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Crowley Unveils New Report on the Impact ofthe Republican Plan to End Medicare on New

York’s 7th Congressional DistrictTo mark the 45th anniversary of Medicare, Congressman Joe

Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Make the Road New York andseniors from the 7th Congressional District gathered for a rally to saveMedicare from Republican attempts to end the program as we knowit. During the rally, Congressman Crowley unveiled his new, compre-hensive report, “Breaking the Promise”, which highlights how theRepublican plan to turn Medicare into a voucher program and slashMedicaid will impact New York’s 7th Congressional District.

“As we celebrate the 45th anniversary of Medicare, we arereminded of the promise made to our nation’s seniors – that is, thepromise of health care and security. For the over 80,000 Queens andBronx seniors in New York’s 7th District, this promise could not bemore crucial. Yet, at a time when we should be focused on strength-ening Medicare, Republicans are trying to undermine it,” said Con-gressman Crowley. “This is not a game – Republicans are talkingabout cutting support for our parents and grandparents who havenowhere else to turn if the promise of Medicare is broken. My reporthighlights just how high the stakes are for 7th District seniors and thefuture of our community. I am glad to have a partner in the fight forour community’s seniors in Make the Road New York. We must doall we can to uphold the promise of Medicare for today’s seniors aswell as for future generations.”

Sunnyside Drum Corps Announces CIP Awardeesby Peter A. Ross

On June 25th, as part of its 34th AnnualAwards Luncheon, the Sunnyside DrumCorps announced the recipients of theJoseph Sabba Founder’s Award-An-nual College Incentive Program, anhonor whose purpose is to reward longstanding service to the Corps and the com-munity and to encourage the continuanceof its members’ education through collegeor trade school. The award, established bythe Corps in 1997 to honor the memory ofits founder and longtime Sunnyside/Woodside community activist, resident,and business leader, Joseph Sabba, seeksto assist its nominated members with therising costs of secondary education in anage where this education is not only highlyencouraged but absolutely necessary tomove ahead in most careers.

The award, which is overseen and imple-mented by the Sunnyside Drum Corps Boardof Directors, is based on nomination of andapplication by a Corps member, and is judgedon the member’s service record with theCorps, both in length and quality (with anemphasis on service during their high schoolyears), and successful matriculation in sec- (continued on page 5)

ondary education beyond high school. In afew unique instances the award has alsobeen bestowed upon several members, whohave opted to postpone secondary educa-tion temporarily, by desire to serve ourcountry through military service. In es-sence, the recipient should display and em-body some of those qualities so admired inthe Corps founder, namely dedication toservice, longevity, and the desire to growand do greater things with their talents. Theaward comes in the form of an annual cashstipend, which may be granted from one tofour years based on Board review, for use asneeded related to the recipient’s schooling(e.g. tuition, books, fees, et. al.)

This year’s awardees include two youngladies beginning their studies this Septem-ber. Ms. Beatriz Bermeo of Maspeth,Queens, a stalwart member of the CorpsTom-Tom line and recent graduate of Avia-tion High School, will be attendingLaGuardia Community College, CUNY inLong Island City, Queens in pursuit of herAssociate’ s Degree. On completion sheplans to continue on for her Bachelor’sDegree, also in the CUNY system.

Sunnyside Drum Corps Director Anthony Lana and 2011 Joseph SabbaFounder’s Award-College Incentive Program recipient Beatriz Bermeo, an11-year Corps veteran.

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In the midst of this economic downturn, health care programs have had a difficult time keeping up withthe continuously rising cost of medication. But the implementation of this program would consolidateconsumer purchasing power and relieve the financial strain from overburdened health insurance plans andmedical-assistance programs. This measure would also create the Prescription Drug Discount Card; outlinethe distribution of the rebate funds to retailers or individual participants; and promote the program through thestate Department of Health education and outreach.

“It is essential that we make sure our most vulnerable residents, especially the elderly, are not left to fendfor themselves with outrageously priced prescription drugs,” Assembly Member DenDekker concluded.“Lower prescription drug prices mean better and more manageable care for New Yorkers, as well as much-needed savings for both Medicaid and state health plans.”

Passage of 5 Borough Taxi Legislation“The State Senate has passed legislation that marks a historic turning point for

the riding public in New York City and solves a problem that has provenintractable for decades. Under the legislation and an agreed-upon chapteramendment, starting next year, transportation options for New Yorkers who livein the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Upper Manhattan willimprove dramatically. Instead of illegal, unsafe and risky options, they will beserved by a new class of licensed and reliable cabs, whose drivers will earn a legalliving. At the same time, the legislation protects the investment of medallionowners and the incomes of yellow taxi drivers. Yellow cabs will still have theexclusive right to the places where they do 97.5 percent of their business - centralManhattan and the airports. In addition to improving transportation for all NewYorkers, we will generate hundreds of millions in revenue for the City over the

next several years, as well as much-needed new revenue for the MTA. Since proposing this plan in January,our Administration has engaged in ongoing conversations with all sections of the taxi industry, and we willuse the additional time provided by the chapter amendment to make a good plan even better.”

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‘Make the Road’ Seniors Rally to Save MedicareAna Maria Archila, Co-Executive Direc-

tor of Make the Road New York, addressedthe senior community’s need for Medicare.

“Attempts to voucherize Medicare andput the program into private hands will onlyincrease the burden on our nation’s seniors.Our country needs to continue on the pathset by health reform and treat health care asa right, not a privilege that only the wealthycan afford. We look forward to workingwith Congressman Joseph Crowley and otherleaders to fight efforts to weaken Medicareand support efforts that keep us on coursetowards quality, affordable health care forgenerations to come,” said Archila.

Recently, House Republicans voted toend the Medicare program as we know it andreplace it with a voucher system, increasingseniors’ costs and reducing benefits for allseniors. Under the Republicans’ voucherprogram, seniors’ out-of-pocket health carecosts would skyrocket over time to double,or even triple, the current amount.

In his report, “Breaking the Promise”,

Crowley reveals the devastating con-sequences of the Republican plan onNew York’s 7th Congressional Dis-trict, including:

-Medicare will cease to operate asa guarantee and will become a voucherprogram. Those who exceed thevoucher limit will have increased out-of- pocket costs for incredibly expen-sive, and in many cases unaffordable,services.

-The 88,000 seniors and individu-als with disabilities currently enrolledin Medicare will no longer be entitled

to free preventive care.-The 6,400 Medicare beneficiaries

who entered the prescription cover-age gap last year will see major in-creases in their prescription drug costs.

-Without a government guaran-tee, the 110,000 individuals betweenages 44 and 54 will have to save a totalof $25.7 billion more over their work-ing lives to pay for the increased costof their health coverage after theyturn 65.

-The 3,100 nursing home residentswhose care is paid for by Medicaid, or79% of all nursing home residents inthe district, will face both eligibilityand coverage restrictions, includingreduced nursing home staffing.

-The 466,000 individuals age 49 oryounger will have to wait at least oneextra year to join Medicare, and403,000 individuals age 43 or youngerwill have to wait two extra years tojoin Medicare. This will drive up pricesfor others who have health insurance.

-This eligibility age increase willraise individuals’ premiums and em-ployer costs in Queens and the Bronx.Employers’ costs are estimated to in-crease by $4.5 billion in 2014 as em-ployer health plans become the pri-mary payer for the population with-out Medicare.

Congressman Crowley is workingfrom his seat on the House Ways andMeans Committee to strengthen andpreserve Medicare and Social Securityfor the seniors of today and tomorrow.

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Thursday evenings at 6:45 PM at Windmuller Park,52nd Street & 39th Drive. Woodside

The remaining performance line up includes:July 14th - Lew Picardi Orchestra-Big Band

July 21st - Plaza Theatrical Productions-“A Grand Night for Singing”-Rodgers and Hammerstein.

On June 30th, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer joined Executive Director RosaReyes to kick off the 2011 Woodside on the Move Concert Series. Last year, the CouncilMember allocated $35,000 to fund the concert series and other programs and services.He is pleased to allocate another $35,000 this year.

Woodside On The Move, Inc., continues to seek out additional funds, if successful,more dates could be added to the performance series. The Summer Performance ParkSeries traditionally runs for eight weeks, and has now been reduced to five weeks. Themajority of funding for the Woodside On The Move, Inc., Summer Performance Seriesgenerally comes from city and state sources, however, there has been drastic budget cutsthis year due to the current state of the economy. Local Woodside residents, especiallythose at the Berkley Towers Co-op II & III, not wanting to spend the summer nightswithout the famed and traditional Thursday night music fest, generously donatedpersonal funds to support the concert series and to ensure that the show will go on inWoodside. Woodside On The Move, Inc., also receives funding and support from NYCCouncilman James Van Bramer; NYC Department for the Aging; Community Board 2and the NYPD 108th Precinct. The performances are presented free to the public.



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Sunnyside Drum CorpsAnnounces CIP Awardees

Ms. Carmen Minsal of Sunnyside, Queens, an honors graduate at St. Mark’s Schooland Glockenspiel line member with the Corps, will be matriculating at SouthernMethodist University (SMU) in Texas. The Corps wishes both of its newest alumni thebest of success in their freshman year and beyond as they have earned their first awardinstallment. Also honored were Ms. Jennifer Rai a senior studying at John Jay Collegeof Criminal Justice (receiving her fourth and last award) and Mr. Gian Carlo Lopez, asophomore at The New York City College of Technology, CUNY (“City Tech” forshort) in Brooklyn, NY (receiving his second award stipend). A desire for continuedscholastic success is extended to all the award recipients.

Joseph Sabba Founder’s Award-CollegeIncentive Program recipients Jennifer Rai,Gian Carlo Lopez and Carmen Minsal.

108th Police Precinct Promotes Bike Safety

Community Affairs Officer MaroYoussef and Cub Master Marvin R.Jeffcoat conducted this year’s Bike Ro-deo for the Scouts of Pack 390 at StTeresa RC Church in Woodside. Priorto negotiating the rodeo the boys weregiven bicycle safety training and hadtheir bikes inspected for safe operation

by Officer Youssef. Officer Youssefalso registered and etched serial num-bers into each boy’s bike.

Once registration and training wascomplete Cub Master Jeffcoat (who isalso the current Commander of VFW PostNo. 2813 Pack 390’s proud sponsors)tested each boy’s ability to maneuver hisbike through several rodeo courses. Theboys were required to negotiate a slalomcourse, make ‘U’ Turns, negotiate a threefoot wide path thirty feet in length as wellas demonstrate their newly acquiredknowledge of bicycle safety among othertasks. Each scout will be awarded a Bi-cycle Belt Loop and Pin for successfulcompletion of the rodeo.

Upon completion of the rodeo Of-ficer Youssef deputized the scouts andgave them instructions on the use of thelights and sirens of his NYPD PoliceCruiser. Pack 390 is now well versed inbicycle safety and ready for the NYPDPolice Academy.

Fahim Kahn, Daniel Carlson, TahmidTapan, Carlos De La Cruz, JoTadehara., Emmanuel Jeffcoat, AkiraTadehara, Tamzid Tapan, Tony Jeffcoat,and Marvin Jeffcoat.

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Cub Scout Pack 390 goes to AdventurelandPhoto Credit:Maria F. Jeffcoat

Cub Scouts from Pack 390 and their families attended a field trip to Long Island’sAdventureland on Saturday June 25, 2011. The day was full of fun, food, rides, and water.A good time was had by kids of all ages. If you have a boy age 6-10 who would like to jointhe fun and adventure please contact Cub Master Marvin R. Jeffcoat at (347) 841-4335 [email protected].

Mr. and Ms. Juan Peralta, Nikki Noces-Basa, Emmanuel Jeffcoat, Christopher Peralta’sSisters, Christopher Peralta, Mr. Kahn, Tahmid Tapan, Fahim Kahn’s Sister, FahimKahn, Cub Master and current Commander of VFW Post No. 2813 Marvin R. Jeffcoat,Tamzid Tapan, Tony Jeffcoat, Assistant Cub Master Wilfredo Reynaud, JonathanReynaud, Christopher Peralta’s Peralta Brother, Wilfredo Reynaud Jr., Ms. Tapan, MsKahn, and Fahim Kahn’s Brother.



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File No.: 2010-2662/ACITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK BYTHE GRACE OF GOD, FREEAND INDEPENDENT TO:Attorney General of the State ofNew York The unknowndistributees, legatees, devisees,heirs at law and assignees of RaySchwartz, deceased, or theirestates, if any there be, whosenames, places of residence andpost office addresses are unknownto the petitioner and cannot withdue diligence be ascertained.Beingthe persons interested as creditors,legatees, distributees or otherwisein the Estate of Ray Schwartz,deceased, who at the time of deathwas a resident of 3515 ParsonsBoulevard, Flushing NY, in theCounty of Queens, State of NewYork. SEND GREETING: Uponthe peti t ion of LOIS M.ROSENBLATT, PublicAdministrator of Queens County,who maintains her office at 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,Queens County, New York 11435,as Administrator of the Estate ofRay Schwartz, deceased, you andeach of you are hereby cited toshow cause before the Surrogateat the Surrogate’s Court of theCounty of Queens, to be held atthe Queens General Courthouse,6 th Floor, 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, City and Stateof New York, on the 11th day ofAugust, 2011 at 9:30 o’clock inthe forenoon, why the Account ofProceedings of the PublicAdministrator of Queens County,as Administrator of the Estate ofsaid deceased, a copy of which isattached, should not be judiciallysettled, and why the Surrogateshould not fix and allow areasonable amount ofcompensation to GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ., for legalservices rendered to petitionerherein in the amount of $33,555.86and that the Court fix the fair andreasonable additional fee for anyservices to be rendered byGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.,hereafter in connection withproceedings on kinship, claimsetc., prior to entry of a final Decreeon this accounting in the amountof 6% of assets or income collectedafter the date of the withinaccounting; and why the Surrogateshould not fix and allow an amountequal to one percent on saidSchedules of the total assets onSchedules A, A1, and A2 plus anyadditional monies receivedsubsequent to the date of thisaccount, as the fair and reasonableamount payable to the Office ofthe inePublic Administrator forthe expenses of said officepursuant to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); andwhy each of you claiming to be adistributee of the decedent shouldnot establish proof of your kinship;and why the balance of said fundsshould not be paid to said alleged

distributees upon proof of kinship,or deposited with theCommissioner of Finance of theCity of New York should saidalleged distributees default herein,or fail to establish proof of kinship.Dated, Attested and Sealed 13th

day of June, 2011 HON. PETERJ. KELLY Surrogate, QueensCounty MARGARET M.GRIBBON Clerk of theSurrogate’s Court GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-900095-25 Queens Boulevard 11th FloorRego Park, New York 11374 Thiscitation is served upon you asrequired by law. You are notobliged to appear in person. Ifyou fail to appear it will beassumed that you do not objectto the relief requested unless youfile formal legal, verifiedobjections. You have a right tohave an attorney-at-law appearfor you. Accounting Citation 6/24/11, 7/1/11, 7/8/11, 7/15/11

File No.: 2001-3436/CCITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK BYTHE GRACE OF GOD, FREEAND INDEPENDENT To:Frances T. Naylor, Estate ofLenore Moore, by WhitfieldMoore, Robert IrvingGould,Thomas Gould, Mary L.Hobbs, Joanne Dorrett, Estate ofRobert G. Schaeffer, by CatherineSchaeffer Esther Leah Schaeffer,David J. Rosenzweig, Estate ofStephen Schaeffer, by MadelineSchaeffer Elliot Schaeffer, JPMorgan Chase Bank, AttorneyGeneral of the State of New York,The unknown distributees,legatees, devisees, heirs at law andassignees of JOSEPH GOULD,deceased, or their estates, if anythere be, whose names, places ofresidence and post office addressesare unknown to the petitioner andcannot with due diligence beascertained. Being the personsinterested as creditors, legatees,distributees or otherwise in theEstate of JOSEPH GOULD,deceased, who at the time of deathwas a resident of 72-22 AustinStreet, Apt. 3H, Forest Hills, inthe County of Queens, State ofNew York. SEND GREETING:Upon the petition of LOIS M.ROSENBLATT, PublicAdministrator of Queens County,who maintains her office at 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,Queens County, New York 11435,as Administrator of the Estate ofJOSEPH GOULD, deceased, youand each of you are hereby cited toshow cause before the Surrogateat the Surrogate’s Court of theCounty of Queens, to be held atthe Queens General Courthouse,6th Floor, 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, City and Stateof New York, on the 11th day ofAUGUST, 2011 at 9:30 o’clock inthe forenoon, why the Account ofProceedings of the PublicAdministrator of Queens County,

as Administrator of the Estate ofsaid deceased, a copy of which isattached, should not be judiciallysettled, and why the Surrogateshould not fix and allow areasonable amount ofcompensation to GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ., for legalservices rendered to petitionerherein in the amount of $12,089.37and that the Court fix the fair andreasonable additional fee for anyservices to be rendered byGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.,hereafter in connection withproceedings on kinship, claimsetc., prior to entry of a final Decreeon this accounting in the amountof 6% of assets or income collectedafter the date of the withinaccounting; and why the Surrogateshould not fix and allow an amountequal to one percent on saidSchedules of the total assets onSchedules A, A1, and A2 plus anyadditional monies receivedsubsequent to the date of thisaccount, as the fair and reasonableamount payable to the Office ofthe Public Administrator for theexpenses of said office pursuantto S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why JPMorgan Chase Bank should notturnover to the PublicAdministrator as Administrator ofthe Estate of Joseph Gould thesum of $195,274.00 plus interestat 9% from June 20, 2008; andwhy the claim from David J.Rosenzweig in the amount of$7,055.00 should not be rejected;and why the Last Will andTestament dated September 25,1996 should not be denied probate;and why the net distributable estateshould not be distributed pursuantto EPTL 4-1.1; and why each ofyou claiming to be a distributee ofthe decedent should not establishproof of your kinship; and whythe balance of said funds shouldnot be paid to said allegeddistributees upon proof of kinship,or deposited with theCommissioner of Finance of theCity of New York should saidalleged distributees default herein,or fail to establish proof of kinship,Dated, Attested and Sealed 14thday of JUNE, 2011 HON. PETERJ. KELLY Surrogate, QueensCounty Margaret M. GribbonClerk of the Surrogate’s CourtGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.(718) 459-9000 95-25 QueensBoulevard, 11th Floor, Rego Park,New York 11374 This citation isserved upon you as required bylaw. You are not obliged to appearin person. If you fail to appear itwill be assumed that you do notobject to the relief requested unlessyou file formal legal, verifiedobjections. You have a right tohave an attorney-at-law appear foryou. Accounting Citation 6/24/11,7/1/11, 7/8/11, 7/15/11

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MEET UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN JOSEPH CROWLEYrepresenting New York’s 7th Congressional DistrictChief Deputy Whip, the highest ranking New York Democrat in the House

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Notice is hereby given that anOrder entered by the Civil Court,Queens County on 6/24/11,bearing Index Number NC-000496-11/QU, a copy of whichmay be examined at the Office ofthe Clerk, located at 89-17 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435,grants me (us) the right to: Assumethe name of (First) SOPHIA(Middle) ABIGAIL (Last)PAREDES My present name is(First) SOFIA (Middle) ABIGAIL(Last) PAREDES RAMOS(infant). My present address is 84-23 55th AVENUE, Elmhurst, NY11373. My place of birth is NewYork, NY. My date of birth isSeptember 19, 2010.

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NOTICE Index No. 11272-09NYCTL 2008-A TRUST ANDTHE BANK OF NEW YORKMELLON, AS COLLATERALAGENT AND CUSTODIAN,Plaintiffs, VS. The Heirs-At-Law,Next Of Kin, Distributees,Executors, Administrators,Assignees, Lienors, Creditors,Successors-In Interest AndGenerally All Persons Having OrClaiming Under, By Or ThroughBENJAMIN L. LEVINE,Deceased, By Purchase,Inheritance, Lien Or Otherwise OfAny Right, Title Or Interest InAnd To The Premises DescribedIn The Complaint Herein, And AllCreditors Thereof, And TheRespective Wives, Or WidowersOf His, If Any, All Of WhoseNames And Addresses AreUnknown To Plaintiff; 275REALTY COMPANY;HOWARD L. LEVINE; NEWYORK CITYENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLBOARD; NEW YORK CITYTRANSIT AUTHORITYTRANSIT ADJUDICATIONBUREAU; UNITED STATES OFAMERICA AND “JOHN DOE#1” THROUGH “JOHN DOE#100”, the names of the last 100defendants being fictitious, thetrue names of said defendantsbeing unknown to plaintiff, ifbeing intended to designate feeowners, tenants or occupants ofthe liened premises and/or personsor parties having or claiming aninterest in or lien upon the lienedpremises, if the aforesaidindividual defendants are living,and if any or all of said individualdefendants be dead, their heirs atlaw, next of kin, distributes,executors, administrators,trustees, committees, devisees,legatees, and the assignees,lienors, creditors and successorsin interest of them, and generallyall persons having or claimingunder, by, through, or against thesaid defendants named as a class,of any right, title or interest in orlien upon the premises describedin the complaint herein,Defendants. TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANTS: YOUARE HEREBY SUMMONED toanswer the Complaint in theabove-entitled foreclosure action,and to serve a copy of your answeron the Plaintiffs attorney withinthirty (30) days after the serviceof this Summons, exclusive of theday of service or within thirty (30)days after completion of servicewhere service is made in any othermanner than by personal servicewithin the State. The United Statesof America, if designated as adefendant in this action, mayanswer or appear within sixty (60)days of service hereof. In case ofyour failure to appear or answer,judgment will be taken against youby default for the relief demandedin the Complaint Queens County

is designated as the place of trial.The basis of venue is the locationof the premises. Dated: May 11,2011 TO THE ABOVE NAMEDDEFENDANTS: The foregoingsummons is served upon you bypublication, pursuant to an Orderof Honorable Kevin Kerrigan, aJustice of the Supreme Court,dated May 31, 2011 and filed withsupporting papers in the QueensCounty Clerk’s Office. This is anaction to foreclose a tax liencovering the property known asShore Parkway, Borough ofQueens, New York and being aparcel of land designated as Block13929 and Lot 0016. The reliefsought is the sale of the subjectproperty at public auction insatisfaction of the tax lien. In caseof your failure to appear, judgmentmay be taken against you in thesum of $34,704.74, together withinterest, costs, disbursements andattorneys fees of this action, anddirecting the public sale of theproperty. Richard M. Beers, Jr.PHILLIPS LYTLE LLP Attorneysfor Plaintiffs NYCTL 2008-ATrust and the Bank of New YorkMellon, as Collateral Agent andCustodian Office and Post OfficeAddress 1400 First Federal PlazaRochester, New York 14614 Tel.No. (585) 238-2000. 6/17/11, 6/24/11, 7/1/11, 7/8/11



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City Clerk Offices Open For First DayOf Marriage Equality Sunday, July 24th

Hours Also Extended Monday through Friday in AllFive Boroughs for Expected Increases in Applicants

for Marriage Licenses and Civil CeremoniesCouncil Speaker Christine C. Quinn, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg,

and City Clerk Michael McSweeney announced the New York CityClerk’s offices in all five boroughs will be open for a full day of businesson Sunday, July 24th and fully prepared to implement New York State’snew Marriage Equality Law for all couples, whether same or oppositesex. In addition, from Monday, July 25th through Friday, July 29th, all fiveCity Clerk Offices will stay open two hours later than usual. The Mayor,Speaker and Clerk also announced that New York State judges willvolunteer to perform ceremonies and review waiver requests of NewYork State’s 24 hour marriage waiting period on Sunday, July 24th.

“So many of us have waited a lifetime for the day we could see fullequality for all New York families, now that day is finally in sight. TheCity of New York will be the place to be on July 24th and we are proudto welcome all couples and their families to have a meaningful ceremonyin the Clerk’s office, right here in the greatest city on earth,” said SpeakerQuinn. “When you get married in New York, you’re getting married inthe State where the Legislature said that all people are equal and allfamilies are important in the eyes of our government.”

“This is a historic moment for New York, a moment many coupleshave waited years and even decades to see – and we are not going to makethem wait one day longer than they have to,” said Mayor Bloomberg.“New York City became the greatest city in the world because we are thefreest city, a place where all people have the freedom to be who they are,to worship as they wish, and to love whom they choose. Achievingmarriage equality is the next big step in our City’s long march toward fullfreedom, and on July 24th, wedding bells will ring out in all five boroughs.”

“We are going to be part of history,” said City Clerk MichaelMcSweeney. “Our staff will be ready for a large numbers of people onthe first day.”

For one time only, all five City Clerk’s Offices will be open from 8:30AM to 4:30 PM on a Sunday, July 24th. Because of the large volumehandled by these offices, applicants must be through the office’s doorsby 3:45 PM to be guaranteed service.

For the rest of the week of July 25th, the City Clerk’s office locationswill be open from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and applicants will have to bethrough the doors by 5:45 to be guaranteed service.

Manhattan Office:141 Worth Street, New York, NY 100138:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through FridayQueens Office: Borough Hall Building, 120-55 Queens Boulevard,

Ground Floor, Room X001 Kew Gardens, NY 114248:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday For more information on the application process and to begin the

process online, please visit the City Clerk’s website at http://www.cityclerk.nyc.gov or call 311.

The following letters are the opinionsof its author and not necessarily those

of the Woodside Herald.

MayorBloomberg

Dear Editor,The following is an open let-

ter addressed to the HonorableMayor Michael Bloomberg.

Dear Mr. Mayor,As private citizen and as a

City of New resident for 46 years,I would like to inform you aboutthe following: According to newsaccounts, New York City is inneed of more revenues in order tobalance the city budget.

Mr. Mayor, I know where youcan find some money in order notto lay off six thousands teacherand close firehouses.

What about enforcing vigor-ously the quality of life issues(laws) and issuing more ticketsfor the following infractions:Loud Boom-boxes (extreme loudstereo system in cars) playing onour city streets at all hours of theday and night, people spitting onthe side walks, on buses and onsubway trains (many times I havebeen spitted on or right next tome), people who don’t stop onred lights and stop signs, tenantswho disturb the peace at all hoursof the day and especially after 10pm at night (Police Dept, is notissuing enough violations or tick-ets), people who don’t pick-upafter their dog(s) (this is a majorhealth issue to be reckon with),people eating/drinking on busesand subway trains (no wonderwhy our city buses/subway cars,subway tracks and subway sta-tions are so dirty; they also fullwith roaches and rats!), and whenafter school is over, groups ofyouths are going wild on our citystreets, buses and subway system(lets start enforcing the Peacewhen it comes to gang of studentsout-of-control (people are afraidto do anything to stop this majorproblem)!

Yes, indeed, Mr. Mayor, thequality of life issues are not get-ting better, they are getting worseday by day. Sir, why not encour-age our law enforcements andcivil officials to enforces the laws,rules and regulation in order tomake the City of New York abetter and safer place to work,live and visit. I do remain

Very truly yours,Michael Matthews

“Miss You”Oh, how I miss you

More than you’ll ever knowI miss your music— I miss your song

I miss you the day longAnd when the sunset fades to dusk

And the evening shadows come to callI go to my room sit down and let the tears fall....

Rest easy, we love you always.Sister Lucy Fink-Planz and Niece Susan

Thank You

July 4th Patriotism on Skillman Ave

local events in elementary schoolauditoriums and schoolyards toreassure local school children thatsomeone cared how they spent theirafter-school hours, and sat downwith local seniors to hear how dev-astating a blow it would be to loseany of the services on which theydepend. And he did somethingabout it. We can’t possibly thankhim enough.

Finally I would like to thankeveryone who called 311, attendeda rally locally or at City Hall, signeda petition or forwarded an emailalert in support of our after-schoolprogram and case management andsenior services programs. By rais-ing your voices, you sent a clearand persistent message to City Hall,and they could not fail to hear you.

While the future remains un-certain, I am comforted and en-couraged in knowing that we cancount on your support to face thesechallenges together.

Sincerely,Judith Zangwill

Executive Director,Sunnyside Community Services

Dear Editor,Thanks to the advocacy of com-

munity members, Finance Commit-tee Chair Domenic M. Recchia, Jr.,members of the City Council underthe leadership of Speaker ChristineQuinn, and especially the unstint-ing efforts of Sunnyside’s ownJimmy Van Bramer, I am pleasedand relieved to announce that muchof the funding that had been pro-posed to be cut from the City bud-get for youth and senior serviceshas been restored. Thanks to theirefforts, Sunnyside Community Ser-vices can continue to offer a con-tinuum of services that enrich andempower individuals of all agesthroughout western Queens.

On behalf of myself and themore than 18,000 communitymembers we serve, I would like togratefully acknowledge and ap-plaud the extraordinary efforts ofcouncil member Van Bramer. Inthis most recent struggle, Jimmynot only fought to keep essentialservices funded and available forour most vulnerable citizens, buthe took the time to participate in

Dear Editor,Possibly the most patriotic

July 4th scene in New York City isright here in Woodside, onSkillman Avenue. Six buildingsat 53rd St. and Skillman, from 52-29 to 53-09 are all dressed up forthe Fourth in Red, White and Blue.There are eight flags on polesattached to the buildings, 2 largeflags hanging from fire escapesand strings of flags running alongthe buildings, as well as Red,White and Blue stars, kites andbunting. You can hardly see thebricks of the buildings.

Even the hydrant is Red, Whiteand Blue. Not to be outdone, thebuilding across Skillman has a huge15-foot flag, plus bunting.

All credit to Maria the Super.Before July 4, Maria had greenedthe areaways with plants, trees andbushes in front of the buildings. Totop it off, they had a cookout on thesidewalk, with all the trimmings.All hail to Maria the Super!

Skillman Avenue is the beststreet in New York City.

Al Volpe,Woodside

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Concerts In The Park

Presented By Northern Woodside CoalitionIn association with Goliard Concerts, NWC is presenting its annual concerts

Thursday’s in July @ 7PM.Sgt. Collins Park, Broadway and 58th Street in Woodside.

July 14th Cady Finlayson (Irish Folk)July 21st Pete Zimmer Quartet (Jazz/ Swing)

July 28th Love Connection (Rock/Pop)The NWC and Goliard Concerts would like to thank their supporters, NYC

Council, Council Members Peter Vallone Jr. & Jimmy Van Bramer, NYC Dept. ofCultural Affairs, Astoria Federal Savings and individual donors.

Sing For Hopeby Rob MacKay

Free Summer Vacations From Fresh Air Fund

Salim Hossain of Woodside won $25,000 on theLottery’s $3,000,000 Richer instant game. Hossain’s win-ning ticket was purchased at the Mega Dream at 75-03

37th Avenue in Jackson Heights.Christopher Ozanian of Astoria won $250,000 in the Mega

Millions drawing. Ozanian’s winning ticket was purchased at the Danish Organic at34-12 30th Ave in Astoria.

Paul Nemaric of Astoria won $43,578 in the Take Five drawing held on June 18th.Nemaric’s winning ticket was purchased at the Diamond Candy & Grocery at 25-44Broadway in Astoria.

June 29th, marked the beginning of Fresh Air summer vacations for thousands of NewYork City children, including many Queens’ residents. The excited youngsters left PortAuthority Bus Terminal to visit volunteer host families in rural and suburban communitiesthroughout 13 Northeastern states and Canada. They will enjoy up to two weeks or moreof simple summertime pleasures such as skipping rocks across a lake, roasting marshmal-lows and making new friends.

There is still time to register your child for a free summer vacation. For a referral to aparticipating agency in Queens, please call The Fresh Air Fund at (800) 367-0003 or (212)897-8900. Registration is free, and you may download an application on The Fund’s Website at www.freshair.org.

Photo credit: Jerry Speier

Dominick Ganesh, JennyMorgenthau, DiamondMaitland, Jacob Fangbegan their free summervacation on June 29th.

Walker Fee is best known locally as themild-mannered lifeguard and front desk re-ceptionist at the St. Sebastian Parish Centerin Woodside. But on June 24, he changed hisact and took it to Manhattan’s Times Square,where he played piano in the open air forroughly four hours. Fee rocked the sidewalkwith songs by the Beatles, Elton John, RayCharles and many others. He was participat-ing in a two-week event organized by Singfor Hope, a nonprofit that brings live art tocity streets via the temporary installation of88 pianos at parks and public spaces through-out the five boroughs.

Lucky Locals

NY Abandoned Angels RescueAdoption Event

Saturday, July 9th 1-5pmat Skillman Pets in Woodside on Skillman Ave.

MEET A FEW OF THE DOGS,INQUIRE ABOUT ADOPTION,

SPONSORSHIP, ANDFOSTERING OPPORTUNITIES.FREE DOG FOOD GIVE AWAY!

THE ROBERT F. KENNEDY/TRIBOROUGH BRIDGE

75TH ANNIVERSARYPhotography exhibit, walking tour

Monday, July 11th

For more info, call Greater AstoriaHistorical Society 718-278-0700

9TH ANNUAL NYCMUSICAL SAW FESTIVAL

July 16th @ 2pm ($10)Hellenic Cultural Center 27-09 Crescent

Street (corner of Newtown Avenue) Astoria

KOOL MOE DEE / MARLEY MARLJuly 19th @ 7pm, Queensbridge Park, LIC

Queensbridge Park

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HAROLD MELVIN’S BLUE NOTES /RHYTHM REVUE

WITH FELIX HERNANDEZJuly 20th @ 7pm, Queensbridge Park, LIC

“SALUTE TO HIP-HOP”FEATURING FUNKMASTER FLEX

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SUMMER PERFORMANCES PARK SERIESThursday evenings at 6:45 PM at Windmuller Park,

52nd Street & 39th Drive. WoodsideThe remaining performance line up includes:July 14th - Lew Picardi Orchestra-Big Band

July 21st - Plaza Theatrical Productions-“A Grand Night for Singing”-Rodgers and Hammerstein.

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