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IP Eanes Attends a Community Briefing

On Monday, November 18 (2019), Congressman Gregory Meeks hosted a Clergy and Civic Leaders breakfast meeting, where IP Eanes met numerous local clergy and civic leaders.

Among the special guests were Dr. Berenecea J. Eanes, interim president of York College; CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez and William C. Thompson, Chairman of the CUNY Board of Trustee.

Special remarks were provided by Chancellor Matos Rodríguez, Interim President Eanes and Chairman Thompson. Congressman Meeks provided an update on the $13 billion JFK Redevelopment project, including African American Equity Interest Partners in the Terminal One and JetBlue Terminal developments. Community benefits and opportunities were identified and the congressman also provided a Washington, DC update. Other attendees included [Queens] Borough President and District Attorney-elect Melinda Katz, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook, State Senator Leroy Comrie, former Councilman Archie Spigner, an early and ongoing supporter of York College. The meeting provided IP Eanes yet another opportunity to meet some of York’s external stakeholders.

 

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