Paul Vallone Council Campaign Holds Fundraiser

(L. to r.): City Councilmember James Gennaro, District Co-Leader Mary Ann Dorsa, Paul Vallone, candidate for the 19th City Council District seat, and Vallone's father, former City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. The most successful fundraising event to date for Paul Vallone's run for the 19th City Council District seat took place on Tuesday, June 10, when more than 200 people braved 95-degree heat to pack Verdi's of Whitestone, 149-58 Cross Island Pkwy, Whitestone, to support his candidacy. Friends of Paul Vallone Treasurer Angela Meloni said that close to $40,000 was raised from this one event.

Besides being a financial success, Vallone's campaign received an important boost with an endorsement from District Co- Leaders Mary Anne Dorsa and John Dorsa.

Vallone was introduced by incumbent Councilmembers James Gennaro, Hiram Monserrate and Peter Vallone Jr., Vallone's brother, who currently represents the 22nd Council District in Astoria.

Paul Vallone promised a positive campaign emphasizing the needs of the district and the preservation of his prospective constituents' quality of life. "Great leaders start as good people," an attendee commented.

Paul Vallone, candidate for the 19th District City Council seat, and his wife, Anna-Marie, hold sevenmonth old Charles J. Vallone III while their daughters, eight-year-old Catena Ani (l.) and six-year-old Lea Bella, display campaign signs.