Larinda C. Hooks is a Democratic and Working Families Party member representing New York State Assembly District 35, which includes neighborhoods such as Corona, LeFrak City, East Elmhurst, and Rego Park in Queens. A lifelong community organizer and civil rights advocate born in Corona, N.Y., she is a proud mother of five and grandmother who focuses on uplifting working families through stronger public schools, affordable healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and economic opportunities. Her grassroots leadership includes serving as President of the Ericsson Street Block Association and President of the Executive Board of the East Elmhurst-Corona Civic Association , where she championed public safety, community engagement, and equitable access to resources. Notable positions emphasize enhancing public education quality, social equity, and community development as a newly elected Assembly member.

Education and Political Experience

Hooks brings 32 years as a seasoned educator, prioritizing public education to promote social mobility and maintain New York's leadership in quality schooling. Her political journey stems from community organizing, leading to her successful run for Assembly District 35, where she continues advocating for safe streets, equitable education funding, and economic opportunities. She has spoken publicly on civil rights, including commemorating African American leaders.