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DANCING WITH THE STARS OF OUR COMMUNITYBy Shannon Carlin

The Bristol Palin controversy was thelast thing on anyone’s mind at last Satur-day night’s “Dancing With The Stars ofOur Community” event. Instead it was allabout the nine “stars” of Sunnyside andWoodside who ranged from a phys edteacher to a barber to a nurse. In one monththese regular members of the communityteamed up with a professional dancer totransform them into top-notch performers.All of this was done in hopes of raisingsome money for the Sunnyside/WoodsideBoys & Girls Club.

Thanks to generous donations fromCouncilman Jimmy Van Bramer, the Lo-cal Lions Club and local resident, LizOwens, the Boys & Girls Club had alreadyraised $18,000, enough to run afterschoolactivities at St. Raphael’s School fromJanuary to March. But the goal of thisfundraiser was to raise enough money sothat the group could own its very ownclubhouse. Something Chairman of theSunnyside/Woodside Boys & Girls Club,Vincent Renda, said would help create“future heroes” in the community.

The night started and ended with aperformance from Michéle Bowles. Do-ing a little double duty the dance teacherteamed up with Berny Sanchez, the ownerof Berny Blades Barber Shop inWoodside, for a steamy salsa and thenclosed out the night with Eduardo Avilaperforming the foxtrot. The duo not onlyreceived a standing ovation for the danc-ing, but for Avila’s commitment to hiscountry as a U.S. Army soldier.

Performing the mambo, MicheleCepeda and Will Sawran earned the firstperfect score of the night, but as the eventwent on the scores seemed to rise. At one

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Led by their President Norberto Saldana the members included George Custance, AnneWalsh, Joan Gasparro, Mary Roeder, Sandra Bigitschke, Elizabeth Montenegro,Frances Kramer, Anne Sheeham, Mark Wilensky and Bill Roeder.

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The Sunnyside Woodside Lions Club Annual Holiday GatheringHot Food, Wine, but MOST of all… good company!

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point, Elizabeth Montenegro and AramisSanchez earned themselves a score of 109from each of the three judges.

It was also a family affair as Tina Wil-liams, owner and director of the PreciseDance Studio in Woodside, competedagainst her 13-year-old son Malik for thewinning title. Renda’s mom, Sally andbrother, John teamed up to show off theirsalsa skills, which earned them some highmarks from judge, Wellington Lora Jr.“Sally Renda has been feeding me for 30years,” he admitted. “If I’m not nice I willnever eat zeppoles or pizza again!”


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New York Officials Announce Completionof Amtrak’s Clean-Up Efforts FollowingExtensive Brush Clearing in WoodsideOn Tuesday, Congressman Jo-

seph Crowley (D-Queens, theBronx), Council Member Peter F.Vallone Jr. and Assembly MemberMarge Markey joined representa-tives from Amtrak and the commu-nity to announce the completion ofAmtrak’s clean-up efforts follow-ing its extensive brush clearing op-erations in Woodside last May.

The operation involved the re-moval of 100 mature trees, andwas carried out without notifyingthe community. The trees provideda privacy, noise and sight barrierfor residents who live along therail’s tracks. Aside from exposingresidents to the tracks, the clearingefforts resulted in a significantamount of leftover debris as wellas damage to fences that preventloitering and pollution. Followingdiscussions held with Congress-man Crowley’s office, as well aswith Council Member Vallone andAssembly Member Markey,

Congressman Crowley, Council Member Vallone and Assembly MemberMarkey are joined by representatives from the community and Amtrak and(from L to R) Boulevard Gardens resident Lorie Bacchieri, Assembly MemberMarkey, Congressman Crowley, Council Member Vallone, and BoulevardGardens resident Jimmy Lanza.

Amtrak officials made a numberof commitments to remedy the situ-ation. These included the replant-ing of trees and shrubbery, repair-

ing or replacing fencing along thetracks, and providing assurancesthat Amtrak will work with thecommunity in the future.

THE COMMUNITY THAT GIVES AND GIVESI wish to publicly thank all of the Sunnyside Community who so

generously donated to the Marines in Afghanistan, Unit 73336.Almost anyone I asked was willing to offer something, whether it wasa can of tuna or a lollipop. In fact, I only received one refusal! Mostpeople were glad to give a little something in support of the men andwomen serving our country. Special thanks to my Pastor, Father BrianDowd of Queen of Angel’s Church, who paid the $12.50 militaryprice for each of the 9 flat rate boxes we sent. Please remember ourmen and women all year long, not just at Christmas time. God BlessAmerica and thank you all again.

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With special prayers for all who helped in one capacity or another.Patricia M. Natale




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DANCING WITH THE STARS OFOUR COMMUNITY

But Renda made it known, it wasn’t about what the judges thought,it was all about how much the audience wanted to give.

As the boy scouts from Troop 390 walked around with donationbuckets, many found it hard to choose just one act. Instead they dug deepinto their pockets to give a little bit to each and every contestant.

Vanessa Lockel, a member of the Board of Directors, was impressedby how generous everyone was. “It’s nice to see the community support-ing others in the community,” she said.

At the end of night Sunnyside’s own Nancy Brooks and her partnerHenry Falconi, took home the trophy for their Argentine tango, but it wasdefinitely the boys and girls of the community who were the real winners.

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On Saturday, November 28th, Ethel Plimack is turning 100! On November 20th, Council MemberJimmy Van Bramer attended a special celebration in her honor, in which he presented Ethel with aProclamation from the City of New York.

PROCLAMATION FROM THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO ETHEL PLIMACKIt is the tradition and custom of New York City Council Members to honor those people that live a

life so remarkable and long that their wisdom, perspective and dedicated hard work can teach all NewYorkers valuable lessons. Ethel Plimack is such an individual; andWHEREAS: Ethel Plimack was born in New York City on November 28th, 1910, the Sunday afterThanksgiving, and her life story has remained intertwined with the story of our City and Nation eversince; andWHEREAS: Ms. Plimack launched her professional career as a stenographer at the age of 17, thencontinued to excel while working her way up as a bookkeeper, school secretary, and then as anadministrative assistant in college. At the age of 70, she retired from the Board of Education, buttook another job at Marymount Manhattan College until the age of ninety. She also sued the schoolfor age discrimination. Throughout her professional life, spanning eight decades, she has been aninspiration to friends and colleagues for her dedication, wisdom and generosity; andWHEREAS: Ms. Plimack got married in 1933 while she was still a bookkeeper. She has livedthrough some of our nation’s most pressing times like the Great Depression but has always managedto overcome adversity. In 1941, Ms. Plimack and her husband moved to Sunnyside Gardens, Queens,to start a family. When they first moved there, they lived downstairs in a two-family house on 45thStreet. Today, she has three accomplished children, including her daughter Sylvia Plimack, anationally known artist, as well four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, including JamesMangold, an acclaimed filmmaker; andWHEREAS: Ms. Plimack has been a proud resident of Sunnyside Gardens, Queens for nearlyseventy years. She has always appreciated its vibrant gardens and continues to enjoy tending to herown. She has also impressed countless friends and neighbors with her vast knowledge of theevolution of Sunnyside Gardens and how it has changed over the years.



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Being a true champion for hercommunity, she can speak about herneighborhood’s narrative withcaptivating detail. At the age of ninety-seven, she provided powerful testimonybefore the Landmarks PreservationCommittee that led to the successfullandmark preservation status of ourbeloved neighborhood; and

Queens Blvd. in Woodside. The extendedcare service offers therapeutic treatmentsthat promote recovery, as well as thosewith chronic illnesses requiring long-term care. The Lions good will visitoffers these short and long-term resi-dents a chance to visit and enjoy a smileor laugh with its members who wereloaded with some fun gifts and trulylooking forward to greeting and reachingout a warm hand of welcome to theresidents. The Lions members really en-joyed themselves as they visited eachfloor of the facility and look forward toreturning before Christmas.

Local Sunnysider, Ethel Plimack Is Turning 100!

WHEREAS: In addition to her amazing memory, Ms. Plimack is also widelyregarded for her skills as a dancer and swimmer. An accomplished dancer, sheperformed folk dances in Europe and then became a Scottish dancer. She has trulyimmersed herself in her passions, both on land and in the water. Even today shecontinues to take the train into Manhattan and swims as often as she can; andWHEREAS: Ms. Plimack has enriched our entire community with her profoundgenerosity of spirit and she is worthy of the of esteem of all New Yorkers; now, thereforeBE IT KNOWN: That I, Jimmy Van Bramer, Council Member of the 26th District,am proud to honor Ethel Plimack on the glorious occasion of her 100th Birthday

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CITATION File No. 2010-551SURROGATE’S COURT,Queens COUNTY THE PEOPLEOF THE STATE OF NEW YORK,By the Grace of God Free andIndependent TO: GUDRUNSPIES, INGEBORGREICHARDT, ERIKASTEINHAUSER, HILDEGARDNESTELE, MANFREDKIMMERLE, and the Publicadministrator, Queens County and“To the heirs at law, next of kin,and distributes of James P.VonFalke, deceased, if living, andif any of them be dead to theirheirs at law, next of kin,distributes, legatees, executors,administrators, assignees andsuccessors in interest whose namesare unknown and cannot beascertained after due diligence; Apetition having been duly filed byROGER MARX who is/aredomiciled at 33 MARY STREET,VALLEY STREAM, New York11580 YOU ARE HEREBYCITED TO SHOW CAUSE beforethe Surrogate’s Court, QueensCounty, at 88-11 SUTPHINBLVD, Jamaica, New York, onDecember 16, 2010, at 9:30o’clock in the forenoon of thatday, why a decree should not bemade in the estate of JAMES PVONFALKE, aka JAMESVONFALKE, JAMES VONFALKE lately domiciled at 135-12 124th STREET, SOUTHOZONE PARK, New York11420, United States admitting toprobate a Will dated August 12,2003 a copy of which is attached,as the Will of JAMES PVONKALKE deceased, relatingto real and personal property, anddirecting that: LettersTestamentary issue to ROGERMARX Dated, Attested andSealed, Oct 27 2010 HON.ROBERT L. NAHMANSurrogate, MARGARET MGRIBBON Chief Clerk JAMES RREISER ATTORNEY AT LAW109-19 JAMAICA AVE,RICHMOND HILL, NY 11418(718) 849-0302 NOTE: Thiscitation is served upon you asrequired to appear. If you fail toappear it will be assumed you donot object to the relief requested.You have a right to have anattorney appear for you. 11/5/10,11/12/10, 11/19/10, 11/26/10

File No.: 2003-3942/ACITATION THE PEOPLE OFTHE STATE OF NEW YORK BYTHE GRACE OF GOD, FREEAND INDEPENDENT To: AlbertCristofano, Attorney General ofthe State of New York, Theunknown distributees, legatees,devisees, heirs at law andassignees of LORENZOCARULLO, deceased, or theirestates, if any there be, whosenames, places of residence andpost office addresses are unknownto the petitioner and cannot withdue diligence be ascertained.Being the persons interested ascreditors, legatees, distributees orotherwise in the Estate ofLORENZO CARULLO,deceased, who at the time of deathwas a resident of 40-26 76th Street,Elmhurst, in the County of Queens,State of New York. SENDGREETING: Upon the petition ofLOIS M. ROSENBLATT, PublicAdministrator of Queens County,who maintains her office at 88-11

Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,Queens County, New York 11435,as Administrator of the Estate ofLORENZO CARULLO,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 the13th day of JANUARY, 2011 at9:30 o’clock in the forenoon, whythe Account of Proceedings of thePublic Administrator of QueensCounty, as Administrator of theEstate of said deceased, a copy ofwhich is attached, should not bejudicially settled, and why theSurrogate should not fix and allowa reasonable amount ofcompensation to GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ., for legalservices rendered to petitionerherein in the amount of $704.02and 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 receivedsubsequent 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 5thday of November, 2010 HON.ROBERT L. NAHMANSurrogate, Queens CountyMARGARET M. GRIBBONClerk of the Surrogate’s CourtGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.(718) 459-9000, 95-25 QueensBoulevard, 11th Floor, Rego Park,New York 11374 This citation isserved upon you as required bylaw. You are not obliged to appearin person. If you fail to appear itwill be assumed that you do notobject to the relief requested unlessyou file formal legal, verifiedobjections. You have a right tohave an attorney-at-law appear foryou. Accounting Citation 11/12/10, 11/19/10, 11/26/10, 12/3/10

SUMMONS AND NOTICE OFOBJECT OF ACTION STATE OFNEW YORK SUPREMECOURT: COUNTY OF QUEENSACTION TO FORECLOSE AMORTGAGE INDEX NO.:15093/10 WACHOVIAMORTGAGE CORPORATIONPlaintiff, vs. MOHAMED W.SALIM, ET., AL. Defendant(s).MORTGAGED PREMISES: 120-44 142ND PLACE JAMAICA,NY 11436 SBL #: BLOCK 12035

File No.: 2009-75/E CITATIONTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATEOF NEW YORK BY THE GRACEOF GOD, FREE ANDINDEPENDENT To: CarolSimons, Leonard Simons, OlgaFromen, Deana Kovacs, RonaldKovacs, Linda Cassiday, LuzCaraballo, M&M, RecoveryServices, LLC For ElmhurstHospital, Woodcrest rehabilitationCenter, GC Services LimitedPartnership, Collecting AgencyDivision For Sallie Mae, Inc.,Attorney General of the State ofNew York The unknowndistributees, legatees, devisees,heirs at law and assignees ofPETER WERBOWSKY,deceased, or their estates, if anythere be, whose names, places ofresidence and post office addressesare unknown to the petitioner andcannot with due diligence beascertained. Being the personsinterested as creditors, legatees,distributees or otherwise in theEstate of PETER WERBOWSKY,deceased, who at the time of deathwas a resident of 35-51 85th Street,Jackson Heights, in the County ofQueens, State of New York. SENDGREETING: Upon the petition ofLOIS M. ROSENBLATT, PublicAdministrator of Queens County,who maintains her office at 88-11Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica,Queens County, New York 11435,as Administrator C.T.A of theEstate of PETER WERBOWSKY,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 the 16day of December, 2010 at 9:30o’clock in the forenoon, why theAccount of Proceedings of thePublic Administrator of QueensCounty, as Administrator of theEstate of said deceased, a copy ofwhich is attached, should not bejudicially settled, and why theSurrogate should not fix and allowa reasonable amount ofcompensation to GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ., for legalservices rendered to petitionerherein in the amount of $1,863.94and 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 receivedsubsequent 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 why

LOT 44 TO THE ABOVENAMED DEFENDANT: You arehereby summoned to answer theComplaint in this action, and toserve a copy of your answer, or, ifthe Complaint is not served withthis Summons, to serve a notice ofappearance, on the Plaintiff(s)attorney(s) within twenty daysafter the service of this Summons,exclusive of the day of service (orwithin 30 days after the service iscomplete if this Summons is notpersonally delivered to you withinthe State of New York). In case ofyour failure to appear or answer,judgment will be taken against youby default for the relief demandedin the Complaint. The Attorneyfor Plaintiff has an office forbusiness in the County of Erie.Trial to be held in the County ofQueens. The basis of the venuedesignated above is the locationof the Mortgaged Premises. Datedthis 27th day of October, 2010,TO: MOHAMED W. SALIM,Defendant(s) In this Action. Theforegoing Summons is servedupon you by publication, pursuantto an order of HON. CHARLES J.MARKEY of the Supreme Courtof the State of New York, datedthe 19th day of October, 2010 andfiled with the Complaint in theOffice of the Queens CountyClerk, in the City of Jamaica. Theobject of this action is to foreclosea mortgage upon the premisesdescribed below, executed byMOHAMED W. SALIM dated the3rd day of August, 2007, to securethe sum of $290,000.00 andrecorded at Instrument No.2007000513596 in the Office ofthe City Register of the City ofNew York, on the 10th day ofOctober, 2007; which mortgagewas duly assigned by assignmentdated the 9th day of June, 2010and sent to be recorded in theOffice of the City Register of theCity of New York. The propertyin question is described as follows:120-44 142ND PLACE,JAMAICA, NY 11436 SEEFOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONBlock 12035 and Lot 44 ALL thatcertain plot, piece or parcel ofland, with the buildings andimprovements thereon erected,situate, lying and being in theBorough of Queens, County ofQueens, City and State of NewYork, shown and designated asand by Lot No. 31 in Block 8 on acertain Map entitled “Map ofSouth Ozone Park SecondAddition, 902, Lots, SurveyedFebruary, 1908 by Peter ElbertNorstrand and George B. Boomer,C.E. and C.S.” and filed April 9,1908 as Map No. 841, boundedand described as follows:BEGINNING at a point on theWesterly side of 142nd Place, adistant 104.35 feet Northerly fromthe corner formed by theintersection of the Westerly sideof 142nd Place and the Northerlyside of 123rd Avenue; RUNNINGTHENCE Westerly at right anglesto 142nd Place, 100 feet; THENCENortherly parallel with 142ndPlace, 20 feet; THENCE Easterlyagain at right angles to 142ndPlace, 100 feet to the Westerlyside of 142nd Place; THENCESoutherly along the Westerly sideof 142nd Place, 20 feet to the pointor place of BEGINNING.Premises known as 120-44 142nd

Place, Jamaica, New York HELPFOR HOMEOWNERS INFORECLOSURE NEW YORKSTATE LAW REQUIRES THATWE SEND YOU THIS NOTICEABOUT THE FORECLOSUREPROCESS. PLEASE READ ITCAREFULLY. SUMMONS ANDCOMPLAINT YOU ARE INDANGER OF LOSING YOURHOME. IF YOU FAIL TORESPOND TO THE SUMMONSAND COMPLAINT IN THISFORECLOSURE ACTION, YOUMAY LOSE YOUR HOME.PLEASE READ THESUMMONS AND COMPLAINTCAREFULLY. YOU SHOULDIMMEDIATELY CONTACT ANATTORNEY OR YOUR LOCALLEGAL AID OFFICE TOOBTAIN ADVICE ON HOW TOPROTECT YOURSELF.SOURCES OF INFORMATIONAND ASSISTANCE The stateencourages you to becomeinformed about your options inforeclosure. In addition to seekingassistance from an attorney or legalaid office, there are governmentagencies and non-profitorganizations that you may contactfor information about possibleoptions, including trying to workwith your lender during thisprocess. To locate an entity nearyou, you may call the toll-freehelpline maintained by the NewYork State Banking Departmentat 1-877-BANK-NYS (1-877-226-5697) or visit the department’swebsite atWWW.BANKING.STATE.NY.US.FORECLOSURE RESCUESCAMS Be careful of people whoapproach you with offers to “save”your home. There are individualswho watch for notices offoreclosure actions in order tounfairly profit from ahomeowner’s distress. You shouldbe extremely careful about anysuch promises and any suggestionsthat you pay them a fee or signover your deed. State law requiresanyone offering such services forprofit to enter into a contract whichfully describes the services theywill perform and fees they willcharge, and which prohibits themfrom taking any money from youuntil they have completed all suchpromised services. § 1303NOTICE NOTICE YOU ARE INDANGER OF LOSING YOURHOME If you do not respond tothis summons and complaint byserving a copy of the answer onthe attorney for the mortgagecompany who fi led thisforeclosure proceeding againstyou and filing the answer with thecourt, a default judgment may beentered and you can lose yourhome. Speak to an attorney or goto the court where your case ispending for further informationon how to answer the summonsand protect your property. Sendinga payment to your mortgagecompany will not stop thisforeclosure action. YOU MUSTRESPOND BY SERVING ACOPY OF THE ANSWER ONTHE ATTORNEY FOR THEPLAINTIFF (MORTGAGECOMPANY) AND FILING THEANSWER WITH THE COURT.DATED: October 27, 2010 StevenJ. Baum, P.C., Attorney(s) ForPlaintiff(s), 220 NorthpointeParkway Suite G, Amherst, NY

14228 The law firm of Steven J.Baum, P.C. and the attorneyswhom it employs are debtcollectors who are attempting tocollect a debt. Any informationobtained by them will be used forthat purpose. 11/12/10, 11/19/10,11/26/10, 12/3/10



the claims from M&M RecoveryServices, LLC in the amount of$400.00 and WoodcrestRehabilitation Center in theamount of $10,206.00 and GCServices Limited Partnership inthe amount of $49,426.55 shouldnot be paid pro-rata; and why theLast Will & Testament dated April4, 2005 should not be admitted toprobate. Dated, Attested andSealed 27 day of October, 2010HON. ROBERT L. NAHMANSurrogate, Queens CountyMARGARET M. GRIBBONClerk of the Surrogate’s CourtGERARD J. SWEENEY, ESQ.(718) 459-9000 95-25 QueensBoulevard 11th Floor Rego Park,New York 11374 This citation isserved upon you as required bylaw. You are not obliged to appearin person. If you fail to appear itwill be assumed that you do notobject to the relief requested unlessyou file formal legal, verifiedobjections. You have a right tohave an attorney-at-law appear foryou. Accounting Citation 11/12/10, 11/19/10, 11/26/10, 12/3/10

PROBATE CITATION File No:2010-2786 SURROGATE’SCOURT - QUEENS COUNTYC IT A T I O N The People of theState of New York By the Graceof God Free and Independent To:Little Flower Children & FamilyServices of NY f/k/a Little FlowerChildren Services of NY, Inc.Attorney General of the State ofNew York the unknown heirs atlaw, next of kin, and distributeesof Maria A. Lao, deceased, ifliving, and if any of them be deadto their heirs at law, next of kin,distributees, legatees, executors,administrators, assignees andsuccessors in interest whosenames, are unknown and cannot

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be ascertained after due diligence;*That all the above named personsto be cited have a Prior/Equal Rightto Letters of Administration,C.T.A. A petition having been dulyfiled by Lois M. Rosenblatt, PublicAdministrator of Queens County,with offices at 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, Jamaica, New York11435. YOU ARE HEREBYCITED TO SHOW CAUSE beforethe Surrogate’s Court, QueensCounty, at 88-11 SutphinBoulevard, 6th Floor, in Jamaica,New York, on the 20th day ofJanuary, 2011 at 9:30 A.M., why adecree should not be made in theestate of Maria A. Lao, latelydomiciled at 84-15 Lander Street,PH, Briarwood, New Yorkadmitting to probate a paper datedMay 4, 1999, a copy of which isattached, as the Will of Maria A.Lao, deceased, relating to real andpersonal property, and directingthat: [X] Letters of AdministrationC.T.A. issue to Lois M. Rosenblatt,Public Administrator of QueensCounty, pursuant to S.C.P.A.§1402. Dated, Attested and Sealed,Nov. 09, 2010 (L.S.) HON.ROBERT L. NAHMANSurrogate, Queens CountyMargaret M. Gribbon Clerk of theSurrogate’s Court GERARD J.SWEENEY, ESQ. Attorney forPeti t ioner 95-25 QueensBoulevard, 11th Floor Rego Park,New York 11374 (718) 459-9000This Citation is served upon youas required by law. You are notobliged to appear in person. If youfail to appear it will be assumedthat you do not object to the reliefrequested unless you file formallegal, verified objections. Youhave a right to have an attorney-at-law appear for you. 11/19/10,11/26/10, 12/3/10, 12/10/10

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REAL ESTATE

CREDIT AND EQUITY

The issue of pricing strate-gies was recently addressed here,particularly for facing movingdeadlines or selling a home that’slanguishing on the market. Butwhat if you’re experiencing fi-nancial hardship for losing valu-

able equity in your home?If you’re facing mortgage

default and want to avoid fore-closure, you’re probably lookingat a short sale, an agreement withyour lender to sell your home forless than what you still owe. Thispricing strategy is challenging,because you have to list highenough to satisfy the lender, butlow enough to attract buyers.

First, complete a short saleapplication from your lenderand get a quote for how muchthey’re willing to accept. Workwith a reliable real estate agentto find the sweet spot betweenwhat the lender wants and what

will excite buyers, and you maybe lucky enough to receive mul-tiple offers.

If you’re not defaulting, butyour home has lost significantvalue, you’re still in a tough situ-ation. If you bought during thepeak years, you may have troublesalvaging your equity in today’smarket. While painful, the bestpricing strategy in this case is toask your agent for a ComparativeMarket Analysis (CMA) andprice your home at fair marketvalue or below. Again, if yourprice is right, you may encouragemultiple offers, resulting in ahigher sale price.


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THALIA SPANISH THEATRE presents AUTUMN CONCERTS 2010All songs & music for everyone!

Celebrate THANKSGIVING WEEKENDw/ the variety & richness of Spanish and Latin music.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26 at 8 PMFLAMENCO TRIO MUSICAL.

With guitarist Cristian Puig, bassist JavierSanchez, cajon Jose Moreno, singer/dancer Sol

“La Argentinita”, and dancer AntonioArrebola, direct from Spain.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27 at 8 PMSON cubano / New York’s Premier

CHARANGA Band SON SUBLIME- back by popular demand!

The real sound of the Cuban Charangamusic, the craze from the 70’s and 80’s, when

this style of Cuban music hit its peak. Thismusic is contagious and timeless. Founded byleader & producer Jesse Herrero, SonSublime

celebrates its 10th anniversary!

TICKETS$25 for ONE concert:

For any TWO concerts$ 44 (save $ 6).

For all THREE concerts$ 60 (save $15)

Sponsored by the MusicProgram of the New York State

Council on the Arts.

At THALIA SPANISH THEATRE41-17 Greenpoint Avenue,

Sunnyside (Queens)Subway # 7

Local to 40th St. Station.Buses Q60, Q32 to

Queens Blvd & 41st St.INFORMATION & TICKETS

(718) 729-3880www.thaliatheatre.org

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28 at 4 PMZarzuelas (Spanish Operettas) &

Romantic Latino SongsBeautiful arias and duets from the best-

loved Spanish operettas, and popular songsfrom the best Latin American Romantic Music.

Soprano Ilya Martinez ;Baritone Rafael Lebron; and more.

NORTHERN WOODSIDE COALITION TO HOLD HOLIDAYTREE LIGHTING AND CONCERT FOR WORLD PEACEOn Sunday, December 5th at 2pm, at the Sgt. Collins Triangle (Broadway & 58th St,Woodside) the NWC will hold its annual tree lighting ceremony. Woodside’s elected

officials and various religious leaders from all denominations have been invited as well.The public is welcome and will be entertained by the Goliard carolers.

The NWC and Goliard Concerts will present a Concert for World Peace on Sunday,December 19th at 1pm in the auditorium of Christ Lutheran Church, 33-57 58th St

(Broadway), Woodside. Many ethnic music groups will be performing.The concert is free for all and hot beverages and sweets will be served.

For further information, please contact the NWC at 718-205-1030.

Ever wonder,-What happened on Chanukah?-What do the Menorah and its lights symbolize?-What is behind the Chanukah custom of friedfood and the dreidel?

JOIN US IN EXPLORING THESEAND OTHER CHANUKAH QUESTIONS

For more information e-mail Howard Brickman, [email protected] 4th at 8pm Saturday Night

The Young Israel of Sunnyside43-01A 46th street (entrance on 43rd Ave)

Have your own questions?Email us and we will address it during or after the class.

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