Summary
Paul Angelo Vallone (June 2, 1967 – January 28, 2024) was an American politician and attorney from the state of New York. A Democrat,[1] Vallone represented the 19th district on the New York City Council from 2014 to 2021; the district was located in northeast Queens.[2] He later served as the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs for the New York City Department of Veterans' Services.[3]
Paul Vallone | |
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| Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services | |
| In office January 17, 2022 – January 28, 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 28, 2024 (aged 56) New York City, 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 |
Early life and career edit
Paul Vallone was the son of New York City Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr.; the grandson of Judge Charles J. Vallone; and the brother of Peter Vallone Jr., a politician and judge.[2] Paul 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] Both Vallone's father and his brother served on the New York City Council before he did.[2]
Political career edit
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 City Council tenure ended due to term limits, Vallone served as the Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs for the New York City Department of Veterans' Services.[3]
Electoral results edit
| Election history | |||
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| Location | 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 | General | √ 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 | General | √ Paul Vallone (D) 57.85% Konstantinos Poulidis (R) 24.50% Paul Graziano (Reform) 17.58% |
| NYC Civil Court Queens 3rd Municipal Court District |
2021 | General | √ Joseph Kasper (R) 51.04% Paul Vallone (D) 48.84% |
Personal life and death edit
Vallone and his wife, Anna-Marie, had three children.[1] He had long-term sarcoidosis of the lungs, and tested positive for COVID-19 in April 2020 during New York's first wave of the pandemic.[9]
Vallone died of a heart attack on January 28, 2024, at the age of 56.[2][10]
References edit
- ^ 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 d 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.
- ^ Brand, David (April 1, 2020). "Paul Vallone tests positive for COVID-19". Queens Daily Eagle. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ "Paul A. Vallone". Farenga Funeral Home. Retrieved February 1, 2024.