The winning team of elected officials strikes a victory pose.
Photo by Michael V. Cusenza
It would seem that wisdom and experience last weekend won the day over youthful exuberance as a team of borough elected officials narrowly defeated the Queens County Young Democrats, 27-25, in a charity basketball game in Rego Park.
The event, held at the Resurrection Ascension school gym, raised more than $1,200 for the RA Church Food Pantry.
Participating elected officials included City Councilmembers Costa Constantinides, Elizabeth Crowley and Mark Weprin; Assemblymembers Michael DenDekker, Jeff Aubry and Ron Kim; and State Sen. Jose Peralta.
“Playing basketball and engaging in a little healthy competition with the elected officials exposed our members to another side of politics—the more lighthearted side,” said Angel Vazquez, director of QCYD Diversity & Outreach. “I thank the church for hosting us and I thank everyone who attended for this good cause.”
Resurrection Ascension School in Rego Park played host to the highly contested game.
Photo by Michael V. Cusenza
Assemblyman Ron Kim takes the first of two free-throw attempts in the second half.
Photo by Michael V. Cusenza
By Michael V. Cusenza
