The Most Famous Bar You've Never Heard Of
“Neirs and so many other businesses are home to countless stories of people in the community. Don’t let those stories lose a place.”
By Marvin Lezama
This episode is an exploration of the most historic and oldest tavern in New York City, Neirs Tavern. Woodhaven, Queens a tight knit community is home to Neirs for over 190 years and throughout this episode you’ll get to hear the story of how this historic jewel was saved from closing — one of its defining moment that demonstrates the power in community.
Marvin is from Queens, NY a recent A.A.S. graduate from New York City College of Technology in the field of Computer Information Systems. He is current Youth Communications development intern and supports his high school (Pathways in Technology Early College High School) as ambassador working with the school partner, IBM, in Corporate Social Responsibility. He has additionally served as a mentor for youth related programs in the New York City Department of Education and also locally. When he is not working he is adding plants to his leaning shelf or watching thriller movies.
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