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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014 THE WOODSIDE HERALD PAGE 1

Sunnyside’sLoweryPlazaOpens

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Lowery Plaza, the second oftwo new public plazas coming toSunnyside, Queens opened to-day in a ceremony attended byseveral local elected officials, in-cluding Council Majority LeaderJimmy Van Bramer, State As-semblywoman Catherine Nolan,State Senator Michael Gianaris,

Golfers Raise ThousandsFor Kamp Kiwanis,

AGAINOn Monday, October 6th,

over 100 golfers and sponsorsparticipated in a great day ofgolf at the Garrison Golf Club toraise funds for the Sunnyside

Enhanced Citi Bike Program

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NYC DOT Queens BoroughCommissioner Dalila Hall, andQueens Community Board 2Chairman Joe Conley. LoweryPlaza, located at the intersectionof 40th Street and Queens Boule-vard, under the elevated 7 train,has been transformed from anunderutilized underpass into a vi-

brant public space with seatingand colorful planters. The plazais a part of the New York CityDepartment of Transportation’sNYC Plaza Program and will bemanaged by the Sunnyside ShinesBusiness Improvement District.

Kiwanis Club to send localyoungsters to Kamp Kiwanis fora week this summer. MaryFlannery and Bernard Reilly ofSidetracks organized the event,which has been repeated for over20 years. Boys and girls from 8to 14 are eligible to apply later inthe spring. Club Past President

and local attorney Marc Leavittthanked everyone and explainedthat he himself enjoyed a weekat the camp near upstate Rome,NY near the Canada border.Many raffle prizes were distrib-uted to the enthusiastic golfers.It was a great day for great cause.

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Marc Leavitt stands withorganizers Bernard Reillyand Mary Flannery.

The Citi Bike sys-tem will be expandedfrom the current systemof 330 stations and6,000 bikes to over 700stations and 12,000bikes by the end of 2017.Citi Bike will stretchfurther out into Brook-lyn, into Harlem, andbring bikes to Queensfor the first time.

The agreement withthe City also calls forservice enhancements tothe system’s operationsfor Citi Bike’s tens ofthousands of riders, in-cluding upgrades to thesoftware and technologythat helps operate thebike share system.(continued on page 3)


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Airport Noise CompatibilityStudies Begin at JFK and LGA

Part 150 Studies to Identify Aircraft Noise Mitigation Measures for Area ResidentsRep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens,

the Bronx), Vice Chair of the HouseDemocratic Caucus, applauded theannouncement that the Port Au-thority of New York and New Jer-sey has signed an agreement with acontractor to begin conducting fed-eral Part 150 airport noise compat-ibility planning studies at John F.Kennedy International andLaGuardia airports. The studiesconsist of developing noise expo-sure maps, evaluating potentialnoise abatement procedures andidentifying potential noise mitiga-tion measures for area residents.

“I’ve always said our airportswill never be perfect neighbors,but we can help make them betterones,” said Rep. Crowley. “ThisPart 150 noise compatibility studyis a significant step toward that

goal. I’ve called on the Port Au-thority to complete this study forover a decade, and I applaud Gov-ernor Cuomo for his work in mak-ing it happen. The information thestudy provides about the signifi-cant impact of noise on our com-munities will give us the tools weneed to help people whose livesare disrupted by the roar of air-planes. I look forward to the study’sfindings and will continue to workwith the Port Authority to helpimprove the lives of New Yorkersimpacted by airplane noise.”

A leader in the effort to curbaircraft noise pollution, Crowleyis the author of The Silent Skies Acthat will require the Federal Avia-tion Administration to issue regu-lations by the end of 2015 requir-ing commercial airplanes to meet

Stage 4 noise standards, which is asignificantly lower decibel levelthan those currently in use.

Earlier this month, Crowley co-founded the Quiet Skies Caucus inCongress, which will raise aware-ness on the issue of aircraft noiseand work to find meaningful solu-tions to the problem. The caucusconsists of members from acrossthe country whose constituents areadversely affected by incidents ofairplane and helicopter noise.Congressman Crowley is the eight-term representative from the 14thCongressional District of New York,which includes sections of Queensand the Bronx. He is a member of thepowerful Ways and MeansCommittee and serves as Vice Chairof the Democratic Caucus in theHouse of Representatives.



Call For Ethel’s 104thBirthday Flash Mob II

Thanksgiving Day, which is EthelPlimack’s 104th birthday, SunnysideArtistsinvites all to another two-minute flash mob,NOON SHARP, at 39-54 46th Street inSunnyside, to sing Ethel “HappyBirthday!”Again this year, and attending, wehope, will be Michael Laurence McKnight,on his way to one year! Last year, despite thecold and the national holiday, 125 friends,neighbors and a few strangers.

Ethel is bright, bubbly and stays involvedin the neighborhood. She raised her threechildren here and makes sure she knits a capor scarf for all newcomers on the block.

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“I am thrilled that CitiBike is expandinginto Queens,” said New York City CouncilMajority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer. “I’vebeen pushing to have bike share in WesternQueens for years and now the dream hasbecome a reality. Long Island City has al-ways wanted this valuable transportationoption, which will literally put our neigh-borhoods and attractions on the map formillions. Citi Bike will bring more people tothe neighborhoods and ease travel to otherparts of the City for those who live here. I’mproud to cycle, proud to be a founding mem-ber of Citi Bike and proud to help bring thisgreat program to Queens. I applaud Mayorde Blasio and DOT CommissionerTrottenberg for working with Related tosave and enhance this valuable program.”

Council Member Van Bramer helpedsecure 10 docking stations in Long IslandCity/Queensbridge. Bikes will be installedin the neighborhood in 2015.

New York City Department of Trans-portation (DOT) Commissioner PollyTrottenberg, Alta Bicycle Share incomingCEO Jay Walder, and Citi Executive VicePresident for Global Public Affairs EdwardSkyler announced an agreement betweenthe City of New York and Alta BicycleShare to operate, improve, and double thesize of the largest bike share program inNorth America. A $30 million infusion ofprivate capital from Bikeshare HoldingsLLC, a group of private investors acquiringAlta, supported by an increased sponsorshipcommitment from Citi of up to $70.5 mil-lion extended through 2024, and a $15 mil-lion increase in the credit facility from theGoldman Sachs Urban Investment Groupwill allow for the expansion and ensure thelong-term stability of the system, making itmore reliable and accessible for the thou-sands of New Yorkers who rely upon it.New Yorkers currently take more than onemillion trips every month on Citi Bike.

“This is about delivering the bike shareprogram New Yorkers expect and deserve.We believe in Citi Bike’s potential as afixture of New York City’s public transitsystem. It can make our neighborhoods moreaccessible, help us achieve our sustainabilitygoals, and bridge inequities in our transpor-tation network. To achieve all that, bikeshare has to be reliable and responsive tocommunity’s needs. Today, after tremen-dous efforts across our administration, wecan say we have the management and thesupport in place to fulfill that mission. It’s agood day for New Yorkers who rely on CitiBike, and for neighborhoods and riders thathave eagerly awaited its expansion,” saidMayor Bill de Blasio.

Membership Structure:The rate for an annual program member-

ship, also for unlimited 45-minute rides,will become $149. This change is necessaryto provide world-class service for this hugelypopular and well-used system, making itfinancially viable for the long-term. The

price change will go into effect at a date to beannounced shortly. Citi Bike is also explor-ing possible weekend, monthly and touristmembership.

Residents of the NYC Housing Author-ity and members of select Community De-velopment Credit Unions will still be eli-gible for discounted Citi Bike membershipsfor $60 a year.

Neighborhood Expansion:Under the terms of the agreement the

Citi Bike service area will expand in Man-hattan into Harlem, as well as into Astoria,Long Island City, Greenpoint, Williamsburg,Bushwick, Prospect Heights, CrownHeights, Park Slope, Carroll Gardens,Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Red Hook,Gowanus, and more of Bedford-Stuyvesant.

This builds out the existing service area,which includes Manhattan below 59th Street,Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn,parts of Bedford-Stuyvesant, parts ofWilliamsburg, Clinton Hill, Fort Greeneand DUMBO neighborhoods in Brooklyn.The expansion, which will begin in 2015,will commence in Long Island City,Greenpoint, Williamsburg, and the rest ofBedford-Stuyvesant.

Ridership:Citi Bike has proven hugely popular,

serving upwards of 40,000 people per daythrough the spring, summer and fall. CitiBike currently has over 90,000 annual mem-bers and more than 641,000 short-term passeshave been used. Since launch, Citi Bikeriders have taken over 14 million trips andhave ridden over 25 million miles.

Employment:The expansion is expected to create a

significant number of new jobs in New YorkCity. New York City Bike Share LLC hascommitted to instituting local recruiting ini-tiatives and offering skills training. All jobswill pay at or above living wage. In addition,Alta is relocating and consolidating its cor-porate headquarters in New York City.

Safety:There have been no fatalities or serious

injuries to Citi Bike riders in the nearly 14million trips made on the system since itslaunch. The system continues to promotesafe riding with rules of the road displayedon the handlebars of each bike. The Depart-ment of Transportation distributes free bikehelmets at events across the city and contin-ues to encourage their use.

Citi Bike Program

April Simpson-Taylor (President, QueensbridgeTenants Assoc.), DOT Commissioner PollyTrottenberg, CM Van Bramer and Carol Wilkins(President, Ravenswood Residents Assoc.)



90th Anniversary OfSunnyside Gardens

CM Van Bramer is joined by Herb Reynolds, President of the SunnysideGardens Preservation of Alliance, Assemblywoman Markey, Christina Davis,Chair of the NY Landmarks Preservation Foundation, and Senator Gianaris..

On October 25th, NYCCouncil Majority Leader JimmyVan Bramer and members of theSunnyside Gardens PreservationAlliance celebrated the 90th An-niversary of the neighborhoodby unveiling three newly installedhistoric district markers. Thethree signs are located at 46thStreet and Skillman Avenue, on47th Street between 43rd Av-enue and Queens Boulevard, and49th Street and 39th Avenue inSunnyside. Each sign provides adetailed history of SunnysideGardens as well as a map of thelandmarked district.

In 2013, the Sunnyside ShinesBID submitted an application to theNYC Plaza Program, with strongsupport from local elected officialsand community stakeholders. In earlyApril 2014, they were notified thatthe application was accepted. Theprogram commenced with a com-munity outreach meeting in Apriland was approved by Queens Com-munity Board 2 in June. Bliss Plaza,located at 46th Street and QueensBoulevard, opened in July.

Like Bliss Plaza, Lowery Plazaincludes tables, chairs and decora-tive planters. Both plazas will beopen year-round, from approxi-mately 9am until dusk. The namesof the plazas are derived from theoriginal street names for 40th Street(Lowery Street) and 46th Street(Bliss Street). Both areas werealready closed to traffic prior totheir designations under the NYCPlaza Program.

Sunnyside Shines BID has con-tracted with the Neighborhood PlazaPartnership (NPP) for partial main-tenance of the plazas and theplantings. NPP is a project of theHorticultural Society offering horti-culture and maintenance servicesutilizing workforce training pro-grams that provide training and jobsto formerly incarcerated and home-less populations.

“Sunnyside just got a lotgreener,” said New York City Coun-cil Majority Leader Jimmy VanBramer. “Tens of thousands of peoplepass through Sunnyside every singleday. When they hop off the 7 Train atthe 40th and 46th Street stations theywill be welcomed by two new beau-tiful public plazas that have com-pletely transformed theneighborhood’s most underutilized


Lowery Plaza

spaces. By reimagining these spaceswe have also created the opportunityto bring cultural programming di-rectly to people in our neighbor-hood. I look forward to working withSunnyside Shines BID to bring bothBliss and Lowery Plazas to life byfeaturing music, art and dance fromour neighborhood’s local artists forall to enjoy.”

“I am thrilled to partner with theNYC Department of Transportationto open Lowery Plaza today,” saidRachel Thieme, executive directorof Sunnyside Shines. “We have re-ceived such positive feedback fromcommunity members and businessowners about the success of BlissPlaza, and I’m delighted to replicatethis success at Lowery Plaza. Theplazas are fantastic neighborhoodamenities and true gathering placesin Sunnyside.”

“We are so proud to be able tobring greenery and a new publicspace to the middle of the neighbor-hood,” said Sunnyside Shines boardmember Chris Winchester. “Wethank the NYC Department of Trans-portation for transforming the spaceinto such an asset for Sunnyside.”

Sunnyside’s application to theNYC Plaza Program had broad com-munity support with over a dozenletters of support from communitystakeholders, including elected offi-cials, business owners, propertyowners, residents and communityorganizations.



Notice is hereby given that an Order enteredby the Civil Court, Queens County on OCT6 2014 bearing Index Number NC- 000807-14/QU, a copy of which may be examinedat the Office of the Clerk, located at 89-17Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435grants me (us) the right to: Assume thename of (First) SIRISAJEE (Middle) JOY(Last) PRENGSAHDUDEE My present

name is (First) SIRISAJEE (Middle) JOY(Last) SAHDUDEE AKA SIRISAJEEJAIYEN AKA SIRISAJEE J HEATH AKASIRISAJEE HEATH My present address is66-14 WOODSIDE AVE #404A,Woodside, NY 11377 My place of birth isTHAILAND My date of birth is November04, 1972

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Keeping It Clean

Volunteers from HPPC focused thisweekend’s cleanup on the sidewalks fromVernon Blvd. to the 108th Pct.

Photo Credit: Mark A. Christie

Photo Above: VP of Hunters Point ParksConservancy, Mark Christie and CaptainBrian HennessyInset Photo: Officer Gallagher assists



Ridgewood Democratic Club Recent Events:On October 24th, the Ridgewood Democratic Club (RDC) held its monthly meeting,

which featured several candidates who are running for office including State Senator JosephAddabbo, Supreme Court Judge Candidates Anna Culley, Carmen Velasquez, Leslie Leachand Queens Civil Court Judge Candidate Morgan Lancman. Thanks again to all of thecandidates for stopping by and speaking to our members.

On October 25th, RDC held its annual Club Cleanup Day. Our great club is over 106years old and from time to time needs some general maintenance so we can keep it going.Special thanks to Tom Borneman, Eddie Lettau, John Sendlein, Alison Cummings, TomDowd, Donna Dowd, James Coaltaus and David Aglialoro for coming out.

Christian Amez, Kate Brennan (Board Member), David Aglialoro (DemocraticDistrict Leader), Senator Addabbo, Joan DeCamp (Board Member), Jim Grayshaw(RDC President) and Diane Ballek (Democratic District Leader).

Donna Dowd (Board Member), James Coaltaus, David Aglialoro, Eddie Lettau (BoardMember), John Sendlein and Alison Cummings (Board Member).



‘Woofside’ Halloween

by Adrian Bordoni, Executive DIrector

On a beautiful and bright fall afternoon,dozens of four-legged ghouls and princessesmarched through the streets of Woodside tocelebrate Woodside On The Move’s 3rdAnnual “Woofside” Halloween Pet Parade.This new tradition, embraced by the petfriendly communities of Western Queens,was a day of fun, music and an adorablecostume contest.

With the generous support of SkillmanPets, Queens Animal Hospital, HeavenlyAngels and the ASPCA Therapy program,attendees won raffle prizes, vet services andlearned about programs and rescue options.This parade, one of the largest in the city, hasthe support of NYC Council Majority Leader,our special guest every year and a greatfriend to the local dog groups, who allocatedfunding for our expanded Woodside Dog

CM Van Bramer is joined bylifelong Woodsiders Marco andStefany Tudela, their dog Tangoand Adrian Bordoni, ExecutiveDirector of Woodside on the Moveat Windmuller Park.

Run. The contributions of SUDS Mutts,Friends of Sherry Park Dog Run, WoodsideDog Run committee and the staff, volunteersand board members of WOTM make theannual event possible. For more informationon future events you can contact us as

abeltran @woodsideonthemove.org.

The Winners Were...Funniest Costume:

A Martini Cocktail with three olives

Best Trick:A well-trained ballerina

Best Pet/Owner Matching:A family of Ghostbusters

Best Costume:A soon to be initiated

‘Sons of Anarchy’ Biker dude

Thanking the following Sponsors: Alfie’s, Anfield Floors, Arrow Linen, Avalon Florist,Baldon Group Insurance, JP Barrett’s & Assoc., Beer Authority & Eamonn Donjon,Andrew Breslin, Bar 43, The Banc Cafe, Brophy Brothers, The Butcher Block, EamonnCarr & Helen Keir of Keller Williams Realty Landmark, Castle Construction- James &George Duffy, Tommy Conway, The Copper Kettle, The Courtyard, C.S.R.Coffee,DakomServices, Dalton’s, Rory Dolan’s, Dunmore Construction & Cha Connaughton, DykerMechanical, Errigal Electric & Adrian McGinley, Feinstein Iron, Flight Bar, TheGaslight, The Gibbon’s Home, Joe Gillespie, Gossip Bar & Grill, HL Iron Works, PJHorgan’s, Jack’s Restaurant, Jake’s Saloon, Jasper’s Tap House, John Joyce Beer Gas,Kearney Home Care, Kevin Grogan Soccer, Key Food/Fresh & Save, Knight Marketing,L&M Air & Austin Welsh, Leavitt & Kerson Attorneys, The Linen Hall, Lynch’s FuneralHome, Manhattan Beverages, McCoy’s Bar, McGuiness’ Saloon & John Reilly, TheMeath Association, JT Megan & Associates, Midtown Woodworking, Molly Blooms,Matty Moran, Mulroy Masonry & John McBride, Mustang Harry’s, Mustang Sally’s,New York Irish Center, Oak Beverages, Tom O’Donaghue, The Padded Wagon, Phebe’sTavern & Grill, Pure Spa & Salon & Regina Tunney, The Red Lion, Saints & Sinners, 7Bar & Grill, SKI Beer, Southern Wines & Spirits, Sweeney & Harkin, Techno Associates& The O’Sullivan Family, Colm Timmons, Top Notch Finishes, Vital Transportation,Whitehouse Veal, Woodhaven House.


Golfers Raise Thousands For Kamp Kiwanis

Fellow golfer stands on the golf course with Conor McKenna,Bernard Reilly and Michael Mahon

Tough course. An accurate shot off the tee is a must to get on the fairway.

Padraigh Curran

Eddy Carr, John Cregan, Joe Miller andJohn Gallagh

Joe Ryan, Shay Levy, Jim Brady, MarkRussell

Kevin Donaghy, Mike Varley, Dale Jones, Dennis Brooks,Conor McKenna and Brendan Sweeney

Tricks Are Their Treats...Death, taxes and a tremendous Halloween displayon the corner of 39th Avenue and 47th Street are the only sure things inlife. This year’s ghoulish crew offers Frankenstella’s ick-on-a-stick, deep-fried body parts, and chocolate-covered rats. Check it out if you dare.

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