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On Saturday, May 14th about 100 volunteers withthe Sunnyside United Neighborhood Network fannedout over a 40-block area to clean graffiti from stores,street fixtures and homes.


NYC Transit Announces Plansto Address 7 Train Delays

MTA New York City Transit an-nounced plans to address a recent increasein signal-related delays along the No. 7Flushing Line even as work continues on

a long-term project to modernize the line’ssignaling system. Officials asked for pa-tience from customers – this vital workwill cause weekend disruptions but is theonly way to provide the level of reliabilityour customers expect and deserve.

In accordance with this effort, duringthe upcoming weekend of May 20-23,there will be no 7 subway service betweenTimes Square and Queensboro Plaza.Customers are encouraged to take the E,N, R or F service for travel between Queensand Manhattan. Free shuttle buses will beavailable between the Queensboro Plaza(N, 7) and Vernon Boulevard-JacksonAvenue (7) stations, making stops atQueens Plaza (E, R), 45th Road-CourtHouse Square (E, 7) and Hunters PointAvenue (7). In addition, the Grand Cen-tral (S) shuttle will continue operatingthrough the overnight hours.

Intolerable AndInexcusable!

Early last Saturday morning there wasanother accident at the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge on the Queens side ofthe bridge near Crescent Street. This is thesame location as the two previous acci-dents, which resulted in fatalities.

In the latest accident, two individuals weretaken to the hospital with injuries.

After the previous accidents, SenatorGianaris hosted a community rally calling forDOT to implement immediate traffic calmingand safety measures. Gianaris also wrote aletter to DOT demanding action.

“This ongoing situation is intolerable andinexcusable,” stated Senator Michael Gianaris.“Obviously whatever safety measures DOThas taken failed to improve safety at thislocation. For DOT to avoid responsibility andinstead blame the drivers is unacceptable.Queens residents and drivers alike deserve tofeel safe traveling on our streets.”

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NYC TransitAnnounces

Plans toAddress 7

Train DelaysThe delays that have compro-

mised the line’s reliability overthe past several months have beencaused largely by an aging signalsystem and water-related issues inthe “Steinway” tunnels under theEast River between the Vernon-Jackson station in Long Island Cityand the Grand Central station inManhattan. In March, mainte-nance forces performed emer-gency repairs that required a week-end service suspension betweenTimes Square and QueensboroPlaza. Aside from the upcomingweekend, two additional week-end service suspensions betweenTimes Square and QueensboroPlaza have been scheduled to ad-dress this issue — June 24-27, andJuly 29-August 1.

The scheduled work includessignal circuit repair, removal ofsilt and muck from the roadbed,power system improvements in thearea and repairs to the Steinwaytunnels, including grouting of tun-nel walls to address water intru-sion. Tight tunnel clearances inthe Steinway under river tunnelsmake this section of the line one ofthe most challenging areas in thesystem in which to work, oftenrequiring a service suspension inorder to perform work. With onlytwo tracks and no clearance for

workers along the tunnel walls, itis not possible to perform certainjobs while trains are runningthrough the area.

The completion of this workwill eliminate a key cause of therecent delays, providing some near-term relief. However, it is impor-tant to note that a longer-termproject to install a state-of-the-artsignaling system is also underwayand this project will require furthersuspensions in service.

The signals controlling traintraffic on this portion of the No. 7Flushing line are anywhere from50 to 90 years old and in need ofreplacement. The contract for theinstallation of a modern, Commu-nications Based Train Control(CBTC) system was awarded inJune of 2010 with a substantialcompletion date of late 2016.

“The recent deterioration inservice illustrates clearly why thiswork is so vital and why we mustperform it at this time, and I have tobe frank, performing this vital workwill require major planned servicedisruptions for some time to come,”explained NYC Transit PresidentThomas F. Prendergast. “We arecommitted to improving servicealong the Flushing Line and wewill keep everyone informed ofservice changes and how the workis progressing.”

Riders on the line has beenseverely impacted by a recent in-crease in delays, which havedoubled during the first fourmonths of 2011 compared to thesame period a year ago. It has beendifficult to schedule capital con-struction and maintenance work,because there is very little down-time on the No. 7. Ridership re-mains high even during off peak

hours and the two sports stadiumsnear its eastern end are huge trafficgenerators during certain parts ofthe year.

The Flushing Line is one of themost heavily traveled in the sub-way system with more than425,000 weekday customers. Morethan a half million riders also uti-lize the No. 7 on weekends. Dur-ing rush periods, 26 trains per hourpass through the Steinway tunnelsin the peak direction.

The $587 million CBTCproject will improve reliability,reduce maintenance and opera-tions cost, increase line capacityand operational flexibility, en-hance system safety and providecentral control from the Rail Con-trol Center. The ideal method ofperforming this job would be aclosure of the line in order to com-plete the installation as quicklyand efficiently as possible.

“Of course, fully suspendingservice during this entire projectis not an option for us,” saidCarmen Bianco, the Senior VicePresident of the Department ofSubways. “What we will put inplace is an intelligent and strate-gic work schedule that will allowus to reach our goals as quickly aspossible while minimizing the im-pact on customers as much as pos-sible. Unfortunately, there will betimes when alternate travel pathswill be necessary.”

This work is being performedat the same time as constructionon the line’s extension toManhattan’s far west side, con-tinued track and infrastructure im-provements and the addition ofADA accessibility features at 45thRoad-Court Square.

Saturday, May 14th Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer held a historic district street sign unveiling withcommunity members and Sunnyside Gardens preservation advocates. The newly installed brown signs willrecognize the Sunnyside Gardens Historic District, reflecting both the historic and present day street names.Over the past year, Van Bramer secured funding for the signs as well as worked with Department ofTransportation, Landmarks Preservation Commission and advocates to guide the project to completion. EthelPlimack, who is 100 years old and a 60-year resident of Sunnyside, unveiled the new sign at 46th and Skillman.



LIC Annual Spring Arts FestivalJacob A. Riis Settlement House’s 13th An-

nual Spring Arts Festival drew over 200 com-munity members to Queensbridge on the eveningof Friday, May 6th . The Festival, now in its 13th

year, offers a showcase for the talents of ourparticipants in the visual and performing arts,

as well as an opportunity for the distinctneighborhoods and cultures of WesternQueens to come together in the spirit ofcommunity. Because of our long-standingpartnership with the Joan Mitchell Founda-tion, whose generosity makes this event pos-sible, the visual arts have become a centralcomponent in Riis Settlement’s efforts tobuild social, economic, and educational

self-sufficiency among the youth, seniors,immigrants and families of Western Queens.

This year’s event highlighted artwork created byparticipants at Riis Academy- Riis Settlement’s multi-

campus after-school program for youth aged 5-19. Alsoon display were the final products of 12 4th and 5th gradersfrom Riis Academy-Ravenswood’s Literacy through Pho-tography project. This project, funded by a grant fromUnited Neighborhood Houses of New York and the E.H.A.Foundation, allowed young people to explore how verbaland written expression is fused with digital imagery tosocially and culturally impact their world. Work created byadult participants was on display, as well, including sculp-tures created by older adults from the Queensbridge Riis

Senior Center in partnership with the Noguchi Museum, and photographs of Immigrant

Services participants paired with writtenpieces by the participants themselves. Thisyear, for the first time, work by the profes-sional teaching artists from the Joan MitchellFoundation was also on display.

On the Queensbridge stage, there werenumerous dance, drama, and martial artsperformances. Among those performing werethe Senior Shakers, an over-60 dance troupe,the Desi Dance Team, a group of studentsfrom Riis Academy- P.S. 166 performing

South Asian moves, and Francis Cueva, aDominican-born Immigrant Services partici-pant who belted out several Spanish-lan-guage numbers. Food and refreshments wereserved and a good time was had by all. BillNewlin, Riis Settlement’s Executive Direc-tor for the last 22 years, exclaimed, “Eventslike this make all of the hard work we doworthwhile. I’m so proud of our participants,staff, board, partners and community mem-bers and happy to be a part of it!”

Riis Academy- Ravenswood chorusmembers get ready to perform.

Riis Academy youth celebrate the visual and performing arts.

Ms. Marion Jeffries leads a performance by the Senior Shakers.

Girl Scout Working ForCommunity Badge

Seniors at the VNSNY CHOICE Adult Day Center in Queens welcomed fifteenWestchester Girl Scouts for a full day of activities that included collaborating on a projectto help less fortunate homebound seniors stay mentally stimulated and active within theircommunity this summer. The seniors and Scouts crafted “Spring into Life” activity kits thatincluded tulip bulb planting kits, life history projects, jewelry kits, trivia puzzles andgreeting cards. Fifteen-year old Victoria McGuire organized the kits and other activitiesthat included a tea party and talent show. Her mother and VNSNY social worker, SherriMcGuire, has engaged her daughter in community service projects from a young age.

Victoria is currently seeking a pristine Girl Scout community service badge. The badgerequirements stipulate that the project be sustainable, and all of the activity kit contents (aswell as the potted flower) have been created with this in mind. The “Spring into Life” activitykits will soon be delivered to elderly New Yorkers who are not able to leave their homes andhopefully will help these seniors stay active and healthy during the hot summer months.

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Girl Scout Victoria McGuire and herbrother Christopher help Clara Gammonedecorate handmade greeting cards toinclude in the “Spring into Life” activitykits for homebound NY seniors at theVNSNY CHOICE Adult Day Center.

Kids Raise Money ForJapan Earthquake Relief

Approximately 25students, grades 1 to 8,from St. Joan of ArcCatholic School inJackson Heights,Queens held a specialceremony to present thefunds they raised forJapanese Earthquakerelief to the Ambassa-dor of Japan, ShigeyukiHiroki, on Monday,May 16.

Calling themselvesChildren of the Heights,eighth grade students Angelica Carlson and Valeria Mendez took it upon themselvesto organize the project and raise the funds. Valeria is the recipient of a “Futures inEducation Angels Scholarship” recipient, a program administered by the diocese thatsponsors children who possess the classroom ability but lack the financing for aCatholic education to attend private school. Angelica and Valeria have previouslyraised donations to help military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

“The excitement that the Ambassador created in the students was felt throughout theentire school. Hearing the students tell their classmates about how the Japanese peoplestill need assistance after the earthquake and tsunami demonstrated the genuineconcern the entire school has after learning of the tragedy,” said John Fruner, Principalof St. Joan of Arc. “St. Joan of Arc students care for their global community becausethey study in a school with a diverse ethnic population reflecting New York City.”

Ambassador Hiroki met with the students to congratulate them on their achieve-ment and accepted the gift on behalf of the Japanese people. The Consulate Generalof Japan in New York will distribute this donation to the people of Japan who theydetermine need it most.

Students (left to right) MaryAnn Ayoub, Emma Stoval andJulissa Leon (facing the Ambassador) presenting the gift toJapanese Ambassador Shigeyuki Hiroki.



The 34th Annual Five Boro Bike Tour

by Robert T. Carasiti, Sports Writer

In preparation for the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour, I found myselfin a local bike shop replacing a technologically obsolete mountain bike.I toyed with the idea of moving on to a road bike, despite my love for thetrails, thinking it would make the tour more enjoyable. A few bike snobshanging around the shop told me that I would be spending too muchmoney on a bike just to “walk it through the city”. It was then that Ilearned the reputation that the tour has in some circles. Passing tens ofthousands of people through the 42-mile tour is a feat unto itself and todo so with 100% customer satisfaction is frankly impossible. I supposeto the avid cyclist who has spent thousands to obtain optimal speed,surrounding yourself with 32,000 weekend warriors doesn’t soundenjoyable. However to the rest of us it was exactly that. I am not sayingthe tour is without its flaws, there were areas where riders needed to slowdown and even stop. This year tour organizers actually wrote a letter toeach of the riders to address some of those problem areas. It has been myexperience with the tour that improvements are continuously beingmade. So contrary to the advise of the bike snobs at the shop, I willcontinue to make the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour an annual tradition,that is if it doesn’t sell out too fast.

Through The Eyes Of The Riders

The Tour is huge in NY every year, with this yearbeing no different. WH had the opportunity to get avery unique viewpoint on the event by sending fourreporters (two who happen to be Grandchildren of thelate Joseph Sabba) to ride all 42 miles of the tour onMay 1, 2011! Each one had a different take on theride, and this is their story.

by Michele Carasiti, Events Writer

As the count down ended and the fireworks blazed, 32,000 ridersbegan a 42-mile journey through New York’s 5 boroughs. It was thesunny spring day of May 1, 2011 that marked the 34th annual Five BoroBike Tour. The TD Bank sponsored ride was sold out in a record-breaking 1 day. Riders crossed 5 major bridges and had the opportunityto see some of New York’s incredible sites. Some sites passed along theride, were the Empire State building, Central park, the Brooklyn Bridge,and even the Statue of Liberty. Along the way riders enjoyed the comfortsof 5 different rest stations. Each station offered sliced oranges, bananas,Lara bars, water, and other goodies to keep refueled. Aside from each reststop, riders had 3 additional water areas to refill water bottles. Musicalentertainment, bike repair, and education on recycling and compostingwere clearly visible and accessible should any rider need it. Along the42mile route were 16, 000 volunteers consisting of tour marshals andstationary tour corps. Each member of these groups offered kindencouragement and guidance as to what was coming up next. As ridersapproach the last rest area with the Verrazano Bridge in site, they knowthe festival is near. Although the ride continues another 3 miles past thefestival, most stop to enjoy the entertainment, food, drinks, official tourapparel and many exhibits the festival has to offer.

by Shari Cleary, Educational Columnist

Bike New York is clearly dedicated to educating its riders as well asthe public at large. It begins with the informative packet sent with theannual colored vest to each rider. Inside the brochure, there is a plethoraof information on how to prepare for this ride both physically andnutritionally. In addition, proceeds from the event help enable Bike NewYork to offer free classes and trainings for cyclists throughout theMetropolitan region. Areas of expertise include cycling skills for adultsand children, learn-to-ride for all ages, bicycle commuting, and coursesfor teachers and youth leaders who wish to involve their students incycling. For information and course schedules, visit bikenewyork.org/education/classes.

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A mix of excitement, anticipation, and concern for my rear end ran through me as the tour began. Ridersaround me spanned from young to old. There were babies in bike seats and older folks keeping fit and in somecases passing the thirty somethings. One jaw-dropping site was a brave father and his five children tandemto his bike. The contraption was rigged with a speaker system and bags full of snacks and juice; impressive.The mood was fun as groups passed with their helmets decorated as to not lose any of their members. Somefolks attach stereos to their bike for their own musical ride while others belted out tunes for all around themto enjoy. Needless to say it is an eventful ride. As much fun as it was, it was also a challenge at times. Onehad to put up quite a fight to ride up the ramps of major highways and over big bridges. The way down wasa glorious ride but getting up took an effort and a lot of gear clicking. The food and drink at all the stationsturned out to be very refreshing and as an earth friendly person, I found it comforting to see the clear effortto recycle the bottles and compost the fruit peels. Thankfully, I did not need to use the repair stations but theywere bustling to keep riders moving on their way.



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Graduates as Salutatorian of the Class of 2011 atLong Island University’s Brooklyn Campus

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Thursday May 12th the Powhatan andPocahontas Democratic Club held their din-ner dance at Riccardo’s by the Bridge inAstoria. This club was first organized in1900 and has a long and interesting historyin Astoria, launching the careers of giants inQueens Politics such as the late and belovedAssemblyman Dennis Butler and formerCongressman James Delaney. The strongcurrent leadership includes District LeadersAnne Marie Anzalone and CostaCconstantindes, their State Committee-woman Laura Jean Hawkins and Club Presi-dent Dirk McCal have worked hard to keeptheir current membership in addition toopen their club, not limited to new residents,welcoming members of Latino, Arab andGay communities.

There were approximately 180 guestswho enjoyed the evening this in part due toa good DJ, short program and equally shortspeeches. Many were there from Sunnysideand Woodside because the club was honor-ing one of their own - Lily Gavin fromDazies Restaurant for her community worknot only for Sunnyside but also throughoutthe Borough of Queens.

Standing (L-R) Marie Konecko, Swan Weiner, Sal Simonetti, Karen McKeon, PatriciaDorfman and Rigoberto Cardoso. Seated Chamber President Rebecca Barker, Lily andChamber Chairman of the Board Ira Greenberg.

Senator Michael Gianaris, Ira Greenbergand Rebecca Barker. Many thanks toGianaris for his dedication to our area.

Mary Butler. Lily Gavin and DistrictLeader Anne Marie Anzalone. In additionto Lily receiving her award, Maryreceived flowers for all her volunteering;Mary is remembered by many of us for herconsistent work in the Sunnyside/Woodside area for Congressman Manton.


A college education has long been herdream, but graduating as the salutatorian forthe Class of 2011 at Long Island University’sBrooklyn Campus seems like a fantasy to44-year-old Deanine M. Copeland.

“From where I started to where I amnow, it almost seems surreal,” the Woodside,Queens resident said, reacting to being namedsalutatorian, the second-highest rank amongthe 761 students who will receive under-graduate degrees at the Brooklyn Campuscommencement ceremony on Thursday,May 12, 2011.

A total of 1,801 students will receivedegrees during the exercises, where NewYork City Police Commissioner RaymondKelly will receive an honorary Doctor ofLaws degree and address the audience.

Copeland’s journey has indeed been longand arduous. She recalled a tumultuous child-hood, moving often and growing up in abroken household where domestic violencewas often prevalent. She attended at least 10elementary schools.

On her own since age 17, Copeland wasaccepted into college after high school andhas taken courses over the years, but shenever could afford to stay in school. The

oldest offour, she maintained steady em-ployment to help support her siblings.

“I am no stranger to tough times,” saidCopeland, who will receive a bachelor’s ofscience in nursing. “Adversity early on hastaught me to make do with life’s necessi-ties, while making a healthy distinctionbetween needs and wants.”

Copeland has held a number of whatshe described as “decent, yet unfulfillingjobs,” including work as an office clerk,secretary and word processor. To improveher marketability, Copeland taught herselfcomputers and graphic arts. She has been aword processing operator at Hughes,Hubbard & Reed law firm since 2002.

It was something her mother said justbefore she died of breast cancer in 2004 thatinspired Copeland to return to school.Copeland’s mother told her that she wishedthat she had pursued her own dreams.

“It was too late for her, but for myself,those were my sentiments too,” recalledCopeland. “I had a list of things I wanted todo – each birthday I felt incomplete.”

Interested in working in the health field,Copeland focused on nursing, she said,because “I realized that nurses have themost face time with patients and the bestopportunity to make a difference.” Shechose Long Island University for its repu-tation for academic excellence and flexiblescheduling.

“It was one of only a few schools witha nursing program designed to accommo-date working students,” Copeland said.

She worked the graveyard shift atHughes, Hubbard & Reed, while attendingthe Brooklyn Campus School of Nursing,eventually earning a grade point average of3.74. Copeland has received several otheracademic honors, including induction intothe Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Chinational academic honor societies.

Copeland has also donated her time tothe community as a New York Cares Vol-unteer/Team Leader, serving on projectsthat feed, clothe and care for the sick,impoverished and homebound citizens.



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“I thought I was all grown up before I got here,” said Copeland. “Ifound out there was so much more to me – LIU helped me find my voice.I know I can do things and am confident and secure in my abilities.”

In the future, she hopes to work as a nurse in emergency preparednessand disaster relief efforts. But as far as the present, she noted, “I feel likemy soul is very happy and contented right now.”

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Woodside Student Overcomes Adversity

Long Island University Vice President for Academic Affairs JeffreyKane, valedictorian Lauren MacKenzie Paxton, salutatorian DeanineCopeland, and LIU’s Brooklyn Campus Provost Gale Stevens Haynes.

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SUNN Tackles Neighborhood Graffiti(continued from front page)

Joining the local volunteerswere people from Local 79 ofthe Mason Tenders Union, theGrace Fellowship Church, theBoy Scouts, the Woodside/Sunnyside Boys and Girls Club,the Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints and the KeyClubs of both Bronx HighSchool of Science and NewtownHigh School. SUNN has beendedicated to beautifyingSunnyside since 2001, with thehelp of volunteers. If you areinterested volunteering withSUNN, call 718-482-0443 oremail info @sunnysideunited.com. Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer painting over graffiti with his

nephews Joshua, Christopher and James.

Photo Credit: Tony Rohling

Walkway Of HonorQueens Borough President

Helen Marshall helps dedicateElmhurst Hospital Center’s Walk-way of Honor at Friday, May 13thceremony. The “walkway,” startedby the Hospital Auxiliary,is pavedwith memorial bricks purchasedby individuals and local businesses.Marshall praised the hospital for“serving one of the most ethni-cally-diverse communities in theworld and handling more than130,000 emergency room visits lastyear.” Behind Marshall is ElmhurstExecutive Director ChrisConstantino. Next to him is Auxil-iary President Susan Podzamskyand City Councilman DannyDromm is in center. At right isAssemblyman Francisco Moya.

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REAL ESTATE FACTSby RITA LOWRY

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AN EYE ON GUTHRIE

A QUESTION AND ANSWER COLUMNBY DEBRA S. GUTHRIE, M.D.

OPEN THEIR EYESYou know what? Size does matter! You want buyers to soak up every

square foot of your home, visualizing how their belongings will fit in.Follow these recommendations to maximize the space they perceive,particularly if you are selling a smaller home.

Furniture makes the most direct impact on the living space, so scaledown the size of your furnishings, or even better, remove a few largerpieces and rearrange what remains. Large furnishings can make a roomfeel cramped, so open it up.

Avoid busy fabric patters, which can also make a room feel smaller.Use texture in fabrics to add interest, and if necessary, buy slipcovers forpatterned chairs or sofas that you love or can’t remove.

After furniture, the next biggest impact is your walls. Since darkcolors absorb light and make even large rooms look smaller, invest insome light paint (think creams, light blues or greens, soft yellows) toopen your room’s space.

Another great technique is to simply hang some mirrors. Mirrors dodouble duty in expanding the space. Seeing a reflection of the room givesthe impression of more space in “another” room, while mirrors alsoreflect light, and a brighter room feels like a bigger room.

These are simple suggestions to implement, and a real estate profes-sional will have even more advice for creating an appealing interior.

Doctor Guthrie,

Is it ok to share reading glasses?My customers at Sidetracks are always wanting to

borrow my reading glasses to see the menu.Mary F.

Great question Mary! A little background first—There are so many “standard readers” or “cheaters” beingsold without prescription these days that my patients frequently ask if they are ok since the cost is so much lessthan a prescription pair. The short answer is that if your right and left eye are about the same power and youdon’t need them for extended periods of time then they may work. One knows pretty fast if they are no goodbecause a person will get headaches,eyestrain or just be blurry. They are good when we are in a “pinch”. Formost of us in the work force prescription is the way to go. “Cheaters” do not correct for astigmatism and theydon’t balance the eyes properly. I find that progressive addition lenses most closely simulate the natural zoomcapability of our eyes that we start losing at age 40(the blended bifocals). They are not perfect, but they offersimultaneous distance, intermediate and near vision. Not everyone is able to adjust to them. For those of mypatients that work on the computer for hours a single vision glasses prescription may help alleviate some ofthe fatigue. Sharing glasses may not work as we tend to wear different prescriptions in our glasses. Anotherreason not to share too much is just good general hygiene dictates that it’s not a good idea. Do we want to chancegetting sick from someone else’s glasses? It’s important to have comprehensive eye exams in addition togetting checked for glasses(refraction). Many eye diseases creep up on us...early detection helps save vision.My next Saturday office hours is May 21st!! Come by and say hi!!

Debra S. Guthrie, MD“eye care to the people”

Medical & Surgical Ophthalmology185 Madison Ave., Second Floor, New York, NY 10016.

212-685-2600 (v) / 212-685-0002 (f) [email protected]

“Bravest vs. Finest” Blood DriveAt Queens Center Nets 174 Units

About 200 shoppers turnedout in support of the “Bravestvs. Finest” community blooddrive on late last month atQueens Center, where NewYork Blood Center (NYBC)received 174 units of bloodfrom caring donors, an amountcapable of saving as many as454 lives.

This friendly blood dona-tion competition was open toall members of the New YorkCity Police Department(NYPD), the New York CityFire Department (FDNY), theiraffiliates, and the general pub-

lic. The blood drive was held intwo mall locations — a mobiledonor coach parked at the 59thAvenue entrance near JCPenney’s, and at the LowerLevel Macy’s Wing. An FDNYvs. NYPD tally was kept to seewhich department could get themost donors.

Presenting donors received afree pair of Mets tickets, raffleentry for a free movie theater giftcard of $10 value, vouchers for useat Gloria Jean’s Coffee Shop, 10%off of their next Markens Jeweler’spurchase and 10% off of their nextmeal at Applebee’s Neighborhood

Grill. Officials hope “Bravest vs.Finest” will become one of thelargest blood drives in Queens.

The New York City PoliceDepartment is the single largestsource of volunteer blood donorsfor NYBC and the New York CityFire Department is the number onedonor of bone marrow to the com-munity. NYBC thanks QueensCenter and all who roll up theirsleeves to help support area pa-tients. To donate blood or plateletsor for information on how to orga-nize a blood drive, Please call TollFree: 1-800-933-2566 Visit:www.nybloodcenter.org

Victor M. Camacho donates blood viaapheresis at the “Bravest vs. Finest”community blood drive on Saturday,April 30 at Queens Center.

NHSJ Housing EXPOGRANTS! MORTGAGES! ENERGY SAVINGS!And more! Answers to all your housing needs

Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica, Inc. in collaborationwith Councilman Leroy Comrie is pleased to announce a FREEHousing EXPO and Financial Fitness Day on June 11, 2011 from9AM-4PM at Queens College. This Housing Expo will provideinformation and access to a wide range of affordable housing re-sources. Senior repair grants, low cost home improvement loans,closing cost and down payment assistance grants and mortgageplacement.

For more information please contact Helen Maxwell [email protected]. The mission of Neighborhood Housing

Services of Jamaica has been empowering people, buildingcommunities, and strengthening Southeast Queens, since 1974.

Office Space to share in SunnysideGREAT Location! Reasonable Price Professional ONLY

Please Call Mrs. Gonzales 718-361-0662



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4TH ANNUAL SHRED FESTSunday, May 22nd,10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Vincent Daniels Square

(51st Street and 43rd Avenue), WoodsideThe City encourages New Yorkers to bring mail and other documents that contain personalinformation – such as bank statements, paycheck stubs and credit card applications – to one of 16Shred Fest locations throughout the five boroughs to be shredded, securely disposed of andrecycled for free.

STRAWBERRY FAIRSaturday, June 11th,11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Vendors wanted. Please call718 784-8031"

All Saints’ Church, 43-12 46 St. Sunnyside(right off Queens Boulevard @ 46 Street).

All are welcome.

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Lucky Locals

Take A Walk For Charity

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4TH ANNUAL WALK FOR LUPUSSouth Street Seaport, Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17, NYSat, May 21st, Registration: 9a.m. Walk Steps Off: 10a.m.Lupus is a life-threatening chronic autoimmune disease affectingan estimated 1.5 million Americans, including 40,000 residents in the New

York City area alone. The funds raised through the Walk will directly benefitthe residents of New York through the creation and maintenance of educationand support services for those affected by lupus. To learn more about theLFA or participating in Walk for Lupus Now visitwww.WalkForLupusNow.org.

Roman Tyczkowskyj of Long Island City won $30,000 on theLottery’s Triple Payout instant game. Tyczkowskyj’s winning

ticket was purchased at the Yee’s Vernon Market at 47-35 VernonBlvd in Long Island City.

108th Precinct Community CouncilTuesday, May 31st @ 7pm

Sunnyside Community Service Center, 43-31 39th Street SunnysideFor more information contact

Council President Diane Ballek 718-784-3194

Monthly Meeting

Atlantic City Bus Trip Queen Of Angels Young Adult On June 4th

Bus leaves Queen of Angels @ 7:30AM (Sharp!) & return @ 6:30PM.Price per ticket is $40, being sold at the Rectory office.

Tickets include voucher for the casino RESORTS & snacks on the bus.ALL ARE WELCOME!

For more information Call 718-392-0011or email [email protected]

Sunnyside/Woodside Lion’s Club

Street FairSaturday, May 28th 11 am - 6 pm

Greenpoint Ave. 43rd St - 48th St.Kids rides, food and merchandise vendors, raffles

Bring a can of food or donation to the Lions Club table at 46th St.‘We take care of our own community-joining us is always a GOOD thing.’

Computer Classes at SCSDo you feel like the only one left who can’t use a computer? Wish you could keep in

touch with far away friends and family, or watch the latest blockbusters without leaving thecomfort of your home? With the right training, anyone at any age can learn to master basicpersonal computing skills, and be able to write letters, compose and send e-mail, skype,update social networks, browse the internet, and so much more. Sunnyside CommunityServices is offering an 8 session “Intro to Computers” class starting Monday, June 6 to helpyou gain or hone valuable computer skills. The classes meet from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. onMondays and Tuesdays. The registration fee is $25.00.SCS is located at 43-31 39th Street in Sunnyside. For more information, call 718 784-6173

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONYHosted by Queens BP Marshall

Tuesday, May 24th @ 11amVeterans Memorial Garden (outside

Borough Hall) 120-55 Queens Blvd..All veterans from all wars andconflicts are invited to attend.

QUEENS BUSINESS EXPO& BREAKFAST

May 24th, 8 am - 3 pm @ Citi FieldQueen’s biggest and best Trade Show

featuring over 100 vendors.Visit www.queenschamber.org for more

information.

MAIDS 2:45E Resurrection ofthe Madame

Sat, May 21 @2pm,Thu, May 26 – Sat. May 28 @7:30pmLPAC Offsite: 11-25 44th Road, LIC

For more info go toprojectmaids.wordpress.com

CRAFT MARKETPLACESelect Saturday’s: May 21st 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. St. Mary’s Church Lot, 10-31 49th Avenue

ALL ARE WELCOME!

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