Astoria/LIC NAACP celebrates MLK Day

The Astoria/Long Island City NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Luncheon to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.

Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan joined them in the celebration.

“Thank you to Marion Jeffries and the Astoria/LIC NAACP for organizing this wonderful annual banquet that commemorates the important contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” Nolan said. “Congratulations to honoree Patricia Fletcher for her great contributions to our community.”