VOL. 77, NO. 1 WOODSIDE, L.I.C., N.Y. FRIDAY, JANUARY 7, 2011 25 CENTS SERVING SUNNYSIDE-WOODSIDE AND LONG ISLAND CITY $ 2. 00 OFF Saturday & Sunday Only Coupon Expires January 14, 2010 IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE BLIZZARD VAN BRAMER CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR QUEENS RESIDENTS Utilizes social media to help snowed-in residents in Queens In the aftermath of last week’s blizzard, hundreds of people posted messages to Facebook, used their Twitter accounts to tweet, called and emailed Council Member Van Bramer’s office, desperate for help. And thanks to their concerns his office delivered a com- prehensive list of unplowed roadways to the Mayor’s Office and the Department of Sanita- tion, bringing plows to the many unplowed streets in the area. For three days, the Council Member trekked through the impassable roadways in his district, witnessing first-hand the growing desperation for snow removal in Queens. When not on the streets of our neighborhoods, Van Bramer was on the phone with residents, de- manding answers from City agencies, and drawing attention to this debacle in interviews with media. After surveying the district on Monday, he was answering phones along with staff members early Tuesday morning, where he helped Woodside Resident Barbara Legoff, a chemotherapy patient who couldn’t ac- cess the treatment she needed, by bringing FOX 5 News to her unplowed street with abandoned MTA buses. After the 5PM newscast, Legoff and her neighbors saw immediate action with the removal of buses followed by plowed streets. Over a week has passed since the storm hit and now Queens Residents are being faced with yet another issue - garbage collection. While the piles of trash bags continue to grow throughout the city as the Department of Sani- tation struggles to get back on track, Council Member Van Bramer’s office has been work- ing around the clock strongly advocating on behalf of his constituents to the Mayor’s Of- fice, NYCHA and the Department of Sanita- tion demanding answers for their cleanup plan for the district. Next Monday, the first round of City Coun- cil Hearings about the blizzard response will begin, but the Council Member is also work- ing with his Queens colleagues in the City Council to arrange local public hearings in the coming weeks, to ensure that all Queens voices are heard. Community members are encouraged to reach out to Council Member Van Bramer’s office directly should they have any issues via email: [email protected], or phone: 718-383-9566. Van Bramer continues to press the Department of Sanitation for quicker garbage removal. With snow finally cleared from the streets, the lack of garbage pickup is a major issue in the district. Assemblywoman Nolan Holds Every New Years Day has been a tradition for Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan and her husband Jerry Marsicano to open their home and welcome friends in to start a New Year. What better way to do this than to celebrate it with friends and family! Unlike New Year’s Eve parties, the Nolan’s New Year’s Day parties are more family-friendly centered where everyone brings their children and are given a big welcome and lots of food and great conversation. Catherine Nolan and her family truly helped us to welcome in 2011 and no one wanted to leave! Lions Celebrate the Holidays Photos & Story by Rebecca Barker and Norbert Saldana The Woodside/Sunnyside Lion’s Chapter held their annual holiday dinner at the Queen of Angel’s meeting hall at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting this past Dec 29 th . On arrival, officers Anne Walsh and Joan Gasparro welcomed members and guests as they entered and holiday music filled the air to help set the party mood. Approximately 45 people were there to help celebrate a successful year under the leadership of President Norberto Saldana and his Board of Directors. Presenters of the awards, Lions President Norberto Soldana, Don McCallian, Liason for Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, and Senator Michael Gianaris. UNITED FORTIES MEETING January 13 th @ 7PM -GUEST SPEAKER- Tom Smith, NYC-City Planning confirmed his attendance and will be making an updated presentation on the rezoning in our area. St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Woodside, In the Parish Center Entrance off 50 th Avenue (Parking Available on 44 th St.) Woodside/Sunnyside Lions Meeting January 26 th @ 7 PM At Queen of Angeles Hall All are welcome! Catching Cathy and Jerry together is a rare treat-the perfect hosts that continually kept looking after their guests. by Luke Adams Open House On New Years Day (continued photo coverage on page 4) (continued on page 5) (continued on page 5)
IN THE AFTERMATH OF THEBLIZZARD VAN BRAMERCONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR
QUEENS RESIDENTSUtilizes social media to help snowed-in residents in Queens
In the aftermath of last week’s blizzard,hundreds of people posted messages toFacebook, used their Twitter accounts to tweet,called and emailed Council Member VanBramer’s office, desperate for help. And thanksto their concerns his office delivered a com-prehensive list of unplowed roadways to theMayor’s Office and the Department of Sanita-tion, bringing plows to the many unplowedstreets in the area.
For three days, the Council Membertrekked through the impassable roadways inhis district, witnessing first-hand the growingdesperation for snow removal in Queens. Whennot on the streets of our neighborhoods, VanBramer was on the phone with residents, de-manding answers from City agencies, anddrawing attention to this debacle in interviewswith media.
After surveying the district on Monday,
he was answering phones along with staffmembers early Tuesday morning, where hehelped Woodside Resident Barbara Legoff,a chemotherapy patient who couldn’t ac-cess the treatment she needed, by bringingFOX 5 News to her unplowed street withabandoned MTA buses. After the 5PMnewscast, Legoff and her neighbors sawimmediate action with the removal of busesfollowed by plowed streets.
Over a week has passed since the storm hitand now Queens Residents are being facedwith yet another issue - garbage collection.While the piles of trash bags continue to growthroughout the city as the Department of Sani-tation struggles to get back on track, CouncilMember Van Bramer’s office has been work-ing around the clock strongly advocating onbehalf of his constituents to the Mayor’s Of-fice, NYCHA and the Department of Sanita-
tion demanding answers for their cleanup planfor the district.
Next Monday, the first round of City Coun-cil Hearings about the blizzard response willbegin, but the Council Member is also work-ing with his Queens colleagues in the CityCouncil to arrange local public hearings in the
coming weeks, to ensure that all Queens voicesare heard.
Community members are encouraged toreach out to Council Member Van Bramer’soffice directly should they have any issues viaemail: [email protected], orphone: 718-383-9566.
Van Bramer continues to press the Department of Sanitation for quicker garbage removal. Withsnow finally cleared from the streets, the lack of garbage pickup is a major issue in the district.
Assemblywoman Nolan Holds
Every New Years Day has been a tradition for Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan and herhusband Jerry Marsicano to open their home and welcome friends in to start a New Year. Whatbetter way to do this than to celebrate it with friends and family! Unlike New Year’s Eve parties,the Nolan’s New Year’s Day parties are more family-friendly centered where everyone brings theirchildren and are given a big welcome and lots of food and great conversation. Catherine Nolan andher family truly helped us to welcome in 2011 and no one wanted to leave!
Lions Celebrate the HolidaysPhotos & Story by Rebecca Barker and Norbert Saldana
The Woodside/Sunnyside Lion’s Chapter held their annual holiday dinner at the Queenof Angel’s meeting hall at their regularly scheduled monthly meeting this past Dec 29th. Onarrival, officers Anne Walsh and Joan Gasparro welcomed members and guests as theyentered and holiday music filled the air to help set the party mood. Approximately 45 peoplewere there to help celebrate a successful year under the leadership of President NorbertoSaldana and his Board of Directors.
Presenters of the awards, Lions President Norberto Soldana, Don McCallian, Liasonfor Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, and Senator Michael Gianaris.
UNITED FORTIES MEETINGJanuary 13th @ 7PM-GUEST SPEAKER-
Tom Smith, NYC-City Planning confirmed his attendance and willbe making an updated presentation on the rezoning in our area.
St. Teresa’s R.C. Church, Woodside, In the Parish Center Entrance off 50th Avenue (Parking Available on 44th St.)
Woodside/Sunnyside Lions MeetingJanuary 26th @ 7 PM At Queen of Angeles Hall
All are welcome!
Catching Cathy and Jerry together is a rare treat-the perfect hosts that continuallykept looking after their guests.
by Luke Adams
Open House On New Years Day
(continued photo coverage on page 4)(continued on page 5)
Sherilyn Jo Sabba ................................................................. Editor
A YEAR IN REVIEWBy Sherilyn Jo Sabba
Welcome 2011! I’d like to wish you all a very Happy New Year- may it be healthy and prosperous for youand your families. At the start of 2011, I was happy to welcome in the 77th anniversary of the Woodside Herald.And with that, I always find it interesting to look back at the last year’s events. 2010 was jam-packed withscandals, heartache, anger and happiness.
Holiday MiracleForever in our hearts is the memory and rebuilding after 9/11. On December 22nd Congress passed the
James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, finally paving the way for New Yorkers who have fallenill from being at the World Trade site after the attack. An act in the works for years, it passed unanimously.While the bill was not approved for the 10 years requested, funding will be provided for the next five years.Also approved was a five-year bill, the Victims Compensation Fund that will provide monetary assistance tothose that have fallen ill due to exposure. May those in need of this bill finally have peace of mind.
Local HeartbreakSadly there were too many deaths in 2010. While these people may not be a movie or television celebrity,
deaths that affected many of us closer to home were NYPD 9/11, Kevin Czartoryski, who passed away afterbeing stricken by a 9/11 related lung disease. Many attended the heartbreaking ceremony to show love of thisfallen hero and lend their love and support for his sister, Diane Ballack, Director of Constituent Services forAssemblywoman Catherine Nolan and Community Council Pres. for Pct 108.
Our thoughts were also with the families of Helen C. Dagron of Sunnyside Gardens, Rosemary Rogers,Anna Peters of Woodside, Joseph ‘Flat-top’ Fink, Queens Assemblyman Denis Butler, Astoria, Judith Steele,longtime member of SCS and Queens County Clerk Gloria D’Amico. The deceased, long-time communityactivist Anthony Suraci was honored this year by the renaming of the corner of 39th Place and 48th Avenue to‘Anthony Suraci Place.’ His love and dedication to this community are missed but will never be forgotten.
Election2010 brought a fierce election to Queens. Winners in our district included State Senator Mike Gianaris,
Safe and SecureOperation Watch Out went into effect by the Patrol Borough Queens North. This system is helping to add
a layer of safety and security to residents and businesses by installing and monitoring surveillance camerasin the area.
New and ImprovedThe Sunnyside Library on Greenpoint Avenue celebrated the reopening of their facility, thanks to the $2.3
million dollar funding made possible by a NYS grant and the help of local politicians. They’ve also welcomeda 24/7 book and video check in. Children deserve a quality, quiet place they can go to and it was achieved bythis remodel.
The Sunnyside Boys and Girls Club kicked off their first year of raising funds in the efforts to create a clubfor the local children in our community. Happy Hour with a Purpose and most recently, Dancing with the Starsof Our Community were part of their fundraising efforts. With the great group of people that are behind this,I know we’ll be hearing about great things from this group!
Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) celebrated its 35th Anniversary by honoring local attorney andSunnyside Chamber President, Ira Greenberg.
The Queens Library at Woodside celebrated its 100th Anniversary- the library originally started out witha traveling library collection housed in a general store in 1908. It’s come a LONG way!
Sunnyside Drum Corp celebrated its 33rd anniversary with band director Anthony ‘Tony’ Lana and staff.This not-for-profit, free to join group, truly has been dedicated to serving our youth and our community.
Sunnyside went GREEN with the launching of North Star Fund ‘Greening Western Queens Fund whichwill invest in energy-efficient and environmental projects in the area.
Sunnyside Business Improvement District (Sunnyside Shines) introduced BID Bucks to boost the localeconomy. They also hosted the 1st annual Taste of Sunnyside event which showcased food and drink from thelocal Sunnyside Restaurants. It was a huge hit (well done James Bray) and I know that the community iscounting down until the 2nd annual tasting.
Sunnyside Kiwanis Club celebrated their 63rd Anniversary by honoring Dr. Christopher Kitson, AnthonyInzerillo (Principal of PS 199), Peter Sarro, Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer and Immediate PastPresident Pamella Winter.
Noteworthy-Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer launched a local ant-graffiti campaign and secured $30 for
free graffiti cleanup. Along with this, Woodside on the Move provided free graffiti cleanup with the‘Green Team Program.’
The LIC Post Office on 21st St. was renamed on Women’s Equality Day to honor a pivotal figure inAmerican history, Geraldine Ferraro.
-Kendra’s Law, which extended the mental heath and protection program, providing treatment to NewYorker’s with mental illness, until 2015.
-Energy Consumer Bill of Rights, which will safeguard consumers from aggressive and deceptivecontractual tactics by energy companies.
-Domestic Workers Bill providing workers protection from discrimination, a day of rest, overtime pay andbasic labor protections.
-CB2, Council Member Van Bramer, Assemblywoman Nolan, Chairman of CB2 Joe Conley and localbusinesses win their fight against an adult nightclub that was applying for a liquor license. The nightclub’srequest was denied and the club will not be moving into our community. The same efforts were applied to shutdown Casa Romana, the restaurant/ club after their ‘teen night’ wreaked havoc on Queens Blvd, also endingin successful closure of this business.
And last but not least, the blizzard blunder, December 26th – sanitation crews and Mayor Bloombergprovided a disgraceful show of snow plowing and garbage removal. This is one of those major stories that arefollowing us into 2011… so stay tuned!Editors Note: Please know that any events or milestones that may be missing from this list were not intentional.
OUTSIDE OF QUEENSand
NEWSWORTHYLeaks and Spills
Julian Assange has the U.S. government shaking in its boots with hiswebsite WikiLeaks- I hope he’s enjoyed freedom, because the U.S. islooking to charge him with Espionage (the Act he’d be tried under datesback to 1917). And while he was running scared, he managed to findhimself imprisoned under assault charges. I think this is one leak he’dlike plugged quickly- somehow, I don’t think he should hold his breath.
The BP Gulf oil spill was the worst man-made disaster 2010 had seen.The numerous attempts to plug the leak finally lead to the fix- but notafter an estimated 200 million gallons was spilled into the gulf.Rumbling and Mumbling
Haiti’s 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Port Au Prince all but destroyedthe poverty-riddled nation. With numerous humanitarian efforts, includ-ing those by Congressman Joseph Crowley and Sunnyside CommunityServices and Bar 43, money is continuing to be raised to assist in therebuild, where almost 3 million of the 10 million people were affected.
Six weeks later, a devastatingly strong earthquake hit Chile, killingapproximately 500 people. They too, are continuing to rebuild. And ontop of the quake, 33 Chilean mine workers spent 33 days undergroundwhen the mine they were working in collapsed. Those watching therescue breathed a sign of relief as each one emerged into the daylight,safely.Not So Friendly Skies
Jet Blue steward Steven Slater was so fed up with his job with theairline company, so he had an angry meltdown on the plane he was anattendant on landed at JFK airport, he quit over the loudspeaker, pulledthe emergency slide and ran off the tarmac. He plead guilty to attemptedcriminal mischief and has to undergo counseling. I hope during his 15minutes of fame he put some resumes in for a new job. I’m guessingbeing a flight attendant is out though.Deceased Celebrities
Some of the celebrities that passed away this year include GaryColeman (Different Strokes), Blake Edwards (director of The PinkPanther and Breakfast at Tiffany’s-married to Mary Poppins star JulieAndrews), Leslie Nielsen (Airplane), Tom Bosley (Happy Days), Bar-bara Billingsley (Leave it to Beaver), Greg Giraldo (Comedy Central),Rue McClanahan (Golden Girls), Corey Haim (80’s teen heartthrob),Merlin Olsen (NFL and Little House on the Prairie), Alexander McQueen(Fashion Icon), and Phil Harris (sea captain of the Cornelia Marie onDiscovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch).And one for the Tabloid Junkies….
Tiger Woods certainly made everyone tune into Sports News on adaily basis, as tons of women he’d been bedding, popped out of thewoodwork. And silly guy thought his wife would never find out. I’m suremany of us felt for Elin Nordegren as a new name from Tiger’s trystscame out. But with heartbreak, came a reported $110 million dollarsettlement. I think she evened up the game quite nicely.
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VFW Post 2813 Ladies Auxiliary Celebrate First Christmas
GILLIBRAND SPEAKS ON PRESIDENT’S SIGNINGOF JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 HEALTH BILL:
ALL AMERICANS SHOULD BE PROUDAs President Barack Obama
signed the James Zadroga 9/11Health and Compensation Actinto law, U.S. Senator KirstenGillibrand, the legislation’s chiefSenate sponsor, issued the fol-lowing statement:
“All Americans should beproud of this accomplishment.Our nation – Democrats, Re-
publicans, and Independents –all came together to do whatwas right and provide healthcare to the brave men andwomen who served with suchheroism in the days and weeksfollowing 9/11. This was ourundeniable moral obligation.
“I commend PresidentObama for helping champion
this effort and signing this billinto law. This victory is for thefirst responders, fire fighters,police officers, every family andevery volunteer who never gaveup and made sure that Congressfulfilled its duty to the 9/11 he-roes. We will always rememberyour sacrifice, and stand unitedbehind you.”
Francis Schmidt: Peggy Barry:, Jr.Vice: Betty Nieves: Camille Serignese, Sect’y: Marie Konecko, SpecialAdvisor to the Ladies Auxiliary: Mary Roeder, Sr.Vice: Sandra Bigitschke, President: Bebe Herstenten.
Assemblywoman Nolan Holds OpenHouse On New Years Day
by Luke Adams
We caught up with Richie from Jackson Heights talking with Councilmember DannyDromm, Rockaway District Leader and NYS Education Dept. Regents Member GeraldineD. Chapey. Like everyone else at the party, they were discussing the snow removal.
Sunnyside Chamber President Ira Greenberg Esq. was with his lovely wife Ellen Youngcatching up on news with Terry Thompson and her husband.
Restaurateur Robert was with Johanna Carmona who is studying to be a lawyer. Bothenjoyed the company of community activist Santiago Vargas.
Saying a long goodbye (L-R) Claudia Chan, Santiago Vargas, George Stamatiadas,Anne Krzycandwski, Roel Vanderkooi, Connie Stamatiades and Anna Hadgnyiannakis.
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Lions Celebrate the HolidaysPhotos & Story by Rebecca Barker and Norbert Saldana
This wasn’t just a “business asusual” review of the successes ofrecent events such as theirChildren’s Halloween party, visitsto bring cheer to the Extended StayFacility on Queens Blvd and col-lecting contributions outside localmarkets for Thanksgiving andChristmas. Networking and catch-ing up preceded the meeting proper,which opened as usual with theLions reciting the Pledge of Alle-giance and then listening as OfficerOna Whitman recited the Lion’sprayer. Newly elected secretarySandy Bigitschke handed out theminutes from the last meeting.
The party guests were greetedby the sight of a room filled withgaily decorated tables, anothertable filled with raffle gifts do-nated by arriving members and agenerous and tasty buffet dinnerprovided by Frank’s Catering. Thedessert table was supplementedwith Junior’s cheesecakes, sup-plied by President Saldana’s fam-ily friend Fayez. Some of themembers also brought homemadecookies from that proved to be abig hit. President Saldana wel-comed a special guest, his mother,Mercedes, who was visiting fromFlorida. A good friend of the Li-ons, United 40’s President DonMcCallian, delivered the next or-der of ‘business’. Serving in hiscapacity as AssemblywomanCathy Nolan’s representative,Don had brought proclamationsand awards for Frances Schmidt,Ona Whitman, Marie Koneckoand Maura Wilson. The LionsClub was honored with specialguest Senator Elect MichaelGianaris who acting on behalf ofthe Lions President presented well-deserved plaques to hard workingLion Members Frances, Ona,Marie and Maura. Each award waspreceded by clues eliciting eachhonoree’s achievements. The Li-ons easily identified all the mem-ber honorees based on the cluespresented. Gianaris is fast prov-ing to be a welcome fixture and nostranger to the neighborhood.President Saldana presented a cer-
Frances Schmidt. Maura Wilson. Mark Wilensky, Elizabeth Montenegro,Marie Konecko, Kris Czerniachowicz and Rebecca Barker.
Senator Michael Gianaris, Ona Whitman, Norberto Saldana, FrancisSchmidt, Marie Konecko, Maura Wilson.
tificate of service to MarkWilensky and ElizabethMontenegro from the Lions Inter-national for their service.
The overall feeling of goodfellowship and enthusiasm wereso contagious, the Membershipcommittee fielded inquiries fromseveral guests about joining theLions and the club expects to beadding a couple of new names tothe Lions’ roster. The raffle waslots of fun as Elizabeth
Montenegro held up each pack-age with the help of Mary and BillRuder describing the gifts andreading the numbers. Bob Barkercould not have done it better. TheHoliday party and meeting was agood way to end the old year andlook forward to working in theneighborhood these Lion Mem-bers love and serve.
The next meeting will be Janu-ary 26th at 7 PM at Queen ofAngeles hall and all are welcome.
YOU CAN HELP US SWIMSTRONG IN 2011
We are looking forward to 2011 as a banner year for thegrowth of our swimming programs.
Our families love our programs! Here’s what we offer:-Basic learn-to-swim-Stroke enhancement
-Clinics introducing: Water polo; Surfing, Rowing, Springboard diving; Synchronized Swimming and Good Nutrition.
Next year we want to:-Grow our volunteers
-Generate more participation from local families-Increase our number of scholarships
-Develop corporate sponsorshipsThis year, through the generosity of individual donors
like you, we were able to provide free lessons to 36children who otherwise couldn’t afford them. In 2011 wewant to help 100! Please help us reach our goals. You
can donate to Swim Strong by:-Check to Swim Strong Foundation, 30-17 89 St., East
Elmhurst, NY 11369-Online: www.theSwimStrongFoundation.org
-Credit card: call Shawn at 646.269.7897-Shop online at www.IGive.com and designate Swim
Strong as your charity of choiceAs a 501c3 your contributions are tax
deductible. Thank you and much joy to youand your family for the New Year.
When not on the streets of our neighborhoods, the Council Member was drawing attention to the cleanupdebacle in interviews with media, as pictured here in an interview with Fox 5 news in Astoria.
Van Bramer Fighting For Queens Residents(continued from front)
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File No.: 2006-3879/BCITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK BYTHE GRACE OF GOD, FREEAND INDEPENDENT To: LucilleAnderson, Sadiyah Anderson,Attorney General of the State ofNew York, The unknowndistributees, legatees, devisees,heirs at law and assignees of JOHNSIMMS, deceased, or their estates,if any there be, whose names,places of residence and post officeaddresses are unknown to thepetitioner and cannot with duediligence be ascertained. Being thepersons interested as creditors,legatees, distributees or otherwisein the Estate of JOHN SIMMS,deceased, who at the time of deathwas a resident of 190-18 118thAvenue, St. Albans, in the Countyof Queens, State of New York.SEND GREETING: Upon thepeti 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 Temporary Administrator of theEstate of JOHN SIMMS,deceased, you and each of you arehereby cited to show cause beforethe Surrogate at the Surrogate’sCourt of the County of Queens, tobe held at the Queens GeneralCourthouse, 6th Floor, 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, Cityand State of New York, on the10th day of February, 2011 at 9:30o’clock in the forenoon, why theAccount of Proceedings of thePublic Administrator of QueensCounty, as TemporaryAdministrator of the Estate of saiddeceased, 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 $1,321.31and 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 received
• LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE •subsequent 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 whyeach 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 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 16thday of December, 2010 HON.ROBERT L. NAHMANSurrogate, Queens CountyMargaret M. Gribbon Clerk of theSurrogate’s Court GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ. (718) 459-900095-25 Queens Boulevard 11thFloor, Rego Park, New York11374 This citation is served uponyou as required by law. You arenot obliged to appear in person. Ifyou fail to appear it will beassumed that you do not object tothe relief requested unless you fileformal legal, verified objections.You have a right to have anattorney-at-law appear for you.Accounting Citation 12/24/10, 12/31/10, 1/7/11, 1/14/11.
At an IAS Part 14 of the SupremeCourt of the State of New York,County of Queens, at theCourthouse located at 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NewYork on the 21st day of December,2010. *** P R E S E N T: HON.________ *** SUPREMECOURT OF THE STATE OFNEW YORK *** COUNTY OFQUEENS *** —————————X *** ELIAS RIZOS,Petitioner, -against- PALEROS,INC. d/b/a GRAND CAFE,Respondent, *** ————————X *** INDEX NO. 31459/2010ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ***Upon reading and filing theannexed Affirmation of PeterMammis, Esq., dated December20, 2010, the Affidavit of thePetitioner, Elias Rizos, datedDecember 20, 2010, and upon allof the papers and proceedingsheretofore had herein, LET, theRespondent or his/her/i tsrespective attorney, show causebefore Hon. Marguerite Grays ofthis Court at an IAS Part 4 at theCourthouse, located at 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NewYork 11435, Room 66, on January25, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in the fore /
after noon of said day, or as soonthereafter as counsel can be heard,why an Order should not be madeand entered pursuant to BusinessCorporation Law § § 1104-a, etseq, dissolving the Respondent,Paleros, Inc., together with suchother and further relief, as thisCourt may deem just and proper.SUFFICIENT CAUSEAPPEARING THEREFORE, it is,ORDERED, pursuant to BusinessCorporation Law § 1104-a(c), thatthe Respondent and its directorsand officers are directed to makeavailable for inspection andcopying by the Petitioner and/orhis counsel under reasonableworking conditions no later thanthirty (30) days after the filing ofthis petition all of the corporatefinancial books and records of theRespondent’s for the three (3)preceding years, including, but notlimited to all tax returns, bankstatements, receipts, invoices, andprint outs from the Respondent’spoint of sale system(s) along withcash receipts, ledgers, andjournals. ORDERED, that serviceof this Order to Show Cause andsupporting papers shall besufficient if copies thereof areserved pursuant to BCL 1106 andCPLR 2214(d) via personal serviceat least ten (10) days prior to thereturn date of this petition set forthabove upon/to the Respondent andall interested parties listed in theschedule including state taxcommissioner and attorneygeneral; and i t is further,ORDERED, that this Order toShow Cause be published in theWoodside Herald once a week forthree weeks before the timeappointed for the hearing. *** EN T E R /s Hon. Martin E. RitholtzJ. S. C. *** SCHEDULE OFINTERESTED PARTIES 1.Shareholders/Directors of Paleros,Inc.: Kyriakos Lazaridis 3 JoelPlace Port Washington, New York11050; Stamatis Chasabenis 1553E 36th Street Brooklyn, New York11234; Nicolas Chasabenis 193450th Street Brooklyn, New York11204; John Tsolomytis 355 W47th Street New York, New York10036; Antonios Zannikos 30-7741st Street Long Island City, NewYork 11103; Janine Passelis 31-16 28th Road Astoria, New York11102; 2. New York State TaxCommission: Department ofTaxation and Finance Attn: Officeof Counsel, Building 9, W.A.Harriman Campus Albany, NewYork 12227. 12/31/10, 1/7/11, 1/14/11, 1/21/11.
Be Prepared for Early - and Possibly Unwanted - RetirementGiven the economic climate
we’re in, you may one day be facedwith a downsizing or otherwiseforced to retire earlier than you hadplanned. But even if that happens,you can still maintain control ofyour financial future — if you makethe right moves.
Unfortunately, many of us areill prepared for events such asforced early retirement. In 2009,more people filed for Social Secu-rity than any year in history, with abig increase in the number receiv-ing reduced benefits because theyfiled before their full retirementage. And they paid a heavy price,too — 62-year-old workers whofiled for benefits early lost about25 percent of their monthly ben-efits over waiting until their “full”retirement age of 66, according tothe Social Security Administration.
Of course, if you are forced totake an early retirement, you, too,
may need to tap into your SocialSecurity earlier than you planned.But that’s just the beginning —you might also need to start with-drawals from your IRA and your401(k) or other employer-spon-sored retirement plan, even thoughyou had planned on leaving thoseaccounts intact for a few moreyears. And that’s why you won’twant to wait until early retirementis thrust upon you before takingaction. While you’re still working,consider these steps:
Boost your contributions to re-tirement plans. Put as much as youcan possibly afford into your 401(k)or other employer-sponsored plan.Every time your salary goes up, tryto increase the amount you con-tribute to your retirement plan.Also, contribute regularly to yourtraditional or Roth IRA.
Be prepared to rebalance yourportfolio. If you’re facing a forced
early retirement, or even if youthink it’s a possibility, you maywant to rebalance your portfolio toprovide more opportunities for in-come. Talk to your financial advi-sor about income strategies appro-priate for your particular situation.
Build up cash accounts. Evenduring “normal” times, it’s a goodidea to keep an emergency fund, incash or other liquid vehicles, con-taining six to 12 months’ worth ofliving expenses. If you suspect aforced early retirement is headingyour way, try to beef up your cashholdings as much as possible.
Repay any 401(k) loans.
Once you’ve left your employer,you may be forced to repay a401(k) loan within two months— an obvious hardship during astressful time.
Work part-time. Even if youwere forced to retire from one job,it doesn’t mean you couldn’t findanother. This might be the perfecttime to take a part-time job in anarea in which you’ve alwayswanted to work.
Get some help. By consultingwith a professional financial advi-sor, you may find that you actuallycan afford to retire early. A finan-cial advisor can help you develop
those income and spending strate-gies that are appropriate for yoursituation. And the earlier you getthis type of help, the more optionsyou ultimately may have.
You may not be able to avert anunwanted, early retirement, but bypreparing for it, as far in advanceas possible, you can improve yourchances of maintaining the retire-ment lifestyle you’ve envisioned.This article was written by EdwardJones for use by your local EdwardJones Financial Advisor VincentRenda located at 47-01 QueensBlvd. Suite 203 Sunnyside NY11104. Phone him at 718-361-1306.
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Pre-foreclosures are in the process, but have yet to be auctioned.Your offer will have to be negotiated with the lender as well as theowner, which makes the deal complicated and slow. Prices also tendto be highest in this category of foreclosures.
The lowest prices are found on properties that are being auc-tioned, but inspections are usually unavailable for these homes, andthe transaction can get very sticky. These foreclosures are often bestleft to contractors, investors and developers who are well versed inthe challenges these properties present.
Finally, if the home does not sell at auction, it is repossessed bythe bank and offered as an REO (Real Estate Owned by the bank).These may list at a higher price than the auction price, but you mayhave the home inspected and avoid any repair surprises, not tomention the fact that you have clear title to the property.
However, homes in this stage are usually still offered in “as is”condition, so make sure to pay very close attention to the inspectionreport and as always, consult with your agent before making any offers.
GRATITUDEFOR
VAN BRAMERDear Editor,
Thank You – Thank You –Thank You Again, Jimmy VanBramer! Just when
I thought you had done ev-erything humanly possible dur-ing 2010 - - working with kidsin all your district area schools,working to improve libraries,outstanding work to developand improve the area’s culturaland arts programs, the outstand-ing hotline and for the constantfight against graffiti, the clos-ing of Casa Romano along withAssemblywoman Nolan, Com-munity Board2 Chairman, JoeConley and the 108 Precinct,the Skillman Avenue HolidayLights etc, etc. You topped itall when taking on the monstersnowstorm that came along inthe last week of the year. YourSuperman’s “damn the cold”efforts to get plows onto QueensStreets is nothing short of fan-tastic. Your visits to all areas ofyour district (LIC, Sunnyside,and Woodside) and the ensu-ing press conferences held onTV, particularly on Channel 5-in various neighborhoods - gotthings started to finally clearQueens Streets. It is no coinci-dence that after your Tuesdayevening appearances and state-ments on TV that about 2-3am
Wednesday plows were notonly on primary but secondarystreets in your district. And, Imight add, the other four ne-glected boroughs.
“White Christmas” yes“Miracle on 34th Street” on allManhattan Streets – yes, but -Yes Yes Yes St. Nick gave us agreat gift – “Superman” Coun-cilman Van Bramer.
The following letters are the opinionsof its author and not necessarily those
of the Woodside Herald.
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