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Breaking Ground!

On Friday, September 14th, lo-cal Elected officials, Parks Depart-ment officials, representatives fromSunnyside United Dogs Society,children from P.S. 150 and localresidents joined together to breakground on the newly redesignedTorsney Playground in Sunnyside.

This $1.4 million redesign

project is funded through alloca-tions from Council Member VanBramer and Queens BoroughPresident Helen Marshall. Theproject will create a formalizeddog run, improve the existing as-phalt sports courts, and add newplantings throughout the site. Thenew dog run will be bordered byplanting beds and consist of dedi-cated areas for large and smalldogs. Each will contain benchesand dog drinking fountains.

In addition to the dog run, the

existing softball, basketball addi-tional lighting, and volleyball/ecuavolley courts will be resur-faced with new color-sealed pave-ment to improve both their appear-ance and their durability. Theproject is scheduled to be com-pleted by the summer of 2013.During the renovations, Lou LodatiPlayground will not be affected bythe construction.

“The renovations currentlyunderway at Torsney Playgroundwill include an eclectic mix of

amenities for all residents ofSunnyside,” said Council Mem-ber Van Bramer. “By enhancingthis park in our neighborhood withsomething for everyone we areincreasing access for all and giv-ing generations of Sunnyside resi-dents a park to be proud of fordecades to come. I want to thankthe Queens Borough President forpartnering with us to fund thismultifaceted open space.”

Since being elected in 2009,Van Bramer has worked alongside

the Parks Department, communityleaders and neighborhood residentsto help develop new designs thatinclude amenities for all Sunnysideresidents at Torsney Playground.Last year, Van Bramer, joined theQueens Borough President and theParks Dept. to unveil new plans forthe redesign after nearly a decadeof Sunnyside residents requestingthat renovations be made to theneighborhood park.

Breaking Ground AtRedesigned

Sunnyside Park

108th PrecinctCommunity Council MeetingTuesday, Sept. 25th @ 7pm

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The Great WallProject Of Woodside

by David Rosasco

On Saturday, September 15, the Woodside Neighborhood Asso-ciation (WNA) launched its final large-scale graffiti removal projectand revitalization effort for this year. Councilmember Jimmy VanBramer sent his staff along to assist in capping off the completion.Than Htut Phoo from the Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)was also on hand yet again as the AAFE establishes itself as a forcefor positive civic action.

CompletedWestern Wall


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“It is vital that our children be provided with the necessary tools to learn, and in hard times it is importantwe help those who are in need,” Senator Gianaris said. “I commend the Salvation Army for its ongoing workand encourage everyone willing to donate school supplies and clothes to bring them to my office to help lessfortunate children. They deserve the same opportunities to excel as everyone else.”

While any and all school supplies and cold weather clothes areappreciated, the Astoria Salvation Army is in particular need of backpacks

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CONTESTThe Long Island City / Astoria Chamber of Commerce announces a “LOGO AND

STATIONERY DESIGN CONTEST”. The purpose is to solicit original designs fora LOGO and STATIONERY to be used by the Long Island City / Astoria Chamber ofCommerce. Local LIC / Astoria / Sunnyside / Woodside / Dutch Kills Artists andDesigners interested in participating should sign in at the LICChamber.org website. Youare eligible if you live in the area, work in the area, or have a connection to the area insome way. A $500 PRIZE to be awarded to the Winner is offered by ALMA BANK.The designs will be made available to the Board of Directors who will vote on thosesubmitted. Applicants are requested to submit by October 10, 2012

LIC Party RocksAround The Block

by Rob MacKay

Not even warnings of extreme weather could deter the SculptureCenter and the PurvesStreet Block Association from holding a five-hour block party on Sept. 8. Activitiesincluded live music, Cubist face-painting, food from local vendors, Tarot readings and art,art, art! Located just off Jackson Avenue in Long Island City, the one-block Purves Streetwas filled with a steady stream of party attendees throughout the afternoon (as to beexpected the Woodside Herald was a media sponsor). In photo, dancers groove to theMasala Bhangra Workout®, an exercise routine inspired by high-energy Indian Bhangramusic that the Long Island City YMCA offers.

Aquatics Center ReadyTo Make Splash

by Rob MacKay

Western Queens elected officials, community leaders and excited residents attended aribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate a new pool on Sept. 16. The George OnoratoAquatics Center is now part of the Salah M. Hassanein Variety Boys & Girls Club on 30thRoad. The ribbon-cutting capped off Gloria D’Amico Memorial Kids Day, a three-hourevent featuring kids games, contests, a few plaque unveilings and an open swim.

George Onorato (a former state senator from Western Queens and theaquatic center’s namesake, is in middle of front row) with Boys & Girls ClubDirector Terrence Hughes (immediate left), some members of the agency’sboard of directors, City Council Member Peter Vallone Jr., CongresswomanCarolyn Maloney, State Senator Michael Gianaris and former City CouncilSpeaker Peter Valone Sr. (Photo Credit: Steven Zimmerman)



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The Great WallProject Of Woodside

The day began in earnest with kind assistance and a donation towards more paint assmaller projects continue throughout 2012 from Anthony Meloni, long-time civic leaderand activist in the Astoria area, and current Executive Director of the Anti-CrimeCommunity Program. WNA credits Mr. Meloni for his nearly 30 years of service to hiscommunity, and for forming the template that the WNA is attempting to implement in theWoodside area. The path he paved a generation ago made it easier for the WNA to undertakea project of such scale at the most minimum of cost.

Sean Ogs (owners Jimmy and Paul) again provided key funding for the paint supplies,the family of Nelson (who set the color) and Elba Rodriguez, Joseph and Theresa McGowan(the catalyst of the WNA), and others were on hand to conduct the painting and weedremovals. Finally, Gleason’s Paint Store created potential color combinations andinstructed on techniques to simplify the task.

Sat., Sept. 15th @ 65th Plc between Woodside Ave & Queens Blvd. David Rosasco at Eastern Wall

(L-R) David, Tony Meloni, Joe, Sophie, Nelson and Elba(L-R) Than, Nick Gulotta (Rep from CM Van Bramer’s Office),Joe, David R., David S., Nelson Abdel and family.

Free Bicycle Helmets

On September 15th, CM Van Bramer handed out over 400 free bicycle helmets tochildren and families at the Woodside Houses. In an effort to promote cycling safetyVan Bramer allocated $3,500 to the Department of Transportation to provide familieswith free safety equipment. Recycle-A-Bicycle was also on hand to swap children’sold bicycles for refurbished, better fitting upgrades, make adjustments and performsafety checks for those who participated. Over 50 bicycles were repaired for youngchildren as well as adults. The event was the first of three Free Bicycle HelmetGiveaway’s the Council Member’s office has organized within the 26th District.

Residents Line Up ToAnswer Subpoenas For Non-

ComplianceMost people have heard horrific stories about serving jury duty. However, since

beginning her tenure as Queens County Clerk/ Commissioner of Jurors, CommissionerPheffer has made great strides to ensure that service as a juror is a pleasurable andmemorable experience It is our Constitutional right to be tried by a jury of our peers.Without a complete cross section of our community serving, this right is denied. “Servingjury duty is something everyone must do. Answering the questionnaire is just the first stepin obtaining qualified jurors for our jury pool” said Pheffer.

Whether you think you’re qualified or not, don’t ignore your jury questionnaire. NewYork State law requires that the juror questionnaire must be completed. Residents ofQueens County who ignore their questionnaire will receive a subpoena to appear in personto answer why they have failed to respond.

On Friday, Oct., 2012, Commissioner Pheffer has scheduled Non-Compliance hear-ings at 9am in the Kew Gardens Jury Room, 120-55 Queens Blvd. Past Non-Complianthearings resulted in more than 5000 additional names added to the active jury pool.Residents who fail to answer the subpoena may be summoned to appear before a Judge,where fines can be assessed.

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“Like the man this park is named after, this site is a communityresource,” said QBP Helen Marshall. “With the combined $1.4 millionin funding from the Queens Borough President’s Office and CityCouncilman Van Bramer, we will build a new dog run, basketball andvolleyball courts and a softball field. I also want to thank our QueensBorough Parks Commissioner Dorothy Lewandowski, whose coopera-tion and support helps to make days like today happen.”

“It’s a great day for the Sunnyside Community and all of the residentsof Community Board 2,” said Community Board 2 Chair, Joe Conley.“We look forward to everyone participating and enjoying all the ameni-ties this popular park has to offer.”

United Forties Civic Association first meeting of the season kicked off lastweek with ninety to one hundred people filling St. Teresa’s Parish Center.

UFCA, Back In Action

The meeting was packed with informational speakers, which included:NYPD - Police Officer’s Louis Sorrentino and Luis Diaz who

provided local crime stats.Adriana Beltran from Woodside on the Move discussed programs

and coming events.Arthur Rosenfield from Our LIC.com spoke about programs and

business in LIC as well as the LIC Chamber of Commerce.Kenneth Lazar, a liaison for NYC Buildings, Community Affairs,

discussed ”Winterizing Your Home” and stated he is available forbuilding matters, inspections, etc., and can be reached in the Queensoffice in Kew Gardens.

Kenny Medrano the Unit Director of Sunnyside/Woodside Boys andGirls Club described the continuing efforts to eventually build or rent abuilding to be utilize for all kinds of activities for neighborhood kids. Healso discussed the full programs now in effect at St Teresa’s and PS199and reminded everyone that the 2012 “Dancing with the CommunityStars” isn’t far away!

Joe Bertie, UFCA’s beautification expert was unavailable for themeeting but reports continued clean up at adopted highway Laurel Hill,48th Street – 50/51 Avenue.

Catherine McNamara and Don McCallian (members of KosciuszkoBridge Project Committee) gave details on the Park/Green Space plans.

PO’s Sorrentino & Diaz

The officers for the next two years were re-introducedat the beginning of the meeting:

Don McCallian (President)Elizabeth Montenegro (1st VP)

Carol Burch (2nd VP)Mike Stemmer (Secretary)

Joe Pena (Treasurer)Joe Gurrado and Bob Burch (Sargent at Arms)

Joe Bertie (Beautification)

United Forties Civic Association’s Next Meeting:Thursday, October 11th

St. Teresa Parish Center, 50 Avenue and 44 StreetFor more information, Call (917) 535-0516

Arthur Rosenfield (OurLIC) Don McCallian (Pres UFCA)

Jerry Banberger(Sunnyside Jewish)



It’s In Queens!

Here’s the rundown on upcoming borough events:

Support Two Good Causes,Fighting For A Better FutureJamaica Bay is the largest open space in New York City and is home to an amazing diversity

of wildlife, counting more than 330 bird species and more than 100 kinds of fish. Now is your chanceto see this incredible place up-close, while supporting not one but two good causes!

Dan Hendrick, who is producing the first-ever documentary film on the bay called Jamaica BayLives!, and the American Littoral Society are teaming up to bring you a fantastic three-hour sunset cruise

Renowned naturalists Don Riepe and Mickey Cohen will lead this narrated tour of the bay’srarely seen backwater marshes, with opportunities to enjoy fantastic vistas, saltwater breezes and atremendous variety of birds including osprey, egrets, herons and other shorebirds.

Please reserve right away…Seats are filling up quickly!Cruise: Saturday, October 13th @ 4pm

Cost: $55 Adults, $30 children 16 and younger(Includes wine, cheese, fruit, & snacks)

For more information about the tour, call (718) 318-9344

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Decisions, decisions. With roughly 35 hours of combined enter-tainment at eight Queens events on Sept. 22, it’s simply impossibleto enjoy it all. Gospel performances, movies, dance, a traditionalcounty fair and even a dog parade at Citi Field are among the options.

The rest of the week is less busy, but there are some top-notchactivities. After all, everybody loves a parade and free food.

September 21, 4 pm - 9 pm, Viva La Comida!This first-ever 82nd Street Partnership event will shine a spotlight on the fun, food and entertainment options in

Elmhurst/Jackson Heights. Food trucks will be everywhere, and the event will include the 82nd Street dance troupe fromthe Mestizo Art Center, performances by the NY Jazz Academy, the International String Duo and a pop-up crafts marketin the Jackson Heights Cinema. Free. Dunningham Triangle at 82nd Street/Baxter Avenue, 718.335.9421,www.82ndstreet.org.

September 22 @ 1:10 pm, Bark in the Park 2Attendees of the Mets baseball game against the Miami Marlins will have the opportunity to sit with their pooches and

fellow dog lovers and their pets in designated seats. The profit of the dog ticket and a portion of the human ticket will benefitthe North Shore Animal League. To participate in the pre-game dog parade, report to the Bullpen Gate by noon with tickets.This gate opens at 11:40 a.m. Citi Field, 126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Corona, 718-559-3069, www.nymets.com.

Sept. 22 & 23, 11 am – 6 pm, 30th Annual Queens County FairA traditional county fair with blue-ribbon contests in livestock, produce, home crafts, pie-eating, corn-husking, arm

wrestling, hayrides and carnival rides. Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Glen Oaks,718.347.3276, www.queensfarmmuseum.org.

September 22 @ 6:30 pm Flicks in the GardenThis second annual event will feature family-friendly live music and rare cartoons from the 1930s and 1940s. The folk

Irish duo New York Trad will play music near an open dance floor before an outdoor cinema will be created. Suggesteddonation: $10/$5 park members. Rain date: Sept. 23. Sunnyside Gardens Park, 39th Avenue and 49th Street, Sunnyside,718.672.1555, www.sunnysidegardenspark.org.

Sept. 22 @ 7:30 pm, Fourth Annual Lhevinne Classical Concert Series.Pianist Steven Graff, who made his debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and has performed at Carnegie Hall

and Alice Tully Hall, will tickle the ivories. $25/$20 for seniors/$15 for members. Free parking. The Center at Maple GroveCelebration Hall, 127-15 Kew Gardens Rd., Kew Gardens, 718.523.1876, www.friendsofmaplegrove.org.

September 22 @ 11:30 am, Preview of Hotel Transylvania.A special screening of Hotel Transylvania before it hits the movie theaters on Sept. 28. In this major animated motion

picture, Dracula (whose voice is provided by Adam Sandler) invites some of the world’s most famous monsters—Frankenstein and his bride; the Mummy; the Invisible Man; and others—to celebrate his daughter’s 118th birthday. Freewith museum admission ($12 adult/$9 student and senior/$6 child, ages 3-17, free for under age 3 and members.) Museumof the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, 718.777.6888, www.movingimage.us.

September 22, 2 pm – 6 pm, Southern Queens GospelFest.Presented by the NYC Parks Department and Queens College, this year’s Southern Queens GospelFest will include

Brother Al Smith of New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Ladies of Prayze and Sheena Lee. Free. Baisley Pond Park, RockawayBoulevard at Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica.

Sept. 22 @ 7 pm, Third Annual Making Movies Dance Festival.A captivating, exhilarating, entertaining and vibrant evening will feature the Creative Outlet Dance Theatre, Synthesis,

Dance Project, MAWU Dance and Latihente Dance. $15/$12 child in advance; $18/$15 child at door. Jamaica PerformingArts Center, 153-10 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, 718.618.6170, www.jamaica-performingartscenter.org.

September 22 & 23, 10 am - 4 pm, 2012 Fall Mamas Expo.Get insider access to local schools, services, specialists and products currently available to Queens families. Plus, there

will be a marionette performance, business promotions, a screening of the Charlie Chaplin movie The Kid and all-dayaccess to the Museum of the Moving Image. $12 adult/$9 student and senior/$6 child (3-17), free for under age 3 andmembers. MMI, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria, www.themamasnetwork.com.

September 23, 2 pm – 8 pm, A Time to Remember:An Evening of Positive Entertainment. A family event featuring interfaith and multicultural entertainment and

messages in the form of music, dance, steel pan playing, arts, crafts, fashion, face-painting and games. Bring chairs andblanket. Free. Smokey Oval (Phil Rizzuto) Park, Atlantic Avenue at 125th Street, Richmond Hill, 917.440.7714.

Sept. 23, noon, Queens Hispanic Pride Parade, on 37th Avenue,69th Street through 86th Street, Jackson Heights.

Sept. 26, 6 pm, How to Apply for a Queens Council on the Arts Grant.In 2012, QCA awarded $222,597 to 21 individuals and organizations for the creation of arts and cultural programming.

Those seeking funding in 2013 can attend a workshop to learn about this year’s application. The Entrepreneur Space, 36-46 37th St., Long Island City, 347.505.3010, www.queenscouncilarts.org.

The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope thatreaders will enjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions.

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Domestic Violence Support Groupsby Catholic Charities Neighborhood Services

Woodside Mental Health Clinic,61-20-Woodside Ave. Woodside

The groups are FREE of charge. Individuals that are inter-ested in attending must have an intake appointment prior toattending. Contact Laura Zimmermann, LCSW-R or ChristineRinaldi, LMSW at 718-779-1234 to schedule an appointment.

Daytime group is every Wednesday from 10-11AM. Eveninggroup meets the 1St and 3rd Wednesday from 6-7:30PM.



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New Library HoursDear Editor,

The Queens Public Library has veered from the normal hours for visitation. One would assume thatthey polled the visitations of the PUBLIC by head count, questioned and polled visitors on TIMES andanalyzed the affect the change has on employees’ lives. As far as I can asses, the PUBLIC is mostly notaware of the new TIMES and would rather have the “OLD TIMES.”

John Regulski,Sunnyside

Stakeholders Celebrate FirstPhase Of Corona Plaza Renovation

MAJOR COMMERCIAL HUB IS PURELY PEDESTRIAN,FULL OF AMENITIES - AND SAFE

The Queens Economic Development Corporation and New York Community Bancorp joined local electedofficials, residents and nonprofits to celebrate the first phase of the renovation of Corona Plaza on Sept. 13.

Located just south of the 7 Train’s 103rd Street Station, Corona Plaza (known in the local community as“La Placita”) is now a pedestrian haven with new seating, tables, umbrellas, bicycle racks and greenery. It hasimmediately become a magnet for people looking for a safe place to relax, eat, read, play and even enjoy a gameof dominoes.

A second reconstruction phase with more improvements will start next year. The NYC Department ofTransportation plans to carry out the next phase based on community input. Already made suggestions includepermanent street furniture, flagpoles and a water fountain.

The revamp of this key commercial area has truly been a multi-faceted, community effort. With BoroughPresident Helen M. Marshall’s advocacy, the DOT included the site in its Plaza Program. With help from theFlushing Willets Point Corona Local Development Corporation, QEDC obtained financial commitments fromNew York Community Bank, the New York Community Bank Foundation and the Richmond County SavingsFoundation. City Council Member Julissa Ferreras secured funding to maintain the plaza, while CoronaCommunity Action Now, a merchant group, was involved in every step.

Going forward, QEDC will participate in an innovative maintenance program with The HorticulturalSociety of New York and ACE, a local employment organization.

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Cleaning of buildings, inside and outPutting out garbage and recycling

Snow removal availableCall Anthony (347) 668-9839 or email: [email protected]



RACES:4 years and under – 100 Meters

5-8 years – 400 Meters9-12 years – 1000 Meters (1K)

Teen 1 (13-15 years) – 1000 Meter (1K)Teen 2 (16-18 years) – 1000 Meter (1K)

A FAMILY MUSICAND FILMFESTIVAL

Saturday September 22nd @ 6:30p(Rain Date: Sunday September 23rd)

Sunnyside Gardens Park, 39th Ave at 49thStreet, Sunnyside

Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr In Collaboration WithThe American-Italian Cancer Foundation

Free MammographyVan To Maspeth

“We know that early detection of breast cancer can save lives. Once again, I workedwith the American-Italian Cancer Foundation to bring their Mammogram Van to mydistrict, offering free, vital health care services for women ages 40 and older, who have hadno mammograms in the last 12 months, who either have no insurance, or are insured byMedicare, Medicaid or other health insurance, which will be billed for services,” explainsAddabbo. For women without health insurance, services will be paid for by the ScreeningPartnerships of the New York State Cancer Services Program (NYS CSP) or throughgenerous contributions by the American-Italian Cancer Foundation’s donors. “However,even insured women will not be charged a co-payment and will not receive a bill,” addedthe Senator.

Please call 1-877-628-9090 to schedule your appointment!

Wednesday, September 26th 9a-3pMaspeth Federal Savings parking lot (upper level)

56-18 69th Street, Maspeth, NY 11378

LIC YMCA Kids TurkeyTrot Fun Run/WalkNovember 22nd @ 9AM

Long Island City YMCA, 32-23 Queens Blvd.

REGISTRATION:Before November 22nd –$10 per child or

$18 per family (up to 3 children)Race Day-$15 per child or $24 per family (up to 3 children)

For Further Information: call (718) 392-7932

Trophies for top 3 boy and girl finishers in eachrace. Each participant will receive a medal, com-

memorative t-shirt, and refreshments.Please, help promote this NYC Thanksgiving Day tradition to keep kids

active and help fight childhood obesity.

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