FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com JUNE 9, 2016 • The Queens Courier 23 FDNY INDUCTS NEWEST CHIEF INTO THE RANKS Hours before former House Speaker and current From left to right: Battalion Chief Jake Lemonda, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi and FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles title. “The Republicans had no idea who they were going up against.” And indeed, reflecting on the public relations campaign to pressure the mostly freshman Republicans from outside New York to pass the bill drew much applause from the inner circle. “They were shaking in their boots when they saw Jon Stewart,” added Deputy Chief Alles, Photo courtesy of Mike Fricchione CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES LAMP SHADE SALE 12 years from now, this LED bulb will still be saving you money. 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 SPRING BLAST SALE 30-50% OFF On yellow tagged items GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 6/30/16 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, she was actually being made into an honorary fire chief with local Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney and some of New York’s Bravest. The event, closed to media, was a low-key victory lap celebration of sorts amongst a small crowd of political insiders who helped pass a permanent extension of the Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act — giving coverage to those afflicted with Ground Zero-related health woes. C o n g r e s swoma n Maloney, the bill’s sponsor who fought for more than a decade to create the program and extend its length presented, along with FDNY Chief Jake Lemonda and Deputy Chief Richard Alles, the first ever honorary fire chief’s helmet to the first ever female House Speaker. The occasion marked a much important opportunity for the activist crowd to quietly unwind and reminisce without the pressure of TV cameras. It was especially heartfelt for those who spent years working on the critical piece of legislation. “If you know Carolyn Maloney, you know she’s dogged when she wants something, so it’s a lot easier to just give it to her right away,” joked Pelosi upon receiving the gift and her honorary 77 CLEANING, LLC A Green Clean Company • Home and Offi ce Cleaning • Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning • Move In/Move Out • Yard and Garden Work • Power Washing • Windows Cleaned SPRING TIME CLEANING We use only Green and Environmentally Safe Cleaning Products! We Serve All 5 Boroughs HOURS: 8 AM – 6 PM 7- DAYS FIRST TIME CUSTOMER SPECIAL! With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. FREE ESTIMATES! CALL NOW! 718-326-8761 www.77Cleaning.com LICENSED and INSURED With this coupon. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 4 Rooms of Cleaning Only $77 + tax Any 1 Room 12’x12’ Carpet Cleaned For Only $77 + tax who referenced the famous comedian and former “Daily Show” host who, in some instances, literally chased down lawmakers in the halls of Congress to publicly shame them for not supporting the bill. “It gave us a shot of adrenaline and helped put us over the top.” Sometimes we all need a pat on a back — even hero firefighters and members of Congress. Queens Politics & More BY MIKE FRICCHIONE
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