Friday, June 8th, Suraj Patel Builds Friendships on Roosevelt Island

The troops were out early, looking for votes at the subway station.

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Early, teams of supporters handed out flyers as commuters arrived at the Tram and F Train.

By lunch time, Patel was taking a tour of the Roosevelt Island Senior Center.

Director Lisa Fernandez introduces candidate Patel to seniors in the lunchroom.

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As we watched, he visited every room, stopped at every table and answered every question asked.

Patel listens to Roosevelt Island's legendary "Jackie Robinson of Advertising," Roy Eaton.

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The candidate chats with Padmini "Bubu" Arya.

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Suraj Patel begins a tour of our revitalized Senior Center.

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Lorraine Williams insisted on a personal photo op.

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Listening to seniors.

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Before letting the candidate go, The Daily cornered him for a video statement about what he has to offer our community.