6letter from publisher Publisher Victoria Schneps-Yunis Co-Publisher Joshua A. Schneps Editor-in-Chief Angy Altamirano Art Director Stephen Reina Graphic Artists Jennifer Decio Ron Torina Nirmal Singh Advertising Sales Alan Gottlieb Contributors Natasha Pogrebinsky Cristabelle Tumola Rachel Landau Alan Capper Troy Benson David Dynak Greater Astoria Historical Society Orestes Gonzalez Angelena Lucheux Schneps Communications 38-15 Bell Blvd. Bayside, NY 11361 718.224.5863 Fax 718.224.5441 www.queenscourier.com e-mail: editorial@queenscourier.com ads@queenscourier.com Entire Contents Copyright 2013 by LIC Courier Magazine LIC Courier Magazine is published monthly. No such ad or any part thereof may be reproduced without prior permission of LIC Courier Magazine. The publishers will not be responsible for any error in advertising beyond the cost of the space occupied by the error. Errors must be reported to LIC Courier Magazine within five days of publication. Ad position cannot be guaranteed unless paid prior to publication. Schneps Communications assumes no liability for the content or reply to any ads. The advertiser assumes all liability for the content of and all replies. The advertiser agrees to hold LIC COURIER MAGAZINE and its employees harmless from all cost, expenses, liabilities, and damages resulting from or caused by the publication or recording placed by the advertiser or any reply to any such advertisement. Celebrate fall The leaves are changing colors and along with pumpkin fl avored treats, October brings so many fun things to do in Long Island City, Astoria and Sunnyside. To start things off, this month marks the end of the successful LIC Flea & Food, which has seen amazing surprises since it began in June. LIC Flea has created fun weekends fi lled with a variety of foods, arts, activities and music for the whole family. Last month three of our LIC Flea vendors swept the 9th Annual NYC Vendy Awards in Brooklyn. We have held a Charming Child Contest, and have given families the opportunity to stop by and pick their very own pumpkins straight from the farm. LIC Flea is open every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the corner of 46th Avenue and 5th Street in Long Island City until October 27 and will back next April. There are still a lot more surprises coming to LIC Flea, so don’t forget to make it your next weekend destination and come try these award-winning vendors. The spooky yet charming face on our front cover belongs to one of the many kids who came out for the LIC Courier’s Halloween photo shoot where each got dressed up, their faces painted by artist Jhowee Chiang and photographed by Orestes Gonzalez. In this issue, we sat down once again with renowned photographer Tony Vaccaro, who is returning to Normandy to be honored in some of the towns he helped liberate during D-Day. You’ll also get a fi rst look into the luxurious expansion of one of Long Island City’s hotels which will be adding a brand new 10-story building featuring a catering hall, more guest rooms, outdoor spaces and landscaped gardens. We also celebrated the life of Rory Staunton, a young Sunnyside resident who lost his life to complications from sepsis, yet who leaves a lasting impression on both his community and the neighboring Jackson Heights community as well. After that, take a look at the brand-new Sunnyside map that made its debut earlier this month and meet some local businesses and organizations giving back. Also read about a newly created coalition bringing together local venues and bands to save a beloved landmarked home in Astoria. We always welcome your feedback, ideas and want to hear from you. The fall season is still young, so bundle up and go exploring, take a trip down to LIC Flea on the weekend and start getting ready for the holidays. Victoria Schneps-Yunis PUBLISHER We’re waiting to hear from you! Address your “Letters to the Editor” to 38-15 Bell Boulevard Bayside, NY or send an email to aaltamirano@queenscourier.com Your feedback is very important to us! Angy Altamirano EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Photo by Orestes Gonzalez OCTOBER 2013 I LIC COURIER I www.queenscourier.com
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