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Dear Neighbors,
As the weather gets cold, our district has many great places to warm up on
the wonderful main streets throughout our communities. Take time to support
the small businesses that keep our neighborhoods vibrant and fun!
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 and Self Help's Senior Transportation Program
Resumes!
Councilmember Paul A. Vallone this week annoucned that the Selfhelp
Community Services free senior transportation program has begun accepting
calls for free rides. Vallone said he is proud to have steadlity grown this
program over the eight years of his service, and it is one of the most
central parts of his legacy as a Council Member
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To make an appointment, seniors can call the Selfhelp Clearview Senior
Center at 718-224-7888 between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon to schedule
their next-day rides. Those who use the service will need to fill out a
basic application with demographic information and an emergency contact and
provide their destination. When ready for pickup, the senior will call
again for their return trip.
"These rides have been a vital lifeline for many who have medical
appointments that are not easy to access from our district, and I am glad
to see how well recieved they have been." said Council Member Vallone,
"Providing services for seniors is one of my most importatnt achievements
as a Council Member in our great city over the last 8 years."
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Council Member Vallone and Queens Public Library Unveil Renderings of New
Douglaston-Little Neck Library
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Member Paul Vallone, Borough President
Donovan Richards and Assemblymember Edward Braunstein Invest in the New
Douglaston-Little Neck Library
Council Member Paul A. Vallone, along with Queens Public Library (QPL),
revealed today the latest renderings of the proposed QPL’s
Douglaston-Little Neck Library. Council Member Vallone, Mayor Bill de
Blasio, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, and Assemblymember
Edward Braunstein have allocated funds for the new library, which will
replace the current structure built in 1963.
The New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) projects to
complete the design phase in the coming year, with construction slated to
begin in late 2023 and end in mid-2026.
The new building, with construction estimated to cost $25 million, will
feature more than 12,000 square feet of space over three levels. It will
also be compliant with the Americans with Disability Act and will include a
children’s open air garden, among other features.
The community has been anticipating this project for years and the new
structure will accommodate the public’s increasing demand for cultural and
educational programs, advancing the Library’s mission to transform lives by
cultivating personal and intellectual growth and by building strong
communities.
Architectural drawings are available for viewing below.
“Douglaston deserves a state of the art library for their community that
reflects current technological and information access needs, and with this
investment of over $25 million the Queens Public Library has committed to
creating a contemporary space for our residents," said Council Member
Vallone. "I am grateful to Assemblymember Braunstein, the Mayor, and
Borough President for their generous investments in Northeast Queens, and I
am excited to see this ambitious project completed.”
"The Douglaston-Little Neck Library provides a wealth of vital services
and programming to the local community, and Northeast Queens families will
benefit from this new modernized facility for generations to come," said
Assemblyman Edward Braunstein. "I look forward to the building's eventual
grand opening and I want to thank Council Member Vallone and Queens Borough
President Donovan Richards for prioritizing this important investment in
our community."
“We look forward to our continued work to build a brand new, modernized
library that will meet the public’s learning and information needs. The
community deserves no less,” said Queens Public Library President and CEO
Dennis M. Walcott. “Since he has been in office, Council Member Paul
Vallone has demonstrated time and again his strong support for our
libraries in his district and we are grateful to him, Mayor Bill de Blasio,
Borough President Donovan Richards and his office, and Assemblymember
Edward Braunstein for investing in this project.
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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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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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