Wong Honors Area Veterans at Maspeth Luncheon
Councilmember Phil Wong hosted a veterans luncheon at his Maspeth office ahead of Middle Village's Veterans Day parade.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Civic
City Councilmember Phil Wong hosted a luncheon for area veterans at his Maspeth office on Nov. 5. The event was held to thank local veterans for their service and sacrifice.
Why it matters
The luncheon reflects the Council's Veterans Committee efforts to recognize veterans in New York City's Queens neighborhoods. It also sets the stage for Veterans Day observances in the community.
The luncheon was the inaugural event honoring veterans held at Wong's Maspeth office. The extraction does not provide attendance figures or other quantitative measures.
The players
Phil Wong
Phil Wong is a New York City Councilmember and a member of the Council's Veterans Committee.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 is a local chapter of the national veterans advocacy organization.
The details
Maspeth Town Hall helped organize the luncheon, and Frank's Deli provided the food. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 and Maryanna Zero of the United Veterans & Fraternal Organizations of Maspeth took part in the event.
Timeline
Nov. 5: Wong hosts the veterans luncheon at his Maspeth office.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Middle Village holds its annual Veterans Day parade.
Civic Context
Councilmember Wong's luncheon is an example of a City Council member using constituent office space to recognize veterans through the Council's Veterans Committee. It sits alongside local Veterans Day parades in Queens neighborhoods.
Residents of Maspeth and Middle Village can attend the Veterans Day parade on Sunday, Nov. 8 to see local veterans honored. The luncheon itself was held at Wong's office and was not described as open to the general public.
The takeaway
Local veterans can continue to bring concerns to Councilmember Wong's office, which he says will help make sure their voices are heard. Residents can mark Sunday, Nov. 8 on their calendars for the Middle Village Veterans Day parade.
What happens next
Middle Village's annual Veterans Day parade takes place Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, where Councilmember Wong is expected to thank veterans.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by QNS.
