assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234. SUNNYSIDE COMMUNITY SERVICES, 43-31 39th St., will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-784-6173, ext. 112. FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot News From The Queens Tourism Council existing and new, site-specific works by local and internationally acclaimed artists, celebrates the reopening of Fort Tilden and the recovery of the Rockaways. For more information, contact [email protected]. • Sunday, June 29, The Louis Armstrong International Music Festival, 1 to 7 p.m. Multi Grammywinning Cuban salsa singer Albita headlines the show. Other scheduled performers are the Jon Faddis Quartet, led by trumpeter Jon Faddis; Junoon with Salman Ahmad; and David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band. Free. Parade Grounds near the Unisphere at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, www.kupferbergcenter.org. • Sunday, June 29, Groovin’ in the Park, noon. Reggae hit machine Beres Hammond joins Australian soft pop duo Air Supply as headline acts. $59.99. Roy Wilkins Park, 177-01 Baisley Blvd., Jamaica, www.groovininthepark.com. • Sunday, June 29, A Pint of the Past: Beer & Home Brewing in 19th Century New York, 3 p.m. In this 90- minute, interactive program, Mark and Tess Szamatulski explain how to brew and appreciate beer. They also discuss beer styles and local beer history. Learn everything from beer ingredients, such as hops, grain, water and yeast, to the brewing process, including fermentation and sanitization. Free, but reservations required via [email protected] or (718) 206-0545 x13. King Manor Museum, 150-03 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, www.kingmanor.org. • Sunday, June 29, Flying Fish 101, 10 a.m to noon. Learn the secrets of fly fishing—equipment, casting, knots, and rigging—from a seasoned veteran. Pre-register by calling 1-718-229-4000. $21 adults/$7 children ages 8-12. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston, www.alleypond.com. • Sunday, June 29, Sunday to Remember, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Francisco Cantilo plays Latin American music on piano during an afternoon of dance in a welcoming environment. Free. El Paraiso Tropical, 102-11 42nd Ave., Corona, www.laccq.org. • Monday, June 30, Queens Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. The orchestra plays popular music and classical favorites before a fireworks show in an annual Independence Day Celebration in Astoria Park. Free. Shore Boulevard between Hell Gate Bridge and the Pool, www.queenssymphony.org. The “It’s In Queens” column is produced by the Queens Tourism Council with the hope that readers will enjoy the borough’s many attractions. More info available online at www.itsinqueens.com. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 22- lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699-1010. FRIDAY, JULY 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CHECK your local senior center to see if they are open today. The Times Newsweekly office will be closed for the holiday. In honor of the holiday we are reprinting the rousing words that say it all: “Hip Hip Hooray We’re living in the U.S.A. Come on you Yanks All Holler Thanks Hip Hip Hooray Hip Hip Hooray We’re Living in the U.S.A Let Freedom Ring Come on and Sing Hip Hip Hooray.” Never forget how lucky you are to be living in this great country. CALENDAR -CONTINUED FROM PG. 59- Qns. GOP Leader Ragusa Dies NY Senate Bill Saves Wild Swans -CONTINUED FROM PG. 24- Local Teens Enter Mil. Academies High School, the Naval Academy Prep School and Villanova University, respectively. Peraffan and Rojas will enter as freshman, while Roman will transfer after one year in college. Peraffan and Rojas, will attend the United States Naval Academy, while Roman was accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Meng nominated 24 individual students that had, or would be completing their senior year in high school for the prized acceptances, communications Director Jordan Goldes said. These institutions use an Armed Services-based training curriculum with traditional university-style humanities math and science classes added in to prepare young men and women to serve in all branches of the military. After four years, students that graduate will become commissioned officers in the active or reserve units of the U.S. Armed Forces or merchant marine for a minimum of five years. Students seeking acceptance into the academies must be nominated by their congressional representative. “It is an honor to nominate these outstanding students from our community,” Meng said. “These young men and women are truly the future of our nation, guarding liberty and freedom, and I congratulate each and every one of them. I know they’ll make our country and our borough extremely proud.” Meng held a reception to congratulate the students Monday, June 16 at VFW Post 3427 in Flushing. Landi finished in the top 7 percent in her class in high school. She was awarded the United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award and the Women in Aviation Award. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, the Pegasus Society, and the Science Leadership Society, according to a press release announcing her acceptance. “It gives me great pleasure to know that one of our borough’s best and brightest young leaders is on her way to the United States Naval Academy to serve our country,” Crowley said. “Flor has demonstrated an incredible commitment to everything she does, while challenging herself every step of the way. She is someone who strongly believes in giving back to our community and I have no doubt Flor will continue to make her family proud and our nation proud.” -CONTINUED FROM PG. 21- TIMES, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 • 60 as not just a friend but a mentor,” according to a statement from the Queens GOP released last Tuesday afternoon. “Phil was a good man, was dedicated to Queens County and the Republican Party and was an indomitable county chair,” added New York State Republican Party Chairperson Ed Cox. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ragusa family.” Ragusa died while under treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. Among his survivors are his wife Nelly and daughter Stephanie. A wake for Ragusa will be held today from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Quinn-Fogarty Funeral Home, 162-14 Sanford Ave., Flushing. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 35- Cymbrowitz carried the same-as version of Avella’s legislation in the Assembly, which passed the bill earlier last month. The bill will now be delivered to Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his signature. Avella said the passage of this legislation is a huge victory for animal rights and environmental protection groups who have rallied alongside him against DEC’s plan immediately after it was introduced last year. Crossing Guards Honored In R.H. Assemblyman Mike Miller held an award ceremony at the Richmond Hill Block Association located at 110-08 Jamaica Ave. in Richmond Hill, to recognize the hard work of the crossing guards throughout the year last Friday, June, 13. Miller is pictured with Deputy Inspector Henry Sautner, Community Affairs Officer Jose Severino and the crossing guards of the 102nd Precinct. If You See Breaking News On Your Block... Contact The Times Newsweekly Call 1-718-821-7500 • Email [email protected]
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