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32 The QUEE NS Courier • november 20, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com ▶around QUEENS Queens churches celebrate priest’s 50th year BY ERIC JANKIEWICZ ejankiewicz@queenscourier.com @EricJankiewicz St. Robert Bellarmine Parish congregants and trustees held a celebration on Nov. 16 to mark Monsignor Martin T. Geraghty’s 50th anniversary of priesthood. At 74, the pastor has served churches from Jackson Heights to Far Rockaway and now serves as the head of the Bayside church. “Fifty years as a priest is a very special thing. So we needed to honor him,” said Bob Coccia, a trustee and one of the many organizers of the event. “The parish wanted to recognize and honor him for it.” The mass that was held in his honor was packed with about 1,000 people, according to organizers. Afterward, there was a reception in the church’s hall where food was served as a slideshow of Geraghty’s life was on display. Geraghty became the head of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish during uncertain times. The former pastor, Monsignor John Lavin, died in 2006 and Geraghty was his replacement. “When Monsignor Lavin died, we couldn’t have had a better priest come in,” Coccia said. “He came in and very quietly gained the community’s respect. He filled Lavin’s shoes above and beyond. He serves with all his might.” Photo courtesy Cats Eye Marcom ASTORIA’S CATS EYE MARCOM WINS FIVE AWARDS IN INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION BY ANGY ALTAMIRANO aaltamirano@queenscourier.com @aaltamirano28 One Astoria firm brought home the win and caught the eye of those in its industry. Cats Eye Marcom, a marketing, design and consulting firm based in the western Queens neighborhood, won five awards at the 12th Annual Horizon Interactive Awards, an international interactive media competition. The firm was recognized in four categories. It received Silver Awards in E-Commerce/Shopping for the BBES Lingerie website and Print for the Marathon Energy Brochure. It was also honored with Bronze Awards for Restaurant/Food Industry Website for Hell Gate Tiki and for Advocacy/Non-Profit websites for both The Dominic A. Murray 21 Memorial Foundation Inc. and Peter F. Vallone Jr. for Queens Borough President. “We are extremely honored to have won five different awards,” said Sonja Mylonas, CEO of Cats Eye Marcom. “We work extensively to create the most innovative, engaging and successful websites we can — creating a reflection of each individual we work with. We look forward to growing and learning, and continuing to design cuttingedge websites.” The Horizon Interactive Awards was an international competition that had over 1,600 entries from over 24 countries. The panel of judges consisted of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds, as well as an end user panel that evaluated categories ranging from online advertising to mobile applications. “Winners in this year’s competition highlight the best blend of technology, cutting-edge thinking, outstanding user-experience and overall aesthetics,” said Mike Sauce, founder of the Horizon Interactive Awards. Queens basketball coach charged after lewd video chats with teen BY CRISTABELLE TUMOLA ctumola@queenscourier.com @CristabelleT A Queens basketball coach has been charged with child pornography possession after a 15-yearold he coached claimed they had lewd video chats, District Attorney Richard Brown said. Robert Walker, 42, who coaches three Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) teams and regularly conducts basketball workouts with teenage boys, communicated with the boy in April through ooVoo, a video chat and instant messaging application, according to Brown. He allegedly convinced the teen to not only pose naked via video, but also to send naked pictures of himself. A search of Walker’s Jamaica home found a video on his computer of the 15-year-old victim posing naked, prosecutors said. The chats came to light after the victim told his parent, who then contacted police. Following his arrest, Walker allegedly admitted to engaging in inappropriate activity with other boys under the age of 16 during his basketball workouts. He said he would have them remove their clothing, then would take pictures and videos, including some of the boys masturbating, according to Brown. As of press time, Walker was awaiting arraignment in Queens Criminal Court on charges of use of a child in a sexual performance, disseminating indecent material to minors, possessing a sexual performance by a child and endangering the welfare of a child. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison. Any other individuals who believe they may have also been victimized by Walker should call the 105th Precinct Detective Squad at 718-776- 9252.


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