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Dear Neighbors,
As an Italian-American, I would like to wish you and your families a very
happy Columbus Day. Every year, we all come together to celebrate what the
Italian American community is all about – family, faith, pride in our
country and always celebrating our heritage. Together we take pride in all
the achievements and contributions that our Italian-American brothers and
sisters have made to our great City, State and Country. Today I reflected
on all the years that my father and brother and I marched proudly to share
our culture with New York City I hope that you have enjoyed the holiday
weekend!
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 Sponsors Halloween Family Fun Event with NYPD and
Parks Department
Council Member Vallone worked with NYC Parks, the NYPD, and the Center for
the Women of New York to create a halloween family fun evening in Fort
Totten on October 23rd. As we cautiously move forward to recovery from this
pandemic, events like these are key to restoring comfort and community to
our city.
"I am proud to support this Halloween celebration for everyone in our
community" said Council Member Vallone, "It is truly wonderful that we are
able to come together and create a wonderful event for families in our
community"
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Parks Deparment Holding Community Input Meeting on New Park in Bay Terrace
This week NYC parks will be hosting an input session on the new park that
will be built in Bay Terrace. This is the first new park in our district in
decades, and community input is key to a successful project.
"After eight years of service to my community and my neighbors, securing
funding and support for a brand new park in our district is one of the
greatest achievements of my time in council." said Council Member Vallone,
"I am glad that the community will have the opportunity to express their
views on how to make this park a success, and a favorite of children for
years to come!"
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Vallone Introduces Bill to Improve City's Connections with Minority Owned
Businesses
On Thursday October 7th, Council Member Vallone introduced int. 2428, This
bill would require agencies to conduct outreach and education tailored to
businesses in minority- and women-owned business enterprise (M/WBE)
categories for which agencies fail to achieve M/WBE utilization goals.
Agencies would utilize the Office of Ethnic and Community Media and
community-based organizations to conduct the outreach and education, which
would inform businesses about issues related to agency procurement. This
bill would also make technical amendments related to the numbering and
headings of certain sections of the contracts and purchases chapter of the
Administrative Code.
"It is important that we are vigilant to ensure that our existing equity
programs are monitored for efficacy and updated as we learn more about how
they perform." said Council Member Vallone. "The M/WBE program has been
wildly sucessful for many in our city, but we must repairs the binld spots
and ensure that it works for all who need it."
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Queens Borough President Richards Hosting Itailan Heritage Celebration
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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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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 [2]GoFundMe
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— MORE NEWS —
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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 [3]here
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— IMPORTANT RESOURCES —
718-268-5011
Commonpoint is also offering free full day childcare to families working as
essential workers. [4]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 [5]Facebook, [6]Twitter and [7]Instagram
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