Editor’s note: NYC H+H, New York City’s public hospital system also has tools to help new parents that may be struggling to afford the necessities their new baby needs (diapers, bibs, bottles, etc.) The Baby Boxes offered at select locations can help with this.
CITY’S PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM WELCOMES FIRST BABY OF 2026 IN QUEENS AT NYC HEALTH + HOSPITALS/ELMHURST
Liam Steven Bunay Marcatoma was born at 3.29 AM, weighing in at 9lbs 5.7oz. and measuring 52 cm.
First baby of 2026. Image Credit – NYC H+H
(New York, NY – January 1, 2026) The City’s public health system welcomed its first baby of 2026 in Queens at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst this morning at 3.29 AM. Named Liam Steven Bunay Marcatoma, the baby boy weighs 9lbs 5.7oz. and measures 52 cm. Liam Steven Bunay Marcatoma was born to parents Jose Bunay and Janneth Marcatoma. The baby boy is the couple’s third child.
The City’s public health care system delivers approximately 17,000 babies annually, with more than 2000 at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst. The City’s public health system’s 11 hospitals provide expert prenatal care, labor and delivery services, family planning, comprehensive gynecology, women’s health and primary care outpatient medical support for women at every stage of life.
Banner Image: First born baby in NYC H+H in NYC. Image Credit – NYC H+H
