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New York City Unveils Queens Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall With $3 Million to Launch

A formal Percent for Art process will shape the design with guidance from survivors alongside historians.

Queens to Get $3M Holocaust Memorial at Borough Hall to Honor Survivors and Victims

Overview

  • The memorial will be built on the grounds of Queens Borough Hall as a commemorative garden featuring public artwork.
  • The city and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards have allocated a combined $3 million to start the project.
  • The Department of Cultural Affairs’ Percent for Art program will run the artist selection in consultation with artists, historians, and Holocaust survivors.
  • The Queens Jewish Community Council originated the proposal and will help raise additional money and lead community engagement.
  • At a ceremonial kickoff, officials announced new funding efforts, including a $1 million pledge from State Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky, a planned $1.5 million request by the Queens Assembly delegation, and an additional $1 million commitment from Richards.