46 THE QUEENS COURIER • BUZZ • FEBRUARY 25, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com Paul Kalamaras, exec. VP, chief retail offi cer; Nicos Paphitis, VP; Ana Oliveira, sr. VP, regional manager; Susan Placella, branch manager; Pio Fernandopulle, branch customer service supervisor; Helen Boddie-Khan, asst. branch manager; Maria Odysseos, market manager; Stephanie Colon, branch customer service; Jaime Santiago, personal banker; Deena Sattur, VP, professional services; Biagio Madaio, sr. VP. Investors Bank opens up shop in Ridgewood PHOTOS BY ALLEN NGAI Investors Bank marked the opening of its newest branch in Ridgewood with a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 17. Bank executives took part in the festivities and reached out to new customers about their services. Ribbon-cutting ceremony Maria Odysseos, market manager; Domenick Cama, CEO; Susan Placella, branch manager; Ana Oliveira, sr. VP, regional manager; Paul Kalamaras, exec. VP, chief retail offi cer. Mets will host baseball’s fi rst Pride Night this August BY THE QUEENS COURIER STAFF editorial@qns.com @QueensCourier While the New York Mets were busy in Florida getting ready to defend their National League Championship, the team joined elected offi cials and LGBT advocates at Queens Borough Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 23, to announce that the club will host its fi rst “LGBT Pride Night” at Citi Field this August. In doing so, the Mets will become the fi rst professional sports team in New York City to hold a promotional event dedicated to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Pride Night will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13, as the Mets host the San Diego Padres. The evening will feature special activities such as a pre-game “Pride in the Plaza” show and a postgame concert. Tickets are available for purchase at www. mets.com/pride. A portion of the proceeds will go to the LGBT Network, a nonprofi t organization, and its Safe Schools Initiative, which works with schools in Queens and Long Island to combat bullying. Queens Borough President Melinda Katz announced the event on Feb. 23 along with Councilman Daniel Dromm (fourth from right), Congressman Steve Israel (second from left), state Senator Jose Peralta (fourth from left), Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (at far left), Public Advocate Letitia James (third from right) and LGBT Network CEO David Kilmnick (fi fth from left). Mr. and Mrs. Met, the team’s mascots, were also part of the press conference. FREE Eye Exam WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE PAIR OF GLASSES OR EYE EXAM ONLY – $25 (REG. $85) Dr. Sherman Lee will be joining the staff of Clifford Optical on Fridays from 12-6 PM COMPETITIVE PRICES 20% OFF ALL PURCHASES not to be combined with any other offer Varilux no-line bifocals progessive lenses w/plastic or metal frames Choose From Over 300 Frames $170 Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. 2 Pairs of Eyeglasses (Frames & Lenses) $99 Choose From Over 300 Frames Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. We Honor Most Competitor’s Coupons WE ARE A LOCAL FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS, NOT A CHAIN. WE OFFER PERSONAL SERVICE WITH HIGH QUALITY & LOW PRICES HUGE SELECTION! 50% OFF non-prescription sunglasses. Some restrictions may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. • Lenses Duplicated • Motor Vehicle Exam • Prescription Filled • Adjustments Done At No Extra Charge Clifford • Lab on Premises • Tinting Optical • Eye Exams 38-19 BELL BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE • 718.229.8086 OFFERING THE LOWEST PRICES ON CONTACT LENSES
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