for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com august 22, 2013 • The queens CourieR 31 LAUGH TRACK Laughing Devil will stay BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO [email protected] The laughs are here to stay in Long Island City. In July, the owners of The Laughing Devil Comedy Club, located at 47-38 Vernon Boulevard, announced they would put the venue up for sale. After nearly two months of searching for the perfect buyer, Steve Hofstetter, co-owner, decided to buy out his partner, Jacob Morvay. “With my move to LA and my business partner’s new baby, selling the club made sense, but it was not my first choice,” said Hofstetter. “After we had a buyer that backed out at the last minute, our second best offer was to turn it into a bar - and I did not want to see that happen.” Hofstetter and Morvay started the business in 2011. It became a part of the Long Island City community as it hosted various stand-up shows featuring celebrity comedians. Along with purchasing the venue, Hofstetter said there will be some additional changes taking place at the comedy club. A wall will be put up to divide the bar and showroom, allowing comedians and patrons to hang out while a show is taking place. THE COURIER/ File Photo Jacob Morvay and Steve Hofstetter The Laughing Devil will also begin showing classic movies, like “Spaceballs” and “The Big Lebowski,” on Wednesday nights and weekend afternoons. “I will be passing on some opportunities in LA and coming back to NYC every so often to ensure that the Laughing Devil is here to stay,” said Hofstetter. “In other words, we’re back and we’re better than ever.” st of the 2013 THE QUEENS QueensCourier.com Place REGAL HEIGHTS Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Where your loved ones are cared for like family. Our residents are surrounded by the perfect healing and social environment. They can make new friends in our cozy lobby, several meeting areas, well-stocked libraries with free internet access, and full-service beauty salon. From our landscaped outdoor terrace and gardens, residents and visitors can enjoy the change of seasons or marvel at the stunning views of the New York City skyline and bridges. Our 280-bed, state-of-the-art facility has 24-hour skilled nursing care, using the latest rehabilitation and medical equipment, provided by our highly trained and specialized staff. Services Include: • 7 days a week of Rehabilitation Therapies (Physical, Occupational, Speech,) • Perfect Joint Program (Joint Replacement Rehabilitation/ Specialized Orthopedic Services) • Cardiac and Stroke rehabilitation therapy • Pulmonary Rehabilitation (Breath For Life) • Post-surgical care • Dialysis Care • IV Infusion Therapy • Pain Management and Alternative Medicine • Wound Care (Wound Vac, Hyperbaric, Surgical Services) • Hospice Care • Respite Care • Bariatric Care • Tracheostomy Care • Specialized Dementia Programs (learn about the Snoezelen Room) • Discharge Planning and Homecare • Assistance with Medicaid Applications • Therapeutic Recreation • Long-Term Placements Available ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM Our Goal: Our Queens Adult Day Health Care Program is designed to enable those in our community, with physical or cognitive impairment, to remain at home for as long as possible. The goal at Regal Heights ADHCP is to improve the quality of life for those in need of specialized care and to provide support for their families. We aim to provide a compassionate and accommodating environment with a professional staff to handle our client’s needs. Offering a variety of medical, nursing, rehabilitative, social and recreational programs is at the heart of our philosophy. Personalized Meals • Specialized Services Upon evaluation, our expert interdisciplinary team will develop an individualized plan of care to meet the special needs of each client. Multiple languages are spoken by our staff members. Our warm and diverse staff includes: • Physicians • Nurses • Social Worker • Registered Dietitian • Recreation Therapists • Certifi ed Nursing Assistants • Physical Therapists • Podiatrist • Optometrist • Psychologist We Offer: Massage Therapy, Tai Chi, Computer Classes and English as a second language Affi liated Organization of North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System 70-05 35 35th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 • 718-662-5100 • www.regalheightsrehab.com What top quality care is all about! 5-Stars in Overall Quality and Quality Measures, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 5-Star Ratings of Nursing Homes
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