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| Miss Taxi International's Ride
Irina has been interested in modeling since she was a little girl, but never paid it much attention until she entered the Miss Taxi International competition in Queens last year – and won.
“It’s really after last year that I’ve been involved,” she said, pointing out that one of the prizes for winning was a got scholarship to go to modeling school at the Elizabeth Talent Studio in Manhattan. Irina explained that as part of her title, she has been able to attend museum functions, go to events and even be interviewed for Queens Public Television. “It’s been good,” she said. “I’ve been doing photo shoots and going to places.” While not in front of the lens, Irina splits her time between studying for a degree in education from Queens College and working with disabled children at a center on Long Island. Though she admits that modeling is a hobby for now, she would not be opposed to swinging into it as a full-time career should the opportunity arise. This Bryant High School grad moved from Astoria to Jamaica, and spends some of her down time checking out the unique cuisines offered in her home borough. “I have a hobby,” she admitted. “Every weekend, or in my free time, if I eat or go on a date I always go to a different restaurant. There are so many to choose from.” Though she does admit a particular affinity for Red Lobster. Throughout her work, Irina’s parents have been very supportive, attending events with her wherever her work takes her. “They’re always there,’ she said, “and they don’t have any complaints.” Irina Gonzalez Home: Jamaica Age: 19 Height: 5’ 6" Stats: 33-25-37 NYPhotoByNick |
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| Confession
Call it taking confession… to a whole new level.
Six officials from the Local Christian Assembly Church in Forest Hills, including former minister Isaac Ovid, took that sacrament straight into their court trial when Federal prosecutors obtained a videotape of them “repenting” for wasting $10 million of the congregation’s donations on bad investments and personal spending. The U.S. Attorney’s office said it would be turning the video over to defense lawyers, along with the allegedly damning bank records. The videos were shot sometime in 2005 inside the church, with the confession taking place in front of the congregation. Prosecutors claims the majority of the investor’s money went to luxury purchases, such as a $200,000 Bentley sedan leased by Ovid. |
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| Drinking Outside
A humongous new open air German Biergarten, Studio Square, opened last week in Long Island City. They serve 17 imported and domestic beers on tap, as well as wines and spirits. The menu also boasts bratwurst, black angus hamburgers, pulled pork, kielbasa, and sides of bacon. The place is 18,000 square feet, and plans also to host weddings and parties.
With a selection like that, a lot of guys might clamor to set a wedding date. Now you know where to bring you dates, girls. |
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| Serbia Loves Queens
Even in the Balkans, our borough is recognizable. And we thought they barely got TV signals out there.
Serbian director Darko Lungolov filmed parts of his feature “Here and There” in Long Island City and Astoria. The film was featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, among other flicks set in Queens. The film follows Robert, who flies to Serbia to marry a woman for cash so she can get her immigration papers, while Serbian immigrant Branko struggles to save up enough money to bring his wife to the U.S. Lest you be hesitant on checking it out, the movie won two awards at the Film Festival. And as our two Slavic reporters have proven, they do have funny accents and a great sense of humor. |
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| Mets Fan Streaks Into Jail
Citi Field’s first streaker may be sliding all the way to jail, according to law enforcement officials.
Whitestone's Craig Coakley, 30, was charged with third-degree criminal trespass and interference with a professional sporting event after he dashed across right field last week wearing nothing but a stuffed monkey around his waist. Coakley slid into second base before being apprehended by Mets security. He also documented the event on video, publishing it on the Web site Youtube last week. “I didn’t think I was gonna get in so much trouble. It was a bet. My boss said he would pay me a week’s worth of salary if I did it and my lawyer told me it’s only a misdemeanor,” he told police. The NYC Interference with a Professional Sporting Event Law, passed in 2003, prohibits fans from disrupting sporting events and can incur stiff penalties on those charged with violating the law. “As the defendant sadly learned yesterday, one ‘streak’ equals three strikes and you’re out – out of the ballpark and on your way to the courthouse to face arraignment on criminal charges,” Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. If convicted, Coakley faces up to one year in jail and civil penalties of up to $5,000. |
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