FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com february 12, 2015 • The queens Courier 23 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS Mohamm ed Belayet Hossain Volunteer Chhaya CDC brought to you by star OF queens SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 BACKGROUND : Mohammed Belayet Hossain, 50, came to New York from Bangladesh in 1986. Since then, he has lived in Queens, first in Elmhurst and now with his wife and two children in Jackson Heights. He likes the fact that he is close to the Jackson Heights – Roosevelt Avenue subway stop, which acts as a main junction and makes it easy for him to commute to Manhattan for work. OCCUPATION : Hossain is a catering associate in a firm in Manhattan. COMMUNI TY IN VOL VEMEN T: Hossain first came to know about Chhaya CDC about three years ago when a few volunteers visited his apartment building. He had problems with his landlord and so he attended a few sessions about housing issues that Chhaya organized. He slowly became more interested in housing issues and started volunteering for Chhaya. He helped raise funds by selling raffle tickets at the Chatpati Mela the last two years. He also helps other tenants facing housing issues by facilitating their communication with Chhaya. He says he started volunteering because, “If I can help someone, then why not? It doesn’t cost me any money.” GREATEST ACHIE VEMEN T: “I have two best children. They are good students, never had a complaint about them. If they can do well in life, and they don’t have to go through what I have gone through with difficult jobs, then that’s my best achievement.” BIGGES T CHALEN GE: “I used to work at the counter and answering phones at a catering company. I spoke English but with an accent. It was a real challenge to make people understand when I am saying ‘rice’ or ‘ice.’ Some people are nice and they try to understand, some don’t even want to try. Now my accent is much better.” INS PIRA TION : “My mother and my father. Here’s what they always said: ‘Whatever you do, do from your heart. When there’s a problem, solve it. What you want will come next.’” BY ASHA MAHADEVAN CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES LAMP SHADE SALE y 12 years from now, be saving you money. on yellow and red tagged items this LED bulb will still 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 2/28/2015 FEBRUARY Sweetheart Deals 20-50% OFF y y CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 “Kids Eat For $2.99 At Ben’s!” Purchase any sandwich or entrée at regular price in Ben’s dining room during the month of February and select an item of equal or lesser value for $2.99 from Ben’s Kids’ Menu.* PLUS... kids get a FREE Presidents’ Day ruler with all the U.S. Presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama while supplies last! Visit Ben’s today!!! *Each $2.99 Kids Meal requires a separate regular price purchase of equal or greater value. Offer valid during February 2015 for in-store dining only. No takeout please. May not be combined with any other Ben’s specials, coupon, discount or offer. Offer not available in Boca Raton, FL. © 2015 Ronald M. Dragoon QLI HURRY!! OFFER VALID FEBRUARY 1 - FEBRUARY 28, 2015. y
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