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PAGE 4 THE QUEENS TIMES THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2024

It’s In Queens! Teri Gandy-Richardson. Jamaica
(July 26 to Aug. 2) Center for Arts & Learning, 161-
04 Jamaica Ave.
Just like the weather, the Queens • July 27, Junk Dump Film Fes-
outdoor season is hot, hot, hot. tival, July 28. This fourth annual
Annual events include a pow- fest screens shorts by emerging
wow, dance fest, and film festival. and underrepresented filmmakers
Pop-up events include sidewalk at the intersection of video art and
chalk fun, bird birthdays, and storytelling. The two-day program
beekeeping. includes narrative, animated, and
experimental work by artists using
• July 26, Thunderbird American unique processes to tell singular
Indian Powwow, July 28. This and engaging stories. Screenings
45th annual friendly competi- are followed by discussions with
tion attracts more than 40 Indian the filmmakers. Museum of the Gantries.Fabio-Rojas-Quintet
Nations – including Cherokee, Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave.,
Hopi, Matinecock, Navajo, and Astoria’s Kaufman Arts District. bio Rojas. His quintet will present
Shinnecock – from around North • July 27, Fool’s Paradise Gar- a repertoire of original composi-
America and the Caribbean. Plus, den Party, noon. A seven-hour, tions, characterized by improvi-
a craft-and-food market peddles outdoor, social experience for sation and a variety of rhythms,
beadwork, ceramics, embroidery, city-dwellers to dress up, create embodying the essence of Modern
food, jewelry, and stones. Bon- beautiful picnic plots, and experi- Jazz. Gantry Plaza State Park,
fires and dance circles are planned ence fresh air in the backdrop of Long Island City.
for Friday and Saturday nights. a city-scaped green space. Queens • July 31, Italian Nights Series
Queens County Farm Museum, Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main St., 2024, 7 pm. New York City Police
73-50 Little Neck Pkwy., Glen Flushing. Symphony Band performs as part
Oaks. • July 27, Fun with Sidewalk of National Crime Night Out with Attorney General James Announces
• July 26, Riddim & Jazz Fes- Chalk, noon. Three hours of free support from the 114th Precinct
tival, July 28. Three days of live chalk art facilitated by Syesha Community Council. Athens New Protections Against Deed Theft
music with emerging and estab- Danielle, who’s also known as Square Park, 30th Street and 30th
lished talent. Grammy-winning “Homeless Heart.” After a period Avenue, Astoria. New Law Taking Effect Today stop these scammers from taking
crooner Samara Joy headlines this of homelessness, she became an • Aug. 1, Flamenco Latino in Makes Deed Theft a Crime, advantage of hardworking people.
year’s lineup along with Roy Har- independent artist, humanitarian, Concert, 7:30 pm. This Queens- Expands AG’s Authority to Pros- I thank State Senator Myrie and
grove Big Band and Cocomama. community builder, and activist. based troupe presents a night ecute Deed Theft Assemblymember Dais for co-
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, King Manor Museum, 150-03 of Flamenco, Tap, and Hip-Hop sponsoring this legislation. These
153-10 Jamaica Ave., and Rufus Jamaica Ave. dancing. Jamaica Center for Arts New York Attorney General Le- critical reforms will help us keep
King Park across the street. • July 27, Beekeeping Workshop, & Learning, 161-01 Jamaica Ave. titia James reminded New Yorkers New York families where they
• July 26, Warm Up 2024, 4 pm. 10 am. Master Beekeeper Walter • Aug. 1, Strawberry Fields, that a new law establishing deed belong: in their homes.”
Now in its 26th season, Warm Up Blohm discusses apiculture’s ben- 7:30 pm. Central Astoria LDC’s theft as a crime and expanding the “When the Senate held our hear-
presents live DJ sets and shows on efits and the role honeybees play Summer Concert series continues Office of the Attorney General’s ing on deed theft in 2022, we heard
a stage designed by Stewart Uoo. in the food supply. Local honey with this Beatles tribute band. (OAG) ability to prosecute deed in detail just how easy it is for
This night’s lineup features UNI- from BHS hives will be on sale. Astoria Park Great Lawn, near theft goes into effect today. The scammers to prey on unsuspecting
IQU3/Newark EASYFUN/UK Bayside Historical Society, 208 Astoria Pool. legislation, which was co-authored homeowners, and how difficult it
Klein/Parkwuud Entertainment/ Totten Ave., Fort Totten. • Aug. 1, Rick Larrimore’s by Attorney General James and can be to obtain justice,” said State
UK African-American Sound • July 28, Ballet Folklóri- Blonds Have More Fun, 7:30 pm. sponsored by State Senator Zell- Senator Myrie. “Communities
Recordings/D.O.T. Audio Arts/ co Mexicano de Nueva York’s This group performs hits by Rod nor Myrie and Assemblymember like mine in Central Brooklyn are
New York. MoMA PS1, 22-25 Guelaguetza, noon. The Dance of Stewart as part of the Forest Park Landon C. Dais, establishes deed particularly vulnerable. I’m grate-
Jackson Ave., Long Island City. the Pineapple is a big draw to this Summer Concert Series. George theft as a crime, amends the statute ful for Attorney General James’
• July 26, Footloose, Aug. 11. show, which includes folk music, Seuffert Bandshell, Woodhaven of limitations to give homeowners partnership in strengthening our
Concord Theatricals presents this traditional costumes, food, and Boulevard and Forest Park Drive, and prosecutors more time to seek laws to prosecute deed theft and
1984 musical about a teenager who friendship. The Zapotec word Forest Park. justice, and grants OAG original protect New Yorkers’ homes.”
moves from Chicago to a small “guelaguetza” translates as “of- • Aug. 1, Spitfire, 7 pm. The criminal jurisdiction to prosecute “When elected to the 77th As-
town where he tries to overturn a fering” or “reciprocal exchange of Free Summer Concerts in the Park deed theft. This is Attorney Gen- sembly District, I promised I will
ban on dancing. The 8 pm shows gifts or talent.” Socrates Sculpture series, presented by the Northern eral James’ latest effort to protect do my best to protect the residents
are on July 26, 27, and Aug. 1, 2, Park, 32-01 Vernon Blvd., Long Woodside Coalition and Goliard New Yorkers from deed theft, a of my district. My promise was a
3, 8, 9, and 10. The 2 pm shows Island City. Concerts, rocks on with a night of criminal scam that robs New York main motivation in sponsoring the
are on July 28 and Aug. 4 and • July 28, Zikrayat, 6 pm. The classics from the 1970s and 1980s. families of their homes and liveli- Deed Theft Bill with State Sena-
11. Rockaway Theatre Company, Jackson Heights Beautification Sgt. Collins Triangle, Broadway hoods. Last year, Attorney Gen- tor Myrie and Attorney General
Building T-4, Fort Tilden. Group’s Summer Sundays pro- and 59th Street, Woodside. eral James championed legislation James,” said Assemblymember
• July 26, Love and Basketball, gram continues with traditional • Aug. 2, Festival of Cinema sponsored by State Senator Brian Dais. “This landmark bill will
8:30 pm. An outdoor screening Arabic music and dance led by NY, Aug. 11. This eight-annual Kavanagh and Assemblymember protect the homeowners in my
of a 2000 film about childhood Flushing Town Hall Deputy Di- endeavor screens about 100 in- Helene Weinstein to enhance civil district and across the great state
adversaries and talented athletes rector Sami Abu Shumays. Trav- dependent films and organizes deed theft protections by empow- of New York from con artists that
who have a love for the game of ers Park at 78th Street and 34th workshops, panel discussions, ering the Attorney General and are specifically targeting the se-
basketball and each other. They Avenue. improv classes, and other related local district attorneys to pause niors that own homes. Our bill will
pursue their dream of basketball • July 28, Queensborough Dance activities. Regal UA Midway, related eviction and ownership provide the Attorney General and
success through high school, col- Festival, 1 pm. Performances by 108-22 Queens Blvd., and Forest dispute proceedings and expand district attorneys across the state
lege, and the pros, but along the Cucala Dance Company, IMMA Hills Library, 108-19 71st Ave., the list of crimes that allow pros- a strong legal tool to prosecute the
way they must face their own per- KAT, Monali Nandy Mazumdar, with a special screening at Queens ecutors to invalidate fraudulent scam artists taking advantage of
sonal hurdles. Rufus King Park, Ricardo “El Niño” Osorio Silvana, Center Mall. sale and loan documents, among homeowners in our state. I want
Jamaica Avenue at 153rd Street. Brizuela Weigel, and The King- • Aug. 2, Buster Keaton in Sher- other measures. That law went into to thank my Assembly and Senate
• July 26, Opening Reception: dom Dance Company. Rufus King lock Jr., Aug. 11. Directed by Bust- effect in December 2023. colleagues for the overwhelming
An Afro-Latinx Mixtape, 6 pm. Park, 150-29 Jamaica Ave. er Keaton, this 1924 silent comedy New Yorkers who believe they bipartisan support, thank the At-
Curated by Adrian Bermeo, this • July 28, Birdy Birthday, 1:30 follows a lovestruck projectionist are a victim of deed theft are torney General for pushing this
show exhibits artists’ visual inter- pm. VOM’s founding benefac- who falls asleep during a show and encouraged to contact OAG by issue to the top of her agenda, and
pretations of such musical genres tor, Elisabetha Orth, was an avid dreams he has entered the film as a calling 1(800) 771-7755, emailing thank the Governor for recogniz-
as Hip-Hop, Jazz, Motown, Reg- birder. It was her wish that VOM detective. Museum of the Moving deedtheft@ag.ny.gov, or filing a ing and signing this landmark
gaeton, Rumba, Bomba, Salsa, offer water, seed, and haven to Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria’s confidential complaint. legislation that will protect the
Blues, and Reggae. Artists in- feathered friends year-round. Kaufman Arts District. “Deed theft is a merciless homeowners in our state.”
clude Bermeo, Anthony Newton, Commemorate her birthday with • Aug. 2, Free First Friday, 11 crime that robs New Yorkers of Deed theft occurs when some-
Cameron St. Clair, Carlos Mateu, the Queens County Bird Club. am. On the first Friday of every their homes, communities, and one takes the title, or deed, to
Catalina Baselli, Charlie Pastelle, Voelker Orth Museum, Flushing. month, admission is free. (Reser- financial stability,” said Attorney another person’s home without
Edgar Moza, Gian GFX, Gilly • July 30, Fabio Rojas Quintet, vations are strongly suggested.) General James. “By making deed the homeowner’s knowledge or
Lugo, Ingrid Mathurin, Irene 7 pm. The Live at the Gantries The Noguchi Museum, 9-01 33rd theft the crime we know it to approval. It disproportionately
Fernandez, Lisa Wilde, Sasha series continues with Venezuelan Rd., Long Island City, www.no- be, this law gives my office and
Lynn Roberts, Steven Luna, and drummer and film composer Fa- guchi.org. district attorneys more power to (Continued on page 8)