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New York Hospital Queens "Wears Red" for Heart Health Awareness

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT:
Debra Pagano Cohen (718) 670-1586
Cynthia Bacon (718) 670-2515

The employees and medical staff of New York Hospital Queens dressed in red on, National Wear Red Day, to show their support for heart health awareness during Heart Month.

To help area residents learn more about risk factors and the steps necessary to manage heart disease, The Heart Hospital of New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) is sponsoring a month-long series of free, public healthy heart presentations, screenings and demonstrations.

For a full calendar of community events and information about reservations and locations click on the following link NYHQ Heart Month Calendar 2012 or visit the hospital's website at www.nyhq.org.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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Our heart & vascular specialists are available for interviews. Feel free to contact us to arrange an interview.

New York Hospital Queens Marks Heart Month with Free Educational Programs & Events

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT:
Debra Pagano Cohen (718) 670-1586
Cynthia Bacon (718) 670-2515

Flushing, New York, January 27, 2012 -- February is Heart Month across the U.S. and the need for awareness and action is especially significant in Queens, where heart disease is the number one cause of death and death rates are higher than the national average. To help area residents learn more about risk factors and the steps necessary to manage heart disease, the Heart Hospital of Queens at New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) is sponsoring a month-long series of Healthy Heart presentations and demonstrations. All events are free and open to the public.

Every Thursday at 2 pm the hospital is presenting a “2012 Heart Health Lecture Series” at Flushing Library located at 41-17 Main Street. The presentations are as follows:

        February 2 - 2 p.m.
        Heart Rhythm: Irregular Beats & What Can Be Done
        Presented by George Juang, M.D., director, Cardiac Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia

        February 9 - 2 p.m.
        Coronary Heart Disease & What Can Be Done
        Presented by Chong Park, M.D., director, Cardiology

        February 16 - 2 p.m.
        A Healthy Diet for the Family: How to Prevent Obesity
        Presented by Mimi Chan, R.D., nutritionist, Cardiac Inpatient

        February 23 - 2 p.m.
        Risk Factors for Heart Disease
        Presented by Todd Kerwin, M.D., director, Non-Invasive Cardiology

Other programs offered will include:

Free blood pressure screening on Friday, February 3 from 11 am to 2 pm in the main lobby of the hospital.

The hospital's Cardiac Health Center in Fresh Meadows will also present an array of activities including:

A “Heart Healthy Day”, “International Healthy Food Day”, exercise demonstrations, and a nutrition lecture.

For a full calendar of community events and information about reservations and locations click on the following link NYHQ Heart Month Calendar 2012 or visit the hospital's website at www.nyhq.org.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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Note to Editors: Our multilingual heart & vascular specialists are available for interviews. Feel free to contact us to arrange for an interview.

Ribbon-Cutting Celebration To Mark Completion of New Urgent Care Center at New York Hospital Queens (Thursday, January 26, 2012)

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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Cynthia Bacon
crm9002@nyp.org
(718) 670-2515

Elected Officials Expected to Attend

EVENT:
New York Hospital Queens will celebrate the completion of the Emergency Department’s Urgent Care Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State and local officials, including Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, are expected to be in attendance.

There will be brief guided tours of the Urgent Care Center, including the Urgent Care patient treatment area, nursing station and dental and ophthalmic emergency areas.

WHEN:
Thursday, January 26, 2012
10:00 a.m. – SHARP
(Please arrive at Main Lobby by 9:45 a.m. for escort to Urgent Care Center)

WHERE:
New York Hospital Queens – 56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355
Enter through the Main Lobby on Booth Memorial Avenue. Meet escort at lobby.

BACKGROUND:
The construction of this Urgent Care Center allows the main Emergency Department to expand community access to health care—by adding more beds— for our fast-growing population, right here in Queens.

The HEAL-NY Program funded The Urgent Care Center and expansion of the main Emergency Department. HEAL-NY (Health Care Efficiency and Affordability Law for New Yorkers) is a state grant funding program that allocates funds for the restructuring of New York's health care system, strengthening primary care, eliminating excess bed capacity and reducing over reliance on inpatient care in hospitals and nursing homes. The NYS Department of Health and the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York jointly administer the HEAL-NY Program.

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2012 First Baby Born at 12:18 a.m.

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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Cell: (917) 538-1121

Flushing, N.Y., January 1, 2011-- New York Hospital Queens welcomed it's first baby of 2012 at 12:18 a.m., a baby girl.

More details pending consent of family of release of information. Check back to this section of the Web site for further information.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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NYHQ First Baby of the New Year 2012, Nina Love McConnell-Honore

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT: Cynthia Bacon
Cell: (917) 538-1121

Flushing, N.Y., January 1, 2012, Update10:50 a.m.-- New York Hospital Queens welcomed it's first baby of 2012 at 12:18 a.m., a baby girl, Nina Love McConnell-Honore, weighing 7 lbs, 10 oz., born to proud parents Rose Honore and Duane McConnell, and proud big brother, 12-year-old Aamin, of St. Albans, N.Y.

"I feel great. I feel special and so does she," says mother, Rose Honore, about her and the baby. "She is sweet, quiet and lovely. That's why her middle name is Love."

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY: Meet, Interview, Photograph or Film Family

TIME: 2 p.m.

ADDRESS: 56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355
Please meet in the first floor lobby of the Emergency Room entrance. Entrance off of Booth Memorial Avenue.

Among the first gifts the family and baby received from the hospital was a $1,000 savings bond and a congratulatory basket of flowers and baby goods.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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Photos & News Release: NYHQ's 2012 New Years Baby

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT: Cynthia Bacon
Cell: (917) 538-1121

Flushing, N.Y., January 1, 2012, Update 4:30 p.m.-- New York Hospital Queens welcomed the first baby of 2012 at 12:18 a.m., a baby girl, Nina Love McConnell-Honore, weighing 7 lbs, 10 oz., born to proud parents Rose Honore and Duane McConnell, and big brother, 12-year-old Aamin, of St. Albans, N.Y.

"I feel great. I feel special and so does she," says mother, Rose Honore, about her and the baby. "She is sweet, quiet and lovely. That's why her middle name is Love."

^{Proud mom Rose Honore with New Year Baby, Nina Love
McConnell-Honore.}

^{Closeup of NYHQ New Years Baby,} Nina Love McConnell-Honore.

^{Proud parents pictured with their family, and baby Nina.}

New York Hospital Queens staff presents the baby's first gifts to the McConnell-Honore Family.

A $1,000 savings bond and a congratulatory basket of flowers were among the first gifts for the family and baby from the hospital.

New York Hospital Queens is the recipient of the Maternity Care Excellence Award for five years in a row (2007/2008-2010/2011 & 2011) by HealthGrades, an independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings. NYHQ has also ranked among the top 5% in the nation for maternity care for 4 years in a row (2008/2009-2010/2011 & 2011) and ranked among the top 10% in the nation for maternity care for 5 years in a row (2007/2008-2010/2011 & 2011).

HealthGrades provides ratings on nearly 5,000 U.S. hospitals and profiles on more than 800,000 physicians nationwide. Healthgrades evaluates hospital care using records obtained by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. For each procedure and diagnosis, hospitals are assigned a rating. To view more rating information about New York Hospital Queens, or other hospitals in the country, go to www.HealthGrades.com.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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Endoscopy Division of New York Hospital Queens Gives Gifts to Patients in Need

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT:
Cynthia Bacon (718) 670-2515

Flushing, NY, December 28, 2011— Instead of exchanging presents this year, nurses from the Endoscopy Division at New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) pooled the money they would have spent on a gift, to purchase clothing and toys for young patients in need of Christmas cheer. Nurses, technicians, translators and physicians in Endoscopy collected a total of $1,000.

As a result of their generosity, young patients received gifts for the holidays. One recipient was an 8 year-old girl who lives in a homeless shelter. She received a winter coat, suitcase, backpack, gift card to purchase her medications, boots and gloves. The child also received a doctor-themed Barbie doll, as she aspires to become a physician.

“I believe her life will be forever influenced by this kind gesture. For a moment, she saw a glimpse of how life could be better. I think this will motivate her to fulfill her dreams,” said Peri Millman, M.D., director, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, NYHQ.

A 22 year-old female patient, with severe Crohn's colitis, received a new wardrobe after nurses noticed her clothing was stained. She cried as she unwrapped an entire new wardrobe for herself and her young daughter.

“Being able to provide gifts to our patients who are in need of a little extra attention during the holidays has deeply touched me and my colleagues. This experience was amazing and rewarding,” said Ruth Hopkins, B.S.N., R.N., N.E.-B.C., nurse manager, Endoscopy, NYHQ.

These presents were given to an 8 year-old child who needed warm clothes and funding to purchase medication to keep her healthy during the cold winter.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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Chairman of the Board of Trustees of New York Hospital Queens is First Recipient of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System Leadership Award

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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Cynthia Bacon
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crm9002@nyp.org

Flushing, NY, December 23, 2011 – George F. Heinrich, M.D., chairman, Board of Trustees, New York Hospital Queens, was presented with the first Herbert Pardes, M.D. Leadership Award by the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System. The award is in honor of his dedication, vision and promotion of excellence in quality and patient safety.

Dr. Heinrich has been a member of the Board of Trustees for New York Hospital Queens since 1986. In 1994, Dr. Heinrich was elected Chairman of the Board. An ardent supporter of quality health care and medical education, he was the recipient of the hospital’s highest honor, the Pacesetter Award, in 2000.

Dr. Heinrich serves as Chairman of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System Performance Improvement Committee, is a trustee of the system’s board, Quality Assessment and Information Technology committees at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and is a member of the New York Weill Cornell Council. He is also Chairman of the Board of the Silvercrest Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Dr. Heinrich and his wife, Debra, support several other organizations.

A graduate of Cornell University, Dr. Heinrich received his medical degree from UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School. He is the Associate Dean for Admissions and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health at New Jersey Medical School, and is Vice Chairman and CEO of the Foundation of UMDNJ. In addition, he is President of the Eye Institute of New Jersey.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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Corona Lions Club Donation to Benefit New York Hospital Queens' Patient Simulation Center

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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Cynthia Bacon (718) 670-2515

Corona Lions Club Donation to Benefit New York Hospital Queens' Patient Simulation Center

Flushing, NY, December 22, 2011— The Corona Lions Club awarded $2,500 to our Women’s Auxiliary, to support the New York Hospital Queens Patient Simulation Center. The funds will be used to purchase a new simulation mannequin. Residents, nurses, paramedics, nursing students and allied medical staff use mannequins for hands-on training in a simulated and realistic patient environment.

The Lions Club is an international organization; the Corona chapter donates money to charities and businesses that serve the people of Queens.

Pictured left to right: George Benedetto, director, Patient Simulation Center-NYHQ; Carol Husebo, Lions Club member & NYHQ volunteer; Maureen Buglino, vice president, Ambulatory Services-NYHQ; Stephen S. Mills, president and chief executive officer-NYHQ; Joe DeGaetano, president, Corona Lions Club; Evelyn Decoursey, Lions Club member, Women's Auxilian & NYHQ volunteer; and Jody Eglinton, president, Women’s Auxiliary-NYHQ.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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International Buddhist Progress Society Boy and Girl Scouts Donate Toys to Young Patients at New York Hospital Queens

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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International Buddhist Progress Society Boy and Girl Scouts Donate Toys to Young Patients at New York Hospital Queens

Flushing, NY, December 22, 2011— The International Buddhist Progress Society Boy and Girl Scouts of Flushing generously donated over 100 toys to the Department of Pediatrics at New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ). The Boy and Girl Scouts reached out to the Queens community to collect gifts for children who will celebrate the holidays while hospitalized.

Robyn Rosenblum, M.D., associate director, Theresa Lang Children’s Ambulatory Center at NYHQ, accepted the gifts on behalf of the hospital saying, “The thoughtful donations from the Boy and Girl Scouts will help spread cheer to our sick patients during the holiday season. It is always great to see children helping children.”

Pictured are participants in the International Buddhist Progress Society Boy and Girl Scouts along with Debra Pagano Cohen, director, Community and Government Affairs-NYHQ (fifth from left) and Robyn Rosenblum,M.D., associate director, Theresa Lang Children’s Ambulatory Center-NYHQ (tenth from left).

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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New York Hospital Queens Presents Toys To The U.S. Military

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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Debra Pagano Cohen, 718-670-1586

Flushing, NY, December 13, 2011 – This year New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) reached another milestone in an annual presentation of toys to representatives from the U.S. Army at the ninth FreeMAT (The Freedom Medical Aid Team) ceremony. The number of toys distributed to children of those soldiers who are stationed overseas at holiday time has now reached over 11,000 in the nine years the hospital has held the collection. U.S. Army Brigadier General Douglas Satterfield, Deputy Commanding General 412th Theater Engineer Command, accepted the toys on behalf of the men and women who are serving overseas at this time.

NYC Comptroller John Liu has participated in the initiative since its inception in 2002 and this year Senator Toby Stavisky, Senator Tony Avella, Assemblymembers Grace Meng, Rory Lancman and Edward Braunstein, Councilmembers Peter Koo and Dan Halloran were also involved. Other guests included the N.Y.C. Commissioner for Veterans Affairs, Terrance Holliday and from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Office XXX. John Sciortino, Senior V.P. & Chief Operating Officer, NYHQ expressed gratitude to those who donated toys and to the men and women who are serving in the military.

Many other schools, community and business organizations participated such as Community Board #7, the NYPD, Queens Center Mall, Bayside-Whitestone Lion’s Club, Francis Lewis High School – Junior ROTC and Macy's Department Store. Founder of FreeMAT Peter Kwiath, Asst. Supervisor of EMS at the hospital, stated he would like to continue this program "until every man and woman serving in the military returns home". He thanked everyone for their participation. Mr. Kwiath also announced that this year for the first time, the U.S. Army videotaped the program and planned to show it worldwide the members of the U.S. Army.

^{Pictured are L to R Debra Pagano Cohen, director, Comm. &
Government Affairs, Assemblyman Edward Braunstein, John Sciortino,
Senior VP & C.O.O., Peter Kwiath, Founder of FreeMAT,N.Y.C.
Comptroller John Liu, Senator Toby Stavisky, Assemblywoman Grace
Meng,Terrance Holliday, Commissioner, Veterans Affairs, Councilman Peter
Koo, & members of the Francis Lewis High School – Junior ROTC and
U.S. Army.}

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the New York - Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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New York Hospital Queens Hosts Holiday Party For Patients and Children

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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New York Hospital Queens Hosts Holiday Party for Patients and Children

Flushing, NY, December 9, 2011—The Department of Pediatrics at New York Hospital Queens (NYHQ) held a holiday party for young patients, children from the Flushing YMCA and the Child Development Center at Queens College After School Program and children of hospital employees.

More than 175 children enjoyed festive holiday music and entertainment. The children and members of their family were photographed with Mr. Met, the team mascot for the New York Mets, and also received a free gift and a keepsake photo with “Santa Claus” (played by Frank Macchio, president of the hospital’s Community Advisory Council). The holiday event was sponsored by George F. Heinrich, M.D., chairman, NYHQ Board of Trustees, and his wife, Debra Heinrich.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and is affiliated with Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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The family granted written permission, in accordance with HIPAA regulations, to use this photo from the event.

FreeMAT Presentation of Holiday Toys to the U.S. Military

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT:
Debra Pagano Cohen (718) 670-1586
Cynthia Bacon (718) 670-2515

EVENT:
New York Hospital Queens’ FreeMAT (the Freedom Medical Aid Team) will present a "mountain" of gifts collected from this year’s community toy drive for the U.S. Army. Representatives from the U.S. Army will accept the gifts on behalf of the children of deployed U.S. Army personnel. NYC Comptroller John Liu, along with other elected officials and members of the U.S. Army will be in attendance. For the first time, the U.S. Army will videotape the program and share it worldwide with soldiers who are serving overseas.

WHERE:
New York Hospital Queens
New Lobby – 1st Fl.
56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355

WHEN:
Friday, December 9, 2011
3 p.m.

WHO:
The FreeMAT has been actively involved in collecting donations for the United States Armed Forces personnel since April 2002.

The toys will be distributed to the children of deployed Army personnel from Fort Totten in Queens and other local reserve bases in the greater New York region. There will be several holiday parties in December where the toys will be distributed.

This year, to help collect toys, FreeMAT partnered with New York City Comptroller John Liu, local schools, Community Bd. #7, Senators Toby Stavisky and Tony Avella, Assemblymembers Grace Meng, Rory Lancman and Edward Braunstein, Councilmembers Peter Koo and Dan Halloran, the Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club and the Queens Center Mall to help collect gifts. The program received a grant from the Corporate Giving Program of Macy's Department Store.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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MEDIA ADVISORY: NYHQ Holiday Party for Community Children, Tues, Dec. 6

Fri, 2 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

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CONTACT:
Cynthia Bacon
(718) 670-2515
crm9002@nyp.org

EVENT:
The Department of Pediatrics will host a holiday event at the hospital for its young patients and local children from the Flushing YMCA and the Child Development Center at Queens College After School Program. The hospital cafeteria will be transformed into a holiday wonderland full of games, entertainers and refreshments. Children will get a chance to shake hands with Mr. Met, the team mascot for the New York Mets, as well as receive a free gift and a keepsake photo with Santa Claus (played by Frank Macchio, president of the hospital’s Community Advisory Council).

WHEN:
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE:
New York Hospital Queens (Cafeteria)
56-45 Main Street (at Booth Memorial Avenue)
Flushing, NY 11355
(Please enter through main lobby entrance on Booth Memorial Avenue)

BACKGROUND:

The holiday event is co-sponsored by George F. Heinrich, M.D, chairman, NYHQ Board of Trustees, and his wife, Debra.

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FreeMAT Presentation of Holiday Toys to the U.S. Military

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

CONTACT:
Debra Pagano Cohen (718) 670-1586
Cynthia Bacon (718) 670-2515

EVENT:
New York Hospital Queens’ FreeMAT (the Freedom Medical Aid Team) will present a "mountain" of gifts collected from this year’s community toy drive for the U.S. Army. Representatives from the U.S. Army will accept the gifts on behalf of the children of deployed U.S. Army personnel. NYC Comptroller John Liu, other elected officials and members of the U.S. Army will be in attendance. For the first time, the U.S. Army will videotape the program and share it worldwide with soldiers who are serving overseas.

WHERE:
New York Hospital Queens
New Lobby – 1st Fl.
56-45 Main Street, Flushing, NY 11355

WHEN:
Friday, December 9, 2011
3 p.m.

WHO:
The FreeMAT has been actively involved in collecting donations for the United States Armed Forces personnel since April 2002.

This year, FreeMAT partnered with New York City Comptroller John Liu, local schools, Community Bd. #7, Senators Stavisky and Avella, Councilmembers Peter Koo and Dan Halloran, Assemblymembers Grace Meng, Rory Lancman and Edward Braunstein, the Bayside-Whitestone Lions Club and the Queens Center Mall to help collect gifts. The program received a grant from the Corporate Giving Program of Macy's Department Store.

New York Hospital Queens is a member of the NewYork-Presbyterian Healthcare System and affiliated with the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.

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