2,500 students way to realize our mutual
to create a job-producing, other growth in the com- The mayor said Cornell will write that this is a and about 280 faculty mem- goals,” Stanford University
higher education campus munity. and Technion’s bid had the game changing time in bers by 2043. Cornell and President John Hennessy
in exchange for free real es- Gianaris said in his largest number of students, New York City.” Technion also plan to open said in a statement.

Van Bramer tops boro in Council New legislation designed

on report card for human rights to reform BSA practices
BY RICH BOCKMANN ing criminal and juvenile grade of “D+,” the lowest in BY REBECCA HENELY
justice, health and govern- the borough.
City Councilman ment accountability. Vallone was the prima- City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer
Jimmy Van Bramer (D- Each Council member ry sponsor of two human (D-Sunnyside) announced last week he was
Sunnyside) is going to have was graded on his or her rights bills and sponsored introducing four pieces of legislation dedi-
to make some room on his votes and sponsorship of three others. He voted in cated to reforming the city Board of Stan-
fridge. these bills as well as their favor of four bills and did dards and Appeals.
The chairman of the response to a question- not respond to the question- The councilman said the BSA, which
Council Committee on naire. naire. he calls a “bogus agency,” regularly ig-
Cultural Affairs, Librar- Van Bramer voted in The councilman criti- nores community protests against out-of- George Stamatiades (c.), of the Dutch Kills
ies and International In- favor of eight bills, spon- cized the methodology of character developments and dismisses Civic Association, speaks at a press confer-
tergroup Relations had the sored 52 — including two the report, calling into community board recommendations to sat- ence held by Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer
best record of the Queens he was the primary spon- question the voting records isfy the wants of developers. Van Bramer (third from l.) calling for BSA reform. Also at-
delegation on human rights sor of — and returned his of other Council members said that of the 2,855 appeals to the BSA by tending were Assemblyman Michael DenDekker
issues last year, according questionnaire, all of which who scored higher than he developers between 2001 and 2005, only 2.7 (second from l.), CB 2 Chairman Joseph Conley
to the Urban Justice Cen- earned him an “A-.” did. percent were rejected. (fourth from r.) and other civic leaders.
ter’s 2011 Human Rights He fared particularly “Apparently, support- “These folks to go the BSA, claim a Photo by Rebecca Henely
Report Card. well when it came to hous- ing brutal and repressive hardship and boom, they’re able to be ap-
The report card identi- ing rights and government dictators gets you an ‘A’ proved,” Van Bramer said. porate City Planning, community boards,
fied 72 bills introduced over accountability. from this supposed human The BSA said they had no comment on borough boards, leasees and tenants into
the past year that focused On the other end of rights group. I’m proud to the legislation. the BSA’s decision on whether to grant a
on housing, voting, dis- the spectrum, Councilman be at the bottom of any list Van Bramer’s first piece of legislation, variance to a developer. These groups can
ability and workers’ rights Peter Vallone’s (D-Astoria) Charles Barron is at the top called Intro 678, would create a standard currently comment on a variance, but their
as well as issues concern- score of 12 earned him a Continued on Page 42 procedure for the BSA that would incor- Continued on Page 42
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IS 59 students win SE Queens kids in the lights WE

battle over obesity 9-year-olds thrilled to perform in Radio City’s annual extravaganza

TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

BY IVAN PEREIRA talks about how ostracized
she has become due to her BY IVAN PEREIRA
Cohen Children’s weight, but her pals encour-
Medical Center received a age her to block out the bul- Two budding perform-
large donation last week lying and start exercising. ers from southeast Queens
to boost its new program The girls then performed have hit it big this holiday
to fight childhood obesity several dance numbers to season as they landed a ma-
and a group of Springfield music and told the audi- jor role in the Radio City
Gardens students from IS ence that similar activi- Christmas Spectacular
59 showed the hospital’s ad- ties not only get kids into show.
ministrator a creative way shape, but also create ways Nine-year-olds Erica
of fighting the problem. for them to get together and Simone Barnett and Madi-
Kohl’s Department share interests. son Zamor both play the
stores gave the New Hyde Cohen’s programs role of Kayla in the annual
Park hospital $387,165 for seem to be making a dif- extravaganza and both said
its various programs to ference, according to new they were excited when they
build young people’s self- data released last week by learned they had beaten out
esteem. Cohen’s executive the U.S. Centers for Disease hundreds of other girls for
director, Kevin McGeachy, Control. Over the last five the part.
said obesity has become a years, the number of New Although they have
growing epidemic among York City public schoolchil- been away from school since
young people and damages dren from kindergarten October when the rehears-
one’s health beyond the through eighth-grade who als began and extremely
high cholesterol count. are obese dropped from 21.9 busy performing multiple
“It has a lot of connota- percent to 20.7 percent, ac- shows a week, they said it Erica Barnett (l.) and Madison Zamor both play the role of Kayla in the Radio City Christmas
tions, not only in the physi- cording to the agency. has been a memorable ex-
Spectacular show. Photos courtesy of MSG Entertainment
cal problems but also the Mayor Michael perience.
psychological problems,” Bloomberg touted several “I really wanted to get
he said. city initiatives, includ- this role. It was a dream nerve-wracking not only the Rockettes practice!” they got the part, sending
Instead of having a ing adapting school lunch come true,” Erica said in because they were com- Madison said. “I have only them and their families
simple check presentation menus to include more an e-mail. peting with so many other been auditioning for a little into an excited frenzy.
ceremony, the hospital fruits, vegetables and low- Erica, who attends PS girls their age, but also be- less than two years, and “I started crying and
and Kohl’s wanted to send fat options. Like the IS 59 51 in Richmond Hill, and cause they were doing it in this is the biggest thing I my mom started crying and
a positive message that play suggested, city schools Madison, who attends Our the same place where other have ever done.” my dad — he literally ran
addressed the issue and are also pushing more gym Lady of Lourdes in Queens famous stars performed. The girls were called around our entire house
partnered with the school, and recess time to make Village, tried out for the “I had to sing a song of back for another round of yelling ,“No way! No way!
at 132-55 Ridgedale St. Stu- students more active, ac- part back in April. Both my choice by myself in the auditions in the summer Oh, my gosh! Oh, my gosh!
dents who were part of the cording to the mayor. girls said the audition was large rehearsal hall where and both girls were told Continued on Page 42
dance group at IS 59 wrote “Children who are
and performed their own more physically fit have
play that addressed obe-
sity’s negative effect on
teens and offered solutions
on how to prevent the epi-
fewer health problems —
and fewer trips to the hos-
pital. That’s great news for
kids and their families, and
Group to FAA: Revisit transfer station
demic and the bullying as- for taxpayers, too,” he said
sociated with it. in a statement. BY JOE ANUTA Randy Babbit, head of the
In the play, a teen girl Continued on Page 42 FAA, resigned after he was
A Queens advocacy arrested and charged with
group hopes that develop- drunk driving. His sec-
ments surrounding the ond-in-command, Michael
aviation industry and La- Huerta, took the helm,
Guardia Airport will draw which the group said could
renewed attention to what bode well for their cause.
it said are the dangers of a “What I hope will hap-
planned garbage facility in pen is that the FAA will
College Point. look at this with a new set
The aviation advocacy of eyes,” said Ken Paskar,
group Friends of LaGuar- president of Friends of La-
dia Airport said the new Guardia Airport. Opponents of a revamped garbage transfer station in College
blood at the top of the Fed- Paskar maintains that Point hope recent developments in the aviation world will bring
eral Aviation Administra- the station — where trash attention to what they say is a hazard to planes landing at and
tion could mean a fresh from the borough will be leaving from LaGuardia Airport.
look at the proposed North collected and then floated
Shore Marine Transfer Sta- out on a barge before be- for LaGuardia Airport. sits less than a half mile
IS 59 students present a check to Cohen’s Children Medical tion in College Point and its ing transferred again to The station lies directly in away.
Center after they performed a skit about fighting obesity. effects on the airport. a train — is a hazard and the flight path of one of the If the station is built,
Photo by Ivan Pereira Earlier this month, money-draining measure runways at the airport and Continued on Page 42
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4 Queens men charged in Bklyn cop’s slaying
BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ in the murder by police.
It was unclear how the
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

Four Ozone Park men other three men were alleg-

were indicted Tuesday in edly involved in the killing,
the murder of a police offi- police said.
cer who was shot and killed Velez was arrested
during a robbery last week four previous times since
in Brooklyn, the Kings 2009, including three for
County district attorney’s criminal possession of
office said. marijuana and one on at-
The four men had 20 tempted murder involving
prior arrests among them. a knife, police said.
Police Officer Peter Velez and the three
Figoski was killed, alleg- other Queens men were
edly by 27-year-old Brook- charged with second-de-
lyn resident Lamont Pride, gree murder in Figoski’s
after he responded to a death and two charges of
burglary in progress in criminal possession of a
Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, in weapon, police said.
the morning Dec. 12. Also arrested were
The four Queens men 30-year-old Kevin Santos, of
were charged that day in 133-16 85th St.; 22-year-old Michael Velez (l. to r.), Nelson Morales, Kevin Santos, Lamont Pride and Ariel Tejada appear in Brooklyn Supreme Court to face charges in
connection with the mur- Ariel Tejada, of 132-28 89th the murder of Police Officer Peter Figoski. AP Photo/John Roca, Pool
der, police said, and they St.; and 27-year-old Nelson
were indicted on those Moralez, of 97-35 84th St., cording to police. said. out at a Brooklyn judge who not behind bars the last
charges Tuesday, Brooklyn police said. Police said Moralez Figoski was the father set Pride free on bail Nov. time is that a judge here in
DA Charles Hynes said. Of the four men, Santos has five prior arrests: two of four daughters and lived 3 following a drug arrest New York not only didn’t
One of the men, 21-year- has the lengthiest rap sheet on drug charges, two for in West Babylon, L.I. despite Pride’s also facing put him behind bars, she
old Michael Velez, of 86-03 with 11 arrests, including robbery and a DWI charge. Mayor Michael charges in a North Caro- didn’t even think it was
102nd Ave. in Ozone Park, two for robberies and three Tejada does not have Bloomberg, a fierce advo- lina shooting. appropriate for bail,” the
was identified as a driver drug-related charges, ac- any prior arrests, police cate of gun control, lashed “The reason he was mayor said.

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TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

May your holidays be merry and
bright. Best wishes to all for a healthy,
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TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

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1) Middle School 2)High School 3) College Police investigate the stabbing of a mother and son on 56th Street in Maspeth Tuesday afternoon.
Photo by Ellis Kaplan

Please send nominations and information to: Man throws self in front of train after fatal attack
srossi@cnglocal.com, or mail to:
S. Rossi – 41-02 Bell Blvd. 2nd Floor, MASPETH — A 43-year-old Maspeth with a stab wound to the neck, police said.
Bayside NY 11361. woman was stabbed to death in her apart- Outside and to the back of the house, they
ment Tuesday by a man who later threw also found a 22-year-old man with multiple
himself in front of a Long Island Rail Road stab wounds in the back, police said.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at: train, police said. The New York Post reported the as-
718-260-4522 Maureen Biermann was pronounced sailant was the woman’s boyfriend and the
dead at Wyckoff Hospital in Brooklyn, injured man was the woman’s stepson.
according to a statement released by the After the attack, the assailant was

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NYPD late Tuesday. struck by a westbound train near Fresh
Police identified the suspect as Pond Road and Metropolitan Avenue in
33-year-old James Peck of Glendale. Middle Village, police said.
Officers had responded at about 6 a.m. The 22-year-old man was taken to
to a report of an assault at 56th Street near Elmhurst Hospital and listed in stable con-
Arnold Avenue and found Biermann inside dition, police said.

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holiday handwriting House of Holiday in Ozone Park is one-stop shop for trees, adornments
confusion or frustration. A

TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

BY COLIN DEVRIES “t” with a centered cross-
bar indicates an individual BY IVAN PEREIRA
With each seemingly with practical goals, while
mindless cross of a “t” or a t-bar that is not fully The Christmas sea-
dot of an “i,” the deepest formed may indicate pro- son may be winding down,
psychological characteris- crastination. but an Ozone Park store is
tics of the writer’s subcon- As a student of psy- going to continue to help
scious are revealed — at chology, Samas became shoppers ring in the spirit
least that’s what Dr. Elias interested in grapho- with its enormous selec-
Samas will tell you. analysis, or the practice of tion of holiday decorations,
Around the holidays handwriting analysis, as a trinkets and gifts.
each year, Samas eagerly vehicle toward a better un- For the last 15 years,
awaits the arrival of greet- derstanding of people and House of Holiday, at 90-02
ing cards sent by loved ones the human condition. Atlantic Ave., has offered
from afar. The 78-year-old “You can get as much holiday gifts from Septem-
handwriting expert exam- information from a psy- ber to January but unlike
ines each heartfelt message chological test as a sample other shops that offer a few
of yuletide blessings with of handwriting,” said the cards, ornaments or lights,
the greatest of care, pars- Alexandria, Egypt, native, the store has two full floors
ing all the inscribed notes who immigrated to the of merchandise.
with a sharp, analytical United States in 1967, stud- Its owner, Larry Guri-
eye, but without seeing a ied psychology at Columbia no, said people from as far
single word. University and eventually as Connecticut have flocked
earned a doctorate. He went to his store to pick out the
on to earn a certificate by right decoration that would
mail through the Interna- add that extra sense of
tional Graphoanalysis So- cheer to their Christmas.
ciety when it was located “It’s a fun, excit-
in Chicago during the late ing time of the year,” the
1960s. 46-year-old father of two
As president and said as he was tending to
founder of the Queens Gra- customers last week.
phoanalysis Center, Samas Among the items avail-
has applied his expertise in able for purchase are orna-
a variety of capacities since ments of all sizes, artificial
being certified. While much trees, lights that hang from
of his work has involved tes- roofs, walls and ceilings
Dr. Elias Samas analyz- tifying before court on civil and homemade wreaths
es a subject’s handwrit- matters involving forgeries and centerpieces.
ing in his Jamaica home. or contract disputes, he is The second floor is
Photo by Colin DeVries on occasion called upon to filled with a wide selection
provide insight on high- of trees, including ones with
“When I get holiday profile cases, including an themed ornaments already
cards, I don’t read them. I examination of the ransom set on the evergreen. Some
just like to see how people note in the mysterious, un- of the choices include a New
are doing,” the Jamaica res- solved killing of JonBenet York Yankees-themed tree,
ident told a small handwrit- Ramsey, a 6-year-old Colo- an Elvis-themed tree and a
ing analysis class in the rado beauty queen whose Christian-themed tree.
basement of College Point’s death gripped the hearts of “You can’t get all of
Poppenhusen Library. a nation. these ornaments in one
One letter of the alpha- In 1977, when a serial place anywhere else,” Guri-
bet, Samas said, can pro- killer was terrorizing New no said. The House of Holiday has many speciality Christmas trees, including this sports-themed one.
vide more than 30 interpre- York City and writing cryp- The store’s most Photo by Ivan Pereira
tations of an individual’s tic, rambling letters to po- sought-after gifts are the
mental condition. By sim- lice and the media, Samas pieces for miniature Christ- Christmas sales. He used to through the end of Janu- holiday.com to include on-
ply noting the placement said he might have known mas villages. The owner sell trees outside the store’s ary, the store scales back line sales.
of a writer’s “t” crossbar, a the killer. He found simi- said many customers make location and at the time the on its piano showroom, The owner said he
graphoanalyst can discern larities in the Son of Sam’s their villages personal and three-story building used which turns into a winter would love for customers
how the writer’s well-being handwriting with that of a they always seek the right to be a factory that created wonderland. outside the tri-state area
may have changed from a patient he was counseling. piece. artificial trees. Initially, House of Hol- to purchase items from
year earlier. “He matched most “Say if your son is a po- When the factory iday was secluded to one his store because he enjoys
A high t-bar indicates of the traits,” Samas told lice officer, you want to put closed down in 1996, Guri- room on the first floor, but spreading Christmas cheer
a strong will and a posi- Newsday in 2000, noting the a police station in the vil- no bought the property to over the last 15 years it has without having to ride a
tive outlook for the future. bizarre religious symbols lage. It’s all sentimental,” create a piano store, but grown to include two floors. sleigh.
A low t-bar, or one that is he observed on the patient’s he said. he wanted to keep the lo- Gurino said he is not done “It’s about the birth of
curved or shortened, may walls when he went to see Gurino said he has cation’s holiday traditions with the expansion and has Christ and giving and re-
show signs of depression, Continued on Page 36 a long experience with alive. Every September recently launched houseof- ceiving,” he said.
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TIDINGS OF COMFORT
AND JOY
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

The Queens publishing family wishes our readers a

holiday season filled with joy and hope.
We can think of no greater tidings than the news that
thousands of American soldiers are on their way home from
Iraq. For the soldiers and families that have waited for their
safe return, this will be a special holiday.
Welcome home.

REVERSING HOSPITAL
CARE DECLINE
Brooklyn has taken a step forward in dealing with its
hospital crisis. A group has been established to examine the
borough’s diminishing health-care resources. The Brook-
lyn Health Systems Redesign Work Group, or the Berger
Commission II, released a report with recommendations for
increasing financial resources and quality of care.
The same thing needs to happen in Queens. A group
similar to the commission needs to be formed to study the
decline of hospital resources in the county. In particular,
a commission must address the shortage of emergency
OTHER VOICES
rooms.

Fight against secondhand smoking

If that does not happen, lives may be needlessly lost.
In recent years, four hospitals in Queens have closed.
They include St. John’s Queens Hospital in Elmhurst; St.
Joseph’s Hospital in Flushing, which became a drug abuse
facility; Parkway Hospital in Forest Hills; and Mary Im-

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maculate Hospital in Jamaica. resh air is a precious cannot be contained. Even rooms suffering from asth- lower insurance rates.
There are differing and complex reasons why this hap- commodity and a cleaning the air and ven- ma attacks induced by the Exercise your right to
pened, but the result was the same: The people of Queens right for all New tilating buildings cannot cigarette smoke they are breathe smoke-free air in
have less access to medical care. Yorkers, but many eliminate the health haz- forced to breathe. your home by contacting
U.S. Rep. Joseph Crowley has written a letter to Gov. multi-unit dwellings are ards of secondhand smoke From a purely eco- your landlord and local
Andrew Cuomo asking to “start a conversation” on how not smoke-free environ- exposure. nomic standpoint, the cost city officials to request a
the hospital problem in Queens and the Bronx can be ad- ments. We need to protect our of rehabilitating a residen- smoking ban in your com-
dressed. Tenants and prop- most vulnerable residents: tial unit occupied by heavy plex. We can all enjoy the
We have no doubt the governor understands the prob- erty owners are subjected our children. In New York smokers, totals more than long-term benefits to our
lem Queens is facing, nor do we imagine there are any easy to the harmful effects of City, more than 200,000 $3,500. A no-smoking pol- health and property.
answers. We applaud Crowley for getting the ball rolling. secondhand smoke even children are exposed to icy can reduce the cost of
One thing is certain: In recent years, the borough has when they have chosen secondhand smoke in the physical property damage Joan M. Bush
been moving in the wrong direction when it comes to hospi- not to smoke themselves. place they should be safest: while a 100 percent, smoke- Health Educator
tal care. Health-care jobs have been lost along with hospital According to the journal their own homes. Some of free, multi-unit dwelling North Shore-LIJ Health
beds. Nicotine and Tobacco Re- these children are enter- means higher property System
The problem has to be addressed on a boroughwide search, secondhand smoke ing hospital emergency values, lower fire risk and Great Neck
level before it gets any worse.

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City must do better in how it treats nonprofits

TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

A
s many in Queens the city has sent two noti- Queens. It has a small staff, property tax exemption sta- their belts, and many are While I work with
will tell you, there fication letters with forms but has been a staple in the tus and the use eligibility desperately looking for any my fellow City Council
are many nonprofits that the organizations are community for many years. of their facilities and only help they can get. colleagues to reach out to
throughout the bor- required to fill out to keep It fed people who were look- provided a small window of With so many people these groups, I will not only
ough that have helped thou- their exemption status. Out ing for meals on Thanks- time to do so. unable to afford their mort- advocate for more time
sands of people get back on of the thousands of letters giving and every Saturday Whether this was done gages, rent, health insur- to complete these forms,
their feet. Nonprofits have that were sent out, there it assesses the needs of the intentionally or not to cap- ance and other necessities, but ask why, while we are
traditionally been exempt are still 3,928 organizations neighborhood and gives ture future revenues is un- this is not the time to im- still struggling to get the
from paying property taxes the city is waiting to hear away food to the homeless. certain, but what is certain pose onerous information economy moving again,
on buildings they own and from and 738 of them are in Unfortunately, it does is that organizations will requests from organiza- we are suddenly burdening
provide services in, like Queens. not currently have a staff be required to exert what tions that help people in institutions that have been
churches and nonprofit af- For small organiza- person dedicated to han- little time, energy and re- need. serving people for years by
fordable housing develop- tions that do not have dling finances, taking time sources they have in turn- Accountability, trans- threatening to take their
ers. dedicated administrative away from the pastors from ing around these forms parency and accurate re- resources away.
But the city has re- staff, like many churches, running these programs. instead of concentrating on porting are essential to en- For any questions,
cently decided to require this can be burdensome as While verification of providing needed services. sure compliance, but there please contact my office by
these organizations to ver- they prepare to help people these facilities may be nec- The struggling econ- has to be a better methodol- calling 718-776-3700.
ify their nonprofit status or during the holiday season, essary, it comes at a precar- omy has forced those of ogy employed that allows
risk losing their property especially considering the ious time. It is during these us in government to make organizations, particularly Leroy Comrie
tax exemption. In some short notice they received. hard economic times that tough decisions, and many ones with little staff, to City Councilman
cases, these organizations All verification forms were members of our commu- of these organizations have respond to these requests (D-St. Albans)
would cease to exist with- due Dec. 5. nity seek out these services seen their funding dramat- in an efficient and timely
out the property tax exemp- One of them is One- most. Yet the city has so ically slashed. At the same manner. Some 738 Queens
tion. ness Pentecostal Taberna- suddenly required these or- time, families in Queens organizations had yet to re-
Within the last month, cle on Linden Boulevard in ganizations to verify their have also had to tighten spond to the city’s notice.

Save city after-school programs City shows gall in Willets sewer plan
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ecently, the city system now. Since these despite the progress we cel- n its mishandling of It willfully allowed the dize the mayor’s well-con-
after-school com- awards are to begin in ebrated in October, we still Willets Point, the city area to fall into structural nected real estate friends,
munity celebrated September 2012, our com- have miles to go. Economic Development disrepair and then misla- who will surely be awarded
the work being done munity residents will have And some of those Corp. has qualified for beled it as substandard. the development contract.
in after-school programs no idea what hit them until miles need to be traveled the Chutzpah Award of the Now comes the pinnacle of By no stretch of the
in the area and around school starts and they find in our minds and what we Year. absurdity in that the EDC imagination can the pro-
the country, joining in the that the many established hold dear in our hearts. As Notwithstanding the has awarded the sewer con- posed Willets Point de-
national Lights On After- after-school programs will a lifelong New York sports lack of sewers in Willets tract to a New Jersey-based velopment in its concept,
school celebration. have disappeared. fan, I cannot help but do the Point, the city not only ig- company (“Avella, biz planning and implementa-
But we all know there Additionally, the cur- math and note that these nored repeated requests group slam EDC,” Flushing tion qualify as democracy
is more to do before every rent PEG reductions to the reductions to youth pro- from property owners for Times, Dec. 1-7). in action. Machine politics
child who needs an after- city budget continue to re- grams in the city budget, many years to install sew- EDC’s claim it could would fit the bill.
school program has access duce the size and scope of which will affect thousands ers, but collected sewer rent not lawfully discriminate The time has come to
to one. Our city Department other important youth and of families, are equal to the for the non-existent sewers. based upon geography is remove the EDC’s jurisdic-
of Youth & Community De- community serving pro- salaries of maybe five of the It made a mockery of feeble since it could have tion from the mayor and
velopment recently released grams, such as Beacon Cen- top-tier athletes on some of the understanding that waited for legislation per- make it accountable to the
a request for proposals for ters. For many providers my favorite teams. eminent domain was to be mitting the jobs to remain City Council.
all of its Out-of-School Time that have honorably deliv- After-school programs used for public purposes in New York. So much for
programs. These programs ered these crucial services, keep kids safe, inspire them and not to subsidize fat-cat creating jobs for New York- Benjamin M. Haber
are a source of support for there is now the warning to learn and help working real estate developers. ers, whose taxes will subsi- Flushing
children and families, and that some of these centers families. In tough econom-
the major source of funding will be closed, depending ic times like these, we need
for after-school programs on the need and exhibited to be doubly sure that our
throughout the five bor- by the ZIP code in which children get the education
oughs.
More than $68 million
the program sits.
While we understand
and support they need to
succeed in school and life.
LETTERS POLICY
is identified to be awarded the need to tighten the belt, Letters should be typed or neatly handwritten, and those longer than 300 words may be edited for
through this competitive the continuous reduction of Deepmalya Ghosh brevity and clarity. All letters must include the writer’s name and phone number for verification.
bidding process, and while funding to programs that Director of Youth Names may be withheld from publication if requested, but anonymously sent letters will not be
this seems to be a large provide a lifeline to some Development Programs printed. Letters must be received by Thursday noon to appear in the next week’s paper. All letters
sum, it is a catastrophic families demonstrates a The Child Center of NY
become the property of Queens Publishing Corporation and may be republished in any format.
reduction from previous complete shift in priorities Woodside
years. Approximately $125 away from our most vul-
million feeds the same nerable. That means that
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Dec. 13 was a killer day. Stone and Daily News blog- Democrat Issac Sas- and during her 29-year ten- in obtaining his release.
Dee It started out at 8 a.m. with ger Celeste Katz. son was a guest at the GOP ure as state assemblywom- The words describing what
Richard a political seminar at Ford- That event was over
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

party. From what I remem- an for the 27th District, she a great party it was would
ham University’ Columbus at 5 p.m., which gave me ber a few years back, he was admired for the pas- only be redundant.
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Circle facility. At 11:30 a.m., enough time to drive to was considering becoming sage of the landmark Baby At the end of the eve-
Dishing I cut out early for lunch and Riccardo’s by the Bridge a Republican. Could that be Aids Bill and the Partner ning, after Gary thanked
with Dee drove to Russo’s on the Bay in Astoria for the Queens his game plan in trying to Notification Law and as the everyone for their support,
in Howard Beach to cover County Republican Party’s beat Toby Stavisky for her prime sponsor of the Victim he gave a thought-provok-
Bishop Nicholas DiMar- holiday party and recep- Senate seat? As long as he Impact Bill. Not too shabby ing speech. After Gary’s

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his week was more zio’s annual Christmas tion. It was an interesting and fellow Democrat John a record, my dears. It was a party, it was off to the
non-stop holiday par- luncheon. and fun event. Messer run against each lovely party and held at the Douglaston Manor again to
ty running around. The emcee was Mau- Some of the luminar- other as Democrats, the Douglaston Manor. cover the Queens Bar As-
“Ho! Ho! Ho!” is be- rice DuBois, newscaster ies were Ed Cox, the state result is they cancel each Last Thursday eve- sociation’s annual holiday
ginning to wear a little from Channel 2 and a super Republican Party chair- other out and insure a win ning, U.S. Rep. Gary Ack- celebration. More details
thin. I think the week be- nice guy, very apropos for a man. The keynote speaker for Toby. If that’s his game erman held his annual about that party next week.
tween Christmas and New bishop’s luncheon. The hon- was Rich Lowry, editor plan, maybe he will have holiday party at the U.S. A last minute entry:
Year’s I will go to bed and orees were Clarissa Elgar- of the National Review. better luck running as a Merchant Marine Academy U.S. Rep. Bob Turner
hibernate for the whole ten, Martin J. Cotting- The special guest was An- Republican. What fun po- in Kings Point, L.I. It was of the 9th District held a
week. ham and Joseph Ferrara. drew Wilkow, host of the litical speculations are, but packed with everyone from ribbon-cutting ceremony
Fat chance that will Representing the Diocese “Wilkow Majority” on Sir- of course everyone has to the lowest to the highest in to celebrate the opening of
ever happen — sure as God of Brooklyn was Monsignor ius XM Radio. There was a wait to see what the redis- attendance. his new office on Eliot Av-
made little green apples, Jamie J. Gigantiello. A guest appearance by Miss tricting will look like. One of the more in- enue in Middle Village. It
some events are sure to great luncheon. Sorry I New York Kaitlin Monte. On Dec. 14, the Steven- teresting guests was Ilan is a street-level store front,
pop up! What’s a chronicler didn’t have time to stay, but Do you get the picture son Democratic Club held its Grapel, who was there which is better for constitu-
of the Queens passing pa- I had to drive back to Man- of what one of my killer 45th annual dinner-dance with his parents Irene and ents to be serviced.
rade to do? Why, cover the hattan for the afternoon days is like? My husband honoring Steve Sadofsky Daniel Grapel. He was the I look forward to your
events for posterity — what session of the Fordham says that even though I and Nettie Mayersohn. I young man held in solitary voice mails at 718-767-6484,
else? While I am tired now seminar. Three of its more complain loud and long, I am glad that they honored confinement in Egypt and faxes at 718-746-0066 and e-
and in a complaining mood, interesting speakers were must love it or I wouldn’t Nettie. She has been one of accused of being a spy. Ack- mails at deerrichard@aol.
consider the alternative. Hank Scheinkopf, Roger do it. my favorite female electeds erman was instrumental com.

Bomb scare at LaGuardia Airport in 1960 fizzles out

Built to “bring the blizzard measures more suitcase at LaGuardia Air- He witnessed the car-
plane to the passenger,” than 18 inches by noon. port was thought to contain nage that set the union
the “upside down umbrel- Sweeping through the met- explosives after a baggage movement back a genera-
la building” covers more ro area, it kills at least five inspector at Hanger 3 opens tion.
n than 4 acres. The building people on Long Island as it it and sees what he thinks “Those were grim
“grounded” all other com- paralyzes transportation, are sticks of dynamite. The days,” he recalled with a
The Greater Astoria Historical Society petitors for the title of Most closes schools and keeps Bomb Squad, Fire Depart- shudder.
Outstanding Structure in others from work. ment and Port Authority Deitsch also remem-

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n 1960, Queens boasted son at Horn & Hardet Re- the Borough. Trains derail, autos police are summoned. bered every election back
more than 35 movie tail Shops in 52 convenient ● crash, snow shovelers drop They find balloons, to the 1880 James A. Gar-
theaters. In the Forest locations. Pumpkin pies at The mammoth new from heart attacks and fish- feathers, horns, a kettle field campaign.
Hills Theatre, see “The 69 cents, potato salad at 39 Throgs Neck Bridge, whose ermen stagger into port. and trick matches. The “dy- The spry resident of
Magnificent Seven,” in cents per pound, frankfurt- 12,300-foot span cost $90 National Guard trucks tow namite” turns out to be an 146-29 Laburnum Ave. in
Jackson Heights is “The ers at 69 cents per pound, a million, should put an end abandoned cars. Packing a entertainer’s make-up pow- Flushing traces his ances-
Apartment,” in Sunnyside jar of sweet mixed pickles to the bumper-to-bumper howling 35 mph wind, the der. try back to Aaron Levy, the
view “Hell to Eternity” and at 33 cents and coleslaw at nightmare on the Whites- killer storm is called the The bag is a magic en- Revolutionary War banker
at the Polk see the original only 31 cents. tone Bridge and help ease worst of the year, stripping tertainer’s kit. and financial wizard who
“Ocean’s 11.” ● congestion on the Tribor- the title from the 14-inch ● gave his entire personal
● The “topflight” struc- ough Bridge. blizzard of March 4. A few shots of whis- fortune to the American
Looking for a place to ture that graced the Queens In an editorial, the Within 24 hours, the key and four or five cigars fight for freedom. Deitsch
spend the holidays? Try building scene in 1960 was Star-Journal pushes for a mercury dips to a frigid 7 a day are Joseph Deitsch’s was also related to the late
Queens Terrace on 69th the airy Pan-American grander idea: “Now what degrees. The deep freeze formula for longevity. Dei- Supreme Court Justice
Street in Woodside and Bay- Airways Passenger Termi- is needed is a bridge across slows the borough from tsch grew up the heir to a Benjamin Cardozo.
side’s Imperial or Flush- nal at Idlewild — now John the Long Island Sound digging out. Long Island large retail clothing busi- The nonagenarian
ing’s Pilgrim Inn — both F. Kennedy International to Connecticut or Rhode tallies 26 dead, with 130 fa- ness in Philadelphia, but claims that life begins at
on Northern Boulevard. — Airport. The Queens Island. It has been pooh- talities across the country. his most vivid memory 80. He is the father of six
There is Kneer’s Hofbrau, Chamber of Commerce se- poohed as far fetched, but it The Long Island Rail Road of a young man was as a “youngsters” aged 52 to 63,
on Broadway in Astoria, or lected the futuristic termi- too will be built some day.” erases the day off its calen- member of the Pennsylva- has 12 grandchildren and
nearby Steinway Brauhall, nal, which gave the impres- ● dar. nia National Guard — the at least 10 great-grandchil-
on Steinway Street. sion it may take off along A brutal winter storm ● Homestead Strike of 1892 in dren.
Get ready for the sea- with the planes that use it. buried Queens. A slashing An unclaimed airline Pittsburgh.
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Carousels time and the Forest Park
carousel is one of only two
that remain.
Park
Continued from Page 1 The Flushing Mead- Continued from Page 2
ows Corona Park Carousel
“Taking the family on is one of the city’s four vin- was my local playground
a carousel ride in a park is tage carousels, Parks said. as a child, and it continues
a treasured New York City to improve with each pass-
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

That carousel is a com-

experience,” said Parks bination of two earlier Co- ing year,” she said. “Chil-
Commissioner Adrian Be- ney Island carousels, the dren can now play on the
nepe. “We hope to receive Feltman Carousel, which new slides in an impressive
proposals from companies was constructed around design that captures the
with strong backgrounds 1903, and the Stubbman historical significance of
in developing, operating Carousel, which opened this area’s past as a former
and maintaining carousels around five years after the swampland. As an added
and amusement venues so Feltman Carousel. bonus, the playground is
that the carousels at Forest The Flushing Mead- eco-friendly and built to be
Park and Flushing Mead- ows hybrid debuted at the sustainable for future gen-
ows Corona Park can con- 1964 World’s Fair, Parks erations.”
tinue to delight New York- said. The $750,000 upgrade
ers for many generations to The agency is holding comes a year after $933,000
come.” a walkthrough of both car- in renovations were made
Ed Wendell, president ousels to those interested to the park that was funded
of the Woodhaven Block in submitting a bid Jan. 12. by Crowley and Mayor Mi-
Association, said he was Also up for grabs un- chael Bloomberg that added
hoping someone would be The city Parks Department is looking for a new operator of the Forest Park carousel (inset), which der the RFP process are play equipment designed
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ed, covered up,” Seidel said.
“It’s a significant amount
of money and it wasn’t just
Merry Christmas and a Continued from Page 1 charge following his stay in stolen, it was laundered.”
prison. Jurors found Haggerty
Happy and Healthy attorney Dennis Vacco said He was apologetic in stole the money and laun-
Seidel was correct but that court during the proceed- dered it through a company
New Year Haggerty was not driven by ing. he created called Special
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greed to steal Bloomberg’s “If I could do it all over Election Operations.

money, explaining that again, I’d do it much differ- Raymond Castello,
Haggerty was 15 years old ently,” he said before being another attorney for Hag-
when his mother died and handcuffed and escorted by gerty, said 48 people wrote
his father was rarely home. court officers for process- letters to Zweibel seek-
“The house clouded ing. ing leniency for his client,
his vision. The house cloud- In arguing for proba- whom he called “a man of
ed his judgment,” Vacco tion, Vacco said the blow to integrity.
said. “This was a desper- Haggerty’s reputation and Castello disputed pros-
ate attempt to hang on to a the loss of his home were ecutors’ claims that Hag-
family life that passed him punishment enough. He gerty showed no remorse
by and [he] never had since pointed out that Haggerty for his crimes.
the death of his mother.” had no living parents, lived “Certainly he has ex-
Prosecutors wanted alone, had no children and pressed that he is very sor-
Haggerty to be sentenced was divorced. ry for what has happened
to four to 12 years. Zweibel “What a terrible sen- here,” he said, noting that
said his sentence was need- tence that is,” Vacco said. Haggerty plans to make
ed “to restore the public’s Seidel asked Zweibel to full restitution of $750,000
confidence in the electoral sentence Haggerty to four by selling the Forest Hills
process.” to 12 years in prison. Gardens home he bought
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BY REBECCA HENELY Turner, who was joined by of the U.S. Army, and he
about 40 supporters at the thinks Turner will support
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first few months as a con- temporarily housing his Halloran praised
gressman in the Kew Gar- entire staff in this office, Turner, a former television
dens office of former seat although he will be open- executive, for his business
holder Anthony Weiner, ing another in Brooklyn in acumen. He also touted
U.S. Rep. Bob Turner (R- February. the coalition Turner was
Middle Village) cut the rib- “The one that we in- able to build. Turner drew
bon on his long-promised herited was a little too ex- the support of the typically
new digs Sunday. pensive, and I would have Democratic-leaning Jews
“There’s a lot of work rather hired more staffers in his district as well as
to be done here,” Turner to do outreach,” Turner earned the endorsement of
said. “There’s been a big said. former Mayor Ed Koch.
gap in our constituent ser- Turner’s district in- “We wish we could get
vices because of the special cludes Middle Village, Kew so many people on board as
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TO THE ARTS, ENTERTA

ENTERTAINMENT
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The Mary Louis Academy students from

Jenny Limberg-Durkin’s advanced art
class who participated in illustrating
“The Best Christmas Present Ever,”
authored by the head of TMLA’s foreign
language department, Rita E. Piro.
Photo by Rita Piro

BY TAMMY SCILEPPI

Jenny Limberg-Durkin’s Advanced

Placement art students at The Mary
Louis Academy in Jamaica Estates were
given an unusual assignment back in which does not receiving public funding. Camille Gregory, 17, of Jackson n
September. Each student was asked to This unique Christmas story is told Heights said, “I still can’t believe my
reach into a hat and take out a piece of in the first person and takes place in piece was chosen for the cover. This is
paper describing a segment from a new Queens Village, where the author grew a very exciting time in our lives — se-
children’s book, written by Rita Piro, the up and still lives now. Sts. Joachim and niors in high school — and we’re pub-
head of the school’s foreign language de- Ann School and Church, which are still lished!”
partment. standing today, are mentioned, as well Lisa Krulasik, 17, of Glendale has
“‘The Best Christmas Present Ever’ as a few other familiar neighborhood decided to pursue illustration in col-
was originally going to be published as streets and sites. lege: “I feel this gave me a jump-start.”
part of a Christmas collection, but I want- “I wrote an inspirational reflection And Julia Szaniawska, 17, of Middle
ed to do something bigger with it,” said recounting the events of the last Christ- Village was thrilled to see two of her
Piro. So she approached the art teacher, mas I spent with my maternal grand- pieces published: “My mom wants to
and they decided that the girls would mother, when I was 7,” said Piro, who send copies back to our family in Po-
each illustrate a portion of the story, us- spent a month home sick after Thanks- land.”
ing their imagination — as well as water- giving that year beside her beloved Ital- “When Mrs. Durkin read us the
colors, pastels and charcoal pencils. The ian grandmother, who was terminally story in September, I couldn’t imagine ne “Have you ever
book was released Nov. 15. ill. She died shortly after that sad Christ- that it would all come together. The book k j t stopped
just t d andd looked
l k d up att the
th scene
When their project was completed mas. “Much later in life, I realized that looks amazing,” said Ashlyn Salig, 17, around you when it snows? It’s magical.
almost three weeks later, 13 talented se- the best Christmas present I had ever re- from Maspeth. Even bus stops can be beautiful.”
niors at this all-girls Catholic high school ceived had been the gift of time that the “Christmas is a time for slowing Durkin couldn’t have been more
would become published artists. two of us were able to share together. down — a time to just be nice to people. excited to have her talented students in-
A Mary Louis graduate, Piro, 44, “The story is moving, but the art- I love winter and the Christmas season, volved in the project.
has been teaching there for 20 years. Her work is dynamic and exciting — the il- and as cheesy as it sounds, I look for- “I was over the moon when Rita
book is in a sense, her Christmas gift to lustrations make the book,” said Piro. ward to singing Christmas carols in the told me about this idea. What a tremen-
the school she loves, as all proceeds will “TMLA’s art students are phenomenally snow, then coming in for hot cocoa,” said dous opportunity for the girls. They
go to the 75-year-old private academy, talented.” 17-year-old Tanya Caldas of Ozone Park. Continued on Page 27
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‘It’s a Wonderful Life:’ Radio play fun in Corona

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BY ARLENE MCKANIC short story performed on cast not only makes the traordinary noises. Reuben “It’s A Wonderful Life” is at
a stage, but here it works. characters of “It’s a Won- Rosenthal makes great use least as much fun as Frank
We know the story This is thanks to director The play is at derful Life” come alive, but of the lighting in Queens Capra’s iconic movie. It will
of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” and Queens Theatre direc- they make the characters Theatre’s main stage and be up till Dec. 24.
George Bailey, the mensch tor Ray Cullom, playwright least as fun as who play the characters is adept at both bathing the
from Bedford Falls, comes
on some hard financial
Joe Landry and the stellar
cast, who with the excep-
Frank Capra’s come alive as well.
The play is set during
stage in a cheery holiday
glow and plunging it into
IF YOU GO
times and decides to end
it all when a Level 2 angel
tion of Lafoon and Sarah
Stevens, play actors voicing
iconic movie. Christmas of 1946 in “the
auditorium of Studio A at
darkness during the depths
of George Bailey’s despair.
It’s a Wonderful Life: A
Live Radio Play
named Clarence is sent to several parts, from little WQTR in New York City.” Sydney Maresca’s cos- Queens Theatre
let him know what a won- Zuzu to the miserable, rot- Michael Hetzer’s set is tumes are era-perfect, es- 14 United Nations Ave.
derful life he’s had. In the ten old creep Mr. Potter. ence’s supervising angel. magical, with lighted signs pecially that little hat worn South
movie he’s played by Jimmy Stevens plays the eager James Barry plays Harry above everything that read by Sarah Stevens’ Sally and Flushing Meadows
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American verve. In the wife. Tim Jerome plays Harry Bailey and the be- lights up, we in the audi- sequins on the collar.
Queen Theatre’s delightful Freddie Fillmore, the an- fuddled and sweet-natured ence happily obey. There’s The Queens Theatre’s
radio play version, he’s por- nouncer of sonorous voice, Clarence. Alex Mandell a sparkling little Christ-
trayed on the broadcastby who also voices Potter, Er- rounds out the cast as the mas tree stage right and
Jake Laurents, acted by the nie and a few other people. unnamed Foley artist who the back of the stage is full
very good Duke Lafoon. Erin Maguire plays Lana handles the sound effects, of stuff for sound effects,
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community,” Durkin said a part of such a wonderful Dec. 22 it will be available
proudly. “We’re so blessed project.” in retail stores and on Am-
to have such an intense art Piro said, “The mes- azon.com.
program here that would sage is simply that the
allow the girls the needed greatest gift we can give The Mary Louis Academy
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(Clockwise from top) Decorations are set up in a driveway on 28th Street near Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria; a snowman sits on a
balcony at 103rd Avenue and 133rd Street in Richmond Hill; a Nativity scene is placed at 160th Street and 91st Avenue in Howard
Beach; bushes are covered with lights at Springfield Boulevard and Merrick Boulevard in Queens Village; a lawn is filled with holi-
day decorations on 122nd Street in South Ozone Park; a polar bear peers at visitors to 214th Street and 56th Avenue in Bayside;
and tiny Santas sit between penguins at Albert Road and Whitelaw Street in Ozone Park. Photos by Christina Santucci
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Turner pushes guv to cut Cross Bay Bridge toll
BY HOWARD KOPLOWITZ
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

U.S. Rep. Bob Turner

(R-Middle Village) remind-
ed Gov. Andrew Cuomo
of his Queens roots after
writing the governor in an
effort to end the toll on the
Cross Bay Bridge.
Then-Mayor Rudolph
Giuliani instituted a re-
bate program in 1997 for
Broad Channel and Rock-
away residents who used
the Cross Bay Bridge that
gave residents a $2.26 re- U.S. Rep. Bob Turner wants Gov. Andrew Cuomo to eliminate the toll on the Cross Bay Bridge. Photo by Christina Santucci
bate on their E-ZPass state-
ments each time they made against Queens’ residents,” area have to pay this toll.” areas in the Rockways,” my district,” Turner said. get rid of the toll.
a round trip. Turner wrote to Cuomo. “It Turner referred to Turner wrote. “I am sure “I look forward to working The toll was imple-
But in July 2010, citing forces them to pay a toll to Cuomo’s roots to the bor- that you would agree that with you and other elected mented to pay for construc-
budget woes, the Metropoli- travel from one part of the ough — he grew up in Hol- this geographical diversity officials as we try to end tion of the bridge, which
tan Transportation Author- borough to another. It is a lis — in the letter. should not come at an un- the toll.” has long been paid off.
ity partially rescinded the dubious and expensive dis- “You and I were raised fair cost to the residents of The congressman’s let-
rebate, only reimbursing tinction that my constitu- in Queens. We understand the borough. ter comes three weeks after Reach reporter How-
residents after they made ents who commute to New and appreciate the area’s “I ask you to make this state Assemblyman Phil ard Koplowitz by e-mail at
one round trip in a day. York City, who visit friends wonderful cultural and a top priority on your agen- Goldfeder (D-Ozone Park) hkoplowitz@cnglocal.com
“Quite simply, the toll and family in Queens, and geographical diversity, par- da for relieving the econom- appealed to MTA Executive or by phone at 718-260-4573.
is a discriminatory fee who travel throughout the ticularly along the coastal ic burden on the citizens of Director Joseph Lhota to

East River ferry service to Queens Handwriting

Continued from Page 9 of crooner Frank Sinatra.

deemed success after six-month test him after the discov-

ery. “I got really scared
then. There were a lot of
Though many of the same
nuances remained from Ol’
Blue Eyes’ 1940 autograph
to his others in 1951, 1965
similarities .… But the next and 1982, some changes in
BY PHILIP NEWMAN munities like Long Island as a vehicle to link togeth- ry service from East 34th day they caught the real horizontal slant revealed
City and others to grow.” er the communities along Street and Pier 11 in Man- killer. So I didn’t save hu- his demeanor had remark-
A group of elected of- “Easy Access, afford- the city’s waterfront,” City hattan to Long Island City, manity that time.” ably transformed.
ficials and transportation ability and reliability are Councilman Jimmy Van Queens; Greenpoint, North To Samas, handwrit- “Sinatra’s handwrit-
executives have proclaimed keys to successful ferries Bramer (D-Sunnyside) Williamsburg, South Wil- ing reveals the innermost ing reveals he was more
the first six months of a and subsidies help keep said. “The success of the liamsburg and DUMBO qualities of a person, in- domineering, close-minded
trial project providing East fares down. I applaud the ferry service to date de- in Brooklyn; and, season- cluding his or her individu- and secretive when he was
River ferry service to Long operation of this ferry notes that when provided ally, to Atlantic Avenue in ality. young,” Samas told the
Island City, Brooklyn and since service began in June a variety of transportation Brooklyn and Governors “Handwriting is like Enquirer. “But now that
Lower Manhattan a suc- and look forward to its con- options, New Yorkers avail Island. fingerprints: No one can he has matured, he’s more
cess — far exceeding expec- tinued success,” Marshall themselves of such oppor- The service costs $4 imitate your handwriting,” honest, open-minded and
tations. continued. tunities in great numbers.” for a one-way ticket, $12 for he said. “Whether your talkative.”
“The fact that East The officials, as well Councilman James an unlimited, all-day pass mouth, your foot or your Handwriting, however,
River ferry ridership is as Paul Goodman, CEO of Vacca (D-Bronx), chair- and $140 for an unlimited hand, your writing will can also act as a self-fulfill-
shattering projections in Billybey Ferry Co., which man of the Council Trans- monthly pass. Ferries ac- reveal the same character- ing prophecy, Samas said. If
only six months is proof runs the East River ferries portation Committee, said, cept bicycles onboard for istics.” a person consciously works
that consumers and tour- for NY Waterway, congre- “I think people often for- an additional dollar. Ticket The slightest loop in a at changing the way let-
ists alike are discovering gated last Thursday at Pier get that New York is a city machines are available “y” or slant of a t-bar can ters are written, he said, it
both the beauty and conve- 11 in Lower Manhattan to of islands. I look forward at all commuter locations expose even the most cun- may command the writer’s
nience of traveling borough observe the six-month mile- to working with Speaker along with staffed ticket ning of forgers. personality — making the
to borough on the East stone of the service with a Quinn and Economic De- agents at some stops. Samas was once asked case for keeping “i’s” neatly
River by ferry,” said City day of free service on the velopment Commission by the National Enquirer dotted and t-bars high and
Council Speaker Christine ferry routes. President Seth Pinsky on Reach contributing to compare the signatures strong.
Quinn (D-Manhattan). Officials said nearly the next phase of the pro- writer Philip Newman by e-
Borough President 500,000 passengers had rid- gram.” mail at timesledgernews@
Helen Marshall said “our den the ferries in the first The ferry service was cnglocal.com or phone at Contact the newsroom:
rivers and ferries provide six months, far more than launched June 13 as part of 718-260-4536.
an attractive alternative for had been projected. a three-year pilot program 718-260-4545 • timesledgernews@cnglocal.com
commuting that helps com- “The ferry has served to provide year-round fer-
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FOCUS ON QUEENS
Photos by Dee Richard

THE BISHOP’S CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT RUSSO’S ON THE BAY

TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

1 Master of ceremonies 2 Bishop Nicholas Di Marzio 3 Maurice Du Bois, Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, Joseph Ferrara, 4 Joe Mattone Sr. his wife Mary Ann,
Maurice Du Bois Bishop Nicholas Di Marzio, Clarissa Elgarten and Martin Cuttingham luncheon co-chair, and a friend

QUEENS COUNTY REPUBLICAN HOLIDAY RECEPTION AT RICCARDO’S

1 Ed Cox, Frank Padavan, Bob Bishop and Herb Stupp 2 Bob Beltrani, Dan Halloran, Ed Cox and Vinny Tabone 3 Phil and Nelly Ragusa 4 Keynote speaker Rich Lowry

GARY ACKERMAN’S KINGS POINT PARTY

1 Congressman Gary Ackerman 2 Ilan Grapel and parents Irene and Daniel 3 Gene Kelty, Bary Grodenchick and Santa 4 Chet Szarejko, Margie and Frank Milewski
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TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

Flushing chef brings excellent track record

Laura Lam’s Lan Kwai Fong opens on bustling 40th Road with dishes inspired by East Asian cuisine
BY JOE ANUTA Kwai Fong, a self-pro- sandwich. The results will prob-
claimed Asian café, at 135- To accommodate some ably please the pallets of
Google one of Flush- 23 40th Road in downtown of her herbivorous friends, Lam’s future fans, but ac-
ing’s newest restaurateurs, Flushing. Lam cooked up a string cording to the recently
and this longing post from “Maybe all my old cus- bean salad with the veggie unretired chef, there is no
February appears in the tomers will come looking,” version of bacon: thinly secret to making delicious
results: “Chef Laura Lam she said with a laugh. sliced fresh mushrooms dishes.
— anyone know where she Lam graduated from a roasted until slightly crispy “You need fresh, good
is these days?” prestigious culinary school and extremely savory. ingredients,” she said, add-
In the 1990s and 2000s, in Vietnam and even taught Of course, there is ing that a chef cannot take
Lam accrued a dedicated cooking classes there. But plenty of Vietnamese food shortcuts.
fan base as the darling after the Vietnam War, as well with traditional But behind it all is the
of Vietnamese cuisine in she was forced to give up meals like Pho, a fortifying belief that food brings peo-
Manhattan. Her critically her life and flee the coun- and slightly spicy beef noo- ple together and is a force
acclaimed eatery Monsoon try with her husband and dle soup, or spring rolls. for good in the world.
— whose reviews in the young daughter. Laura Lam has opened her latest Vietnamese restaurant, Lan Kwai Since her restaurant is “Good food should be
Daily News and New York They eventually end- Fong, at 135-23 40th Road in Flushing. Photo by Joe Anuta just starting out, she offers shared, and can bring hap-
Times were so flattering ed up in New York, where with Vietnamese food, You will find dishes in- a tasting menu to sample piness to everybody,” she
they could have been writ- Lam was turned down for sometimes with a French spired by Hong Kong, Tai- some of her creations and said.
ten in saliva — was packed job after job in Chinatown influence, but Lan Kwai wan, Thailand and Macao, will be expanding the offer- Lan Kwai Fong is open
to the brim on weekends. kitchens. Fong is much more than a like the fried pork cutlet ings in the near future. for lunch and dinner.
But Lam, a Vietnam- But after she took an- two-country combo.
ese native who moved to other cooking course and Lam often spends her
New York in the late ’70s got a big break as the as- free time traveling around NEWS from
after fleeing her country, sistant chef in Manhattan’s the world learning new CHRIST THE KING REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
decided to retire and closed tony Rainbow Room, she cooking techniques and 68-02 Metropolitan Avenue
Middle Village, New York 11379
up shop last year. started impressing curious urges her chefs to eat out in (718) 366-7400
But she could not stay pallets with a menu of her order to get new ideas. Web Site: www.ctkrhs.org
away for long. own in a tiny place called, And that hunger for
Her daughter con- fittingly, Laura’s Kitchen. knowledge is reflected in Author shares Queens History with
vinced her to open Lan Lam made her name the menu. Christ the King Regional High School Students
Middle Village, NY - Christ the King Regional High School students received a glimpse into the past with
BUSINESS CALENDAR author/historian Jason D. Antos. Projecting images from his book Queens: Then & Now (Arcadia Publishing),
Mr. Antos captivated Mr. Salerni’s U.S. History class (and school Principal Peter J. Mannarino) with a journey of
Holiday Networking Party — Website: www.powerfulyou.com When: Thursdays, 7–8:30 am Queens from its founding through the present. Students saw images of Queens with trolleys, barns and landmark
Serving homemade food and Where: Clearview Park Golf buildings. Students Maria Paglinawan said, “It made all of us who live in Queens feel extra proud. Besides being
cake and wine. Power Networking Group — Course, 202-12 Willets Point the home of the Mets, it was also the site of two World’s Fairs and is home to the only working farm in the city.”
When: Dec. 22, 5:30 pm Led by Harvey G. Beringer Blvd., Bayside
Where: Old Vienna Cafe, 108-22 When: Every Wednesday, 7 am Contact: Martin Koos (516)
Queens Blvd., Forest Hills Cost: $10 for breakfast 488-8877, Ext. 15
Contact: (718) 268-6565 Where: Jackson Hole Diner,
35-01 Bell Blvd., Bayside BNI Peak Professionals
Chapter — BNI is a business
Powerful You! Women’s Contact: Harvey G. Beringer
and professional networking
Network — A new Queens at HGBCPA@aol.com or (718) organization that allows only
chapter of the national 423-0427 one person per professional
organization that empowers classification or specialty to
and supports women in their BNI T.N.T. (The Networking join a chapter. BNI Provides
business, personal and spiritual Titans) Weekly Meeting — BNI positive, supportive and
lives. is a business and professional structured environment to
When: Third Tuesday each networking organization that further business through Pictured from Left to Right:
month, noon to 2 pm allows only one person per word of mouth marketing. Carly Eldred, Emily MacNeil, Desirae Luciano, School Principal - Peter J. Mannarino, Angelica Rakowicz, Joshua
Cost: Members and first-time professional classification or Contact Lydie Pellissier, chapter Senford, Llazi Ambo, Stephanie Capranzano, Maynard Grant, Author Jason D. Antos, US History teacher - Paul Salerni
attendees $30, nonmembers specialty to join a chapter. BNI president, to arrange a visit.
$40; includes lunch provides positive, supportive When: Wednesdays, 7–8:30 am About Christ the King Regional High School
Where: Giardino, 44-37 and structured environment to Where: Fame Diner, 176-19 Union Christ the King Regional High School is a private, co-educational Catholic High School with a 4-year college preparatory
Douglaston Pkwy., Douglaston further business through word Tnpk., Fresh Meadows curriculum. Located in Middle Village, Queens, Christ the King Regional High School draws students from all areas.
Contact: Gayle Naftaly, of mouth marketing. Contact Contact: Lydie Pellissier, (718) The school is accredited by The Board of Regents of the State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges
gnaftaly@accessoffice.net, chapter president Martin Koos 276-8986 and Secondary Schools. Christ the King’s current enrollment is approximately 1000 students. The faculty numbers 45.
(718) 217-0009 to arrange a visit. Website: www.bniouterboros. More information is available www.ctkny.org - Find Christ the King on Facebook at facebook.com/CTKNY
com
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All I want for Christmas …

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is a good job for my Dad.

This holiday season, Jasmine’s father Jean, along with thousands of other New York area airport workers
will be working around the clock to deliver you to your families and friends.
As a Skycap at Newark Liberty International Airport, Jean expedites curbside baggage check-in and makes sure
your bags follow you to your destination. Yet, most of the contractors hired by airlines, like the one Jean works for,
pay their employees less than $20,000 a year—below the federal poverty threshold for a family of four.
Despite having a full-time job, Jean cannot afford healthcare for himself or
his children, Alexander, Jashawn and Jasmine.

Good Jobs Keep New York City Strong

To find out what you can do to bring good jobs to JFK International Airport visit: www.goodjobsJFK.org
Paid for by 32BJ SEIU
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Human rights Weprin (D-Oakland Gar-
dens) each scored slightly
lower: a “C-.”
challenge that power.
Of the 72 bills intro-
duced, only eight were
have the speaker’s support.
“There are no clear
reasons for the Council’s
read.
“However, given its
impact on human rights
Continued from Page 4 (D-Jackson Heights) got a Councilman James brought to a vote, and the reticence in taking advan- in New York City, business
of,” he said. grade of “B.” Gennaro (D-Fresh Mead- report implied this was tage of these two rules. as usual is not sufficient to
Councilman Barron Receiving a grade of ows) got a “D+” and Coun- because Council Speaker However, based [on] re- protect our human rights.
(D-Brooklyn), who praised “C” were Council members cilman Ruben Wills (D-Ja- Christine Quinn (D-Man- ports that the speaker read- Council members should
TIMESLEDGER, DEC. 22-28, 2011

the late Libyan leader Karen Koslowitz (D-Forest maica), who took office last hattan) did not support ily wields political power act — individually and as
Moammar Gadhafi, earned Hills), Elizabeth Crowley November, did not receive a them. internally, and on conver- a collective — to challenge
an “A” on the report card. (D-Middle Village), Dan grade. Quinn’s office did not sations with advocates, we the status quo even in the
Council members Halloran (R-Whitestone) While the report as- respond to a request for speculate that failure to do face of political reprisals,”
James Sanders (D-Laurel- and Leroy Comrie (D-St. signed each Council mem- comment. so is linked with the desire it continued.
ton) and Julissa Ferreras Albans). ber a grade, its primary The report cited two of most Council members
(D-East Elmhurst) both Councilmen Peter Koo criticism was of the politi- rules that allow the Coun- to maintain a relatively
received a “B-” and Coun- (R-Flushing), Eric Ulrich cal power of the speaker cil to advance the process friendly relationship with
cilman Daniel Dromm (R-Ozone Park) and Mark and the Council’s failure to of legislation that does not the speaker,” the report

Van Bramer members; and require the

in Woodside.
Van Bramer said the
developer of the site has
neighborhood,” said Rose
Daraio, president of the
Communities of Maspeth
pieces of legislation Coun-
cilman Dan Halloran (R-
Whitestone) introduced in
months.
Halloran said he was
worried that Van Bramer’s
Continued from Page 4
mayor’s appointees to be filed to create an eight-sto- and Elmhurst Together, August. idea to have the Council ap-
concerns often do not fac- approved by the Council. ry building with 27 apart- “and you have to build in Halloran’s bills would point BSA members would
tor into the decision, Van State Assemblyman ments, although the new the context of the neighbor- require the community violate the separation of
Bramer said. Michael DenDekker (D- Sunnyside-Woodside rezon- hood.” board and the borough powers between the city’s
Intro 679 to 681 would Jackson Heights), Commu- ing only allows for five sto- A number for the own- president to have advisory executive and legislative
expand the BSA to include nity Board 2 Chairman Jo- ries and 17 apartments. The ers of the property, listed input into a BSA decision, branches, but hoped the
appointees from the city seph Conley, CB 1 District building will sit on a block on the city Department of have the BSA notify prop- best part of the six bills
public advocate, each bor- Manager Lucille Hartmann with residential houses Buildings’ website as 64-01 erty owners when they could be merged in commit-
ough president and each and numerous civic leaders and some small businesses Woodside Realty, was dis- need to apply for new vari- tee meetings.
community board; create joined Van Bramer for his across the street. connected. ances and make the BSA “I think Jimmy’s got
a formal complaint pro- announcement Dec. 14 at a “You have to ensure Van Bramer’s pro- levy fines if owners operate some great ideas,” he said.
cedure for community site at 64-01 Woodside Ave. the quality of life in the posals are similar to two without a variance for six

Obesity “They’re not getting

anything for this,” he said
of the students who partici-
Stars
Continued from Page 5
behind once the show ends.
“It’s not too hard — I
miss school, but I am hav-
added a new element that
capitalizes on the 3D craze
that has been hitting mov-
Continued from Page 5 have much more work to pated in the play. “They are ing so much fun at Radio ies and video games recent-
do to further reduce obe- not doing this for a grade. I can’t believe it!” Madison City,” Erica said of her ly. Although the girls said
Despite the decrease sity rates of children and They are doing this to help recalled. course work. they have not been trained
in obesity in the schools, adults,” Commissioner benefit society.” Since October, the girls The show’s larger- to be the next Wonder Wom-
the rates are still higher Thomas A. Farley said in a McGeachy said the have taken off from school than-life story has kept an, they were able to show
among minorities, accord- statement. grant will go a long way and while they rehearse and the girls on their toes over off their action skills.
ing to the CDC study. The IS 59’s Carleton Gordon the hospital would be part- perform in the show. Erica the last two months. In “I get to battle the
city health commissioner said he will also continue to nering with other schools said she will be a part of 70 the show, Kayla and her Humbugs and gingerbread
said his office will continue do his part. When Cohen’s and corporations to tackle out of the 210 performances mother embark on a long men and this giant snow
to help the city’s inner-city and Kohl’s approached obesity among youth. of the show between No- adventure and ultimately monster with the Rock-
youth adopt healthier hab- him to do the skit, he im- vember and next month get to meet Santa Claus at ettes. It’s so much fun,”
its through other school mediately signed on to the Reach reporter Ivan and Madison said she is in the North Pole. Madison said.
programs, advertising and project because he always Pereira by e-mail at iper- 12 shows a week. “Santa Claus wants Both girls said they
other initiatives. wanted to promote healthy eira@cnglocal.com or by During their time at Kayla and her mother, Nata- will miss the cast and crew
“While we believe we living and community ser- phone at 718-260-4546. Radio City, both have tu- lie, to know that Christmas once the final curtain comes
are on the right track, we vice. tors who help them with isn’t just about presents but down next week, but they
their studies and their about spending time togeth- said they would be happy to
fourth-grade teachers send er and experiencing the joy return to their classrooms
them class assignments ev- of Christmas,” Erica said. and share their adventures
www.TimesLedger.com ery day so they will not lag This year, the show with their friends.

College Pt.
Continued from Page 5
FAA in August urging the
administration to take a
second look at bird strikes
which was filed by Paskar’s
group.
Ackerman conceded
The airline said it will
be adding an additional
100 new flights and 29 new
Over the summer, the
group issued a report about
the lack of a Low-Visibility
Paskar is worried that gers lived. and the fact that the College that Babbit might not have destinations, according to Precision Instrument Ap-
birds will be attracted to But the city has long Point facility was given the been able to comment, but Delta. proach, which is used to
the garbage and present a maintained that the facility go-ahead. he took issue with the for- In addition, the group guide planes down to the
risk for planes departing will not increase the bird But in a Nov. 18 re- mer FAA head’s position is planning a $100 million tarmac in inclement weath-
and landing. population. sponse, Babbit reiterated that the facility lies a safe addition to its terminal at er or fog, on Runway 31.
In January 2009, Can- Nevertheless, Paskar that the FAA already rec- distance from the runway. LaGuardia, all of which Since planes cannot
ada geese were blamed for hopes the issue will be re- ommended some modifica- Ackerman, along with could increase plane traffic use that runway when vis-
bringing down US Airways examined now. tions to the station, though Paskar, said that Delta Air- at the airport, according to ibility is low, it costs the
Flight 1549 on the Hudson U.S. Reps. Gary Ack- beyond that could not lines’ announcement Fri- Paskar. facility time and money,
River in what was dubbed erman (D-Bayside) and Jo- comment on the situation, day of its plans for exactly “It certainly has an which could be exacerbated
the “Miracle on the Hud- seph Crowley (D-Woodside) since the transfer station how it will increase service impact on the Delta expan- by the Delta expansion,
son,” since all 155 passen- had sent a letter to the is the subject of a lawsuit, at LaGuardia. sion,” he said. Paskar said.
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Storm ends skid, loses star
Nurideen Lindsey quits team, St. John’s responds with victory
BY MICHAEL CANFAROTTA

So far this year, noth-

ing has come easy for St.
John’s men’s basketball
team.
Flushing’s Andrew King is the New York Post’s all-Queens football That would include
Player of the Year. Photo by William Thomas the Red Storm’s 56-50
win against Fordham at

Flushing’s King the Madison Square Gar-

den Holiday Festival that
snapped a three-game los-
ing streak.

gets pigskin crown On Dec. 8, it was an-

nounced that sophomore
guard Nurideen Lindsey
would transfer from St.
BY ZACH BRAZILLER, MARC touchdowns and was argu- John’s after playing just
RAIMONDI AND JOSEPH ably the team’s top defen- one semester, leaving the
STASZEWSKI sive player at outside line- Storm with only six play-
backer. ers who have played sub-
For the first time in Yet still the 6-foot, stantial minutes for their
a long time, three Queens 215-pound senior has no Di- contest against the Rams.
teams made the PSAL City vision I scholarship offers It didn’t help that junior
Championship division of any kind, though there Malik Stith sat out the first
playoffs. are College Football Sud- half of the game for a minor
Campus Magnet ad- vision programs sniffing violation of team rules.
vanced to the quarterfi- around. The team came to-
nals and both Flushing and A humble, hard work- gether, however, and ral-
John Adams fell in the first er, King was as responsible lied around assistant
round. But it was a good as anyone for Flushing get- Coach Mike Dunlap, who
showing for the borough. ting back to the PSAL City has stepped up in the last
August Martin made the Championship division five games to replace Steve
Bowl division finals, Bay- playoffs. The best example Lavin while he continues to
side also reached the Bowl was a 29-16 victory over Ca- recover from Oct. 6 surgery
playoffs and Cardozo de- narsie when he ran for 113 to treat prostate cancer.
buted as a varsity program yards and scored a pair of With all the setbacks,
in the Cup. defensive touchdowns. Dunlap has been happy
In the CHSFL, Holy All-Queens football with the team’s progress.
Cross started out as a chic Coach of the Year: Gerry “We’re moving for-
pick to make a deep run in Weitzen, John Adams ward, the intensity of
the playoffs, but ended up The coach was criti- practice has been at a high St. John’s Phil Greene shoots over Fordham’s Devon McMilan during the second half of the matchup at
struggling down the stretch cized when he said before level, communication is up, Madison Square Garden. AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams
as injuries mounted. St. Week 3 that his team would they’re maturing nicely,”
Francis Prep fell in the ‘A’ lose to Tottenville 50-7 — said Dunlap. With the unexpected mates and distributing the going to get a stop, because
final. but he was almost right. That progress was transfer of Lindsey, every ball. everybody is together,’”
All-Queens football Adams actually lost 49-6. tough to spot early on in player has had to step up After the game, said Harrison.
Player of the Year: An- That wasn’t all the their matchup with Ford- — perhaps no one more so D’Angelo Harrison spoke Harrison was talking
drew King, Flushing longtime coach did cor- ham until they erupted for than freshman Phil Greene, about how Greene has al- about the two free throws
One of the best players rectly this year. He guided an 11-0 run to end the first who has taken the reins of ready started taking on that Greene took with 26
in the city college coaches the Spartans to the playoffs half and take a nine-point the point guard position. that leadership role. seconds left in the game.
are not aware of, King did in their first year up at the lead. The Storm would ex- He has adapted well to the “Right before he shot One of the two was made
it all this fall for Flushing. PSAL City Championship tend that lead to 16 in the change by stepping up his free throws, he was like, to give the Storm a four-
He ran for 963 yards and 10 Continued on Page 46 second half. communication with team- ‘Even if I miss, these we’re Continued on Page 46
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BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI Granby when he moved from Hills (3-3) led by nine in the first
Brooklyn to Queens and attended quarter and trailed by just two
Like he has for most of his Campus Magnet (8-2). Now, he at the half. Shamoy Allen had 19
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career, Charles Granby was more said, he’s greatly influenced his points for the Rangers and Arif
concerned about others on a day life. Mehmetaj scored 16. Benjamin
that was supposed to be all about “He knows what we are go- Batah added 10.
him. ing through,” he said. “He knows “He is a great coach, a leg-
The legendary Campus Mag- how we feel about certain things. end,” Harvey said. “You can’t do
net basketball coach spent the ma- He helps us. He knows the feeling it no better. He’s still got a little
jority of pregame warm-ups wor- about being young. He still wants left in the tank.”
ried about getting spectators into to be a teenager. Him having a Granby isn’t sure how much
the game, because of a restrictive teenage state of mind helps us out longer he will coach. He started in
policy at Forest Hills, than his a lot.” 1969 when the school was named
possible milestone win. The energized crowd at For- Andrew Jackson, won a city title
“I think it’s a front,” senior est Hills gave the ultra-athletic in 1985 and has made 40 playoff
forward Samuel Durodola said. Durdola all the motivation he appearances, including four trips
“He acts like he doesn’t care about needed. He dominated the glass to the final. Granby didn’t miss a
it, but I know he does. Before the in the fourth quarter and scored game while battling kidney can-
game he was worried about the 10 of his 17 points in the frame, cer in 1976 and prostate cancer in
spectators coming in, parents including a putback with 3:37 re- 1993.
coming to watch the game, when maining to put his team up 61-55. Granby-Poole, who often
he is supposed to be worried about Tarik Raynor scored 15 points calls her father “Coach” and was
the 700 wins.”
Campus Magnet Coach Charles Granby is congratulated after winning his 700th and Greguan Carter added 13. given the title of “Coordinator of
The fans were eventually career game. Photo by Joseph Staszewski “I was fortunate to be in a Coach’s Affairs,” said his faith,
allowed into the game. State As- “When they walked in I said, reading 700, gave her father a big situation where I had players and his love of the game and his fam-
semblywoman Barbara Clark, ‘This is wow,’” Granby said. hug after the game. knew a little something about the ily’s support keeps him going.
whose district includes Campus They got to watch Campus “As far as basketball is con- game,” Granby said. “I could leave tomorrow or
Magnet, planned on watching the Magnet fend off a game For- cerned, it ranks right up there One of those is New York City I could leave in two years,” the
contest and called a high-ranking est Hills team 67-59 in a PSAL with the city title,” said Granby, legend Greg “Boo” Harvey, who coach said. “I do not know.”
city Department of Education of- Queens AA boys’ basketball game dressed in a green running suit. is now Granby’s assistant. The What he was certain about
ficial from Forest Hills lobby to last Thursday. The win pushed The longtime mentor has Bulldogs lost just seven games was how he would celebrate his
complain. The same thing hap- the 77-year-old Granby’s all-time still found a way to connect with during his four seasons there and milestone.
pened at Campus Magnet early record to 700-198 in his 43rd year players. He’s always stressed the are off to a 5-1 start in league play “I’m going to go home and
this week. She was one of many on the bench. He is the PSAL’s all- importance of going to college this year, including a home win take me a hot bath, get something
special guests for Granby. His time leader in wins and is third and even has a famous “ugly life” against rival Cardozo. to eat, say my prayers and thank
daughter Robyn Granby-Poole in- in the state behind former East speech to illustrate to the kids Raynor and Nohan Vickers God I’m still alive,” Granby said.
vited his brother, his nephew and Hampton Coach Ed Petrie (754). what would happen if they don’t. shot Campus Magnet back in a
his great-niece to his surprise. His daughter, flashing a sign Durodola didn’t know much about frantic-paced game that Forest

Mary Louis gets ‘groove back’ against Bergtraum

BY JOSEPH STASZEWSKI quarter. 31-19 with 5:00 left. Berg- team on the other hand,
“I feel like we got our traum’s Shequana Har- he believed, forced shots at
Mary Louis can take a groove back,” Nwajei said. ris, who is headed to UNC times on offense.
collective deep breath. Lewinger said the Charlotte next season, did “When you hold a team
“It was just like a load game against the Lady her best to pull her team to 50 points, you are sup-
off their shoulders,” TMLA Blazers (4-4) was similar back by scoring 11 of her posed to win the game,” he
Coach Joe Lewinger said. in many ways to his team’s 12 points in the third quar- said. “We have to do better
“When we went in [the losses to athletic, pressing ter. The Lady Blazers were offensively than we did.”
locker room], it was almost teams like Bishop Lough- within 33-28 late in the pe- The Mary Louis effort
like a unique situation.” lin, Nazareth and Bishop riod, but Nwajei answered was certainly improved.
It had been a while Ford. He just felt they were with a three-pointer. Asha- Gully said the team has
since Mary Louis got to more composed and just nae McLaughlin added tried to stay upbeat the
enjoy a good vibe after a played better than on those 12 points and Kimberly last few weeks and be-
game. The Hilltoppers’ lone days. Viafara had seven for Berg- lieves the efforts not to let
win came in Georgia at the TMLA (2-4) shot a bet- traum. it overwhelm them paid off
Big Apple vs. Big Peach ter percentage from the free “We just have to find a against Bergtraum. Unlike
Battle in late November throw line (9-of-14) and got rhythm,” Nwajei said. against Bishop Loughlin,
and was followed by a four- contributions in the paint. Bergtraum was unable TMLA didn’t let a lead get
game losing streak. They Elisabeth Gully scored sev- TMLA’s Jasmine Nwajei scored 21 points in a win over Murry to disrupt the Hilltoppers’ away and they hope it’s the
got a much-needed 50-41 en of her eight points in the Bergtraum. Photo by An Rong Xu flow for any extended peri- start of a new trend.
win over PSAL power Mur- first quarter, Kate Goldman od of time with its signature “I just think we didn’t
ry Bergtraum in the Fran- chipped in six, including a such a learning experi- the game in the third quar- pressure, something Coach let it happen this time,”
cis Lewis Winter Ball Dec. big hoop early in the fourth ence,” Gully said. “We were ter behind Nwajei. The star Ed Grezinsky credited to Gully said. “It really got us
11. Jasmine Nwajei scored and Reana Mohamed had just finally like we don’t junior scored six points having steady ball han- to thinking if we can do it
a game-high 21 points, in- seven. want to lose any more.” during an 8-0 run to start dlers in Nwajei, Mohamed now we can keep doing it.”
cluding nine in the third “Losing all that was Mary Louis opened up the frame to put TMLA up and Mei-Lyn Bautista. His
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Francis Lewis girls share the load to rise to the occasion

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BY MARC RAIMONDI

Jasmine Davis had

the ball at the free throw
line with the clock winding
down. Francis Lewis was
up just two points with un-
der a minute remaining in
the game. All of a sudden,
Tyese Purvis cut to the bas-
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I just dipped it into her.”
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the three-point play. The perpetuate your memories of an
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Hamlet knocked down an winning the game,” Lewis it’s progress.” halftime. That performance
18-foot jumper with 1:01 left Coach Steve Tsai said. “We Lewis was still smart- was a far cry from the ones
to give Lewis (3-2, 3-1 ‘AA’) have to get better. This is ing from an embarrassing put in by last year’s team,
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46 Pigskin Campus Magnet
When the ball was in
his hands, Campus Magnet
the season. He was third in
the CHSFL in total offense
with 2,108 yards to go along
QB Yianni Gavalas,
Holy Cross
The accurate, left-
Storm pretty good. We got a W so
my energy is at a high right
now, so I like it,” said Har-
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was in scoring position. with 20 total touchdowns, handed senior was second rison.
division and mentored elec- Speedy and strong, Allen helping to make the players in the CHSFL in yardage point lead and effectively That attitude might
tric wide receiver Shane made 24 catches for 408 around him better. (1,702) and tied for sixth in end Fordham’s second-half change through the dura-
Hubbard. If starting run- yards and five touchdowns, OL James Driver, touchdown passes (11). One run. tion of Big East play, which
ning backs Devven Baker leading the Bulldogs back Campus Magnet of the top pocket passers in A common trend for will begin Tuesday against
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and Antoine Arnold were to the PSAL City Champi- One of the city’s top the league, Gavalas was a the rest of the season will Providence.
not ineligible late in the onship division quarterfi- left tackles, Campus Mag- big reason for Holy Cross’ include a substantial in- But Dunlap sees it an-
year, maybe Adams even nals. net made a habit out of early success. crease in playing time for other way, comparing his
wins a game in the postsea- QB/RB James Cole- running behind the 6-foot- QB Jason Gonzalez, the St. John’s starters. team to a “fine wine” that
son — at least it would have man, Christ the King 7, 270-pound mountain of Flushing Dunlap didn’t make a sin- is maturing rapidly.
gotten a better seed. The talented and hard- a man. Replacing skill- The senior trans- gle substitution in the first Freshman Moe Hark-
to-tackle junior took over position standouts, while formed himself into a dual half and Stith saw only four less, who finished with 13
FIRST TEAM at quarterback a few games difficult, is doable; finding threat over the summer minutes in the second. Out points and 16 rebounds,
Offense into the year and the Royals guys like Driver is near- and saw the results this fall. of the six-player rotation, seems to be up for the chal-
WR Antoine Allen, played their best football of impossible. Not just a runner anymore, four players battled for the lenge.
though he did account for entire 40 minutes. “Once you get that
363 yards and six touch- Harrison talked about second wind, I could keep
downs on the ground, the the physical effects after playing another 40 minutes
tougher-than-nails quar- the game. probably,” said Harkless.
terback threw for 648 yards “Actually, I’m feeling
and eight touchdowns.
His progression made it floor, despite many missed
tougher for defenses to key
on Flushing’s punishing
ground game and helped
Patriots chances from 8 feet and in.
On defense, he wasn’t as
pleased. Williams dropped
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the Queens school get back in 30 points and Diara
to the City Championship [the ball] and we weren’t ro- Adger added 11 points.
division playoffs. tating correctly,” Williams Banneker senior point
said. “They were going guard Jenipher “JayAre”
backdoor and we weren’t Rodriguez played through
FOR MORE VIST reading the defense.” painful kidney stones — a
Tsai was happy with recurring problem for her
TIMESLEDGER.COM how things went for the — in the second half.
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