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Not to denigrate the process
of electing the people
who represent us in
elected offi ce, but it does seem
like the ultimate “game.”
Candidates are fi ghting for
our votes in so many ways
and I had a chance to be on
the scene covering several
races from president of
the United States to president
of Queens!
Th ere is no person more
revered as a true public servant
who created more lasting
institutions in Queens
than any other elected offi -
cial than Claire Shulman. It’s
because of her that there is a
Hall of Science, an expanded
Queens Museum, and a skating
rink and pool in Flushing
Meadows Corona Park.
She also played an integral role
in moving the Latimer House
to a permanent home. Latimer
was the scientist who gave us the
electric bulb.
Th ere is also the USTA property
she made sure got built in
Queens, which is now a billion
dollar tourist attraction. Th e list
goes on and on.
Even now, as Claire is ready to
Let the games begin
celebrate her 94th birthday on
Feb. 23, she’s as active as ever.
She never would have allowed
Queens to lose Amazon, as she
never would have folded in fear
that she would lose her election
if she supported the project. She
knows what’s good for the county
and always fought for it, no
matter what.
So, when she held a fund-raiser
for Donovan Richards in her
home and gave him a hug of
support, it
was a very powerful endorsement.
On our Schneps Media podcasts,
my Power Women podcast,
and my Queens team’s
Queens Week podcast, we have
interviewed all of the borough
president candidates. Tune in
on Schnepsbroadcasting.com to
hear each one.
Th e special election will be
March 24 and everyone eligible
must make their voice heard by
going to the polls.
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(From l. to r.) Maryann McAleer, Dominick Totino,
Rosalie Golia, Wendy Pfeffff er, and Judge Joe Golia.
Shimmy Pelman
Claire Shulman endorses
Donovan Richards
Dr. Vincent Rizzo and his Briarwood team.
Save the date of love
Valentine’s Day is the
last day to change your
registration to another
party. Th e spotlight will be on
New York on April 28, when
the state’s Democrats will vote
to choose their presidential
candidate.
Presidential candidate
Michael Bloomberg, our city’s
former mayor, recently opened
offi ces in Queens, Mineola,
and White Plains. To teach my
grandkids about our political
process, I took them to one
of the Bloomberg offi ce openings.
Addy, 8 and Jonah, 10,
joined me and saw the fun
side of the political “game” —
the balloons, the signs and the
cheering.
I believe my kids must learn
to participate in the political
process, something we all
must do to keep our democracy
alive.
So, remember to come out
and vote for Queens Borough
President on March 24 and the
Democratic primary on April 28.
No matter what your politics are,
it’s up to you to use your power of
choice and take time to vote.
Let your voice be heard with
the touch of a pencil to a ballot
in your neighborhood.
Mark Kupferberg
Stanley Schuckman
of Schuckman Realty
with a friend.
Ellen Kodadek,
executive director of
Flushing Town Hall.
Helen Lee of
F&T Group.
Community Board
2 District Manager
Debbie Markell
(From l. to r.) L. to R. State Assemblymember Judy
Griffi n, State Senator John Brooks, Suff olk County
Executive Steve Bellone, Mike Bloomberg 2020 New
York State Director John Calvelli, State Senator Todd
Kaminsky and Nassau County Regional Offi cer Director
Skye Ostreicher.
Skye Ostreicher
with Addy.
(From l. to r.) Jaden
Williams, Skye
Ostreicher, Steve
Bellone and Jonah
Aloni.
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