32 THE COURIER SUN • MAY 9, 2013 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com 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 ISA ABDUR-RAHMAN PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FARMERS BOULEVARD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: As president and executive director of the Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation, Isa Abdur-Rahman works to improve the boulevard’s image in the borough. “Our efforts are to revitalize Farmers Boulevard into a convenient, vibrant and inspiring main street for all of our residents,” he said. The organization is four years old. Abdur-Rahman has held his current position from the start and calls on his experience as a real estate lawyer to focus on revitalizing underutilized store fronts. BACKGROUND: In addition to his work with the Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation, Abdur-Rahman is a self-employed attorney specializing in real estate law based in Jamaica, where he and his family live. He is also an adjunct professor of business and economics at York College. INSPIRATION: Abdur-Rahman was introduced to the organization four years ago, when he met a family running a youth program in the area. After seeing the effect it had on the community, he started to think about ways his expertise in real estate law could help other people. “I thought how I could help them focus on small businesses,” he said. FAVORITE MEMORY: Every year, Abdur-Rahman says he looks forward to the annual health and wellness fair co-organized by the Farmers Boulevard Community Development Corporation. “It’s an opportunity to see the fruits of your labor,” he said. BIGGEST CHALLENGE: Abdur-Rahman said the main challenges for his organization are low funding and a lack of “dedicated volunteers.” While he says the group has been able to accomplish a lot with a little so far, he adds they are still looking for more volunteers to dedicate their time. He says this is a common roadblock for many non-profi ts. BY ANTHONY O’REILLY Five Towns College Open House Saturday, May 11 at 1 pm • Learn about our Degree Programs • Speak with Career Services about Professional Internships • Discuss Scholarship Opportunities with Financial Aid Representatives • Presentations & Demonstrations in our Professional Studios • Meet our Award-Winning Faculty Summer Classes & Workshops for High School Stud ents July 8 - 26 July 29-August 16 Summer Classes For College Students May 28 - July 5 Summer Classes for Graduate Students One Week & Thr ee Week Classes July 8 - August 16 Enrollment Days Every Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm • A U D I O R E C O R D I N G T E C H N O L O G Y • B R O A D C A S T I N G • B U S I N E S S • E L E M E N T A R Y T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • F I L M / V I D E O • J O U R N A L I S M • M A S S C O M M U N I C A T I O N • M U S I C T E A C H E R E D U C A T I O N • M U S I C B U S I N E S S • M U S I C P E R F O R M A N C E • T H E A T R E A R T S 6 3 1 . 6 5 6 . 2 1 1 0 3 0 5 N . S e r v i c e R o a d D i x H i l l s , N e w Y o r k 1 1 7 4 6 w w w . f t c . e d u CAREER OPPORTUNITIES! Resorts World New York City (“RWNYC”) strives to provide our guests with world-class gaming, exquisite dining and unique entertainment experiences. RWNYC FOOd & BEvERAgE JOB FAIR Wednesday, May 15 • 10am – 1pm 110-00 Rockaway Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11420 Central Park Casino Floor We plan to interview candidates in the following areas: BEvERAgE SERvER, FOOd SERvER, F&B ATTENdANT, BANQUET ON-CALL, COOK, BARTENDER, F&B SHIFT MANAgER rwnewyork.com driving directions: Bus: Q37, Q7, Q11, Q41. Subway: Train to North Conduit Station. , , train to Jamaica Avenue, transfer to RWNYC shuttle bus to casino. Car: Travel Eastbound on Belt Parkway East to Exit 19 toward Lefferts Boulevard Long Term Parking. Left at 119th Street/Lefferts Boulevard. Left at Rockaway Boulevard; Resorts World Casino is on your left. From the Belt Parkway: Eastbound Exit 19. Westbound Exit 18-B (Lefferts Boulevard). Then, follow signs to Aqueduct Racetrack on right. RWNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All candidates must be at least eighteen (18) years old and have the ability to obtain the appropriate license pursuant to the NY State Lottery Regulations.
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