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PAGE 2 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2022

Park Side Restaurant CONSUMER ALERT: NYS Division of Consumer
Protection Provides Tips to Help Consumers

Queens’Finest Italian Restaurant Navigate The Holiday Shopping Season
(Continued from page 1) — of the consumer’s preference Consumers having trouble
• Understand the Refund Terms: obtaining a store refund are en-
• Pay Attention to Return Poli- For retailers that allow returns, couraged to file a complaint with
cies: New York State law requires New York State law does not re- the New York State Division of
that retailers post their return and quire refunds to be given in any Consumer Protection.
refund policies conspicuously to specific manner. However, it does The New York State Division
inform consumers before the trans- require the form of the refund of Consumer Protection provides
action is completed. Retailers must —cash, credit, or exchange — be resources and education materials
provide a written copy of the store’s clearly disclosed in advance of pur- to consumers, as well as voluntary
return policies when requested. chase. Retailers must also disclose mediation services between con-
New York State Law does not any fees associated with the return. sumers and businesses. The Con-
require retailers to accept returns, If no fee is listed, shoppers should sumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-
however, they must post a con- inquire whether the store imposes 697-1220 is available Monday to
spicuous notice visible to consum- a re-stocking fee for returned mer- Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm,
About Park Side Restaurant - An Italian Landmark in the heart of Corona, ers before the point of sale advising chandise and determine prior to excluding State Holidays, and
Queens, Park Side Restaurant is truly a destination that is worth the trip. that no returns will be accepted. purchase if the item can be returned consumer complaints can be filed
After one visit, you will be sure to be back again and again for one the If the retailer does not post a for a refund or only store credit. at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/
city’s Best Italian restaurants. Bring your appetite and enjoy authentic return policy, the law requires the • Retain Any Proof of Purchase: consumer-protection.
and always delicious dishes using the freshest ingredients and attention to retailer to accept returns of unused, Consumers should retain receipts For more consumer protection
detail served by our professional staff. Park Side is also happy to host your undamaged merchandise within in the event a product needs to be tips, follow the Division on social
next function with our private dining area and flexible banquet packages. 30 days of the purchase date, with returned, and when purchasing media at Twitter: @NYSConsumer
proof of purchase, and provide a re- gifts, ask if a gift receipt is avail- and Facebook: www.facebook.
107-01 Corona Ave. Corona Heights, NY fund in the form —cash or a credit able. com/nysconsumer
(718) 271-9274 • (718) 271-9871 Corona’s P.S.14Q, The Fairview School, Performed at the
- Reservations Suggested - 90th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center Event Story

(Continued from page 1) PS 14Q Fairview elementary rose above them all and WNBC
school choir in Corona, Queens is thrilled to welcome the PS
Heather Benson, the proud was chosen this year’s NBC 4 14Q Fairview School Choir to 30
Principal of Corona’s PS 14Q, New York Star Choir and sang Rock for this once-in-a-lifetime
The Fairview School, congratu- at the “Christmas in Rockefeller opportunity.”
lates the Fairview 5 Grade Choir, Center” tree lighting special. PS 14Q is a K-5 elementary
their Music Teacher Dr. Angelica PS 14Q, The Fairview School, school located in the heart of
Ortega and teacher Luanna Lasso was chosen by the “Kelly Clark- Corona, 107-01 Otis Avenue,
for preparing P.S.14Q, 5 Grade son Show” as the winner out of a Corona, NY 11368, Queens,
Choir, for the wonderful per- pool of 70 entrants from across and serves a largely Latino,
formance they made at the 90th the region. At the Christmas in multilingual, immigrant student
Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Rockefeller Center tree lighting population. WNBC is awarding
Center Tree Lighting Special special they performed “Deck the $5,000 to the school in support
Event. Halls” on NBC 4. of their music program. The 31
“This year PS 14Q is 108 years “The talents and passion of choir members will also receive
Subscribe to the young and has a deep connection, these young singers is conta- tickets to a future performance
rich history and tradition to the gious,” said Eric Lerner, presi-
of “Wicked,” the Broadway super
Queens Times Corona community in Queens dent and general manager of NBC hit and official sponsor of this
4 New York. “However, one choir year’s “Star Choir” competition.
County”, said Principal Benson.
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