Fete Nyc First Lady In E. Elm.

By QNS Editorial Posted on February 27, 2014

New York City’s first lady, Chirlane McCray, was a guest of honor during Rep. Joe Crowley’s Black History Month celebration last Wednesday, Feb. 19, at the First Baptist Church in East Elmhurst. McCray, the wife of Mayor Bill de Blasio, delivered the keynote address during the event recognizing the sacrifices and achievements made by African-Americans through the years. Holding a bouquet of flowers, McCray is flanked by (from left to right) Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, honorees Monique Johnson and Marvin Jeffcoat, Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry, honoree Kelly Blue, Congressman Crowley and City Council Member Mark Weprin.

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