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| Daydreaming Daymar
Hailing from Dominican Republic, Daymar immigrated to the United States three years ago and has not looked back.
In high school she gave it her all during the talent show, showcasing her voice, dance moves and modeling abilities. “I write songs, dance and act,” she said. Since graduating and moving on to the Borough of Manhattan Community College, where she studies Business Administration, she has done two fashion shows and filled out her portfolio after New York photographer Nick Beneduce photographed her last month. “I love taking pictures of myself,” the 18 year old said. “Whenever I go out, I always have a camera.” Daymar said she looks up to models like Tyra Banks who seem to do it all, including hosting “America’s Next Top Model,” her favorite show. Although Daymar said she misses DR sometimes, Woodhaven is home for now. “I love it here,” she said. Daymar Hernandez Home: Woodhaven Age: 18 Height: 5’7" Weight: 130 lbs. Stats: 35-31-36 NY Photo By Nick |
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| Snake Charmer
If you’re the average person, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a snake is a slippery, slithery, pest. Maybe even a beast. There is a Queens guy and his pal who are trying to change your mind about the appendageless creatures.
Mike Richardson, a floor care specialist from Elmhurst, and Dewey Dawson, an exterminator from Crown Heights, introduce Sunshine, a 12-foot albino python, and Big Boy, a boa constrictor, to anyone willing to greet their pets. If you are looking for a glimpse, or want to try your hand (or neck) at having the beauties say hello up close and personal, find a tourist spot in town. A touch is free, but a picture is a mere $10. |
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| Can You Hear Me Now?
“Everybody Loves Raymond” may be off the air, but Forest Hills native Ray Romano still has a place at the annual Emmy Awards telecast.
Last year, however, Fox opted to drop sound and picture during the comedian’s monologue when the Queens College-educated Romano decided to make a joke about the Fox series “Back to You” starring both “Frasier’s” Kelsey Grammer and his former co-star Patricia Heaton. “Frasier is screwing my wife,” Romano said, though you wouldn’t know if you were watching from home. “Back to You” has not been renewed for another season. Romano’s career, on the other hand, is far from extinct, even if he does provide the voice for a wooly mammoth in the hugely successful “Ice Age” movies, the third of which is scheduled to hit theaters early next year. |
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| If you can’t beat 'em, join 'em
Marcos Penteado of Queens is accustomed to being around millionaires
Driving his limousine, Penteado chauffeurs wealthy New Yorkers for a living but now he may be switching positions and sitting in the back seat. Penteado, 57, of Astoria, plans to keep his day job as a limo driver and open his own business after he won a $1-million prize in the $20 lottery scratch-off game, $500 Million Extravaganza. Always confident, Penteado said he knew one day he would win, the money just came sooner than he thought. He will receive the money in 20 annual payments of $50,000. Penteado was a dedicated player for many years and said he has bought two lotto tickets with every paycheck since arriving from Brazil 14 years ago. But he was still shocked, saying he “couldn’t believe it” when he realized he held a winning ticket. |
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| Tennis Star Comes To Queens
Israeli tennis sar Shahar Peer came to Queens Aug. 21 to hold a free tennis clinic with local youth at Kissena Park. According to a press release announcing her arrival, Peer is supposedly one of the world’s top tennis players, as if we all should know.
“Shahar Peer is one of the world’s top-ranked tennis players and we are very fortunate that she is willing to take a break from her preparations for the U.S. Open to conduct a free clinic for some of New York City’s underserved children,” said New York City Sports Commissioner Kenneth Podziba. Excuse those of us that don’t follow women’s tennis religiously and believe the only important matches on Queens soil take place at the end of the August, when the US Open begins But good for her. It really shows some spirit to make an extra trip all the way to Queens. And she’s giving athletic instruction to kids, that’s good too. Heaven knows any reason to get kids out of the house and away from video games is certainly worth it. |
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