FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com march 13, 2014 • The queens Courier 21 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS LAUR A SCHMITT CO-PRESIDENT BENJAMIN. N. CARDOZO HIGH SCHOOL PTA COMMUNITY SERVICE: Laura Schmitt is co-president of the Benjamin. N. Cardozo High School PTA. BACKGROUND: Schmitt grew up in Brooklyn, and now lives in Jamaica. She is a mother of five -- four boys and one girl. Her youngest daughter will be graduating from Cardozo this spring. Schmitt is a retired dentist, and has been on various PTAs over the past 22 years. She has been the co-president of the Cardozo PTA for the past two. “I mostly do this for the children who don’t have parents who are actively involved,” Schmitt said. “There are a lot of children that need a voice, and that’s where I come in.” GOALS: Currently, Schmitt is working with the PTA to raise funds to purchase a system called Parchment. This will enable students to send out all of their college application materials online and keep better track of the process. She explains that this system is proactive in providing the information parents need. The PTA will also have a tentative date of June 14 for a flea market to raise funds for these goals. If you are interested in being a vendor, you can contact them at Benjamincardozohspta@yahoo.com. FAVORITE MEMORY: Schmitt’s fondest memory was being asked to speak at last year’s graduation ceremony. She explains that being asked to give a graduation speech was recognition of all of that was accomplished. Schmitt remembers feeling a special warmth for each one of the children as they came up to receive their degrees. This year she was invited to speak again and the PTA co-president said this time is even more special because her daughter will be graduating. “She is my youngest child and it will be the culmination of my 22 years of continuous service on PTAs,” said Schmitt. INSPIRATION: Her first inspirations for getting involved in the educational needs of children were her mother and mother in-law, who are both retired teachers. She remembers them always telling her “if you want a job done; give it to a busy person.” “I guess having been a full-time dentist raising five children at that time made me that person,” said Schmitt. Moreover, her co-president, Evette Ennis, whom she describes to be a caring mother with an endless supply of ideas, energy and professionalism, continues to be an inspiration to Schmitt. brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCICATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens NEWLY CONSTRUCTED APARTMENTS FOR RENT Jackson Ave Apartments is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for 20 affordable rental apartments now under construction at 26-14 Jackson Avenue in the Long Island City section of Queens. This building is being constructed through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program. Jackson Ave is being financed by New York State Housing Finance Agency (HFA). The size, rent and targeted income distribution for the 20 apartments are as follows: Occupancy Summer 2014 Number of Units Unit Size Monthly*** Rent Family** Total Annual Income Range**** Minimum - Maximum Size 1 Studios $539 1 $21,382-$23,520 1 1 Bedroom $580 1-2 $22,909-$26,880 1 2 Bedrooms $704 2-4 $27,491-$33,560 Total Annual Income Range**** 4 Studio $686 1 $26,727 - $29,400 10 1 Bedroom $737 1-2 $28,618-$33,600 3 2 Bedrooms $893 2-4 $34,364-$41,950 **Subject to occupancy criteria ***Includes gas for cooking ****Income guidelines subject to change Qualified applicants will be required to meet income guidelines and additional selection criteria to qualify. Applications may be requested by regular mail to: Jackson Avenue Owners LLC c/o PO Box 2009, New York, NY 10035 or by visiting our website: www.jacksonaverental.com. Please be sure to include a self-addressed envelope with your request for an application. Completed applications must be returned by regular mail only to the post office box number that will be listed on the application. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY April 28, 2014. Applications postmarked after April 28, 2014 will be set aside for possible future consideration. Applications will be selected by lottery; applicants who submit more than one application will be disqualified. Disqualified applications will not be accepted. A general preference will be given to New York City residents over Non-city residents. Limit one (1) application per household. Jackson Ave Owner LLC will be a smoke-free community No Broker’s Fee. No Application Fee. Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor Bill de Blasio, Mayor Darryl C Towns, Commissioner/CEO Number of Units Unit Size Monthly*** Rent Family** Size Minimum - Maximum
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