By Forum Staff
Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. on Monday said he will lay out his plans to protect Queens principles and highlight his administration’s first term successes in supporting historically marginalized communities in his 2025 State of the Borough address this Friday, April 25, at 10 a.m.
The Queens Theatre within Flushing Meadows Corona Park will again serve as the site of Richards’ address, which will focus on his administration’s work to safeguard Queens’ values in the face of the federal government’s repeated attacks — all while continuing the work of welcoming immigrants, making historic investments in our schools, building community centers, improving our healthcare system, combating climate change, creating jobs and much more.
“Queens is under attack. Our values, our communities and our very way of life is being threatened like never before,” Richards said. “But if you think Queens won’t fight back, think again.”
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Richards’ 2025 State of the Borough address will be hosted by the Queens Theatre within Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Doors will open to members of the public and the press at 9:30 a.m. The program will begin promptly at 10 a.m. with a short film, created by award-winning New York City-based production company Reframe the World.
Following the video presentation, attendees will enjoy a diverse array of musical and dance performances, courtesy of Astoria’s Frank Sinatra School of the Arts choir, the RIOULT Dance company and the Queens-based Bartlett Contemporaries.
Deputy Queens Borough President Ebony Young will serve as the program’s emcee. Others slated to provide remarks prior to Richards’ address include City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Queens Theatre Executive Director Taryn Sacramone and Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, who will introduce the Borough President.
Following Richards’ address, a post-program reception will be held at the Queens Museum.
Members of the public who wish to view the speech can do so courtesy of Queens Public Television, which will air the program live on its website. The program will also be streamed live on the Borough President’s YouTube channel.
