studies of the same issue. In New York, almost 17 percent of fatal crashes were found to involve drivers without valid licenses. “Clearly, there are dangerous drivers out there who don’t take our current laws against driving illegally very seriously,” Addabbo said. “This needs to change.” My legislation is meant to send a very clear message to people who continue to drive with suspended or revoked licenses: stop, or face serious consequences—including increased monetary fines and up to four years in jail,” the senator added. “It is unfortunate that we all too often hear or read about incidents where innocent people have lost their lives in fatal accidents caused by unlicensed motorists. Hopefully, my bill will help to reduce these tragedies and force illegal drivers to take responsibility for their actions.” Having passed the Senate, Addabbo’s bill now goes to the State Assembly for consideration. TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2014 • 56 F.H. School Marks Centennial The eighth-grade graduating class in 1953. The following spring, June 1954 was the last year eighth-graders graduated from P.S. 101. The next year, the school truncated to a kindergarten to sixthgrade Social Security News -CONTINUED FROM PG. 23- that’s it—no more papers to sign or documents to provide. Whatever your choice of race, if you have the need for speed, you’ll get a rush out of our online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservic es. New Stores Opening At Atlas Park -CONTINUED FROM PG. 25- Tree Giveaway Sunday In Forest Hills community’s history, offer a serene setting, capture stormwater, reduce runoff, filter and cool the air, and conserve energy, among numerous benefits. For tree adopters to acquire a relationship with their trees, trees are being named after local landmarks, streets, and notables by volunteer Steve Goodman, and certificates will be distributed. Adopters will be photographed with their trees, and nature-inspired artwork designed by Oliloli Studio and the Queens Paideia School will contribute to the event’s diversity. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 19- Senate Bill Targets Suspended Drivers -CONTINUED FROM PG. 25- architect Frederick Law Olmsted, according to the school’s centennial promotions. The school began educating students in kindergarten through eighth-grade, but was altered to a Ksix model for the 1954-55 school year. A Pre-K will be added in September of 2014. The day’s events will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the schoolyard with school officials asking that students and those attending arrive by 8:15. A commemorative ceremony with VIP guests and proclamations will follow. All day students will have the chance to engage in early 20th century activities and presentations, including Maypole dancing, assembly line soapbox car construction and races, Morse Code games, tricycle races and storytelling that will “offer a glimpse of this special school’s long history,” according to the promotions. The day’s program was put together by the parent association, school parent Kristin Shane said. “It’s all hands on deck with the parents,” at the school, according to Shane. “So I hoped to get the word out about the centennial. Everybody is collaborating, which is how the school operates,” she added. While the kids are playing games and being entertained by a barbershop quartet until 3:00 p.m., alumni and parents can enjoy guided tours throughout the school and minimuseums situated throughout the building that display the history of the school over its 100 years. For more information on the P.S. 101, or the centennial celebrations May 20, visit www.alumni.ps101q.org/. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 22- Vets Feted At Maspeth Memorial Day Festivities Tallman Plant Project To Improve Local Waters -CONTINUED FROM PG. 32- body. As part of an agreement with N.Y. State and other environmental stakeholders, DEP has invested more than $1 billion to reduce nitrogen discharges from its four Upper East River wastewater treatment plants - Bowery Bay, Hunts Point, Wards Island and Tallman Island- which will reduce total nitrogen discharges from the plants by more than 58 percent. The newly installed biological nutrient removal technology at the Tallman Island plant required significant upgrades to the plant’s electrical substation, aeration system, and sludge pumping systems, and included the installation of sluice gates, mixers, diffusers, froth hoods, and a surface wasting system. In addition, a new sodium hypochlorite storage tank and delivery system were installed, and a mixed flow pump station was rehabilitated. In the plant’s air process system, four new blowers were installed in a newly constructed building. In addition to reducing the amount of nitrogen discharged from the plant, this investment will ensure that the facility remains in a state of good repair for decades to come. DEP also recently completed a $280 million nitrogen removal project at the Hunts Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, a $237 million nitrogen removal project at the Wards Island plant, and invested an additional $330 million in stabilization work and nitrogen reduction measures at the Bowery Bay facility. An additional $460 million was invested in similar upgrades at the Jamaica Bay and 26th Ward Treatment Plants, which discharge into Jamaica Bay. The Tallman Island Wastewater Treatment Plant is designed to treat 80 million gallons of wastewater per day from nearly half a million residents living in a nearly 17,000 acre area of Northeast Queens. In total New York City produces, and DEP collects and treats, an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater each day and it is treated to federal Clean Water Act standards before it is discharged into local waterways. enlisted in 1976 and was trained at Fort McClellan, Alabama. She earned the rank of Sargeant Fist Class, working as Chief Ward Master of the 343rd Evac Hospital at Forth Hamilton in Brooklyn. After many years in various positions at Fort Hamilton, she retired in April 2000. For her service she earned the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal Service Ribbon, an Army Achievement Medal and an Armed Forces Reserve Component Achievement Medal. Crowley is originally from Whitehall, a small town in Washington County. She served for three years as a Private First Class and resigned her commission after Japan’s surrender. She has remained engaged in civic life as a community activist and editor of the Maspeth Chronicle. Crowley was also active in working to restore the Queens Historical Society, and served as the executive director of Maspeth Town Hall. She was previously the grand marshal of the parade in 1993. After beginning at 72nd Street, the paraders will walk down Grand Avenue to the Frank Kowalinski American Legion Post, and end their route in front of the Knights of columbus at 69th Lane. Parade organizers are advising residents to not park along parade route from 12 to 3 p.m. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 19- are on the roster along with a few surprises (or new events) in between. The Shops at Atlas Park currently features more than 375,000 square feet of retail and office space, anchors Regal Cinemas and New York Sports Club, and retailers and restaurants including Forever 21, California Pizza Kitchen, Chico’s, Gymboree, Chili’s Bar & Grill, Starbucks, J. Jill, Johnny Rockets and White House│Black Market. For more information, visit www.shopatlaspark.com or like its Facebook page: Facebook.com/ShopsatAtlasPark. model. ext. 112. FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699-1010. FRIDAY, MAY 23 BOY SCOUT TROOP 28 meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 86- 20 114th St. in Richmond Hill. All boys age 10-1/2 to 17 are welcome. For more information, call 1-718-478-5747. GIRL SCOUTS K to 3rd grade meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Grades 4 and up meet from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Andrews United Methodist Church, 91 Richmond St., between Etna St. and Ridgewood Ave., Cypress Hills. BOY SCOUTS Troop and Pack 233 meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Academy, 438 Grove St, near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn. All boys in grades 1 and up are welcome. For information call 1-718-827-7377. GIRL SCOUTS meet at 7 p.m. at St. Brigid Catholic Academy, 438 Grove St., near St. Nicholas Ave., Brooklyn. RIDGEWOOD OLDER ADULT CENTER, 59-14 70th Ave., welcomes new members 60 years of age or older. Weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Meals daily. For more information, call 1-718-456-2000. REGO PARK SENIOR CENTER, 93-29 Queens Blvd., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-896- 8751. RIDGEWOOD-BUSHWICK SENIOR CENTER, 319 Stanhope St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718- 366-3038. PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908. MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894- 3441. THE WOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234. FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699-1010. MASPETH SELF-HELP SENIOR CENTER, 69-61 Grand Ave., Maspeth will hold exercise and bingo. Hot lunch at noon. Transportation available. Call 1- 718-429-3636 for information. CALENDAR -CONTINUED FROM PG. 55- Selling A Home Or Car? Renting An Apartment? Having A Yard Sale? Let The Times Newsweekly Classified Section Work For You! Call Us At 1-718-821-7500
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