Paul Vallone Explained

Paul Vallone
Office:Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans' Services
Term Start:January 17, 2022
Term End:January 28, 2024
Successor:TBD
Birth Date:1967 6, mf=yes
Birth Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Death Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Party:Democrat
Spouse:Anna-Marie Vallone
Children:3
Alma Mater:Fordham University (BA)
St. John's University (JD)
Website:Official website
Office1:Member of the New York City Council
from the 19th district
Termstart1:January 1, 2014
Termend1:December 31, 2021
Preceded1:Daniel Halloran
Succeeded1:Vickie Paladino
2Blankname:Commissioner
2Namedata:James Hendon

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]

Early life and career

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

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

Election history
LocationYearElectionResults
NYC Council
District 19
2009Democratic 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
2013Democratic 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
2013General√ Paul Vallone (D) 56.78%
Dennis Saffran (R) 42.99%
NYC Council
District 19
2017Democratic Primary√ Paul Vallone 55.05%
Paul Graziano 44.77%
NYC Council
District 19
2017General√ Paul Vallone (D) 57.85%
Konstantinos Poulidis (R) 24.50%
Paul Graziano (Reform) 17.58%
NYC Civil Court
Queens 3rd Municipal Court District
2021General√ Joseph Kasper (R) 51.04%
Paul Vallone (D) 48.84%

Personal life and death

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Vallone, former Council Member from Queens political dynasty, dies at 56 . Ben. Brachfeld. January 28, 2024. www.amny.com. January 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: Krichevsky . Sophie . January 28, 2024 . Paul Vallone dies at 56 . January 28, 2024 . Queens Chronicle.
  3. Web site: Where are your old council members now?. Annie . McDonough . Jeff . Coltin . May 4, 2022 . January 28, 2022 . City & State NY.
  4. News: Meet the City Council's New Members: Paul Vallone . Staff . City & State NY . January 28, 2014 . January 30, 2024.
  5. Web site: Paul Vallone poised to continue the family tradition at City Hall . Lisa L. . Colangelo . NY Daily News . September 17, 2013 . January 30, 2024.
  6. Web site: Duke . Nathan . Vallone Wins Halloran's City Council Seat . Bayside-Douglaston NY Patch . November 6, 2013 . November 6, 2013.
  7. Web site: 2017 General Election Results . WNYC News . Staff . New York Public Radio . November 2017 . January 28, 2024.
  8. Web site: 12 years of Vallone ends on high note. Katherine . Donlevy. December 9, 2021. Queens Chronicle. January 30, 2024.
  9. Web site: Paul Vallone tests positive for COVID-19. David. Brand. April 1, 2020. Queens Daily Eagle. February 1, 2024.
  10. Web site: Paul A. Vallone . Farenga Funeral Home . February 1, 2024.