Celebrating the First Night of Hanukkah
Honored to celebrate the Festival of Lights with Rabbi Yossi Blesofsky and
the Chabad of Northeast Queens at the Annual Menorah Lighting. I hope all
of my friends in the Jewish community enjoy a joyous and blessed Hanukkah!
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Christmas and Holiday Blessings to All!
As we enter the magic of the Christmas season, let us always remember to
embody the spirit of Christmas by spreading love and joy to others. I want
to personally thank you all for your friendship and support this past year
and every year, and I am honored to be your Council Member. I hope you and
your family have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year blessed with
health and happiness!
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Annual Holiday Celebration with St. Mary's Kids
It was a joyful Tuesday evening with Dwarf Giraffe Athletic League and my
Student Ambassadors from Bayside High, Holy Cross, St. Agnes and WJPS as we
spread some holiday cheer with our wonderful St. Mary's Kids!
Many thanks to all those who donated hundreds of toys to our drive and to
Dr. Simpser and the St. Mary's Hospital staff who work so hard every day!
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Vallone Announces Whitestone Street Co-Naming for Decorated WWII Veteran
At Thursday’s Stated Meeting, the New York City Council approved
legislation by Council Member Paul A. Vallone to co-name 156th Street
between 14th Avenue and Cryders Lane, “CPL. John McHugh Way.”
John McHugh, born March 6, 1924, was drafted into the United States Army
and served in the First Infantry Division in WWII. He fought at the Battle
of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge and received the following awards
and recognitions:
* The Silver Star for gallantry in action
* Bronze Star for meritorious service,
* European Theater of Operations Ribbon, which contains silver arrow head
for the Normandy invasion
* Four Bronze Stars which indicate the major battles he fought in,
* Two Presidential Unit Citations for Crucifix Hill and Hurtgen Forest,
* Combat Infantry Badge and the Fort Eger given by Belgium for action
there during the war
In 2014, he was inducted into the state Senate Veterans Hall of Fame and
was an honoree at the Little Neck-Douglaston Memorial Day Parade. Corporal
McHugh passed away on July 21, 2019 at age 95.
“We as residents of Northeast Queens were blessed to have an American hero
like Corporal John McHugh call our great neighborhood home,” said Council
Member Paul Vallone. “Corporal McHugh was a highly decorated veteran who
fought bravely with the Allied powers at the historic Battle of Normandy
and the Battle of the Bulge, major turning points in World War II. With
this co-naming in the spring, we will honor a true man of courage.”
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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. This 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 Ethan!
A volunteer writes: Ethan is a gorgeous young dog, with the shiniest brown
coat. His face is perfectly split with a white line that runs up to his
perpetually wrinkled brow. And he is elegant with long runners' legs. Eager
to stretch them he tried out a slow trot a few times on our first walk
together. On our second visit, well, we dressed Ethan up like a taco! He
was a star getting into his Halloween costume, and showed off his perfect
"sit" as we snapped pictures. He was bouncy as he chased his toys around
the yard and made us belly laugh with his antics. On our way in and out he
stopped to greet all his friends, which seemed to be everyone he's ever
met! If you are looking for someone to stretch your legs with, and take to
costume parties, run to Brooklyn ACC to meet Ethan today!
ID# 74977, Brooklyn Animal Care Center
[1]Find out more here
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Meet Jazmyine!
A volunteer writes: I'm a petite tuxedo girl in my early 30's (8 years old
in cat years) and I keep a really tidy kennel. When you stop by, I will
welcome you with open paws. I love to be petted and I love company when I
am eating, and I love most of all being petted while I am eating. In fact,
I lose my appetite when you stop petting me. If you hear a whisper in your
ear, that's Mrs. Claus telling you that I'm waiting for you. I am so
excited thinking about our new life together!! Thank you Mrs. Claus, and
Mr. Santa too.
ID# 80804, Manhattan Animal Care Center
[2]Find out more here
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How Would You Spend $1M for Northeast Queens?
Participatory Budgeting for District 19 is in full swing! If you would like
to propose a project idea for this year’s Participatory Budgeting ballot to
help improve our local parks, schools, libraries, etc, you can do so by
contacting our office at
[email protected] or calling
718-619-8611. Through Participatory Budgeting, you can directly decide how
to spend at least $1 million in this year’s City budget.
After you have submitted your project idea, our office will contact you to
discuss the next steps and how to turn your project ideas into real
proposals for our ballot. These proposals will be up for a community-wide
vote in the spring, where the projects that receive the most votes receive
funding from our office!
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Holiday Lighting at Bowne Park!
The holidays are here at Bowne Park! Thanks to the Broadway Flushing
Homeowners and Bowne Park Civic Associations for carrying on this festive
tradition and to the Queens Community Children's Choir for their spirited
performance!
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Swearing In the Bell Academy Student Council
It was a pleasure joining Principal Abbott Wednesday morning to swear in
the new Student Council at BELL Academy! Congratulations to this
outstanding group of young leaders!
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CASA Performance at PS 94
Great performance at PS 94 on Monday afternoon, where students put on their
culminating dance program for parents and faculty! Always proud to fund our
CASA programs and bring the arts to our schools!
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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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