Purple reigned again at Floral Park in honor of MaryJane Morra. She has been a physical education teacher at the school. She formerly coached cross country and girls lacrosse there.

Mary’s Dairy West is/was at 171 West 4th St, between 6th and 7th Ave. (212) 242 6874. Mary’s Dairy East is/was at 158 1st Ave, between 9th and 10th Streets. (212) 254 5004.

It’s more than a building that they lost. Motes said they lost irreplaceable memorabilia and letters that people sent to them about how the Hamburger Mary’s shows changed their lives.