Paul Vallone Is Astoria/LIC Kiwanis President

Photos Rose Albergo Paul Vallone (l.) is installed as president of the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis by Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor Wayne Sharif. Paul Vallone was installed as president of the Astoria/Long Island City Kiwanis by Wayne Sharif, Kiwanis lieutenant governor, in a ceremony at Ponticello Restaurant, Astoria, on October 22. Vallone succeeds Outgoing President Tony Siano. Before his election he, with Eric Pasinkoff, was legal counsel to the Astoria/LIC Kiwanis; on his election he relinquished the position of legal counsel to Astoria/LIC Kiwanis Member Donna Furey

During the installation festivities, it was noted that during the past year, the Astoria/LIC Kiwanis has welcomed many new members, among them Democratic State Committeewoman of the 36th Assembly District Laura Jean Hawkins and Julian Wager, Gazette advertising director.

Far left, {standing, l. to r.) Assemblymember Michael Gianaris, City Councilmember Peter Vallone Jr., Vallone, newly installed Astoria/LIC Kiwanis president, holding his son, Charles Vallone III, Tony Siano, outgoing Astoria/LIC Kiwanis president, holding Paul Vallone's daughter Lea Bella, 114th Police Precinct Commanding Officer Deputy Inspector Paul Vorbeck; seated (l.) Linda Perno, Astoria/LIC Kiwanis treasurer and incoming president, standing, Paul Vallone's daughter Catena Ani and (seated, r.) Rose Anne Alafogiannis, Astoria/LIC Kiwanis secretary and member of the board of directors. Paul Vallone holds the cake heralding his installation as Astoria/LIC Kiwanis president.