- Background – Dr James Mahoney (62), raised by a military father on Air Force bases, worked for almost 40 years as an intensive care physician, most recently at University Hospital of Brooklyn.
- ‘Our Jay-Z’ – In addition to his medical genius, Dr Mahoney was known for being humble and mentoring aspiring black doctors.
- Tragedy – Despite pleas to stay home, Dr Mahoney worked day and night at two hospitals treating corona patients before succumbing to the disease himself and dying (April 27th).
