26 THE QUEENS COURIER • MARCH 28, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com Forest Park Carousel opens . . . TAKE A SPIN BY ANTHONY O’REILLY History is spinning again at Forest Park. NY Carousel, the ride’s operator, fl ipped the switch for the 40-year-old Forest Park Carousel on March 23. The attraction closed in 2008, but reopened last Memorial Day weekend after undergoing extreme renovations, according to Ami Abramson, one of the directors of NY Carousel. “This year we’re excited to start it earlier,” Abramson said. “We updated everything and it was a lot of hard work.” Abramson said in addition to cleaning up the hand-carved animals, the mechanics of the carousel were also worked on in preparation for this year’s riders. “We intend this thing to work for many, many years,” he said. The current carousel originally opened in 1973, after the original was destroyed in a 1966 fi re. Unseasonably cold weather didn’t stop local parents from bringing their children to be one of the fi rst riders of 2013. Jennifer Lambert of Woodhaven said she brought her daughter, Esmeralda, to the carousel many times last summer. “The community here is really nice,” she said. “Abramson is learning everyone’s name from around here. He remembered Esmeralda.” “We will be here all summer,” she added. Adults riding for the fi rst time this season felt nostalgic while on the ride with their children. Jennifer Dunbar, a resident of Kew Gardens, said the carousel brings back memories of her own childhood. “For my childhood we either went to the beach or carousel,” she said. “It’s also a chance to experience a part of New York history.” Dunbar said she plans to host her son Nico’s fi rst birthday party at the carousel. The carousel will be open through October 27, according to forestparkcarousel. com. For information on hours of operation, visit the website or call 718-788-2676. THE COURIER/Photo by Anthony O’Reilly Esmeralda Lambert takes a spin on opening day of the Forest Park Carousel. FREE Eye Exam WITH PURCHASE OF COMPLETE PAIR OF GLASSES OR EYE EXAM ONLY – $25 (REG. $85) COMPETITIVE PRICES with • Personalized Service & Attention • Our Professionally Trained Staff Will Give You A Careful Fit • Newest Styles • No Gimmicks 20% OFF ALL PURCHASES not to be combined with any other offer Varilux no-line bifocals progessive lenses w/plastic or metal frames $170 Choose From Over 300 Frames Some restrictions 2 Pairs of Eyeglasses (Frames & Lenses) $99 may apply. Not to be combined with any other offer. 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 • Lab on Premises • Tinting • Eye Exams Clifford Optical 38-19 BELL BOULEVARD, BAYSIDE • 718.229.8086 OFFERING THE LOWEST PRICES ON CONTACT LENSES CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Resorts World New York City (“RWNYC”) strives to provide our guests with world-class gaming, exquisite dining and unique entertainment experiences. RWNYC ON-SITE JOb FAIR Thursday, April 4 • 10am – 1pm 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11420 Central Park Casino Floor We plan to interview candidates in the following areas: FACILITIES, FINANCE, FOOD & bEVERAGE MARKETING, SLOT OPERATIONS, SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE rwnewyork.com Driving Directions: bus: Q37, Q7, Q11, Q41. Subway: Train to North Conduit Station. , , train to Jamaica Avenue, transfer to RWCNYC shuttle bus to casino. Car: Travel Eastbound on Belt Parkway East to Exit 19 toward Lefferts Boulevard Long Term Parking. Left at 119th Street/Lefferts Boulevard. Left at Rockaway Boulevard; Resorts World Casino is on your left. From the Belt Parkway: Eastbound Exit 19. Westbound Exit 18-B (Lefferts Boulevard) Then, follow signs to Aqueduct Racetrack on right. RWNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old and have the ability to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the NY State Lottery Regulations.
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