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Dear Neighbors,
As the Summer comes to a close, let us look forward to a safe and healthy
autumnal season. Our district is blessed to be a wonderful place to spend
the fall outdoors with all of our wonderful parks.
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 vaccinated we can continue to stay
well and overcome this pandemic.
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 attends Queens Small Business Comeback Night
On Tuesday, September 14th, Council Member Vallone attended the Queens
Small Business Comeback Night at City Field. The event is celebrating the
launch of the New York City Economic Development Corporation's Queens Small
Business Grant Program which will distribute resources to NYC's small
businesses that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event and
funding are thanks to the generosity of Steven and Alexandra Cohen.
"I applaud the Mets and the Cohens for their committment to their city and
their community." said Council Member Vallone. "This money will go a long
way towards making whole those busineses that have been decimated by the
pandemic over the last two years."
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Council Member Vallone attends Alley Pond Park Welcome Autumn Concert
On Saturday September 18th, Council Member Vallone attemded Alley Pond Park
Environmental Center's Welcome Autumn concert, a event to celebrate the end
of summer and raise money for their organization.
“APEC is one of Eastern Queens's treasures, and I'm so glad to have
attended their wonderful concert to celebrate the start of Autumn.”, said
Council Member Vallone “I also had the privilege to honor Michael Serao, a
dedicated New Yorker who has for years been a great friend and benefactor
to APEC and the city as a whole.”
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Vallone Visits JHS 185 to Check In on Their Reopening.
On Friday, September 17, Council Member Vallone visited JHS 185 to check in
on how the new school year is going. He met with principal Theresa Mshar
and observed how the school is operating in a successful and safe way
thanks to her leadership and dedication.
"It is incredibly important that we send our children back to in person
learning, but also that we create spaces in which they are safe and well
cared for.", said Council Member Vallone, "Principal Mshar has done an
incredible job in these difficult times and I wish her a very successful
school year!"
Douglaston Food Share Extended Through September!
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ICYMI : Council Member Vallone Secures Record $37 Million for Northeast
Queens
On Wednesday June 30, the New York City Council passed the City budget for
the upcoming fiscal year, and Council Member Paul A. Vallone is proud to
announce that in the final budget of his tenure in office, he was able to
fight for and secure a record $37 million for improvements throughout
Northeast Queens. In eight years of fiscal budgets, Vallone has now secured
well over $160 million in additional funding for Northeast Queens including
over $42 million for upgrades at local schools and over $71 million for
improvements to parks in his Council District.
The Council Member, in partnership with Queens Borough President Donovan
Richards or New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson funded the
following projects within Council Member Vallone’s District:
* $4.5 million to College Point Fields to convert an existing baseball
field into soccer fields.
* $2.75 million to Raymond O’Connor Park to build pathways and renovate
their synthetic soccer fields.
* $2.7 million for the Center for the Women of New York building
renovations at Fort Totten.
* $500K to build an outdoor reading garden at the Auburndale Library.
* $440K for auditorium audiovisual upgrades at P.S. 209
* $150K for NYPD security cameras throughout our district to help combat
quality of life issues like drag racing in our community.
“I have fought hard to make sure that Northeast Queens was not ignored and
given our fair share and recognition that it deserves as a part of this
great city”, said Council Member Vallone “ I am proud to have been able to
bring so many resources to my community in partnership with fellow elected
officials. We are excited for the future of our district, and the impact of
these projects will be felt for generations to come.”
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KCS Now Open to All 12+ for Walk-in Vaccinations
The Korean Community Services Center is now open to walk in vaccinations to
those 12 and over!
If you know If you know someone who is 12 years or older and is still in
need of a COVID vaccine, please encourage them to get vaccinated!
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Grab and Go Meals for ALL
Even when school buildings are closed, free meals are still available at
NYC Schools Meal Hubs!
To find a location near you visit [1][link removed]
or text "NYC FOOD" to 877-877.
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Open Storefronts
The Open Storefronts program has been extended through 9/30/2021!
A strong economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic means continuous
creativity with our open spaces and giving our business owners every
resource they need to survive and thrive. The Open Storefronts program will
accomplish just that and give New Yorkers a unique way to shop local and
shop safe throughout this holiday season.
Learn more and check your eligibility [2]here!
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Food Pantry Assistance
Our local food pantries in College Point, Flushing and Whitestone are
offering assistance to hundreds of families and need our help. Please
donate if you are able and spread the word! Thank you CEC D25!
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College Point Residents Organize Fundraiser to Deliver Meals
As our City continues to battle the effects of COVID-19, Northeast Queens
residents continue to organize and offer a helping hand. College Point
residents Jennifer Shannon, Cathy Shannon, James & Kathryn Cervino, and
Margaret Loughlin have stepped up and launched a fundraiser to help College
Point residents who are in need of food.
Organizers write: "We have been going strong throughout the summer, helping
to keep the food pantry alive at First Reformed Church in CP. Thanks to
generous donations from the community, businesses, and city partners, we
have been helping the community throughout these difficult Covid
times...Our focus has now fully shifted from thanking workers, which was a
wonderful initiative, to supporting the food pantry."
I was proud to contribute to this local effort. Please offer a helping hand
if you are able!
Find more information on [3]GoFundMe
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Friends of Crocheron & John Golden Park
A new local group has formed with the mission to ensure Crocheron & John
Golden Park will provide all visitors with beautiful open spaces.
Learn more about their fundraising and event organization efforts [4]here
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718-268-5011
Commonpoint is also offering free full day childcare to families working as
essential workers. [5]Inquire here
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Thanks for reading! As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do
not hesitate to contact my office.
Sincerely,
Hon. Paul A. Vallone
New York City Council, District 19
42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507
Bayside, New York 11361
718.619.8611
[email protected]
Follow me on [6]Facebook, [7]Twitter and [8]Instagram
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