FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com march 28, 2013 • The Courier sun 39 SCOTT BARON’S STAR OF QUEENS brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCICATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens Paul Di Benedett o President Bayside Historical Society COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT: As president of the Bayside Historical Society, Paul Di Benedetto heads the board of directors and helps to define its mission. The group, formed in 1964, works to archive and preserve Bayside’s history by maintaining those properties that have already been landmarked, as well as working to landmark other sites in Bayside. Di Benedetto said the group was originally formed to save Fort Totten and the Lawrence Cemetery. The two sites are now a NYC landmark and since then the society has been working to provide maintenance for both. The society also works to educate people about Bayside’s history. Di Benedetto has been president of the society for a year. He is also a member of Community Board 11. BACKGROUND: Di Benedetto has been living in Bayside since 1995. He said he originally moved there because of its proximity to Manhattan, where he was working at the time, and fell in love with the historical houses in the area. FAVORITE MEMORY: Di Benedetto says his favorite memory in working with the society is seeing the look of joy in children, and even adults, as they learn of the area’s history. “It’s great to see how they take history up too and how it relates to them.” INSPIRATION: Di Benedetto said he didn’t like the fact that land developers would come in and destroy many of the homes in the area. “I didn’t like the fact that developers and short-sighted people were coming and buying the houses,” he said. “They’d clear the properties and put all this asbestos in the air.” In working with the society, Di Benedetto hopes to halt, if not completely stop, this kind of development. BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “It’s a lack of understanding,” Di Benedetto said about trying to get sites landmarked. “People are afraid for some reason.” Di Benedetto said he tries to get people to understand that by landmarking a site, their house or property is “locked in time.” BY ANTHONY O’REILLY At Gilman Ciocia, you’ll receive 25% OFF* whatever you paid your accountant last year. And that’s only the beginning. We like saving people money on their taxes - and we’d like to help you. With the economy the way it is, there’s never been a better time to take control of your taxes. Call to schedule an appointment Queens Office: 35-30 Francis Lewis Blvd. Flushing, NY 11358 718-304-2035 www.gtax.com Jim Ciocia, Founder and Chairman *$99 minimum tax preparation fee. Please bring your invoice from last years tax preparation fees. Offer available for 2012 tax returns only. Not to be combined with any other offer. Non-negotiable. No cash value. If you had your taxes prepared by Gilman Ciocia in 2012, you do not qualify for this promotion. This discount must be requested at time of service, no credits will be issued after the tax return has been filed. Offer expires March 31, 2013.
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