Residents in Bayside and Whitestone may soon see severe cutbacks in express bus service to Manhattan following the MTA’s recent bus redesign proposal. The affected buses include the QM2, QM32 and QM20 lines which the […]
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DEP to extend stormwater outfall pipe to protect thriving oyster reef at MacNeil Park in College Point
At the beginning of November, the Department of Environmental Protection revealed that it would soon extend a stormwater outfall pipe which faces the East River in College Point‘s MacNeil Park. According to Councilman Paul Vallone, […]
“$5.4 million renovation project restores waterfront access to MacNeil Park in College Point”
“College Point residents can now enjoy a newly renovated park following an extensive $5.4 million renovation project that restored waterfront access for visitors. Elected officials and representatives from NYC Parks and Community Board 7 unveiled improvements […]
Vallone Proposes Creation of an Office of Interagency Tourism Affairs
On Wednesday, October 23 Councilman Paul A. Vallone chaired an Economic Development Committee hearing focused on New York City tourism, where his bill to create an Office of Interagency Tourism Affairs was discussed by committee […]
Council Member Vallone Announces Restart of Free Queens Senior Transportation Program
This fall, Council Member Paul A. Vallone was joined by Selfhelp Vice President of External Relations and Communications Sandy Myers and local seniors to announce that the free senior transportation program kicked off again on […]
Vallone Proposes Bill to Monitor Mayor de Blasio’s Jobs Plan Progress
September 25, 2019 City Hall – At Wednesday’s Stated Meeting, Council Members Paul A. Vallone and Ritchie Torres introduced legislation that would require the NYC Economic Development Corporation (EDC) to deliver an annual report on […]
Vallone Secures Nearly $19 Million for Northeast Queens Improvements
City Hall – On Wednesday, the New York City Council passed a budget of $92.8 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. For a sixth straight year, Council Member Paul Vallone set funding records, securing […]
Vallone Speaks to NY1 About Bill to Install Solar Powered Illuminated Crosswalks on NYC Streets
“A Queens lawmaker is pushing a bill that could lead to brighter pedestrian crossings. City Councilman Paul Vallone introduced a bill last week that would require the City Department of Transportation to conduct a feasibility […]