LAUGH YA ASS OFF, AFTERWORK COMEDY JAM

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar

694 Sunrise Highway, 11581, Valley Stream, NY, United States

P.BLANC & FRIENDS

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Patrick Blanc – Decorated NYPD Detective & Community Connector Founder of P. Blanc & FriendsPatrick Blanc is a highly decorated retired NYPD Detective whose passion for bringing people together began in childhood and never let up. With a natural gift for uniting communities and lifting spirits, Patrick served the City of New York with distinction for 29 years—earning numerous honors including the prestigious Top Cop Award (8x), Commissioner’s Award, and the Hermindinger Award for community excellence.Throughout his law enforcement career, Patrick was known not only for leading the city in transit arrests but also for building bridges between neighborhoods, organizing outreach programs, and always finding creative ways to connect people. His motto?> "There are three things that bring people together: food, music, and sports."Now retired, Patrick hasn’t slowed down one bit. He picked up right where he left off—curating comedy shows, festivals, community events, and charitable campaigns across NYC and beyond. From founding “Stop the Bullying NYC” to launching the Southeast Queens Friendsgiving, the NYC Kids Festival, and P. Blanc & Friends Comedy Nights, his mission has always been clear: make people feel seen, celebrated, and connected.Whether he’s hosting a laugh-out-loud comedy jam or leading a citywide turkey giveaway, Patrick’s presence is rooted in service, unity, and joy. For him, the biggest reward is simple:“It’s a blessing to see people happy.”