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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
THE WOODSIDE HERALD
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SERVING SUNNYSIDE-WOODSIDE AND LONG ISLAND CITY
VOL. 82, NO. 13
WOODSIDE, L.I.C., N.Y. FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
FREE
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WHAT GOES UP
MUST COME DOWN:
FAREWELL TO
ROEL VANDERKOOI
Photo Credit: Patricia Dorfman
DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION
OF QUEENS’ AIRPORT
by Crystal Wolfe
by Patricia Dorfman
Sunnysider Roel Vanderkooi died March 19 at age 80.
His health diminishing for some time, he was too thin, but
his dashing good looks still apparent. But he surprised many
by being able to stay at home on his own, just looked in upon
and assisted by close friends.
Born in northern Holland, he was a fan of Netherland
royalty and was an avid watcher of Dutch news and programs, with a glass of wine, some good Dutch cheese and
crackers. (Last year, he drove to Baltimore just for cheese.)
Many remember the gag mug designed by his designer son
of Roel dressed as a king.
(continued on page 7)
SAVE THE CLOCK
TOWER OF QUEENS
by Crystal Wolfe
The historic Long Island City Clock Tower (29-27
Queens Plaza North), originally known as the Bank of
Manhattan Building, was built in 1927 by the architect
Morell Smith and is one of the most vital architectural
buildings in Queens. Towering over Queens Plaza, and
once hailed by the Long Island Star Journal as the new
“Times Square of Queens,” it was the first skyscraper in
Long Island City and the tallest building in the Borough
until 1990.
(continued on page 7)
According to the LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment
Program’s website, the LGA “is undergoing an extensive
capital redevelopment program in an effort to provide
world-class airport facilities for passengers and airlines
alike.” The program will include the demolition of some of
the existing infrastructure as well as the construction of: 1.3
million square feet of new land, a new aeronautical ramp,
frontage roads that will serve the new terminal, additional
gates, a new central heating and refrigeration plant, and
other utilities and site improvements such as baggage handling systems that are centralized, a baggage screening
facility, 1,620 feet of baggage claim frontage, 214 check-in
counters and kiosks, two-passenger security screening check
points with a total of 22 lanes—all of which will improve the
experience and efficiency of time for flyers.
The frontage roads can be overly packed in rush hours
and do not meet industry design standards. The current
ramps limit aircraft movements resulting in inefficiencies
and higher costs. Present infrastructure is not meeting
existing or future demands, and much could be done to make
the airport more environmentally friendly.
(continued on page 7)
108th Pct Community Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 31st, @ 7pm
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
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Attorneys-At-Law
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JOSEPH N. YAMANER*
IRA R. GREENBERG
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TALI SEHATI
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan along with LaGuardia Community College President Gail Mellow held
their 5th Annual Women’s History Month Event. The event was held to celebrate Women’s History Month and
recognize strong women leaders in government and business who have made a difference in the community.
This year, the honorees included: Lily Gavin, Owner of Dazies Restaurant, Judith
Chin, NYS Board of Regents, Assemblywoman Margaret Markey, Assemblywoman
Nily Rozic, Kathryn Giaimo, former Executive Director of Thalia Spanish Theater ,
Francene Biderman-Gross, CEO Advantage Inc., Diane Colon, Director of
Administrative and Support Services at LaGuardia Community College
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*We speak Spanish, Hebrew & Turkish
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
THE WOODSIDE HERALD
CELEBRATING PERMANENT Q103
SERVICE EXPANSION
Elected officials, transit advocates and
cultural institutions from Astoria and Long
Island City celebrated the long-awaited permanent service expansion of the Q103 bus
line, which connects the two Queens waterfront neighborhoods along Vernon Boulevard. After strong pressure from Senator
Gianaris and community leaders in 2014,
the MTA instituted a trial expansion for the
Q103 that expanded weekday service hours
and finally provided service on weekends.
The trial program was a success and the
MTA will now make this expansion permanent after years of advocacy.
“I am thrilled the MTA heeded my
call to make this Q103 service expansion permanent. Western Queens has
long needed better bus service, so it is
gratifying that the MTA responded to
our concerns,” said Gianaris. “There is
so much happening throughout western Queens that our need for better
methods of traveling between our neighborhoods has never been more pressing. This service expansion represents
a hard fought victory, but I will never
stop fighting for improved transit service in our community.”
“I applaud the MTA for making the
Q103 service expansion permanent,” said
Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan. “As
the Long Island City and Astoria communities continue to grow, the demand for
increased bus service is greatly needed. I
commend both Senator Gianaris for pushing this priority and the MTA for listening
to the community.”
“Working with my colleagues in government we were able to secure permanent
and expanded Q103 bus service for thousands of riders who have been in need of
additional transportation options,” said New
York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy
Van Bramer. “Enhancing alternative transportation services for riders here in Western
Queens has always been a priority for me.
With the permanent addition of the Q103
even more New Yorkers will gain access to
Western Queens’ cultural scene and some of
the hottest neighborhoods in our City.”
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
CULTURAL TOWN HALL
On March 17th, Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer hosted a
Cultural Town Hall featuring Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Tom Finkelpearl at MoMA PS1 in Long Island City. The
discussion focused on the state of the arts throughout the five boroughs, recently proposed legislation to develop a cultural plan in New
York City and enhancing the City’s Percent for Art program to bolster
community engagement.
HAPPY FEAT
United Forties Civic Association President, Don
McCallian, proudly announced, that thanks to their sock
drive, aimed at warming the feet of those at the Metro
Family Residence homeless shelter, almost 800 socks
were donated last week.
“INVEST IN LIBRARIES”
Campaign Will Release New Report Detailing
Grimmest Examples of Branches in Need of Capital
Funding after Years of Neglect
On March 20th, New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van
Bramer, Finance Chair Julissa Ferreras, Council Member Costa
Constantinides, Chair, Sub-Committee on Libraries, heads of New York
City’s three library institutions – New York Public Library, Brooklyn
Public Library and Queens Library – members of District Council 37 and
library advocates from all five boroughs launched a major campaign,
“Invest in Libraries,” to reverse years of neglect and urge the City to
appropriately fund the library system. The campaign will also release a
new report detailing some of the most egregious examples of branches
in need of capital funding.
The newly-formed campaign, Invest in Libraries, is a partnership
between the three library systems and library supporters across the City.
The campaign is calling for $1.1 billion in capital funding for critical
renovations and maintenance – a mere 1% of the City’s ten year Capital
Plan – and a $65 million increase in operating expenses in this year’s
budget, to provide the programs and services New Yorkers demand and
expect from their local branches at least six days a week.
City funding for public libraries has been slashed by nearly 20
percent over the last 7 years, and library staff has been reduced by over
1,000 workers. Many branches across the City aren’t even able to stay
open six days a week.
In addition to the report, the campaign launched the website
investinlibraries.org where New Yorkers can go to take action and stay
updated on the campaign.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
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Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer Unveils
PARTICIPATORY
BUDGET
PROJECTS
$1 MILLION TO BE DECIDED ON
Project Expo to be held on April
6th and District-wide vote to happen
at a variety of locations the week of
April 11th-19th.
New York City Council Majority
Leader Jimmy Van Bramer unveiled
27 community projects developed under the first Participatory Budgeting
process to be organized within the 26th
District. $1 million will be allocated to
the most popular projects. Council
Member Van Bramer’s office will host
a Project Expo on Monday, April 6th
from 7-9pm at Sunnyside Community
Services, 43-31 39th Street. The expo
will give community residents the opportunity to speak with project delegates, see project presentations and
learn more about each proposal.
After months of evaluating hundreds of ideas I am proud to announce
that the community has narrowed their
proposals down to 27 community
projects,î said Council Member Van
Bramer. The proposals span a wide
variety of community capital projects
that residents truly care about. This has
truly been a community driven process
from the beginning and the projects
that have been developed span across
every neighborhood within the 26th
District. If you live in the 26th District
now is the time for you to exercise your
power and vote on the projects you
love the most!î
Residents and stake holders of the
26th District will have the opportunity
to participate in the vote the week of
April 11th -19th at a variety of locations throughout the 26th District.
Last fall the Council Member’s office kicked off the participatory budgeting process for the first time in the
26th District. Several hundred residents,
business owners, stakeholders, youth
and community leaders participated in
the Participatory Budgeting process
through calls, emails, meetings and
conversations. Neighborhood Assemblies and public meetings were held in
Astoria, Dutch Kills, Sunnyside,
Woodside, Long Island City, the
Woodside Houses, the Queensbridge
Houses, and the Big Six Towers. Several hundred residents participated in
the process and played a huge role
working with City agencies and the
Council Member’s office to ensure the
community’s favorite projects were
selected, funded and implemented.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2015
LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE • LEGAL NOTICE
PROBATE CITATION
File
No. 2014-3996 SURROGATE’S
COURT – QUEENS COUNTY
CITATION THE PEOPLE OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK,
By the Grace of God Free and
Independent
To:
Public
Administrator of the County of
Queens; Attorney General of New
York State; To the heirs at law,
next of kin, and distributees of
Erna B. Sisco deceased, if living,
and if any of them be dead to their
heirs at law, next of kin,
distributees, legatees, executors,
administrators, assignees and
successors in interest whose names
are unknown and cannot be
ascertained after due diligence.
A petition having been duly filed
by Unchu Julie Roh, aka Julie RohSon, who is domiciled at 5450
Leary Ave NW, unit 550, Seattle
WA 98107
YOU ARE HEREBY CITED TO
SHOW CAUSE before the
Surrogate’s Court, Queens
County, at 88-11 Sutphin
Boulevard, Jamaica, New York,
on 7 th day of May, 2015 at 9:30
A.M. of that day, why a decree
should not be made in the estate of
Erna B. Sisco, lately domiciled at
52-60 65th Place, Apt. 4A, Maspeth
NY 11378 admitting to probate a
Will dated 4/22/1999, (a Codicil
dated: none), a copy of which is
attached, as the Will of Erna B.
Sisco deceased, relating to real
and personal property, and
directing that {x} Letters
Testamentary issue to: Unchu
Julie Roh. Dated, Attested and
Sealed March 4 2015 HON.
PETER J. KELLY Surrogate;
Margaret M. Gribbon Chief Clerk;
Pro Se: Unchu Julie Roh 5450
Leary Ave NW, unit 550, Seattle
WA 98107
[Note: This citation is served upon
you as required by law. You are
not required to appear. If you fail
to appear it will be assumed you
do not object to the relief
requested. You have a right to
have an attorney appear for you.]
3/13/15, 3/20/15, 3/27/15, 4/3/15
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME
COURT QUEENS COUNTY
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.,
Plaintiff against
Soon Hit Kim; George Kim Han;
Chun Il Han ,et al Defendants
Attorney for Plaintiff(s) The Law
Office of Fein, Such & Crane,
LLP 28 East Main Street, Suite
1800, Rochester, NY 14614
Attorney (s) for Plaintiff (s).
Pursuant to a Judgment of
Foreclosure and Sale Entered
October 3rd, 2014
I will sell at Public Auction to the
highest bidder at the Queens
County
Supreme
Court,
Courtroom #25, 88-11 Sutphin
Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435
on April 17th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Premises known as 37-69 62nd
Street, Woodside, NY 11377.Sec
N/A Block 1217 Lot 12. All that
certain Plot, Piece or Parcel of
Land situate, lying and being in
the Borough and County of
Queens, City and State of New
York Approximate Amount of
Judgment is $251,053.64 plus
interest and costs. Premises will be
sold subject to provisions of filed
Judgment Index No 704029/2013 .
William L. Sena, Esq. , Referee 3/
20/15, 3/27/15, 4/3/15, 4/10/15
File
No.:
2013-5343/A
CITATION THE PEOPLE OF
THE STATE OF NEW YORK BY
THE GRACE OF GOD, FREE
AND INDEPENDENT
To: Jonathan Glass,
Jeffrey Glass,
Attorney General of the State of
New York,
Office
for
People
with
Developmental Disabilities
The unknown distributees,
legatees, devisees, heirs at law and
assignees of SHERRI DIAMOND
A/K/A SHERRI POTNOY,
deceased, or their estates, if any
there be, whose names, places of
residence and post office addresses
are unknown to the petitioner and
cannot with due diligence be
ascertained.
Being the persons interested as
creditors, legatees, distributees or
otherwise in the Estate of SHERRI
DIAMOND A/K/A SHERRI
POTNOY, deceased, who at the
time of death was a resident of 64
Madsen Avenue, Staten Island,
NY, in the County of Queens, State
of New York.
SEND GREETING:
Upon the petition of LOIS M.
ROSENBLATT,
Public
Administrator of Queens County,
who maintains her office at 88-11
Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,
Queens County, New York 11435,
as Administrator of the Estate of
SHERRI DIAMOND A/K/A
SHERRI POTNOY, deceased, you
and each of you are hereby cited to
show cause before the Surrogate
at the Surrogate’s Court of the
County of Queens, to be held at
the Queens General Courthouse,
6th Floor, 88-11 Sutphin
Boulevard, Jamaica, City and State
of New York, on the 23rd day of
April, 2015 at 9:30 o’clock in the
forenoon, why the Account of
Proceedings of the Public
Administrator of Queens County,
as Administrator of the Estate of
said deceased, a copy of which is
attached, should not be judicially
settled, and why the Surrogate
should not fix and allow a
reasonable
amount
of
compensation to GERARD J.
SWEENEY, ESQ., for legal
services rendered to petitioner
herein in the amount of $3,588.14
and that the Court fix the fair and
reasonable additional fee for any
services to be rendered by
GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.,
hereafter in connection with
proceedings on kinship, claims
etc., prior to entry of a final Decree
on this accounting in the amount
of 6% of assets or income collected
after the date of the within
accounting; and why the Surrogate
should not fix and allow an amount
equal to one percent on said
Schedules of the total assets on
Schedules A, A1, and A2 plus any
additional monies received
subsequent to the date of this
account, as the fair and reasonable
amount payable to the Office of
the Public Administrator for the
expenses of said office pursuant
to S.C.P.A. §1106(4); and why
the net distributable estate should
not be paid to the State of New
York in partial satisfaction of the
claim of the NYS Office for People
with Developmental Disabilities.
Dated, Attested and Sealed 26th
day of February, 2015
HON. PETER J. KELLY
Surrogate, Queens County
Margaret M. Gribbon Clerk of the
Surrogate’s Court
GERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.
(718) 459-9000
95-25 Queens Boulevard, 11th
Floor, Rego Park, New York
11374
This citation is served upon you as
required by law. You are not
obliged to appear in person. If
you fail to appear it will be
assumed that you do not object to
the relief requested unless you file
formal legal, verified objections.
You have a right to have an
attorney-at-law appear for you.
Accounting Citation 3/20/15, 3/
27/15, 4/3/15, 4/10/15
SUMMONS Index No. 704256/
2014 D/O/F: June 18, 2014
Premises Address:
114-31 208TH STREET
ST. ALBANS, NY 11411
SUPREME COURT OF THE
STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF QUEENS
REVERSE
MORTGAGE
SOLUTIONS, INC., Plaintiff,
-againstALTHEA E. BARNES AS HEIR
AT LAW AND NEXT OF KIN
OF ALFONSO ABBOTT; JOHN
DOE 1 THROUGH 50; JANE
DOE
1
THROUGH
50,
INTENDING TO BE THE
UNKNOWN
HEIRS,
DISTRIBUTES, DEVISEES,
GRANTEES,
TRUSTEES,
LIENORS, CREDITORS, AND
ASSIGNEES OF THE ESTATE
OF ALFONSO ABBOTT WHO
WAS BORN ON JANUARY 27,
1927 AND DIED ON JUNE 12,
2010, A RESIDENT OF THE
COUNTY OF QUEENS, THEIR
SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST IF
ANY OF THE AFORESAID
DEFENDANTS BE DECEASED,
THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS AT
LAW, NEXT OF KIN, AND
SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST OF
THE AFORESAID CLASSES OF
PERSON, IF THEY OR ANY OF
THEM BE DEAD, AND THEIR
RESPECTIVE HUSBANDS,
WIVES OR WIDOWS, IF ANY,
ALL OF WHOM AND WHOSE
NAMES AND PLACES OF
RESIDENCE ARE UNKNOWN
TO THE PLAINTIFF; NEW
YORK
CITY
PARKING
VIOLATIONS BUREAU; NEW
YORK
CITY
TRANSIT
ADJUDICATION BUREAU;
MUNICIPAL CREDIT UNION;
NEW
YORK
STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
& FINANCE; UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA - INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE; NEW
YORK
CITY
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
BOARD; UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA O/B/O SECRETARY
OF HOUSING & URBAN
DEVELOPMENT;
‘’JOHN
DOES’’ and ‘’JANE DOES’’, said
names being fictitious, parties
intended being possible tenants or
occupants of premises and
corporations, other entities or
persons who have, claim, or may
claim, a lien against, or other
interest in, the premises,
Defendant(s),
TO THE ABOVE NAMED
DEFENDANTS:
YOU
ARE
HEREBY
SUMMONED to answer the
Complaint in this action, and to
serve a copy of your Answer, or, if
the Complaint is not served with
this Summons, to serve a Notice
of Appearance on the Plaintiff’s
Attorneys within twenty (20) days
after the service of this Summons,
exclusive of the day of service,
where service is made by delivery
upon you personally within the
State, or within thirty (30) days
after completion of service where
service is made in any other
manner, and in case of your failure
to appear or answer, judgment will
be taken against you by default for
the relief demanded in the
complaint.
NOTICE
YOU ARE IN DANGER OF
LOSING YOUR HOME
If you do not respond to this
summons and complaint by
serving a copy of the answer on
the attorney for the mortgage
company who filed this
foreclosure proceeding against
you and filing the answer with the
court, a default judgment may be
entered and you can lose your
home. Speak to an attorney or go
to the court where your case is
pending for further information
on how to answer the summons
and protect your property.
Sending a payment to your
mortgage company will not stop
this foreclosure action.
YOU MUST RESPOND BY
SERVING A COPY OF THE
ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY
FOR
THE
PLAINTIFF
(MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND
FILING THE ANSWER WITH
THE COURT.
The following notice is intended
only for those defendants who are
owners of the premises sought to
be foreclosed or who are liable
upon the debt for which the
mortgage stands as security.
YOU ARE HEREBY PUT ON
NOTICE THAT WE ARE
ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A
DEBT,
AND
ANY
INFORMATION OBTAINED
WILL BE USED FOR THAT
PURPOSE.
The present amount of the debt as
of the date of this summons:
$268.781.12 consisting of
principal balance of $148,965.46
plus interest of $63,509.60; MIP
charges of $13,343.27; Servicing
Fees of $3,930.00; escrow/
impound shortages or credits of
$35,122.79, late charges of $0.00;
Broker’s Price Opinion, inspection
and miscellaneous charges of
$1,885.00; attorney fee $1,750.00
and title search $275.00. Because
of interest and other charges that
may vary from day to day, the
amount due on the day you pay
may be greater. Hence, if you pay
the amount shown above, an
adjustment may be necessary after
we receive the check, in which
event we will inform you.
The name of the creditor to whom
the debt is owed: Reverse
Mortgage Solutions, Inc.
Unless you dispute the validity of
the debt, or any portion thereof,
within thirty (30) days after receipt
hereof, the debt will be assumed
to be valid by Rosicki, Rosicki &
Associates P.C.
If you notify Rosicki, Rosicki &
Associates P.C in writing within
thirty (30) days after your receipt
hereof that the debt, or any portion
thereof, is disputed, we will obtain
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verification of the debt or a copy
of any judgment against you
representing the debt and a copy
of such verification or judgment
will be mailed to you by Rosicki,
Rosicki & Associates P.C.
Upon your written request within
30 days after receipt of this notice,
Rosicki, Rosicki & Associates P.C
will provide you with the name
and address of the original creditor
if different from the current
creditor.
Note: Your time to respond to the
summons and complaint differs
from your time to dispute the
validity of the debt or to request
the name and address of the
original creditor. Although you
have as few as 20 days to respond
to the summons and complaint,
depending on the manner of
service, you still have 30 days
from receipt of this summons to
dispute the validity of the debt and
to request the name and address of
the original creditor.
TO THE DEFENDANTS: The
Plaintiff makes no personal claim
against you in this action.
TO THE DEFENDANTS: If you
have obtained an order of
discharge from the Bankruptcy
court, which includes this debt,
and you have not reaffirmed your
liability for this debt, this law suit
is not alleging that you have any
personal liability for this debt and
does not seek a money judgment
against you. Even if a discharge
has been obtained, this lawsuit to
foreclose the mortgage will
continue and we will seek a
judgment authorizing the sale of
the mortgaged premises.
Dated: June 18, 2014
Bijal K. Jani, Esq.
ROSICKI,
ROSICKI
&
ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Main Office 51 E Bethpage Road
Plainview, NY 11803
516-741-2585
Help For Homeowners In
Foreclosure
New York State Law requires that
we send you this notice about the
foreclosure process. Please read it
carefully. Mortgage foreclosure is
a complex process. Some people
may approach you about “saving”
your home. You should be
extremely careful about any such
promises. The State encourages
you to become informed about
your options in foreclosure. There
are government agencies, legal aid
entities and other non-profit
organizations that you may contact
for information about foreclosure
while you are working with your
lender during this process. To
locate an entity near you, you may
call the toll-free helpline
maintained by the New York State
Banking Department at 1-877BANKNYS (1-877-226-5697) or
visit the Department’s website at
www.banking.state.ny.us. The
State does not guarantee the advice
of these agencies. 3/27/15, 4/3/
15, 4/10/15, 4/17/15
Public Legal Notices
For more information, Email:
[email protected]
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Farewell to
Roel Vanderkooi
Save the Clock
Tower of Queens
The eulogy by his grandson,
Spencer, who was emotional but
still flashed Roel’s dimples as he
told funny stories that had his
family and friends nodding and
laughing ruefully. Spencer assured all that he would get them
on the list as attending, noting
that one of Roel’s most exasperating habits was to make a list on
his birthday of just who had or
had not called him.
Staying at length at the visitation as good friends, were both
Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan,
for whom Vanderkooi worked as
a community liaison, as well as
Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The funeral was held at Lynch’s
Funeral Home, with All Saint’s
Father Joseph Jerome conducting
a service. Roel’s family opted for
cremation and will also hold another service upon return to
Canada. Missing was the forceof-nature Luke Adams, Roel’s
companion for close to 40 years
who died four months ago, with
whom he worked at Don Bar
Travel and on tours worldwide.
Roel loved good company.
Luke urged him to join and help
community groups, and he did –
the Kiwanis, the Chamber, and
the Lions Club. (A beautiful surprise, Roel’s family, encouraged
by Anthony Kulzer, asked that in
lieu flowers, donations be made
to Sunnyside Artists, Inc. Just four
months ago, Roel’s similar request has funded the Luke Adams
Art Prize for two years. Both were
founding & continuous board
members since 2007.) Roel was
Treasurer of the Sunnyside Chamber upon his death, and his design
ability, precise record keeping and
impeccable manners made him a
valued staffer and volunteer all of
his life.
Spencer mentioned the kindness of Roel’s friends who stood
by him in the last months,
Bernadette McDevitt, Jun
Medina, Ona Whitman, Frances
Schmidt, and singling out Anthony Kulzer.
The Prophet Isaiah service
reading described a “beautiful
headdress instead of ashes,” and
we all hope Roel is with the many
he loved so well and he is wearing
garb to his liking in the kingdom
of heaven.
The Clock Tower Building
boasts 14 stories, 3 of which include the tower and hold its mammoth 4-faced illuminated clock,
has neo-Gothic historical intricacies culminating in gargoyles and
crests adorning the battlements,
with buff-colored pressed brick and
Indiana limestone trim. The current state of the Clock Tower’s
exterior is showing signs of wear
and tear, but most of the exterior
structure and materials have held
up well.
In May of 2014, the Criterion
Group bought the property for $15
million. Then in November, they
sold the Clock Tower building to
Property Markets Group for $31
million. Reportedly their plans for
the building include partial or even
total demolition. With this latest
sale of the building, an urgent and
powerful show of community support is imperative to the buildings
preservation. Please sign the petition on Change.org online to demonstrate your support.
On Tuesday, the Landmarks
Preservation Commission voted to
schedule a hearing to decide if the
building should be landmarked. If
the Clock Tower is granted landmark status any proposals to reconstruction of the building would
be subject to the approval of the
Commission. Commissioners tend
to work toward the preservation of
as much of the original structure as
possible, and advocate using materials that are harmonious to the
original design. If major changes
are requested of a landmark building the application is
“This is a tremendous victory
for New York City preservationists and local residents who contacted my office to convey their
overwhelming support to retain the
character of our great neighborhood,” said New York City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van
Bramer. “I have long supported
the designation of the Clock Tower
as a landmark. I am proud to help
give this community campaign additional support to ensure the Clock
Tower Building stands for another
90 years.”
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DEMOLITION AND
RECONSTRUCTION
OF QUEENS’ AIRPORT
An AirTrain might also be coming to the LGA which would connect the mainline 7-Train in Queens
to the Mets-Willets Point stop to
the airport. There will also be a
direct subway line to the airport.
The parking garage building is
under construction and has been in
need of serious repairs and should
be done by February of 2015.
Port Authority will choose a
private developer for the project.
In addition, the developer will design and construct new roadway
systems for the airport, utilities in
the Central Terminal Area, and the
West Parking Garage. In 1964,
the Central Terminal Building was
opened to the public. It had a
capacity when it was established
for 8 million air passengers. In the
1990’s it went through its first trans-
formation and was expanded to
835,000 sq. feet of floor space,
with four concourses that can accommodate 35 aircraft gates. But
that is not enough. In 2013, the
LaGuardia Airport set a new record
when 26.7 million passengers went
through its 71 contact gates through
Terminal B. By 2030 the airport is
projected to serve 34 million passengers a year, and 17.5 of those
million will use the CTB.
The LaGuardia International
Airport started as a commercial
airport in 1939 and was built at a
cost for New York of $40 million.
Port Authority of New York and
New Jersey has been managing the
airport since 1947 and is under
contract until 2050. Port Authority has invested $1.4 billion in the
upkeep of the airport since taking
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over operation of it. LGA is one of
the three main commercial airports
serving the New York Metropolitan area of approximately 19 million people. It currently covers
nearly 700 acres in Queens, New
York. It borders on Flushing and
Bowery Bays in Northern Queens,
just minutes and 8 miles from
Manhattan. The LGA is an important source of revenue for Queens
and the greater New York City/
New Jersey metropolitan area,
employing 11,000 people, generating about 116,000 local jobs and
$5.7 billion in annual wages and
salaries.
Some people think the airport
has been in desperate need of a
“face-lift” for many years. Others
think the airport will lose some of
its historical appeal and charm
with the degree of changes being
made. The project motto is
“cleaner, greener and more efficient.” Different aspects of the
project will be completed at different times. According Crane’s
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of the project will be $3.6 billion
and remodeling is estimated to be
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