Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club Honors Four Female Healthcare Heroes for Women’s History Month

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Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club Honors Four Female Healthcare Heroes for Women’s History Month

Honorees receive a complimentary meal and drink (or they may donate it to someone in need) and spotlighted to Neir’s 20,000+ audience across social media and email

Woodhaven, Queens, NY — March 4th 2026 — In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club is honoring four female healthcare heroes for their leadership, service, and impact in Queens and beyond. Each honoree will receive a complimentary meal and drink at Historic Neir’s Tavern, redeemable in March or April—or, if they are unable to attend, they may donate the meal and drink to a person in need.

Each honoree will be featured across Neir’s Tavern’s social media and newsletter, reaching more than 20,000 people across Neir’s combined audience.

“Women’s History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the people who show up for others every day,” said Loycent Gordon, owner of Historic Neir’s Tavern. “Our Ambassadors Club exists to turn community support into action. These four women represent the best of healthcare—service, leadership, and community—so we’re putting their names and stories in the spotlight.”

“This project is personal for me,” said Liam Castro, a Neir’s Tavern Ambassador and the project lead. “My wife is in healthcare, and I wanted to honor her and other women who give so much to our community. We’re celebrating them publicly—and inviting the community to support them in return.”

2026 Women’s History Month Healthcare Heroes Honorees

Dr. Sandra Lindsay, RN — A nationally recognized nurse leader and vaccine advocate who made history on Dec. 14, 2020 as the first person in the U.S. to receive the COVID-19 vaccine outside a clinical trial. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and was an honored speaker at Neir’s 196th Anniversary Block Party, where she shared her book “First in Line.”

Jennifer Ierardi, Nurse Practitioner — A Nurse Practitioner at Weill Cornell/NewYork-Presbyterian with over a decade of service. Recipient of Neir’s 2025 Community Service Award for volunteer work supporting homeless animals, and organizer of Neir’s “Karaoke for a Cause” benefiting Puppy Kitty NYC. She and her husband help decorate Neir’s for holidays, making the tavern feel like home for the community.

Stancy Saji — Program Manager of Community & Government Relations at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, building partnerships that expand maternal health, preventive care, and wellness programming in Queens. A collaborator with Neir’s Tavern on initiatives including maternal health events, community baby showers, youth programming, flu vaccination and preventive care efforts, street fairs, and holiday support for local precincts and firehouses. Founder of Queens Girls Who Walk, a growing wellness and belonging initiative across Queens.

Tina Bianco, Registered Nurse — A registered nurse with over 30 years of service, including the last 20 years in the NYU Long Island emergency department. A community advocate who supports free health clinics, helps people access medical equipment through donations, and serves those experiencing homelessness through clothing drives. A proud supporter of Neir’s and a familiar face at karaoke nights and community gatherings.

Honorees will be spotlighted throughout March across Neir’s Tavern’s platforms.

Media Contact

Kim Cherevas / Neir’s Tavern
Email: info@neirstavern.com
Phone: 718.296.0600
Location: Neir’s Tavern, Woodhaven, Queens, NY

About the Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club

The Neir’s Tavern Ambassadors Club is a community of civic-minded supporters committed to preserving historic neighborhood landmarks and strengthening local community life. Members take measurable “Legacy Actions” that increase Neir’s Tavern’s visibility, bring in new customers, build partnerships, support community causes, and help document Neir’s history as it approaches its 200th anniversary in 2029. Ambassadors are recognized as Stewards of the Road to 200 through ongoing projects and documented impact.

About Historic Neir’s Tavern

Established in 1829, Historic Neir’s Tavern is widely recognized as New York City’s oldest continuously operating tavern, located in Woodhaven, Queens. Neir’s has served generations of New Yorkers for nearly two centuries and remains a beloved community gathering place for food, drinks, storytelling, and neighborhood connection. Neir’s Tavern is currently on its Road to 200 mission to reach its bicentennial anniversary in 2029 while expanding its role as a must-visit historic destination for locals and tourists.