A Happy New Year to All!
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
wish you and your family a Happy New Year blessed with health and
happiness!
— IN THE PAST WEEK —
Remembering Ann Jawin
‘A tenacious and unstoppable trailblazer:’ Center for the Women of New York
founder Ann Jawin, a Douglaston resident, dies at 97'
"Ann Juliano Jawin, a Douglaston resident and founder of the Center for the
Women of New York, died on Dec. 31. She was 97 years old.
News of Jawin’s death came less than a month after she celebrated the grand
opening of a brand new women’s center in Fort Totten. Members of the
community expressed condolences for the pioneer who dedicated her life to
women’s equality and empowerment.
“I am saddened to learn of the passing of Ann Jawin, founder of the Center
for the Women of NY. Ann was an outspoken activist who, for decades,
devotedly dedicated herself to improving the lives of all women throughout
the city of New York,” said Councilman Paul Vallone on Twitter."
Read More About Ann Jawin at [1]Queens Courier
Just a few short weeks ago, I was honored to join Ann as she proudly
witnessed her long-awaited dream come true — the grand opening of the
nonprofit's new headquarters at Fort Totten in Northeast Queens, where her
legacy will carry on. I wish her family and friends peace and comfort
during this difficult time.
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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.”
Read Coverage:
[2]Queens Courier
[3]Queens Gazette
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— MORE NEWS —
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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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Christmas Eve Tradition at St. Mary's Hospital
It was an honor to surprise the amazing and hardworking angels that staff
St. Mary's Hospital with a warm and delicious Christmas Eve dinner from
Mike Molinari of Trattoria 35! The mission of St. Mary's is made real by
these incredible folks, we're grateful to them always!
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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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