I took the picture on 65th Place & 67th Avenue, once you enter Joseph F. Mafera Playground.

Joseph F. Mafera was a popular democratic politician  and a good man from Queens, New York who was originally from White Plains. He is being commemorated because of the influential impact he had on students and people alike.  My reflection on this wise man is nothing but the best because that’s what he wanted for his community, the best. Additionally, he  briefly served as Queens Borough President which was indeed the shortest term for any Queens Borough President in history(only 4 months), shortly after that he served on the New York City Tax Commission for several years and since then he has been remembered in the community as a person who just wants to help another by showing care, love, and that they are not alone. He wanted change and he made this change happen, by influencing one person at a time. He unfortunately passed away on February 12, 1967 which was sad because he died on his birthday (February 1895) and after his death, Glenridge Park in Ridgewood was renamed in his honor. I believe that he truly deserves that respect. His name represents everything he stands for and now his community can cherish the same foundation that he wanted to improve. The kids playing in that park will see his name and never forget who Joseph F. Mafera truly was.