Paul Vallone
Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services
In office
January 17, 2022 – January 27, 2024
CommissionerJames Hendon
Succeeded byTBD
Member of the New York City Council
from the 19th district
In office
January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2021
Preceded byDaniel Halloran
Succeeded byVickie Paladino
Personal details
Born(1967-06-02)June 2, 1967
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 27, 2024(2024-01-27) (aged 56)
Queens, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnna-Marie Vallone
Children3
Alma materFordham University (BA)
St. John's University (JD)
WebsiteOfficial 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
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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c Krichevsky, Sophie (January 28, 2024). "Paul Vallone dies at 56". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  3. ^ a b McDonough, Annie; Coltin, Jeff (May 4, 2022). "Where are your old council members now?". City & State NY. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Staff (January 28, 2014). "Meet the City Council's New Members: Paul Vallone". City & State NY. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  5. ^ Colangelo, Lisa L. (September 17, 2013). "Paul Vallone poised to continue the family tradition at City Hall". NY Daily News. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  6. ^ Duke, Nathan (November 6, 2013). "Vallone Wins Halloran's City Council Seat". Bayside-Douglaston NY Patch. Retrieved November 6, 2013.
  7. ^ Staff (November 2017). "2017 General Election Results". WNYC News. New York Public Radio. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  8. ^ Donlevy, Katherine (December 9, 2021). "12 years of Vallone ends on high note". Queens Chronicle. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
Political offices Preceded byDaniel Halloran Member of the New York City Councilfrom the 19th district 2014–2021 Succeeded byVickie Paladino
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