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26 times • JUNE 11, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.timesnewsweekly.com FoR BREaKinG nEWS ViSiT www.couriersun.com scott Baron’s star oF Queens star RichaRd houRahan ColleCtions Manager Queens HistoriCal soCiety Background: Hourahan was not enthusiastic about history in his youth, and had primarily been interested in business, math and physical science. He studied chemistry for a short time as an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania before being drafted as a soldier into the Vietnam War. After he got back to the United States he resumed his studies to finish a degree in business school and a master’s degree in computer software. It was only after a career in software database and archival work that he began to pursue an interest in historical knowledge and preservation. or see:tHe occupation: Collections manager at the Queens Historical Society community involvement: Hourahan’s presentations can be seen by audiences all throughout Queens in various locations, with an estimated 7,000 people having attended an exhibit he produced for the World’s Fair Anniversary Festival in the summer of 2014. The Queens Historical Society also takes history right to members of the public in other ways, with lessons in local classrooms and satellite exhibits with participating locations, such as Queens College. greatest achievement: Being The Courier’s “Star of Queens” Biggest challenge: Hourahan says that creating programs to appeal to people of different communities and backgrounds is one of his biggest challenges, especially in Queens, largely known as the most culturally diverse community in the world. A big part of his job is breaking barriers and speaking to people of different languages and socioeconomic backgrounds, so he tries to tell stories that can the whole community can relate to by telling historical stories though various perspectives. He also focuses on connecting to his audience. “They talk to you, they ask questions, they know stuff,” Hourahan said. “I find I have to get outside myself, and so I try to listen to people.” inspiration: “Queens is my biggest inspiration,” Hourahan said. “It is. You just have to go out and walk around.” BY ALINA SURIEL brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 oF queens CUTLER’S REPAIRS 12 years this LED be saving 10%ANY With Coupon.Limit 1 Excludes CUTLER’S 516-No Previous Classes Playgroup Other Courier/Photo by alina suriel EVERYTHING THRIFT STORE 66-24 Myrtle Ave, Glendale, NY 718-669-4177 New & Used Stuff • Records • Clothes • Furniture • Toys • Collectables • CDS, DVD 10% OFF $20 purchase or more with coupon Call Now & End Your Tax Nightmare! • Owe the IRS more than $10,000? • Being Audited? • Unfi led Tax Returns? • Wage & Bank Levies? Co-Author of the best selling book “Breaking the Tax Code” Salvatore P. Candela, EA, ATA, ABA Enrolled Agent - Tax Advisor (T) 877-TAX-1040 (F) 718-894-4476 scandela@thetaxadvocategroup.com www.thetaxadvocategroup.com ConstruCtion LLC (718) 845-9200 Free Estimates Violations removed •Brick Work •Paving Stones •All Types of Concrete •Custom Built Homes •Kitchens & Bathrooms •Dormers & Extensions •Residential & Commercial •New Construction •We Do It All! VISIT US AT... SclafmoreConstruction.Com NYC License #1314744 Fully Insured ORTHODONTICS Adults & Children Invisalign™ Premier Provider MulticolorMini-Bonded Brackets Ceramic - Clear Braces Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics GLENRIDGE ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS 65-34 Myrtle Ave., Glendale, NY 11385 1-718-381-2965 1-718-386-8728 ©Times Newsweekly 2014 – GLENRIDGE WWW.GLENRIDGEORTHODONTIST.COM Dr. V. Bilello*, Dr. M. Nissenbaum, Dr. P. Bilello, Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics


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