“Queens Pols Call for End to City Workers Vax Mandate,” Queens Daily Eagle – September 9, 2022
“More than a dozen New Yorkers and elected officials gathered on the steps of City Hall on Friday morning to demand the city eliminate its vaccine mandate for municipal workers and rehire the over 1,000 who were fired for not complying earlier this year. The rally came ahead of a City Council hearing on mounting municipal vacancies.
Led by the Common Sense Caucus — which includes Queens Councilmembers Robert Holden, Vickie Paladino and Joann Ariola — speakers from different backgrounds criticized vaccine mandates, citing the changing nature of COVID-19 and the city and state’s easing of pandemic protections.”
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“纽约首家一站式教育平台 “知行教育中心”法拉盛隆重揭幕,” Epoch Times – August 19, 2022
“纽约首家一站式教育平台——“纽约知行教育中心”18日在华人社区法拉盛隆重揭幕。该教育中心是法拉盛规模最大、专业最强的课业辅导机构。国会议员孟昭文、纽约州长办公室代表等各级政要、嘉宾出席剪彩仪式，对该中心的开办表示热烈祝贺。
国会众议员孟昭文、纽约州参议员史塔文斯基（Toby Ann Stavisky）、纽约市议员帕拉迪诺（Vickie Paladino）、法拉盛华商会首席顾问杜彼得、州长办公室亚裔事务主任范小江、市议员黄敏仪（Sandra Ung）幕僚长柯立人（Alexander Hart）、市议员马泰（Christopher Marte）首席代表黄华清等出席了开幕仪式给予祝贺，期望该中心培养德才兼备、 知行合一的人才， 培养出更多优秀的学子.”
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“市府取消尚点酒店收容得州无证移民,” US China Press – August 8, 2022
“侨报记者金玉贻8月29日纽约报道】纽约市政府原计划将大学点一家酒店作为安置得州无证移民的安置点之一，但目前市府取消了在该地选址的计划，改为另觅新地点。
市议会第19选区市议员帕拉迪诺在收到市府通知选址大学点之后，在8月26日的一份声明中强烈反对把大学点的尚点酒店作为安置无证移民处。闻讯的本地商家表示焦虑，尚点酒店物业业主也出面澄清不会将酒店用作此用途。8月29日，市议员帕拉迪诺收到市府通知，已取消在该地选址。
帕拉迪诺说，’我很高兴地看到在大学点方面的努力和担忧并没有被置若罔闻。我想真诚地感谢市长办公室在这件事上的关心和回应，因为我已经说得很清楚了，大学点正在严重挣扎，根本没有能力提供移民所需的专业服务。在我上任之前，我就一直在为大学点的居民们而奋斗，我们确实取得了很好的进展，还有很多事情要做。我将继续密切关注局势，我的办公室将根据需要提供进一步的最新情况.’
酒店物业业主蔡先生表示，市府选址并没有通知社区，在民众不知道此事的状况下，很感谢市议员和各方的努力让此事圆满解决，团队以后会更有信心为了社区和居民提供更好的服务.”
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“Bayside to Get More Speed Cameras as Program Goes 24/7, Pol Says,” Bayside-Douglaston Patch – August 1, 2022
“Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, though, called the move ‘not such great news.’
‘They are going to go 24/7 365 days a year,’ she said of the speed cameras in a video message to constituents. ‘That doesn’t make me happy.’
Even more alarming to Paladino, is the renewal of the program through 2025, meaning the city will continue its far-reaching efforts to enforce speed limits in school zones in-part by adding more speed cameras.
‘To make matters worse, Governor Hochul along with our commissioner DOT has voted on increasing in the five boroughs speed cameras up to 2,000 more,’ said Paladino. ‘You can bet that District 19 will be getting some of those 2,000 speed cameras.’ “
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“FDNY Band Founder to Get His Own Bayside Block,” Bayside-Douglaston Patch – July 18, 2022
“A longtime firefighter who co-founded the FDNY band will soon have a street in Bayside named in his honor.
Jim Corcoran, affectionately known as “Big Jim,” will be the new namesake of Corbett Road and 217th Street, near where he reportedly lived for years.
To be known as ‘James “Big Jim” Corcoran Way,’ the street is one of more than 70 ceremonial ‘co-namings’ across the five boroughs approved by the City Council last week.
The bill to co-name the corner of Corbett Road and 217th Street was introduced by Bayside Council Member Vickie Paladino.”
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“Council Member Vickie Paladino’s Small Business Tour of Northwest Queens,” City & State New York – July 13, 2022
“Before entering politics, Paladino spent nearly 40 years raising a family and running two small businesses in the district, eventually becoming a community activist.”
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“Transitional Services for New York Holds Kickoff to Summer in Bayside,” QNS – July 1, 2022
“The Transitional Services for New York Inc. (TSINY) held a Kickoff to Summer cocktail party and networking night at the Bourbon Street Rooftop on June 23.
Several state leaders attended the event, including Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilwoman Vickie Paladino, Deputy Comptroller for Diversity Management Nancy Hernandez and New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Richards, Paladino and Weprin each spoke about the great work TSINY has been doing as a mental health agency over its 47 years of existence.”
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“Editorial: Voting is for Citizens Only,” Queens Chronicle – June 30, 2022
“Somehow a majority of the last City Council thought it could ignore the two sections of the state Constitution, as well as the Election Law and Home Rule Law, that say only citizens may vote in New York. The members who backed the illegal law passed it in a blatant effort to pander to immigrants and their advocates and drive the city government even further left than it already is.
Luckily some patriots then stood up — Queens City Councilmembers Bob Holden, Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino, several lawmakers from other boroughs, a couple of Republican Party organizations and some naturalized citizens — and sued to block the law. Wisely filing the case on Staten Island, they got what they wanted, the judge declaring the law “illegal, null and void” due to its violations of the state Constitution and law.”
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“Upgrades to Shore Road Complete,” Queens Chronicle – June 30, 2022
“The Departments of Design and Construction and Transportation recently finished work along Little Neck Bay in Douglas Manor to stabilize the section of Shore Road that runs from Bayview Avenue to West Drive. The $4.9 million project, which was unveiled at an official ceremony last Thursday, was completed at $700,000 under budget.
Numerous area elected officials and civic leaders attended last week’s ceremony, including Borough President Donovan Richards, state Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside), Assemblyman Ed Braunstein (D-Bayside), Councilmember Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) and Douglas Manor Association President Pia Thompson.”
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“大學點小企業0629圓桌論壇,” World Journal – June 29, 2022
皇后區第19選區市議員帕拉迪諾(Vickie Paladino)訂於29日(周三)晚6時舉辦大學點(College Point)小企業圓桌論壇，討論商家關心的生意及商業問題。合辦單位包括A Better College Point Civic Association、College Point Board of Trade, College Point Civic and Taxpayers Association等居民及商會組織。
地點為Poppenhusen Institute，地址：14路114-04號。報名網址：shorturl.at/jqryD，聯絡電話(718)619-8611，電郵District19@council.nyc.gov
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“法拉盛邦恩公园26日举办露天音乐会,” Epoch Times – June 15, 2022
【大纪元2022年06月15日讯】法拉盛“邦恩公园公民协会”（Bowne Park Civic Association）和第19选区市议员帕拉迪诺（Vickie Paladino）将于6月26日（周日）联合举办“公园夏日音乐时光”活动。
当天下午2点至4点，主办方邀请乐团“Mike Barry Band”在邦恩公园（Bowne Park）演出。市议员帕拉迪诺邀请居民带上椅子、毯子，坐在公园的草地上，参加一个露天音乐会。
邦恩公园地点：32nd Ave. & 159th Street, Flushing, NY 11354。
责任编辑：李薇
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“第19选区市议员帕拉迪诺 16日举办企业招聘会,” Epoch Times – June 14, 2022
【大纪元2022年06月14日讯】共和党籍第19选区纽约市议员帕拉迪诺（Vickie Paladino）联合“科德-迈耶开发公司”（Cord Meyer development company）将于6月16日（周四）在湾台（Bay Terrace）举办招聘会。
参与招聘的单位有：Ben’s Kosher Deli、Chico’s、Chip City、Christie & Co. Soon & SPA、Home Goods、Men’s Wearhouse、Rosa’s Pizza等。
时间：6月16日（周四）下午1点至3点；地点：Bay Terrace Shopping Center（Bell Blvd. & 26th Ave.，在SoBol旁边）。
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“Bay Terrace Shopping Center Hosting Job Fair,” QNS – June 9, 2022
“Councilwoman Vickie Paladino and Cord Meyer Development will be holding a job fair at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center on Thursday, June 16, from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Bay Terrace Job Fair is being organized to help identify employment opportunities for residents of Bayside, Whitestone and the surrounding communities, but those from other communities are still encouraged to attend.
“Whether it’s part-time summer jobs or full-time career positions, everyone deserves to enjoy the rewards of employment,” Paladino said. “Full employment benefits the entire community, from the individual being hired to the many mom-and-pop shops and corporations in northeast Queens actively seeking job candidates. I want to thank Cord Meyer Development for sponsoring The Bay Terrace Job Fair and working with my office on this important initiative.”
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“A Clean Slate or a Public Safety Hazard?” Queens Chronicle – May 26, 2022
“Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) thinks the bill is an attack on public safety and there are better ways to provide second chances that balance accountability with compassion.
‘Law-abiding citizens, such as employers and neighbors, have an absolute right to know if an individual has serious criminal convictions, especially for violent crimes,’ Paladino said to the Chronicle. ‘While I do believe in second chances and generally support programs which can help ease integration into society for those with past convictions, the answer is most definitely NOT to arbitrarily erase criminal records wholesale as this bill intends to do.’”
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“Bayside Historical Society Honors Civil War Veteran at Dermody Triangle” QNS – May 24, 2022
“The Bayside Historical Society, along with the Company K 67th Volunteers Association, community leaders and American Legion members, paid tribute to Civil War Captain William Dermody at his memorial site in Bayside’s Dermody Triangle on May 23.
Among the local leaders on hand were Councilwomen Linda Lee and Vickie Paladino.
Company K, dressed in Union soldier uniforms and armed with replica Civil War rifles, performed a present arms salute for Dermody. Afterward, a wreath was hung on the memorial by members of the Bayside Historical Society and Company K to honor the captain and all other veterans who fight for the United States.
“’We so often take all of [our freedom] for granted,’ Paladino said. ‘We need to cherish the men and women who serve each and every day for us.’”
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“Bayside Restaurant Owner Earns ‘Bravery Award’ for Helping to Stop Teens Who Harassed Customers and Stole Drinks” QNS – May 20, 2022
“The owner of Bayside’s Amy’s Chinese Restaurant, Cathy Lu, was presented with a Bravery Award by the Asian American Voters Alliance (AAVA) on May 20 for her actions a few weeks prior when she bravely chased a group of young thieves and stood in the way of the bus they jumped into until the police arrived to arrest them.
In addition to being joined by representatives from local community leaders Christine Colligan and Kenneth Chiu, Lu was also recognized by representatives of several local leaders, including Rep. Grace Meng, Sen. John Liu, Sen. Robert Ortt and Councilwoman Vickie Paladino.”
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“The 2022 Queens Power 100” City and State – May 16, 2022
“The Republican Party made a notable comeback during last year’s elections. That rebound was apparent in Queens, where New York City Council Members Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino prevailed in their respective races. Ariola, who previously helmed the Queens Republican Party, kept her district seat red in an overwhelming victory. And Paladino – who since taking office has faced controversy for not disclosing her COVID-19 vaccination status – managed to flip a Democratic seat.”
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“Adams Administration Officials Outline Preparations for Massive Influx of Federal Infrastructure Funding,” Gotham Gazette – April 20, 2022
“Council Members Linda Lee and Vickie Paladino, a Democrat and a Republican of Queens, spoke of the need for parking for commercial trucks in their districts. Though Carry said part of the solution may be greater enforcement of DOT regulations, he also spoke of a larger vision to shift freight from trucks to rail and boats to reduce truck traffic.”
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“CAFA, Chronicle at MAGNA,” Queens Chronicle – 4/14/22
“The China America Friendship Association in the USA and the Chronicle teamed up on April 8 for a networking event at Flushing’s Magna Ristorante, which 35 people attended. At top are some of those who made it possible, including the Chronicle’s Ree Brinn, left, Magna Ristorante owner Tony Pecora and Victoria Savitt and Frank Xiao of CAFA.
Attendees, including Kesan Ruan, Ph.D., above left, Councilwoman Vickie Paladino and Jie Viviano of NYPQ Laboratories, also got a preview of an April 14 event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum regarding World War II’s Flying Tigers, as well as a brief history lesson on the subject from retired philosopher and historian Jacob Rotkowitz. Representatives from several businesses such as Flushing Bank, US Mortgage, Rochdale Village Shopping Center and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel were also present. Helium Image provided balloon decorations and keepsake favors that matched the theme.”
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“Cops Not Solidarity, Bayside Leader Says After Brooklyn Subway Attack,” Patch Media – 4/13/22
‘It’s long past time to reign in the chaos — and not with half-measures and progressive wishcasting,’ wrote Bayside City Council Member Vickie Paladino several hours after a gas-masked shooter detonated smoke grenades and fired at least 33 shots into an N train car — an incident that she later described as a ‘terror attack.’
The day after the attack, Paladino clapped back against so-called ‘progressive wishcasting’ again, after Public Advocate Jumanee Williams said that the city must move forward in solidarity.
‘What does that even mean?’ Paladino wrote. ‘This is the completely out-of-touch progressive BS that turned NYC into a total basket case. No solutions, just abstractions.’
The Bayside leader went on to reject the notion that solidarity is important in response to Tuesday’s attack.
‘Solidarity’ isn’t going to keep our subway safe — cops and tough prosecutors are. And nobody laying on a bloody subway platform with a bullet in their shoulder cares about your ‘solidarity’. We need real ACTION. Not progressive bromides,’ she wrote.'”
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“Student at Cardozo Shot, Maybe by a Peer,” Queens Chronicle – 3/31/22
“Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing), Councilmember Linda Lee (D-Oakland Gardens) and Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) held a press conference addressing the incident Monday morning.
Paladino, who has been forthcoming about her tough-on-crime approach and unwavering support of the NYPD, took the opportunity to push for increased personnel in the precinct. “There are only 100 police officers with the 111th Precinct,” she said. “That’s not how it should be.” At the same time, she called the shooting “an isolated incident.”
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“Empleados de NYC despedidos piden a alcalde no tener que cumplir con mandato de vacunacion,” The Epoch Times – 3/31/22
“Vickie Paladino, miembro del Consejo Municipal de Nueva York y representante republicana de Queens, organizó la manifestación.
Paladino dijo que espera que Adams permita que “los ciudadanos comunes” que no se vacunaron recuperen sus puestos de trabajo.”
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“Queens Councilwoman Paladino Calls on Mayor to Lift COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Civil Servants,” QNS – 3/29/22
“Queens Councilwoman Vickie Paladino hosted a large gathering of civil servants in front of the Unisphere in Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Tuesday, March 29, to call upon Mayor Adams to lift the vaccine mandates in their departments and allow them to return to their jobs.
Those in attendance included teachers, sanitation workers, hospital and EMS workers and members of the NYPD, FDNY and MTA, among others.
Paladino stressed the importance of these workers, with many of them having worked throughout the height of the pandemic when most people stayed home.
“These people are the backbone of New York City,” Paladino said, adding that she would love to see each civil servant be able to return to work.
Paladino emphasized that the press conference was not a slight toward Adams but rather to show him just how big of an impact his vaccine mandates on civil servants have on them and the city as a whole.
“I’m calling upon [Mayor Adams] to rise up and give these people back their jobs,” Paladino said. “These people are the heartbeat of New York City and we slowly watched the heartbeat stop over the last two years.”
But Paladino does not want lifting vaccine mandates to stop with civil servants, saying she believes all mandates in the city need to be rolled back and the unvaccinated workers rehired.”
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“NYC workers fired over vax mandate rally for jobs, backpay: ‘Our bodies are sacred,'” 1010 WINS – 3/29/22
“Mayor Adams, you can come out a hero today,” said Queens Council Member Vickie Paladino, who organized the rally at the Unisphere attended by hundreds of demonstrators on a sunny, chilly morning.
Addressing the crowd of former city workers, Paladino said “everyday people” like them rose to the occasion during the height of the pandemic only to get booted when they wouldn’t get vaccinated.
“You guys showed up each and every day for work when it was at its worst. And how were you rewarded? You were rewarded with a pink slip,” Paladino said.
Paladino and others at the rally, including Brooklyn Council Member Inna Vernikov, said they applaud the mayor for allowing unvaccinated pro athletes and performers to work but they now want it applied universally.
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“Elected Officials Call for Community Response Following Shooting of 16-Year-Old Student Near Cardozo High School,” Forest Hills Post – 3/28/22
“Council Member Vickie Paladino was also at the press conference and said that the rise in gun violence stemmed from poor government policy.
‘Unfortunately, this is the direct result of years of bad policy decisions which have rewarded and excused criminal behavior. My office is committed to reversing these policies and working closely with police, prosecutors, and the local community to restore public safety.'”
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“Douglaston-Little Neck JMart is official,” Queens Chronicle – 3/24/22
“That, it seems, is going to change: Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone) announced last Thursday afternoon that JMart is moving forward with its plan to open a location in the old Stop & Shop storefront.
‘I am very pleased with what has come out of our discussion with the J Mart owners, and I look forward to a fruitful, transparent, and collaborative working relationship with them throughout this whole process,’ Paladino said in a prepared statement. ‘As I always say, I am committed to ensuring that my constituents’ voice is heard in each and every endeavor all across my District.’
Paladino’s press release notes that JMart developers are not proceeding with an earlier plan to add a second story with a restaurant, an underground parking garage and expand the front of the building. Since that is no longer being pursued, the project will continue as of right.
According to Nicole Kiprilov, Paladino’s chief of staff, the councilwoman was planning to have a “meet and greet” with JMart officials and community leaders in hopes of establishing “a productive and transparent relationship” between the two on Wednesday.”
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“City moving forward with proposed Queens Greenway connecting parks for cyclists, pedestrians,” QNS – 2/8/22
“The proposal would create a route for cyclists and pedestrians from Flushing Meadows Corona Park through Kissena Park, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond Park and Joe Michaels Mile in Bayside.
‘This initiative will create a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists to travel and visit the landmark parks with friends and family, especially as we get closer to the warmer months,’ Councilwoman Vickie Paladino said. ‘Flushing Meadows Corona Park was home to two World’s Fairs and remains a refuge for families to spend time away from the bustling city streets. Especially along waterfronts, these greenways will promote greater accessibility for the community.'”
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