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| death_place = [[Queens, New York]], U.S. |
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| party = [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] |
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| spouse = Anna-Marie Vallone |
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| alma_mater = [[Fordham University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br>[[St. John's University School of Law|St. John's University]] ([[Juris Doctorate|JD]]) |
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'''Paul Angelo Vallone''' (June 2, 1967 – January 27, 2024) |
'''Paul Angelo Vallone''' (June 2, 1967 – January 27, 2024) was an American politician and attorney from the state of New York. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]],<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.amny.com/politics/paul-vallone-obituary-queens-political-dynasty/|title=Paul Vallone, former Council Member from Queens political dynasty, dies at 56 |first=Ben|last=Brachfeld|date=January 28, 2024|website=www.amny.com|access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref> Vallone served as the councilmember for the [[New York City's 19th City Council district|19th district]] of the [[New York City Council]] from 2014 to 2021, representing northeast [[Queens]].<ref name=qchron>{{Cite web |last=Krichevsky |first=Sophie |date=January 28, 2024 |title=Paul Vallone dies at 56 |url=https://www.qchron.com/editions/north/paul-vallone-dies-at-56/article_f82e7030-be07-11ee-a740-474d98126567.html |access-date=January 28, 2024 |website=Queens Chronicle}}</ref> He later served as the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs for the New York City Department of Veterans' Services.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web |title=Where are your old council members now?|url=https://www.cityandstateny.com/politics/2022/01/where-are-your-old-council-members-now/360775/ |first1=Annie |last1=McDonough |first2=Jeff |last2=Coltin |date=May 4, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |website=City & State NY}}</ref> |
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==Early life and career== |
==Early life and career== |
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Vallone's father |
Paul Vallone's father [[Peter Vallone Sr.]] and brother [[Peter Vallone Jr.]] both served in the City Council before him.<ref name=qchron/> Vallone attended high school at [[St. John's Preparatory School (Queens)|St. John's Preparatory School]]. He then graduated from |
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[[Fordham University]] with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] and from [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. John's University]] with a [[Juris Doctor]].<ref>https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2014/01/meet-the-city-councils-new-members-paul-vallone/181738/</ref> |
[[Fordham University]] with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] and from [[St. John's University (New York City)|St. John's University]] with a [[Juris Doctor]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cityandstateny.com/personality/2014/01/meet-the-city-councils-new-members-paul-vallone/181738/ |title=Meet the City Council's New Members: Paul Vallone |author=Staff |work=City & State NY |date=January 28, 2014 |access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref> |
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Prior to entering politics, Vallone served as the managing partner for the law firm of Vallone & Vallone, LLP. The firm was founded by his grandfather, [[Charles J. Vallone]], in 1932.<ref name="auto"/> |
Prior to entering politics, Vallone served as the managing partner for the law firm of Vallone & Vallone, LLP. The firm was founded by his grandfather, [[Charles J. Vallone]], in 1932.<ref name="auto"/> |
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==Political career== |
==Political career== |
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Vallone first ran for the [[New York City Council]] in 2009, but came in third in the Democratic primary for the [[New York City's 19th City Council district|19th district]]. In the 2013 Democratic primary election for the same seat, Vallone defeated Austin Shafran.<ref name=nydn>{{cite web|url= |
Paul Vallone first ran for the [[New York City Council]] in 2009, but came in third in the Democratic primary for the [[New York City's 19th City Council district|19th district]]. In the 2013 Democratic primary election for the same seat, Vallone defeated Austin Shafran.<ref name=nydn>{{cite web |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/2013/09/17/paul-vallone-poised-to-continue-the-family-tradition-at-city-hall/ |title=Paul Vallone poised to continue the family tradition at City Hall |first=Lisa L. |last=Colangelo |newspaper=NY Daily News |date=September 17, 2013 |access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref> He defeated [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] nominee Dennis Saffran in the general election.<ref>{{cite web|last=Duke |first=Nathan |url=http://bayside.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/vallone-wins-hallorans-city-council-seat |title=Vallone Wins Halloran's City Council Seat |work=Bayside-Douglaston NY Patch |date=November 6, 2013 |access-date=November 6, 2013}}</ref> Vallone was re-elected in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://project.wnyc.org/2017-general-results/ |title=2017 General Election Results |work=WNYC News |author=Staff |publisher=New York Public Radio |date=November 2017 |access-date=January 28, 2024}}</ref> |
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In 2021, Vallone ran for a municipal judgeship, but was defeated by Republican Joseph Kasper.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/12-years-of-vallone-ends-on-high-note/article_9ccc2e37-19cd-5c47-9b36-7a88e3b4d8ed.html|title=12 years of Vallone ends on high note|first=Katherine |last=Donlevy|date=December 9, 2021|website=Queens Chronicle}}</ref> |
In 2021, Vallone ran for a municipal judgeship, but was defeated by Republican Joseph Kasper.<ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/12-years-of-vallone-ends-on-high-note/article_9ccc2e37-19cd-5c47-9b36-7a88e3b4d8ed.html|title=12 years of Vallone ends on high note|first=Katherine |last=Donlevy|date=December 9, 2021|website=Queens Chronicle|access-date=January 30, 2024}}</ref> |
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After his |
After his [[term-limited]] years on the City Council, Vallone served as the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs for the New York City Department of Veterans' Services.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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===Electoral results=== |
===Electoral results=== |
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==Personal life and death== |
==Personal life and death== |
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Vallone and his wife, Anna-Marie, had three children.<ref name="auto"/> Vallone died of a heart attack on January 27, 2024, at the age of 56.<ref |
Vallone and his wife, Anna-Marie, had three children.<ref name="auto"/> Vallone died of a heart attack on January 27, 2024, at the age of 56.<ref name=qchron/> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 09:54, 30 January 2024
Paul Vallone | |
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| Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services | |
| In office January 17, 2022 – January 27, 2024 | |
| Commissioner | James Hendon |
| Succeeded by | TBD |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 19th district | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Halloran |
| Succeeded by | Vickie Paladino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 2, 1967 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2024 (aged 56) Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna-Marie Vallone |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Fordham University (BA) St. John's University (JD) |
| Website | Official website |
Paul Angelo Vallone (June 2, 1967 – January 27, 2024) was an American politician and attorney from the state of New York. A Democrat,[1] Vallone served as the councilmember for the 19th district of the New York City Council from 2014 to 2021, representing northeast Queens.[2] He later served as the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs for the New York City Department of Veterans' Services.[3]
Early life and career
Paul Vallone's father Peter Vallone Sr. and brother Peter Vallone Jr. both served in the City Council before him.[2] Vallone attended high school at St. John's Preparatory School. He then graduated from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Arts and from St. John's University with a Juris Doctor.[4]
Prior to entering politics, Vallone served as the managing partner for the law firm of Vallone & Vallone, LLP. The firm was founded by his grandfather, Charles J. Vallone, in 1932.[1]
Political career
Paul Vallone first ran for the New York City Council in 2009, but came in third in the Democratic primary for the 19th district. In the 2013 Democratic primary election for the same seat, Vallone defeated Austin Shafran.[5] He defeated Republican Party nominee Dennis Saffran in the general election.[6] Vallone was re-elected in 2017.[7]
In 2021, Vallone ran for a municipal judgeship, but was defeated by Republican Joseph Kasper.[1][8]
After his term-limited years on the City Council, Vallone served as the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs for the New York City Department of Veterans' Services.[3]
Electoral results
| Election history | |||
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| Standort | Year | Election | Results |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2009 | Democratic Primary | √ Kevin D. Kim 30.74% Jerry M. Iannece 24.09% Paul Vallone 22.89% Steve Behar 9.82% Thomas E. Cooke 7.21% Debra Markell 5.25% |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2013 | Democratic Primary | √ Paul Vallone 31.16% Austin I. Shafran 29.09% Paul Graziano 17.08% John F. Duane 12.41% Chriss Voskerichian 10.27% |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2013 | Allgemein | √ Paul Vallone (D) 56.78% Dennis Saffran (R) 42.99% |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2017 | Democratic Primary | √ Paul Vallone 55.05% Paul Graziano 44.77% |
| NYC Council District 19 |
2017 | Allgemein | √ Paul Vallone (D) 57.85% Konstantinos Poulidis (R) 24.50% Paul Graziano (Reform) 17.58% |
| NYC Civil Court Queens 3rd Municipal Court District |
2021 | Allgemein | √ Joseph Kasper (R) 51.04% Paul Vallone (D) 48.84% |
Personal life and death
Vallone and his wife, Anna-Marie, had three children.[1] Vallone died of a heart attack on January 27, 2024, at the age of 56.[2]
References
- ^ a b c d Brachfeld, Ben (January 28, 2024). "Paul Vallone, former Council Member from Queens political dynasty, dies at 56". www.amny.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ a b c Krichevsky, Sophie (January 28, 2024). "Paul Vallone dies at 56". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ a b McDonough, Annie; Coltin, Jeff (May 4, 2022). "Where are your old council members now?". City & State NY. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Staff (January 28, 2014). "Meet the City Council's New Members: Paul Vallone". City & State NY. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Colangelo, Lisa L. (September 17, 2013). "Paul Vallone poised to continue the family tradition at City Hall". NY Daily News. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ Duke, Nathan (November 6, 2013). "Vallone Wins Halloran's City Council Seat". Bayside-Douglaston NY Patch. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
- ^ Staff (November 2017). "2017 General Election Results". WNYC News. New York Public Radio. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ^ Donlevy, Katherine (December 9, 2021). "12 years of Vallone ends on high note". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved January 30, 2024.