Jun. 5, 2025 By Czarinna Andres

Holocaust survivors from across Queens gathered for a “Coffee House” celebration hosted by Selfhelp Community Services on Wednesday, June 4, marking Holocaust Survivor Day.

Held as part of Selfhelp’s ongoing mission to support aging Holocaust survivors in New York City, the Forest Hills event brought together dozens of survivors—many of them now in their 80s and 90s—to reconnect over a shared history and celebrate their strength and stories in a joyful, dignified setting.

The gathering was attended by local elected officials and representatives, including Council Member Lynn Schulman and staff from the offices of State Senator Joseph Addabbo and Assembly Members Andrew Hevesi and Nily Rozic. Volunteers from AS Beauty helped serve coffee and even danced wi

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