4 APRIL 29, 2021 RIDGEWOOD TIMES WWW.QNS.COM
Queens becomes fi rst county in New York
state to reach 1 million vaccine milestone
BY JENNA BAGCAL
JBAGCAL@SCHNEPSMEDIA.COM
@JENNA_BAGCAL
A year aft er Queens became the
city’s epicenter of COVID-19,
the borough has reached 1
million residents vaccinated, making
it the fi rst county in the state to reach
the milestone.
Borough President Donovan Richards
announced the achievement on
Friday, April 23, based on data from
the State Department of Health showing
that 1 million residents in the
“World’s Borough” have received at
least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
“One year ago today, Queens was
the epicenter of the epicenter of the
world’s worst public health crisis in
more than a century. To go from those
dark days to this aft ernoon, as Queens
becomes the fi rst county in the state
to have 1 million residents receive at
least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, is
a testament to the unrivaled strength
and resilience of our borough,” Richards
said.
Queens has seen many “firsts”
concerning COVID-19. Back in March
2020, Far Rockaway confi rmed the
fi rst COVID-19 case in Queens and the
borough saw exponential growth in
cases over the next few months.
Less than a year later in December
2020, Queens nurse Sandra Lindsey,
was the fi rst in New York to receive a
COVID-19 vaccine outside of trials.
In his announcement, Richards
thanked healthcare workers for their
tireless and brave work in the midst of
a global pandemic.
“To all our healthcare heroes and
frontline essential workers who selflessly
served Queens in our time of
need, we are eternally in your debt,”
he said. “To all those who lost a loved
one to this pandemic, our hearts are
always with you. To the 1 million
Queens residents who have received
a vaccine, thank you for doing your
part to keep our communities safe.”
On the same day, Mayor Bill de
Blasio announced that all city-run
Pfi zer and Moderna sites are open to
walk-ins for New Yorkers ages 16 and
up and 18 and up, respectively.
“It’s never been easier to get vaccinated.
With each resident who gets
their shots, we get one step closer to
building our borough back better
than ever,” Richards said. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards. Courtesy of Richards’ offi ce
Ridgewood Property Owners
& Civic Association
“After 89 years of community service we’re still
building a reputation, not resting on one!”
General Membership
Public Meeting
Thursday · May 6 at 7 PM
VIRTUAL YOUTUBE MEETING
https://youtu.be/kCV9KU3bGvE
Physical Meeting will be held at
Ridgewood Presbyterian Church
59-14 70th Ave (between Forest Ave. and 60th Street
1st Floor Entrance Through Parking Lot)
NYC/NYS COVID guidelines. Please bring masks; masks will be available.
TO ATTEND IN PERSON YOU MUST
BRING VACCINATION CARD/RECEIPT
AGENDA
An in-person candidate forum, featuring the incumbent
Borough President Donovan Richards, and the two challengers,
former Council Member Elizabeth Crowley,
and Council Member Jimmy Van Bremer.
For Further Info Call Paul
Property owners in Ridgewood are always welcome to submit a membership application,
subject to RPOCA Board approval. For Information Call Paul Kerzner, Counsel 718 381 3366
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