QBP RICHARDS TO KICK OFF SECOND TERM WITH INAUGURATION CELEBRATION
Sunday, February 8 at 3pm at Queens College
QUEENS, NY — Following his successful re-election campaign last fall, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. will host a public inauguration celebration on Sunday, February 8 at 3pm in the Goldstein Theater on the campus of Queens College, where he will be ceremonially sworn into office for a second full term as Queens Borough President.
“The successes we have experienced together as a borough will resonate for years to come, and I could not be prouder of all that we’ve achieved in time since those first days of our administration more than five years ago,” said Borough President RICHARDS. “But with Queens confronting crises around affordable housing, equity and a federal government that is actively targeting our families, these next four years will ultimately shape the long-term future of The World’s Borough. The work to build a stronger, fairer Queens for all begins anew, starting on February 8. I hope to see you there.”
Doors will open to members of the public and the press at 2pm, with DJ Tam Jams providing entertainment as the theater fills. The program, emceed by Rachelle Antoine, will begin promptly at 3pm. Attendees will enjoy a diverse array of performances courtesy of Astoria’s Frank Sinatra School of the Arts choir, Jamaica’s Edge School of the Arts dance company and the musicians of Joe’s Academy of Music in St. Albans.
Among the elected officials who will providing remarks will be New York State Attorney General Letitia James, who will administer the oath of office to Borough President Richards. Also slated to speak is Borough President Richards’ wife, Tameeka Richards.
After his ceremonial swearing-in, Borough President Richards will give an inaugural address — highlighting the successes of his administration’s first five years in office and laying out the critical work ahead over the next four years to build a more equitable borough all 2.4 million people who call it home.
Following Borough President Richards’ address, a post-program reception will be held inside the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College.
The Borough President’s inauguration celebration is generously sponsored by Delta Air Lines, Emblem Health, Forest Hills Stadium, JetBlue, MetroPlus Health, Mount Sinai, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Resorts World New York City.
Members of the media who wish to attend Borough President Richards’ inauguration celebration are required to RSVP via email at [email protected] or via phone at 718-286-2640 no later than Friday, February 6.
Members of the public who wish to view the program online can do so courtesy of Queens Public Television, who will be streaming the celebration live on the Borough President’s YouTube channel.
WHAT: Borough President Richards’ Second Term Inauguration
WHEN: Sunday, February 8 at 3pm (Doors open at 2pm)
WHERE: Goldstein Theatre at Queens College, 153-49 Reeves Avenue in Flushing
WHO: DONOVAN RICHARDS JR., Queens Borough President
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