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Senator-elect gets in the spirit
Following a tradition that has lasted over 75 years, The Ozone Tudor Civic Association and Santa (Senator-elect Joseph Addabbo) visited the homes of Tudor Village the weekend before Christmas.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:01 PM ESTCrime down, murders up in south Queens
While Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly trumpeted crime declining in the city for the 18th year in row and they expected this year’s murder rate to come in at the second lowest in the city’s history, many neighborhoods in parts of south Queens did not see the same reductions.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:01 PM ESTWelcome home bonus from LIJ
North Shore-LIJ Health System employees who look military leaves of absence were recently given checks to fill the salary gap between what they made working for the health system and what they now make while serving in the military.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTWHBFD plays Santa
On Christmas Eve, members of the West Hamilton Beach Fire Department - dressed as Santa and other North Pole residents - dropped off toys to area children.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTCops want robberies to end
Police in the 109th Precinct have noticed a pattern of crimes in Flushing, and they’re asking business and residents to help make it stop - before it’s too late.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTQueens Museum of Art looks east for insight
As 2008 ends, we can all look back at what will undoubtedly go down in the annals as one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory. While not scheduled to coincide with these global transitions, the Queens Museum of Art’s current exhibition, “Reason’s Clue,” seems to add a bit of perspective to our somewhat uncertain times by examining the relationship between past, present and future.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTCommunity boycotting local Rent-A-Center
City Council Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie and Councilmember Eric Gioia led southeast Queens residents in a boycott of a local Rent-A-Center on Saturday, December 20.
Friday, January 2, 2009 2:53 PM ESTMattones host holiday party
PHOTOS BY KEN MALDONADO AND MICHELLE KAWKA
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTDad at birth of son via video
A webcam gave one United States Air Force Captain a very special gift - the chance to see his first child born at North Shore-LIJ even tough he is station in Southwest Asia.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTHoward Beach hunter indicted for manslaughter
The Howard Beach hunter who accidentally shot and killed a 16-month-old baby girl in the upstate community of Swan Lake in Sullivan County last month has been indicted on charges including second degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, along with a raft of other charges.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTGolden Krust thinks pink for good cause
All this month, Jamaican patties from the Bronx-based Golden Krust Bakery and Grill chain will be pretty in pink for a serious cause: the fight against breast cancer.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTDual citizenship not a lock if you naturalize here
Q. If I naturalize, will I lose my German citizenship? I have been living here legally now for 43 years. I want to naturalize but first I want to know how that will affect my German citizenship.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTQMA lost a great friend
On December 18, the Queens Museum of Art lost a great friend when Harold Snyder passed away. His loss is one that will reverberate through many parts of the world and on behalf of the Museum family I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Harold’s wife Tamar, children Beryl, Brian and Jay, and to all those to whom Harold was so close.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 9:02 PM ESTMaking A Buzz ( top )
Oratorio Society presents seasonal sounds
The Oratorio Society of Queens will give the community a chance to enjoy the sounds of the holidays without having to leave the borough to do so.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTBalloonatic is twisted artist
Before Nick the Balloonatic can unpack his array of multi-colored balloons, a crowd of children swarms his workstation in the back corner of the Rhapsody Room at the Roma View Catering Hall in Howard Beach, making their demands.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM EST‘The Men of Mah Jongg’ World Premiere at QTP
Curtain up. Lights. A disheveled male wearing thick sunglasses is sprawled across a large chair. The room is in disarray as he appears to be in a deep sleep, or passed out. A college dorm room? Nope. It’s sixty-something Sidney who has given up on life since the passing of his beloved wife.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTTony Award Winning Playwright Shares Wisdom
The groundbreaking “Children of a Lesser God” catapulted playwright Mark Medoff into international fame in the 1980s. His current project as director of “The Men of Mah Jongg” is enjoying its world premiere at Queens Theatre in the Park.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTLiu promises citywide parking rules access
Taking a moment to bask in the afterglow of a successful campaign to eliminate a costly discrepancy in the “broken meter” parking rule, City Councilmember John Liu promised to “hold their feet to the fire” when it comes to making the all the parking rules available to New Yorkers.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTLocals have concerted talk about autism
Members of Our Neighbors Civic Association of Ozone Park talked about autism during their last meeting for this year, which was held on Tuesday, December 2.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTQuickshots
24th Annual Langston Hughes Kwanzaa Celebration
Langston Hughes Library
Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTSari maker who is worth a journey
To find the tailor of 37th Avenue, you have to allow yourself to get lost.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTDOT blocking long awaited firehouse
Bah Humbug! It seems the Grinch may steal Christmas from some local firefighters.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTGifts That Give
With the economy taking a hit, and a feeling of ‘change’ in the air, perhaps this holiday season, we should put gifts that give back at the top of our wish lists. There are plenty of ‘philanthropic’ presents out there that will allow people to reap the rewards long after December 25 has passed.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTHoliday party to benefit Juvenile Diabetes
“People give from their hearts.”
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTFlushing kids feel the spirit
These lucky tykes got to meet Santa Claus and watch the tree lighting at Queens Crossing in downtown Flushing recently.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTLuxurious vacations are at your bidding
Stays at lavish resorts in Jamaica, Antigua and Belize, and an array of cruise ship vacations, are just some of the items up for bid in an online fund-raising auction presented by the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association and its 2008 partner, the Antigua Pier Group.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 7:22 PM ESTObituaries ( top )
JOSEPHINE COTUGNO
Josephine Cotugno of Flushing passed away on December 10. She was a dedicated retired teacher who taught for 39 years in the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District. Beloved sister of Carmela Clark, Dominick and Joan Cotugno, Nicholas and Janet Cotugno, Elizabeth Attanasio and Diane and Jim King. Also survived by 10 nieces, one nephew and 14 great nieces and nephews and life-long friend Theresa Kosiczky.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008 6:56 PM ESTPolice ( top )
Two-alarm fire
Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire located at 114-33 145th Street in Jamaica on Monday, January 5.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTHome invasion
A man arrived home on January 2, only to discover two males running from his yard with property, say police.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTSuspect allegedly accessed savings account
According to police, a suspect gained access to a victim’s Astoria Federal Savings account and made pre-authorized debits online to a Pay Pal account in the amount of $4,000.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTBank robbery suspect sought
Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTDriver arrested
On Monday, December 29, Michael T. Mishoe was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a stopped car at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Elderts Lane.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTFatal accident
On New Year’s Eve, police were called to Woodhaven Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue, where there had been an accident involving a white Ford Explorer and a motorcycle.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTMissing girl returns home
Emonaysia Banton, a 12-year-old girl reported missing from 140-30 158th Street on Sunday, December 28, returned home three days later, say police.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:48 PM ESTStars ( top )
Star of Queens: John D. Calcagnile
John D. Calcagnile
Architect
Member of the Board
International Society of S.S. Cosma and Damiano
Howard Beach
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 6:52 PM ESTTop Stories ( top )
Child dies under wheels of RV
An eight-year-old was struck and killed by an RV emblazoned with "Mike Ricatto Special Election 32nd City Council District" as he crossed the street.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009 7:18 PM ESTThe Year in Review: THE QUEENS COURIER 2008
What a year it was! This past year, 2008, was a groundbreaking year for Queens and for The Courier. We reported on all Queens news ranging from heartbreaking stories of Queens soldiers losing their lives while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to a St. John’s fencer almost losing his life to a rare blood disease overcoming the odds to win an Olympic silver medal in Beijing. We covered all of the political stories surrounding the historic election of President-elect Barack Obama to the arrest of Queens elected officials Anthony Seminerio, Dennis Gallagher and Hiram Monserrate. We delivered a powerful five-part series on the Legacy of the Holocaust here in Queens and made children’s dreams come true through our Operation Santa program.
Friday, January 2, 2009 3:01 PM ESTPoliceman laid to rest
As the first chords of “Amazing Grace” sounded, a woman screamed out, “Oh God.”
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:42 PM ESTDad at birth of son via video
A webcam gave one United States Air Force Captain a very special gift - the chance to see his first child born at North Shore-LIJ even tough he is station in Southwest Asia.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:42 PM ESTBoard of Elections rejects ballots in Padavan vs. Gennaro
The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) may have set the stage to declare that state Senator Frank Padavan has been re-elected to his 11th District seat.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008 5:14 PM ESTCrime down, murders up in south Queens
While Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly trumpeted crime declining in the city for the 18th year in row and they expected this year’s murder rate to come in at the second lowest in the city’s history, many neighborhoods in parts of south Queens did not see the same reductions.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:42 PM ESTEconomic outlook bleak despite record tourism
Despite a record-high 47 million visitors who spent $30 billion in 2008, the city’s economic future is likely going to get worse.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:43 PM ESTCPB teaches art of gift return
With this holiday season’s gift return rates expected to increase from last year’s and consumers on the prowl for even better bargains, the New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) is teaching shoppers the art of the successful gift swap.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:43 PM ESTBoard of Elections rejects ballots in Padavan vs Gennaro
The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) may have set the stage to declare that state Senator Frank Padavan has been re-elected to his 11th District seat.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:43 PM ESTSenator-elect gets in the spirit
Following a tradition that has lasted over 75 years, The Ozone Tudor Civic Association and Santa (Senator-elect Joseph Addabbo) visited the homes of Tudor Village the weekend before Christmas.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:43 PM ESTWelcome home bonus from LIJ
North Shore-LIJ Health System employees who look military leaves of absence were recently given checks to fill the salary gap between what they made working for the health system and what they now make while serving in the military.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 1:43 PM ESTPrevious News Headlines
January 6th, 2009 Named in part due to its high elevation, this largely unknown suburb of Queens is characterized by its manicured lawns and tree lined streets. This community, ranked as a contender in Money Magazines' best places to live, has a strong civic base and work ethic. We feel that Caroline Kennedy is the right choice for the United States Senate seat from New York being vacated by Hillary Clinton. Sure, she came out and toured the state - running for the office. Some anti-Kennedy critics called that arrogant, huffing, and puffing mightily. She continued her tour. She went on NY1 and she did it her way. According to police, a suspect gained access to a victim’s Astoria Federal Savings account and made pre-authorized debits online to a Pay Pal account in the amount of $4,000. On Monday, December 29, Michael T. Mishoe was arrested after he allegedly crashed into a stopped car at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Elderts Lane. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery. On New Year’s Eve, police were called to Woodhaven Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue, where there had been an accident involving a white Ford Explorer and a motorcycle. A man arrived home on January 2, only to discover two males running from his yard with property, say police. Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire located at 114-33 145th Street in Jamaica on Monday, January 5. Emonaysia Banton, a 12-year-old girl reported missing from 140-30 158th Street on Sunday, December 28, returned home three days later, say police. John D. Calcagnile
Architect
Member of the Board
International Society of S.S. Cosma and Damiano
Howard Beach John D. Calcagnile
Architect
Member of the Board
International Society of S.S. Cosma and Damiano
Howard Beach The Greater New York Sandlot Athletic Alliance (GNYSAA) based in Long Island City recently held its second annual Lou DeMartino Memorial Christmas Baseball Clinic at John Jay College. LaGuardia Community College’s Division of Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) recently won two awards from an international association of lifelong learning programming for its overall marketing efforts and course catalog. John D. Calcagnile
Architect
Member of the Board
International Society of S.S. Cosma and Damiano
Howard Beach Councilmember Leroy Comrie (center) provided several New York City college students with the opportunity to learn about the inner workings of city government, via his college internship program this fall. Pictured with Comrie are interns Robert Sanderman, Adesh Doobay, Ephraim Shimoni, Andrew Gichuru, Cassandra Lemaine and Violetta Slavin, who worked on numerous community and research projects that will eventually benefit all New Yorkers. Anytime is a good time to visit Mustique, an isle in the Caribbean St. Vincent and the Grenadines island chain, but January is extra-special because of the Mustique Blues Festival, taking place January 21 through February 4 this year. In response to politicians and community members protesting Rent-A-Center last week, a spokesperson for the company told The Courier, “There are a lot of people who have availed themselves of this transaction and are delighted.” New York City Councilmember Eric Gioia is calling on the NYPD and the FBI to crack down on a thriving counterfeit goods industry that has left a particularly indelible mark amid the city’s financial woes. John D. Calcagnile
Architect
Member of the Board
International Society of S.S. Cosma and Damiano
Howard Beach Eric Ulrich, a City Council candidate for the Special Election to fill Senator Joseph Addabbo’s seat, hosted a fundraiser at Villa Russo on Saturday, January 3. On December 20 at Il Palazzo Villa Russo Catering Hall in Richmond Hill, Traza Insurance Agency and Howard Beach Tuxedos held its fourth annual “Toys for Tots” charity dinner dance. Over 150 guests danced the night away and donated toys for the children of Alianza, a not-for-profit organization located in the Washington Heights section. It is known to assist mentally disabled children. On December 22, Traza Insurance Agency and Howard Beach Tuxedos went to Alianza to donate the 800 gifts that were collected during the Christmas dinner event. They brought with them a lineup of entertainment, from Santa Claus, his elves, to Nick the Balloonatic who dazzled the children with his balloon characters, as well as clowns who were there to paint the children’s faces. This party was possible, say organizers, with the help of Gaetano Causi and Lenny Valenti of Howard Beach Tuxedos; Robert Zaia, Antonio Causi and Gianpiero Casabianca of Traza Insurance Agency; and Calcedonio and Peter Bruno of Champion Construction. On Saturday, December 20, volunteers from the Richmond Hill Block Association (RHBA), and the John Bowne High School Junior Air Force ROTC were able to give over 100 children Christmas gifts this year. This would not have been possible without donations from local Richmond Hill schools, community members, the John Bowne High School ROTC, especially Sergeant Colbert and Sergeant Robles, and 102 Precinct Community Affairs Officer John McCoy, who was able to secure donations from Toys for Tots through the Marine Corps. Assemblymember Rory Lancman (right) recently presented 102nd Police Precinct Council President Maria A. Thomson with a $1,000 grant to support the Council. John D. Calcagnile
Architect
Member of the Board
International Society of S.S. Cosma and Damiano
Howard Beach COMPILED BY VICTOR G. MIMONI They say that love conquers all. When Eric Teperman and Susan V. Laney decided to get married, there was one problem. His father, Israel, was “in a home” and couldn’t travel. An eight-year-old was struck and killed by an RV emblazoned with "Mike Ricatto Special Election 32nd City Council District" as he crossed the street. As we welcomed the New Year with a new, more energy-efficient crystal ball in Times Square and people used pedal-power to generate energy to light up the 2009 sign, we are reminded of the need to be more economical and efficient with our resources in the coming year. The Consumer Protection Board (CPB) offers consumers the following Top Ten Making Cent$ Resolutions they can easily follow, to help improve their fiscal condition in the coming year: January 5th, 2009 City Council Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie and Councilmember Eric Gioia led southeast Queens residents in a boycott of a local Rent-A-Center on Saturday, December 20. January 2nd, 2009 What a year it was! This past year, 2008, was a groundbreaking year for Queens and for The Courier. We reported on all Queens news ranging from heartbreaking stories of Queens soldiers losing their lives while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to a St. John’s fencer almost losing his life to a rare blood disease overcoming the odds to win an Olympic silver medal in Beijing. We covered all of the political stories surrounding the historic election of President-elect Barack Obama to the arrest of Queens elected officials Anthony Seminerio, Dennis Gallagher and Hiram Monserrate. We delivered a powerful five-part series on the Legacy of the Holocaust here in Queens and made children’s dreams come true through our Operation Santa program. December 31st, 2008 The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) may have set the stage to declare that state Senator Frank Padavan has been re-elected to his 11th District seat. With this holiday season’s gift return rates expected to increase from last year’s and consumers on the prowl for even better bargains, the New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) is teaching shoppers the art of the successful gift swap. Despite a record-high 47 million visitors who spent $30 billion in 2008, the city’s economic future is likely going to get worse. As the first chords of “Amazing Grace” sounded, a woman screamed out, “Oh God.” What a year it was! This past year, 2008, was a groundbreaking year for Queens and for The Courier. We reported on all Queens news ranging heartbreaking stories of Queens soldiers losing their lives while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan to a St. John’s fencer almost losing his life to a rare blood disease overcoming the odds to win an Olympic silver medal in Beijing. We covered all of the political stories surrounding the historic election of President-elect Barack Obama to the arrest of Queens elected officials Anthony Seminerio, Dennis Gallagher and Hiram Monserrate. We delivered a powerful five-part series on the Legacy of the Holocaust here in Queens and made children’s dreams come true through our Operation Santa program. December 30th, 2008 The New York City Board of Elections (BOE) may have set the stage to declare that state Senator Frank Padavan has been re-elected to his 11th District seat. The southeast corner of 75th Street and 37th Avenue is now known as “Corporal Jonathon Rivadeneira Corner,” in honor of the fallen Queens resident and Army who died in Iraq in 2007. Captain Christopher Tamola presented Heidi Harrison Chain, President of the 112th Precinct Community Council, with an NYPD 2008 Woman of the Year Award. During his presentation, Tamola noted the work that Chain has done for the community and her efforts in collaboration with the NYPD When school starts up in 2009, students at I.S. 125 in Woodside will have a new computer lab, complete with 30 new, state-of-the-art machines, thanks to a grant from City Councilmember and proud alumnus, Eric Gioia. COMPILED BY VICTOR G. MIMONI Costa Constantinides
Co-Founder of Coalition for a Better Astoria “Emergency preparedness” means different things to different people - hurricanes to people in Louisiana and Florida, tornadoes in the Midwest and terrorism to most New Yorkers. A team effort by the students and teachers of P.S. 22 and the Fo Guang Shan Chinese School has resulted in more than 100 new toys being collected to give out to children in the community. Corona could be getting cleaner thanks to a new public toilet opening at the Corona Plaza/103rd Street subway station recently. Board members of the Cosma and Damiano Society and Father Cunningham from St. Mary’s Star of the Sea. Following a tradition that has lasted over 75 years, The Ozone Tudor Civic Association and Santa (Senator-elect Joseph Addabbo) visited the homes of Tudor Village the weekend before Christmas. On Christmas Eve, members of the West Hamilton Beach Fire Department - dressed as Santa and other North Pole residents - dropped off toys to area children. A Little Neck resident returned home on Friday, December 26 to find that someone had stolen a white 1999 General Motors tow-truck from their driveway on Little Neck Parkway near 41st Avenue in the Westmoreland section. Police responding to a 9-1-1 call of shots fired discovered two men, each with a gun shot wound to the head, on December 26. On Saturday, December 27 around 8:30 in the morning, a Bayside man was cleaning his red 1997 Dodge Ram pickup truck near the corner of Bell Boulevard and 45th Road. Alphonso Douglas, 68, has been arrested and charged with DWI and criminally negligent homicide after police say he fatally struck a woman on December 29 at Jamaica and 190th Avenues. Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 56-year-old man last seen on December 11. Two men posing as police officers and equipped with police vests, badges, handcuffs and pistols allegedly terrorized a family during the early morning hours of Christmas Eve by tying up the mother and father and stealing Christmas presents, jewelry and approximately $4,000 in cash while the couple’s four children - seven years old and under - slept. A woman was allegedly struck by a car at the corner of Main Street and 62nd Road in Flushing on Monday, December 29. I don’t actually have one yet. Unlike most homeowners, renters have a choice when it comes to purchasing insurance. While homeowners insurance is usually a requirement for a mortgage, renter’s insurance is an option, many consumers forego on the assumption that it is an unneeded additional expense. Caroline for Clinton seat We wish all our readers, advertisers and staff a happy and healthy New Year. On December 18, the Queens Museum of Art lost a great friend when Harold Snyder passed away. His loss is one that will reverberate through many parts of the world and on behalf of the Museum family I would like to express my sincerest condolences to Harold’s wife Tamar, children Beryl, Brian and Jay, and to all those to whom Harold was so close. The Howard Beach hunter who accidentally shot and killed a 16-month-old baby girl in the upstate community of Swan Lake in Sullivan County last month has been indicted on charges including second degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide, along with a raft of other charges. A webcam gave one United States Air Force Captain a very special gift - the chance to see his first child born at North Shore-LIJ even tough he is station in Southwest Asia. PHOTOS BY KEN MALDONADO AND MICHELLE KAWKA As 2008 ends, we can all look back at what will undoubtedly go down in the annals as one of the most tumultuous years in recent memory. While not scheduled to coincide with these global transitions, the Queens Museum of Art’s current exhibition, “Reason’s Clue,” seems to add a bit of perspective to our somewhat uncertain times by examining the relationship between past, present and future. Police in the 109th Precinct have noticed a pattern of crimes in Flushing, and they’re asking business and residents to help make it stop - before it’s too late. North Shore-LIJ Health System employees who look military leaves of absence were recently given checks to fill the salary gap between what they made working for the health system and what they now make while serving in the military. While Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly trumpeted crime declining in the city for the 18th year in row and they expected this year’s murder rate to come in at the second lowest in the city’s history, many neighborhoods in parts of south Queens did not see the same reductions. A man found with a gun shot wound to the head inside 35-54 98th Street is in critical condition, say cops. December 24th, 2008 Sixty-five proud graduates of LaGuardia Community College’s registered nursing program received the pins symbolizing their professional accomplishment in a ceremony held at the College’s Mainstage Theatre recently. Andrew Holzmaier, 25, was halfway through his shift on Wednesday, December 17 when he and his colleagues at FDNY Engine 289 in Corona got an EMS call of a pregnant woman bleeding at 8:57 p.m. With just a few court days left until the end of the year, there’s still no declared winner in the race for the 11th State Senate District, between incumbent Frank Padavan and his challenger Democrat City Councilmember James Gennaro. State Assemblymember Mark Weprin has confirmed that “if the seat opens up - and it looks like it will,” he will run for the City Council 23rd District seat currently held by his brother David in November. City Councilmember and Senator-elect Hiram Monserrate is only the latest in a long line of Queens politicians who have been in trouble with the law. Here are some of the latest examples of Queens elected officials embroiled in scandals. A four-judge Appellate Division panel has unanimously ruled to send Board of Elections (BOE) Commissioners back to decide on the fate of paper ballots previously ruled as invalid in the race between incumbent Senator Frank Padavan and City Councilmember James Gennaro. A Rockaway Point great-grandmother described as a “regular” at Maeve’s Supermarket in Breezy Point knows that the store clerk, Chris Connelly, is one in a million. The promising political future of rapidly ascending Latino Queens City Councilmember and Senator-elect Hiram Monserrate might come to a screeching halt after police arrested Monserrate and charged him with second-degree assault and weapons possession six days before Christmas. German’s eyes lit up brighter than any Christmas tree or holiday decoration when Santa Claus walked into the room. Many 90-year-olds think it is time to take it slow down and relax, but not The Kew-Forest School. The American Legion Hall and Kidz Care Junior Civic Association recently hosted their annual holiday party for kids in Forest Hills. The children enjoyed a visit from Santa, face painting and a special performance by P.S. 144 teacher Kathy Devine, who entertained them with story telling and festive holiday songs. Kidz Care started in May of 2004 with 10 kids, and it is growing strong with a current membership of 130 children. The organization performs volunteer work in the Forest Hills area including cleaning up parks, removing graffiti and shoveling snow. Corona could be getting cleaner thanks to a new public toilet opening at the Corona Plaza/103rd Street subway station recently. COMPILED BY VICTOR G. MIMONI Trudy Schwarz
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Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation A Whitestone man who pleaded guilty to a “Molotov cocktail” attack on a neighborhood Junior High School earlier this year has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. A crowd of about 50 people gathered on a raw December Saturday in the Waldheim section of Flushing, to dedicate a public memorial to a young Marine who made the ultimate sacrifice for his new country. Q. If I naturalize, will I lose my German citizenship? I have been living here legally now for 43 years. I want to naturalize but first I want to know how that will affect my German citizenship.
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