Reality House Honors Lt. Governor Delgado

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Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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As Black History Month came to a close, staff and clients of Reality House, a non-profit addiction treatment and mental health care program in Long Island City, New York, honored Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado. Delgado, the first African-American and Latino to hold statewide office in New York, spoke about the importance of political accountability and how his faith, family, and community connections keep him grounded.

Why it matters

Delgado's election as Lt. Governor represents a significant milestone for diversity in New York politics, and his visit to Reality House highlights the important role community-based recovery programs play in supporting individuals and strengthening neighborhoods.

The details

The event featured celebratory recognition of Delgado's accomplishments, including spoken word and musical performances coordinated by Reality House staff. Community partners such as the CEO of Tribune Training Academy and representatives from The Floating Hospital also attended the event.

  • The event took place as Black History Month was ending in March 2026.

The players

Antonio Delgado

The Lt. Governor of New York, who is the first African-American and Latino to hold statewide office in the state.

Lorraine Moore

A Reality House staff member who coordinated the spoken word and musical performances for the event.

Terrence Reid

The Program Director at Reality House.

Dawn Reaves

The Chief Administrative Officer at Reality House.

Amanda De Santis

The Chief of Staff for the Office of the Lt. Governor.

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What they’re saying

“Grateful for the opportunity to join the community at Reality House in Queens. Every time I visit, I walk away inspired by the power of community-based recovery programs designed to help individuals achieve independence, maintain health, and contribute to their communities.”

— Antonio Delgado, Lt. Governor (qgazette.com)

The takeaway

Delgado's visit to Reality House highlights the important role that community-based recovery programs play in supporting individuals and strengthening neighborhoods, especially for underrepresented communities. His election as Lt. Governor represents a significant milestone for diversity in New York politics.