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New York State Assembly / District 035

Larinda Hooks (D)

(Incumbent)

Candidate Site

Larinda Camille Hooks represents New York’s 35th Assembly District, serving Corona, LeFrak City, East Elmhurst, Rego Park, and Forest Hills. A lifelong community leader, she previously served as president of the East Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association and the Ericsson Street Block Association, championing public safety and civic engagement.

Professionally, she was vice president of older adult services and economic development at Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc., and previously worked with the East Harlem Council for Community Improvement under OPWDD.

A proud mother of five and grandmother, Larinda fights for affordable healthcare, quality education, and safer communities.

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NYCFC installs final beam at Etihad Park during topping out ceremony in Willets Point

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More than 100 protest against CAC’s unanimous vote in favor of Metropolitan Park

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State Assembly overwhelmingly passes parkland alienation bill necessary for Metropolitan Park

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Assembly Member González-Rojas, advocates push for gender equity funding in New York budget

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From left to right: AM-elect Larinda Hooks, Korean American Family Service Center executive director Jeehae Fischer, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Gov. Kathy Hochul, AM Catalina Cruz, AM Jessica González-Rojas, CM Shekar Krishnan and AM Steven Raga at the launch of the Roosevelt Avenue fund Tuesday. Photo: Office of Jessica González-Rojas
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A $1 million effort: Gov. Hochul and Queens officials work to curb crime and boost safety on Roosevelt Avenue

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