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Queens nonprofits honor Black leaders at inaugural Black Out Brunch in Jamaica

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Feb. 25, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two nonprofit organizations came together in Downtown Jamaica on Saturday to celebrate Black History Month by recognizing local Black leaders for their contributions to the community. Greater Nexus and 100 Suits hosted the inaugural “Black Out Brunch” on Feb. 22, bringing together 75 guests for an afternoon of…

Met Council, local officials distribute food to over 181,000 Jewish New Yorkers for High Holidays

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Oct. 2, 2024 By Czarinna Andres and Paul Frangipane In the lead-up to the Jewish High Holidays, local officials and community leaders gathered at Tomchei Shabbos of Queens located at 129-01 Metropolitan Ave. in Kew Gardens on Monday, Sept. 30. U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks and Grace Meng, Attorney General Letitia James, State Senators Joe…