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FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com JANUARY 22, 2015 • THE COURIER SUN 35 Large weekend turnout boosts bid to save historic Forest Hills movie theater THE COURIER/Photo by Eric Jankiewicz Cinemart, a cinema in Forest Hills, is trying to boost ticket sales to become a fi rst-run movie theater again. BY ERIC JANKIEWICZ ejankiewicz@queenscourier.com @EricJankiewicz Cinemart has been collecting “powerful ammunition,” as the owner said, in its battle to remain open. The almost century-old Forest Hills theater sold out most of its weekend showings of “American Sniper,” and owner Nicolas Nicolaou plans to use the high numbers in his bid to convince Hollywood movie companies to grant the theater fi rst-run movies. “We’re hoping this will allow us to see the executives of the fi lm companies so they will give us the opportunity that this theater deserves: the opportunity to play upscale fi lm,” Nicolaou said. “People in our community supported their local theater, somewhere that has history.” After installing digital projectors, the theater gained the rights to play Clint Eastwood’s “American Sniper.” But Nicolaou said this is just a test run and the future of the theater depends on the sales of tickets for the new movie. “It’s powerful ammunition,” Nicolaou said about the high customer turnout over the weekend. “They want to see the money? Well, here it is.” Nicolaou will be setting up meetings with the New York City branches of major media companies to discuss the theater’s viability to show fi rst-run movies. “We have the tickets to prove it,” Nicolaou said. “And if we have to do more we will do more.” World-Class Pulmonary Care Close to Home Jason B. Karp, MD, FCCP, FACP has joined North Shore-LIJ Medical Group. Board certified in pulmonary disease and internal medicine, Dr. Karp has served the community for over 25 years. He specializes in the treatment of a full range of pulmonary and respiratory conditions including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. Utilizing the extensive resources of North Shore-LIJ Health System and working in collaboration with each patient’s entire healthcare team, Dr. Karp provides expert, compassionate care for optimal patient wellness. nslijdocs.com Learn more about Dr. Jason B. Karp and North Shore-LIJ Medical Group. Call now for an appointment: (516) 365-5357 North Shore-LIJ Medical Group Jason B. Karp, MD, FCCP, FACP 800 Community Drive, Suite 308 Manhasset, New York 11030 Convenient location and office hours Most insurance plans accepted Translation services available Handicap accessible


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