Suozzi Distributes More than 10,000 Masks to Residents, Hospitals, and Community Groups Across Northeast Queens

Press Release

On Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th, Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) distributed more than 10,000 pieces of personal protective masks to residents, hospitals, and community groups across Northeast Queens. As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across our region and the country, Suozzi stressed the importance of mask-wearing, social distancing, and efforts New Yorkers can take to keep our communities safe.

"As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise across our region, we must continue to maintain physical distancing and wear masks," said Suozzi. "I am proud to partner with residents, community groups, and hospitals in Queens to do all we can to keep people safe. Together, we must ensure everyone is safe as we head into the winter."

Over the course of two days, Suozzi made five stops across Northeast Queens. Suozzi began Monday's mask distribution at the Korean Church of Queens in Elmhurst, New York and concluded at St. Mary's Hospital for Children in Bayside, New York. During the Monday push, Suozzi delivered over 5,000 masks, met with Queens residents, health officials, and local community groups, as well as members of the Korean community in Queens.

On Tuesday, Suozzi's mask distribution efforts began at Commonpoint Queens Samuel Field Center in Little Neck, New York. While there, Suozzi joined Commonpoint Queens in delivering their one-millionth pound of food to families in need. Suozzi's afternoon then concluded at the Queens County Farm Museum and the Glen Oaks Village Co-op. During the Tuesday push, Suozzi delivered 7,000 masks.

This was Suozzi's fifth distribution effort of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to residents and community groups in Northeast Queens. The masks that were distributed were donated by the City of New York.

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