Politics & Government
Rozic Endorses Vallone for Halloran's Council Seat
State assemblywoman throws weight behind Flushing attorney in his bid for City Council.
State Assemblywoman Nily Rozic, D-Fresh Meadows, has endorsed Flushing attorney Paul Vallone in the race for Councilman Dan Halloran’s seat.
Vallone, a Democrat, picked up the nod from the assemblywoman earlier this week in his bid for the northeast Queens seat.
“Paul has been a neighborhood leader with the experience, enthusiasm and integrity to serve our schools, parks, middle class and working families,” Rozic said. “From his work in the community, I know he will be a great partner in our fight for women’s rights, quality healthcare, housing for seniors and expanded transportation for northeast Queens.”
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Vallone, who bested four Democratic rivals in the Sept. 10 primary, will face off against Republican Dennis Saffran, a Douglaston attorney, in the Nov. 5 general election.
Halloran’s District 19 seat covers Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston, Whitestone, College Point and a sliver of Flushing.
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