6 THE QUEENS COURIER • OCTOBER 17, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.queenscourier.com SHUTDOWN HITS HOME FOR STUDENTS BY MELISSA CHAN [email protected] Queens high school students looking to serve their country will have to make do without a planned information forum that could have been critical to their military future. Recruiters from fi ve of the nation’s top military academies were set to meet the borough’s prospective cadets until the government shutdown trickled down and caused its cancellation. The Forest Hills forum organized by Congressmember Grace Meng was expected to draw at least 100 people, according to Meng’s offi ce. It was called off since most academy representatives were likely furloughed from the shutdown. A spokesperson for Meng said the event could not be rescheduled even if the shutdown ends soon due to time restraints. “Canceling this important forum for our local students is extremely disappointing,” Meng said. “It illustrates how our Congressional district continues to feel the effects of the GOP shutdown.” The event gave students a chance to get key information all at once, including requirements and procedures for applying, from representatives from the prestigious institutions. Applicants are also short on time and have until November 1 to apply for their required congressional nominations The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has received more than 20 cadets from Queens since 2003. — a competitive process in New York. The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy all mandate a nod for appointment from a U.S. representative. Congressmembers or senators then have until January 31 to review and interview applicants before sending their choices to the academies. “For the sake of our constituents and the rest of the country,” Meng said, “I once again urge House Republicans to immediately reopen the government.” The federal stalemate, at least, is not delaying squared-away cadets at Francis Lewis High School, which has one of the country’s largest junior battalions. The six seniors interested in attending West Point have already submitted their Photo by Neil Ruiz applications and congressional nomination requests, according to Senior Army Instructor retired Lt. Col. Al Lahood. The school’s JROTC program has sent more than 20 cadets to West Point since 2003, offi cials said. Five alumni graduated from the prestigious military academy last year. Five Queens teens from other high schools have also been accepted to the Air Force Academy since last year. 2013 Estate Tax Law Changes-Are You At Risk? Costly Mistakes You Cannot Afford to Make! Come to a Free Workshop on Wills Living Trusts & Medicaid Planning November 6th 6:30-8:30 Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 November 12th 6:30-8:30 Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 October 29th 6:30-8:30 Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 Seating is Limited. Refreshments Served. Call now to reserve your seat 718-275-7779 At the workshop, we will discuss several issues, including: -The advantages and disadvantage of Wills and Living Trusts -How to plan before you need Long Term Care -How to protect your children’s inheritance from future ex-spouses, lawsuits and other claims Presented By Law Firm of Albert Cohen, P.C. 104-70 Queens Blvd., Suite 312 Forest Hills, NY 11375 718-275-7779 www.cohenestateplanning.com Five Towns College Final Enrollment Days Now Through September 6 Hurry! Classes Start September 3 9 am - 4 pm • Bring your transcripts • Same day decision in most cases • Application fee waived on these days • Scholarships are still available • A U D I O R E C O R D I N G T E C H N O L O G Y • B R O A D C A S T I N G • B U S I N E S S • E L E M E N T A R Y T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • F I L M / V I D E O • J O U R N A L I S M • M A S S C O M M U N I C A T I O N • M U S I C T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • M U S I C B U S I N E S S • M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E • T H E A T R E A R T S 631.656.2110 305 N. Service Road Dix Hills, NY 117 46 [email protected] www.ftc.edu
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