Bed-Stuy Councilman Delivers Food After Coronavirus Recovery

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT, BROOKLYN — New York City's tallest politician is extending his reach outside his Bed-Stuy district after a bout with the new coronavirus.

City Councilman Robert Cornegy helped delivered 300 meals to NYCHA residents in Coney Island on Tuesday. Last week he brought food to front line health care workers at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in East Flatbush.

It's a steady reemergence into the public eye for Cornegy, a prominent Bed-Stuy pol who fell ill from COVID-19 in mid-Marchand stayed largely out of sight as he recovered. His office issued a press release stating he "personally wants to support all those battling this public health crisis."

“Overcoming COVID-19 will mean our communities continuing to look out for one another – neighbor looking after neighbor, family members remaining in touch, and all our community residents ensuring the health and safety of one another," he said in a statement. "I am proud to stand in solidarity with NYCHA residents and deliver meals to ensure that none of our shared communities feels forgotten on left behind in the midst of this pandemic."

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Cornegy's recent events outside his Bed-Stuy district could also elevate his profile as he pursues the borough president office. Eric Adams, the current president, is reportedly eyeing the mayor's office and has been all-but ubiquitous with his public appearances during the coronavirus crisis.

The Coney Island event on Tuesday was jointly held with state Assembly Member Mathylde Frontus. Cheri's Bedstuy, a soul food restaurant, provided the meals, a release states.

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