Dear Neighbors,

This weekend was a great preview of the Summer to come. It is a great time to get outdoors and prepare for NYC beaches opening soon!

As we continue our work to stop the spread of COVID-19, please remember: by wearing a mask, practicing social distancing, looking after our seniors and most vulnerable neighbors, and getting tested, we can continue to stay well.

Please find below the latest news and resources to stay informed.

Thank you and stay well,

Council Member Paul Vallone
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Council Member Vallone unveils Monsignor John C. Tosi Way in Whitestone

On Friday Council Member Vallone hosted the unveiling of Monsignor John C. Tosi Way at the intersection of Clintonville Street and Locke Avenue in Whitestone, Queens. Council Member Vallone introduced legislation in the City Council that was unanimously approved and signed by Mayor De Blasio in 2020.

“I am proud to unveil this much-deserved honor for Monsignor Tosi, who was regarded as a local stalwart and a man of deep faith.” said Council Member Vallone, “The Monsignor opened up St. Luke’s facilities for many public events, and I am glad that we have joined together as a community to celebrate his life and legacy in Northeast Queens. ”

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Council Member Vallone Attends AARP Advocacy Day

On Monday May 17th, Council Member Vallone attended an AARP hosted event to advocate for senior specific initiatives that the city can invest in to futher serve our senior population. This yearly event is a great way for senior focused organizations to communicate directly with elected officials to let them know the great work they do, especially as we work to recover from the COVID crisis

"I am always glad to see how much amazing work is done in our City to provide high quality services to the seniors in our community." said Council Member Vallone, "I will always work to advocate for funding and resources to those organizations that work to serve our seniors."

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Council Member Vallone Attends UFT Meeting to Hear Concerns of Local Educators

On Tuesday May 18th, Council Member Vallone attened a meeting of the UFT and local school districts 25 and 26 to discuss priorites for educators in the coming year. The meeting comes at a time when the city is working to figure out how to fully and safely re-open.

"We must listen to our educators and make sure that they have a seat at the table." said Council Member Vallone, "I will always support our teachers and work to ensure that they have all the tools they need to prepare our children for the future."

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Anti Asian Hate Crime Bill Passes Thanks To Representative Grace Meng

On Thursday May 20, the president signed legislation sponsored by local Congressmember Grace Meng to combat the rise in hate crimes across our communities and the country. Her legislation comes at a time when hate crimes have been on the rise.

"I applaud the work of representative Grace Meng and many others for their work in passing the federal Anti-Asian Hate Crime bill." said Council Member Vallone, "This is an important step in stopping the wave of hate crimes that have plagued our community."