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FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2012 THE WOODSIDE HERALD PAGE 1

VOL. 78, NO. 32 WOODSIDE, L.I.C., N.Y. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 2012 FREESERVING SUNNYSIDE-WOODSIDE AND LONG ISLAND CITY

Night Out On Crime,Evening Of Fun

Summer Streets Are On!

by Sue Baldock

The temperature reached ascorching 90 for the opening ofthe Sunnyside Summer Streets,but that didn’t stop crowds fromcoming out to enjoy the cooljazz served during 12th AnnualBix Beiderbecke Memorial JazzConcert.

An American jazz cornetist,Bix (March 10, 1903 – August 6,1931) was one of the most influ-ential soloists of the 1920s. Un-like his contemporary, LouisArmstrong, who was into show-manship as well as the music,Bix focused on the melody. Hisknack for improvisation and dul-cet tones set him apart from hispeers. Through his musicalpurity, the jazz ballad style wasborn.

Bix lived out the end of hisshort life here in Sunnyside. Youcan see his name on the buildinghe lived in on 46th Street. 81years after his death, his legendlives on and the Sunnyside/Woodside community was givena concert to remember, startingwith David Shenton and TheWolverines. Comprised of localartists, this group gave us greatrenditions of jazz ballads andtoe-tappers concluding with, ofcourse, The Sunnyside of theStreet!

Drums Rule AndCymbals Too

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(Story and Photos on page 5)

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Photo by Sue Baldock

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A Game Of Tennis OnThe Courts Of IS 204

CM Jimmy Van Bramer visited the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) at Dutch Kills Park to playa few sets with local children. This year, Van Bramer has supported the allocation of $800,000 from the NewYork City Council to the Western Queens program, which provides local children with an opportunity to playtennis throughout the summer months. Through their recreational program, NYJTL helps build character bygiving local youth the opportunity to develop their tennis skills, leadership potential and various other toolsnecessary to excel on and off the court.

CM Van Bramer is joined by Program Coordinator, Hayden Pilgrim (directly to the left of the CouncilMember), parents and local children who take advantage of the program each day throughout the summermonths in the tennis courts of IS 204.



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8-year old Natalie, an upcoming3rd grader at St. Sebastian School,was one of 8 children chosen out of170 and was the youngest of thewinners (8 years old).

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Summer Streets(continued from front page) A special treat was in store for Paul

Maringelli, the force behind the BixBeiderbecke concerts, as he was presentedwith a proclamation of thanks for all hiswork by Joe Kenton of Councilman JimmyVan Bramer’s office. Joining in Paul’s awardwas Donald Donaldson, Jr., son of DonaldDonaldson, Sr. the legendary arranger forFats Waller.

Next up were the South Shore Syncopa-tors. Last year’s rain kept this 10 piece/6vocalist orchestra from us; but nothing

stopped them in 2012. From the start, theblend of vocals and instruments got every-one in the mood and ready to dance!

The event was a great success and fun forall ages. Join the Sunnyside Shines BusinessImprovement District for next Saturday’sevent, SunnysideButterfly: arts and craftsfor children of all ages from 1 – 6pm. Therewill even be a clown and magician. Don’tmiss the fun under the Sunnyside Arch on46th Street. Go to www.sunnysideshines.orgfor more information.

Joe Kenton (CM Van Bramer’s Office) andJonathan Dunn

Artie Weiner, Joe Kenton, Paul Maringelli, James Bray(Sunnyside Shines), John Vogt and Mr. Donaldson.

Artie Weiner (Sunnyside Shines) &John Vogt (White Castle)


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Night Out On Crimeby Sue Baldock

The 108th Precinct Police-Com-munity Council hosted its annualNight out on Crime last week. “Thisis a yearly event that brings threecommunities together, Sunnyside,LIC and Astoria” said PrecinctCommunity Affairs Officer, LouisSorrentino, and bring the commu-nities together it did!

In the playground behind the108th Precinct, children played andate cotton candy; on the street theyjumped in inflatable rides, had theirfaces painted and danced rejoicingthat they were safe, as the eventpromoted security as much as com-munity spirit.

There was lots of information tolearn from the police, city and civicagencies present including PoliceOfficers, State Corrections Offic-ers, Fire & Safety Officers, NYCCommission on Human Rights andthe Lions Club. The State Correc-tions Officers K. Hinds and O. Shep-herd along with their colleague FSOD. Stone, who work on Van Dam,explained that anyone incarceratedfor over 1 year is put in a statefacility. They also had me laughingwith their jovial personalities. Itwas nice to see the human face tothe officers who are always depictedas unmovable on TV.

Other interesting news was thatthe Commission on Human Rightsnot only supports anyone who may

be discriminated against (for anyreason), representative AdneriPonce stated that they also providefree mortgage counseling to helpus work out options and even ne-gotiate with lenders on our behalf.Information on this service is avail-able at (718) 657-2465 or (212)306-7560.

The Lions Club was also proudto join the festivities seeking vol-unteers to join their forces. Didyou know the club is the largestphilanthropic organization in theworld? We’ve all seen the eye-glass drives, but I was impressed tofind out that 100% of all fund rais-ing goes back to the community(unless it is specific to funding theoperations of the club). For moreinformation and to join a local clubvisit: www.lionsinternational.com.

My last stop was to the Pre-cinct booth. Police Officers Gani,Smith and Maria were on hand toinform about local programs in-cluding registering your smartphone (Blackberry iPhone, Droid,etc.) so it can potentially be recov-ered if stolen. The process tookless than 3 minutes and is wellworth the effort. Visit the Precinctto register yours today!

XO Donald Powers’ words ech-oed as I left for home “We reallyappreciate the excellent turn outfrom the public”. It was a greatevening and one I encourage ev-eryone to join next year!

Photo Credit: Joe Gurrado

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PO Smith, Counter Terrorism Officer, PO Gani, CrimePrevention and PO Maria Domestic Violence Officer

Photo by Sue Baldock

Debra Markell (CB2), Chief Pizzuti, Lt.Brunner, Don McCallian (Liason forAssemblywoman Cathy Nolan), MaryAnn Gurrado (CB2) and Captain Powers

Joe Kenton and Aycan Kaptaner from CM Van Bramer’sOffice with Officer Louis Sorrentino of the 108th PrecinctCommunity Affairs Unit

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PROBATE CITATION File No.2012 – 2299 SURROGATE’SCOURT – QUEENS COUNTYCITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK,By the Grace of God Free andIndependent TO: PublicAdministrator Queens CountyAttorney General of the State ofNew York To the heirs at law,next of kin, and distributees ofSteffi Stern, deceased, if living,and if any of them be dead to theirheirs at law, next of kin,distributees, legatees, executors,administrators, assignees andsuccessors in interest whose namesare unknown and cannot beascertained after due diligence. Apetition having been duly filed by

• LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE •Nancy C. Quarto, who is domiciledat 1176 Cove Edge Road, Syosset,NY 11791 YOU ARE HEREBYCITED TO SHOW CAUSE beforethe Surrogate’s Court, QueensCounty, at the Courthouse, 88-11Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NewYork, on September 6, 2012, at9:30 o’clock in the forenoon ofthat day, why a decree should notbe made in the estate of SteffiStern, lately domiciled at 41-72Judge Street , Elmhurst , NYadmitting to probate a Will datedMarch 29, 2012, a copy of whichis attached, as the Will of SteffiStern, deceased, relating to realand personal property, anddirecting that LettersTestamentary issue to: Nancy C.

Quarto Dated, Attested and Sealed,July 16, 2012 (Seal) HON. PETERK. KELLY Surrogate /S/ MargaretM. Gribbon Chief Clerk, Attorneyfor Petitioner Pezold, Smith,Hirschmann & Selvaggio, LLCThomas R.Hirschmann,Telephone Number631-427-0100, Email [email protected] of Attorney 120 MainStreet, Huntington, NY 11743[Note: This citation is served uponyou as required by law. You arenot required to appear. If you failto appear it will be assumed youdo not object to the reliefrequested. You have a right tohave an attorney appear for you.]

It’s In Queens!Diverse sounds will fill the Queens air in the upcoming days, as

music lovers will be able to enjoy everything from Argentine Tangoto Irish flute to South Asian drumming to various forms of Jazz. Butopportunities for beach movies, history lessons and tie-dying are alsoon tap, and as to be expected this time of year, most of the fun will takeplace outdoors.

Here’s the rundown on upcoming borough events:August 10th @ 8pm: Dandy Wellington and his Band

Inspired by Jazz’s Big Band Era, Wellington mixes sounds from the 1930s and 1940s with “well dressed”music. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., 718.463.7700, $25/$20 for members.(flushingtownhall.org)

August 11th @ Noon: Hands-on History: A Barn Full of AnimalsLearn about the animals that lived in the King Manor during previous centuries. Bring a stuffed animal

and make special craft for him/her. King Manor, in King Park, near Jamaica Avenue between 150th and 153rdstreets, Jamaica, 718.206.0545, Free. (kingmanor.org)

August 11th @ 10:30am: Tie-Dye T-ShirtsBring a white t-shirt and use brightly colored dyes to create wearable works of art. Alley Pond

Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, 718.229.4000, Free. (alleypond.com)

August 12th @ 3pm: Music in the GardenEclectic steel pan player Andy Akiho will perform his own music, ranging from solo violin to digital

playback with violin, marimba, bass and percussion accompaniment. The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd St.,LIC, 718.204.7088, Free. (noguchi.org)

August 12th @ 2pm: Tango ArgentinaWorld renowned dancer Mayte Vicens will celebrate the elegance, passion and sophistication of the

Argentine Tango. Free lesson at 1 pm. Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Blvd., Flushing, 718.463.7700,Free. (flushingtownhall.org)

August 12th @ 5pm: Boodoosingh Tassa DrummersLive South Asian drumming. Summer Sundays at the Park, 78th Street between 34th Avenue and

Northern Boulevard, Jackson Heights.

August 14th @ 7pm: Irish Flute Music with Christel RiceRice mixes traditional and unique fife styles. Live at the Gantries, LIC Waterfront, Free.

(liveatthegantries.com)

August 16th @ 7pm: Latin JazzMexican-born pianist, composer, educator and winner of the Latin Jazz USA Outstanding Achievement

Award for 2003, Arturo O’Farrill, will perform at the Armstrong House’s annual outdoor block partysponsored by Jazzmobile. Louis Armstrong House Museum, 34-56 107th St., Corona, 718.478.8274, Free.(louisarmstronghouse.com)

August 16th @ 7:30pm, 2012 Latino Cultural Fest: Tango Y Vida IIIn a seductive performance, these international artists embody the heat, the energy, and the controlled

abandon that is the Argentine Tango with a live orchestra. Queens Theatre’s Mainstage, 14 United NationsAve. S., Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, $40. (queenstheatre.org)The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers willenjoy the borough’s wonderful attractions.

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Aim To Make NewYork Toughest State

On GunsSenator Michael Gianaris is working to improve public safety and

better protect New Yorkers from gun violence by introducing a series ofbills to strengthen the state’s gun control laws. His package of bills arebased on criteria established by the Brady Center to Prevent GunViolence which ranks each state according to the strength of its guncontrol laws. Currently, New York ranks fourth in the country. Thepassage of Senator Gianaris’s package of bills, however, would makeNew York first in the nation for having the toughest gun control laws.

“The recent rash of gun violence makes clear that enough is enough.It is long past time to improve our gun laws and New York should leadthe way,” Senator Gianaris said. “With the enactment of these sensiblegun laws, New York will establish itself as the nation’s leader incombating gun violence. I will continue to push hard until we get resultsand make the streets safer.”

According to New York State law, firearms do not include weaponsused for hunting or sport but are defined as a pistol, revolver, and so-called “sawed off” shotgun or rifle.

The Gianaris bills would do the following:-Limit the purchase of a firearm to one per month and limit a firearm

dealer from selling a firearm to any individual who has purchased sucha weapon within the previous 30 days;

-Establishes a universal background check to close a loophole infirearm sales and require background checks for all gun sales, eventransactions between private sellers and buyers;

-Require prospective purchasers to obtain a firearm safety certifi-cate, which can only be acquired after the successful completion of asafety training course that includes live firing, a safe-handling demon-stration and a written test of firearm laws;

-Impose a 10-day waiting period to the sale of a firearm in order togive law enforcement officials enough time to perform a thoroughbackground check of the prospective owner. This would also allow fora “cooling-off” period to help guard against impulsive acts of violence;

-Close several gaps in the regulation of firearms and sale of ammu-nition, including requiring dealer permits to sell firearms, rifles, shot-guns and ammunition, require insurance for permitted dealers andmandating dealers to report all firearm and ammunition sales within 24hours to the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. Records of allsales must be kept on file by the state for at least ten years;

In New York City alone, the number of shootings have increased by12 percent from the beginning of this year through early July, comparedto the same time last year.

New York trails California, New Jersey and Massachusetts in theBrady Center’s ranking for the nation’s toughest gun laws. The passageof the Gianaris proposals, along with previously introduced gun controlmeasures by his fellow Senators, would push New York’s ranking tonumber one and better ensure our public safety.

Senator Addabbo released this

statement on the recent gun violence: “The tragic shooting in Wisconsin reminds us again that illegal and

criminal gun violence poses a serious threat to communities across thecountry, and cannot be tolerated. When innocent people going abouttheir daily lives, such as going to the movies, playing in a park or prayingat a religious site, are fatal victims to brutal crimes, action must be taken.

As a State Senator, I feel it is my duty to advocate against gunviolence and to ensure that our law enforcement agencies are given theresources they need to keep our communities safe. We must examine alllegislative means necessary to address this issue. Our focus shouldalways be on preventing future acts of violence, not merely reacting tothe latest senseless act.

Give Blood. Save Lives.Sunnyside/WoodsideCommunity Blood Drive

Monday, August 20th, 2pm - 8pmBus on 46th Street and Queens Blvd (By Sunnyside Sign)

All presenting donors will receive a pair of complimentary Metstickets! Tickets will be mailed to donors after blood drive.

Requirements:*Bring ID

*16 – 75 (16 year olds need parental consent, and donors ages76 and above need a signed doctor’s letter)

*Weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.*Eat and Drink Fluids

No Appointment necessary. Walk-ins welcome.Questions? Call Joe Ferrara (516) 805-1637

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The views expressed in all letters to the editors, all signed opinion articles and ‘irked’ opinions are thoseof their authors. The opinions expressed in this newspaper do not necessarily reflect the views of thefaculty staff or administration of Woodside Herald.

Key FoodI am writing this letter regarding an on going problem at Key Food on 46th Street and Queens Blvd. on which

two separate occasions, while shopping there, I have encountered the same problem. The advertised specialsin their meat and seafood sections do NOT match the actual price.

I went to purchase their catfish advertised at $6.99, but the package shows it at $7.99 per pound. I told themanager who sent me to the manager of the meat department. She made the adjustment. The second time I wentin there for rib steaks advertised at $6.99 per pound. Again, the package is marked $7.99 per pound. This timeI was in a hurry, so I could not wait to have it adjusted. I didn’t buy it, so it was a wasted trip for me and KeyFood lost a sale. I think it’s against the law to do this. It (screams) of unethical business practices. What canwe do as a community to stop this? Many people are probably being fooled.I am a concerned and wise shopper who is tired of being disappointed and charged unfair prices at Key FoodSupermarket.

Scandia Khan



Drums Rule AndCymbals Too

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by Sue Baldock

Each year the Sunnyside Drum Corps wows us at events andAugust’s Summer Streets was no exception. Junior members of thecorps, lead by Tony Lana, got the event off to a grand start. Not justmarching standards, the corps ringed out contemporary hits like TheMusic is Going to Get You. These talented kids shared their joy ofmusic, making the entire audience smile in delight!

The Sunnyside Drum Corps is a non-for-profit organization fo-cused on giving children the opportunity to incorporate music intotheir lives. For information on this all volunteer team, or to enroll yourchild for free, contact Director Tony Lana through All Saints Churchat (718) 786-4141.

(continued from page 5) 108th Precincts Annual Night Out On Crime

Frank Corrado ‘LIC Mayor’Shelia Lewandowski, Diane Ballek (Liason for CathyNolan), Gert McDonald and Eileen McCallian

Eddie Cadiz, Liasonfrom AssemblywomanCathy Nolan’s office

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