Summer Senior Luncheon With A Surprise Guest

By CyntHia Bernadine

OnMonday, June 26, 2023, Assemblywoman Vivian E. Cook, in conjunction with the Rochdale Senior Center, welcomed in the new season with a Summer Senior Luncheon. Hosted in the Rochdale Community Center Grand Ballroom, our Jewels of Jamaica, as we like to affectionately call them, enjoyed a healthy but hearty meal together with Assemblywoman Cook. Vivian Cook is a well known friend to Rochdale, as well as a familiar face to residents of Southeast Queens and never fails to make time for Rochdale residents. A Special Guest appearance was made by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.

Katz, who was recently on the ballot of the local June

Primary elections, spoke about her record of convictions and how important it is to her to maintain a relationship with Rochdale Village and continue to strive to protect its residents and its most vulnerable population. Just a day later, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, Katz was declared the winner, defeating opponents Devian Daniels, a public defender, and George Grasso, a former Queens Supreme Court Judge by more than 70% of the votes. Katz goes on to face a Republican candidate, Michael Mossa, in the general election in November.

In addition to Katz, a few other friendly faces stopped by, such as State Senator Leroy Comrie, Assemblywoman Alicia Hyndman, and District Manager of State Senator James Sander’s office, Lisa George.