Liberty Ave., Lefferts Blvd. intersection
co-named Little Guyana Avenue
By Tangerine Clarke
History was made in Richmond
Hill, Queens, on May 29,
when the intersection of Liberty
Avenue and Lefferts Boulevar
was co-named “Little Guyana
Avenue,” in a community that
a large population of Guyanese
calls home.
Mayor Bill deBlasio applauded
Guyana for its many contributions
to New York City, its
people of different backgrounds,
businesses and faiths, coming
together as one. “That is what
New York stands for as well,”
said the politician who joined
hundreds of nationals, during
an unveiling ceremony, highlighted
by Tassa band music.
Council Member Adams who
sponsored and passed legislation
in December 2020, said: “The
historic, street co-naming, Liberty
Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard
as “Little Guyana Avenue”
has been long-awaited but
so well-deserved. For decades,
our Guyanese community has
contributed to the economic,
cultural, and political fabric of
Queens, and now their accomplishments
and impact are officially
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recognized through this
new street sign.”
“The co-naming of Little
Guyana Avenue is testament
to the hard work and sacrifices
of our immigrant families,
longtime small businesses,
and community organizations
and leaders who have endeavored
to make their mark on our
community and our city. Their
long and lasting legacy of community
building will forever be
remembered,” she said.
Congressman Gregory Meeks
said: “I’m delighted to see the
impact of the Guyanese community
being recognized. Little
Guyana Avenue may be new,
but the Guyanese community
in Southeast Queens has been
vibrant for many years.”
“There are few communities
that represent our borough’s
unmatched diversity and pride
in its heritage than the Guyanese
American community
in Richmond Hill. It is an
honor to officially declare Liberty
Avenue as Little Guyana
Avenue, cementing the remarkable
strength and the countless
contributions of our thousands
of Guyanese-American families
who call this neighborhood
home,” remarked Queens Borough
President Donovan Richards,
Jr.
“We applaud Councilmember
Adrienne Adams for her efforts
to make this street co-naming
possible, and we look forward
Council Member Adrienne Adams addresses members of
the community during the unveiling of the “Little Guyana
Avenue” sign during a co-naming ceremony at the intersection
of Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. She is
surrounded by Mayor Bill deBlasio, Congressman Gregory
Meeks, Queens Borough President, Donovan Richards Jr.,
Assembly District 31 Leader, Richard David, NYC Commissioner
Jonnel Doris, among others. Council Member Adriene
to a celebratory summer on
Little Guyana Avenue honoring
Queens’ Guyanese heritage,
culture, cuisine and more.”
“As a second-generation
Guyanese-American representing
the second largest diaspora
in Queens, and as your deputy
borough president, I join with
Queens Borough President,
Donovan Richards in expressing
our pride with the co-naming of
Liberty Avenue as Little Guyana
Avenue,” said Deputy Borough
President, Rhonda Binda.
“As the first South Asian
woman elected to office in
New York State, I am proud
to represent the entire South
Asian diaspora, which includes
Indo-Caribbeans from the great
nation of Guyana. The South
Asian community now has a
seat at the table of power in
our state and is finally getting
the recognition and resources it
deserves,” said Assemblywoman
Jenifer Rajkumar.
The intersection of Liberty Adams
Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard,
Queens, was conamed
“Little Guyana Avenue.”
Council Member Adriene
Adams
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