Noah Presley :
The Guy R. Brewer United Democratic Club marked a major milestone with its 71st Annual Dinner Dance, bringing together community leaders, public advocates, elected officials and supporters for an evening dedicated to honoring service and civic commitment in Queens Village.
Held on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. at Antun’s Catering, 96-43 Springfield Blvd, Queens Village, N.Y. 11429, the annual gathering celebrated the club’s 2026 honorees and recognized individuals whose work reflects leadership, advocacy and dedication to community life.
This year’s honorees included Shaquana Johnson, Bridget Smith, Carl Clay, Veronica Washington, Donna Edge Rachell, Corey Pegues, Icema Gibbs, Cynthia Gresham, Lorraine Bridges, Aleeia Abraham, L. Joy Williams, Teresa Mack, Steven E. Taylor and Mohammed Islam Delwar. Their recognition underscored the event’s central purpose: to highlight people whose service has contributed to neighborhoods, civic engagement and public life.
The evening drew a notable audience of public officials and community figures, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and Congressman Gregory Meeks, along with other community leaders and public advocates. The program also included welcomes, greetings, acknowledgments, honoree presentations, music, a raffle drawing and a silent auction.
The event reflected the continuing role of local civic organizations in bringing residents, leaders and institutions into shared spaces. In a city where communities often face complex social, economic and political challenges, gatherings such as the 71st Annual Dinner Dance serve not only as celebrations but also as opportunities to strengthen relationships and recognize those working on the ground.
For the honorees, the recognition represented appreciation for years of contribution, leadership and public involvement. For the wider community, the event offered a reminder that civic service is sustained by individuals who invest time, energy and commitment into improving the lives of others.
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