Tag: queens-event

Black History Month at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens: Lorna Rainey honors her great-grandfather’s legacy, America’s first Black U.S. Rep.

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Feb. 14, 2025 By Athena Dawson NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens celebrated Black History Month with an informative and inspiring guest speaking engagement on Thursday, Feb. 13. The event at 82-68 164th St. in Jamaica was led by Lorna Rainey, great-granddaughter of America’s first Black U.S. Rep., the Honorable Joseph H. Rainey (1870). Lorna is…

Zabar’s partners with MTA, hands out cookies at Court Square station for subway’s 120th anniversary celebration

Oct. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Oct. 22, 2024 By Czarinna Andres Hundreds of subway riders were treated to Zabar’s iconic black and white cookies today, courtesy of a unique partnership between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the legendary New York City deli. Workers from MTA New York City Transit, joined by David Zabar… Read more »