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From my family to yours, I hope you enjoyed a happy, healthy and blessed
Thanksgiving and a restful holiday weekend!
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"Rocco" the Cat Finds a Forever Home!
Earlier this month, a furry wanderer looking for a human companion paid me
and my family a visit. Over the last few weeks, Whitestone-based nonprofit
TNR Utopia helped us take good care of "Rocco," but today I am so happy to
report that he has found a forever home with a local family!
Thanks to TNR Utopia for your help in caring for Rocco and to Bayside Live
TV for helping us spread the word!
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This Paw-liday Season: Adopt, Don't Shop!
With the holiday season upon us, many may be looking for a new four-legged
friend to join the family. For the next month, we will highlight two furry
companions seeking forever homes who are being cared for by local
nonprofits.
Please consider adopting this holiday season - and every season!
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Meet Poppy!
How cute is Poppy? This highly social, approximately three-year-old canine
has been on a foster "straycation" for Thanksgiving, but will be back at
ACC's Brooklyn Care Center, 2336 Linden Boulevard, on Dec. 2nd. Head over
to meet him or email
[email protected] for more info!
[1]Find out more here
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Meet Grayson!
"You may find this regal beauty standing up in his condo to greet
visitors," notes an ACC volunteer. "This outgoing gentleman is eager to
make new friends with people and will even reach his little paws out of his
condo to try to get your attention. Grayson is very gracious and once he
had my attention, he happily leaned into my arm for pets. If you're looking
for an affectionate, friendly, and enthusiastic cat, look no further than
our Grayson!"
Meet this cutie, who's about five years old and came in with another cat,
at ACC's Manhattan Care Center, 326 E. 110th Street, or email
[email protected] for more info.
[2]Find out more here
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ICYMI: Council Member Vallone Unveils
“Madeline Sershen Way” in Whitestone
Council Member Paul A. Vallone was joined by the Sershen family and their
friends to unveil “Madeline Sershen Way” at the intersection of 16th Avenue
and Utopia Parkway. Madeline was a local 17 year old who was tragically
killed after being struck by a vehicle in 2018.
Also in attendance were Senator John Liu, Assemblyman Braunstein and
community members from St. Francis Preparatory School, Our Lady of the
Blessed Sacrament School and P.S. 209. Madeline was a Queens native who
attended St. Francis Prep and was a rising senior at the time of her
passing.
Madeline’s sister Olivia Sershen and cousin Skyler Nenadich delivered
remarks at the ceremony. Attendees then gathered for a candlelight vigil,
followed by the sign unveiling.
“A beloved daughter, sister, aunt and an exceptional student and young
woman, Madeline Sershen lived a brief but very bright life and was clearly
loved by so many in the Northeast Queens community,” said Council Member
Paul Vallone. “Thank you to Olivia Sershen and Skyler Nenadich for sharing
such moving words, and to Madeline's aunt Rita Barravecchio for being a
strong advocate for positive changes to New York State’s driving laws. I am
humbled to be a part of honoring Madeline’s life in this lasting way.”
“Today, as we are gathered here, I remind you of that intelligent, loving,
fierce being: the daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, niece, cousin,
friend, student, classmate and role model she forever will be to each one
of us,” said Olivia Sershen. “Today, we unveil this tribute to her, which
won’t bring her back, but will honor her forever. For that, my family and I
thank you, Councilman Vallone. But I ask you all to remember Maddie and
keep her alive not just here in this moment today, and not just here on
Madeline Sershen Way, but at every crosswalk you pass, every red light you
stop at, with every pedestrian you see walking. I hope you are reminded of
her in all the ordinary moments your life has to offer and in all your
special ones.”
See Coverage At:
[3]Queens Courier
[4]Queens Chronicle
[5]Flushing Post
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Vallone Announces Annual Toy Drive
for St. Mary's Hospital in Bayside
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🎁 This holiday season, please consider donating an unwrapped toy to our
annual drive for the children of St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children!
Please share the flyer with your friends and family.
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— MORE NEWS —
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Giving Back this Thanksgiving with St. Andrew's
Proud to be a part of St. Andrew Avellino’s annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
for those Queens families in need. A blessed holiday season to all!
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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]
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