Guyana Day USA Inc., New York chapter, on Saturday, May 25, honored distinguished Diaspora Guyanese for their civic, professional career, cultural achievements and for flying the nation’s flag with pride and joy.
The awards that commemorated Guyana’s 58th Independence Anniversary was held at the organization’s food pantry location, 128th Avenue and Liberty Avenue in Queens, where plaques were presented to Guyanese heritage NYPD First Deputy Commissioner, Tania Kinsella, recently appointed by Mayor Eric Adams, for her exceptional service. She began her career as a beat cop, climbing through the ranks to become the first female deputy commissioner, and the first Black woman to hold the top position.
