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Vickie Paladino
Member of the New York City Council
from the 19th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2022
Preceded by Paul Vallone
Personal details
Born (1954-10-28) October 28, 1954 (age 69)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Political party Republican
Website Official website

Vickie Paladino is an American politician, and a member of the New York City Council for the 19th district, which covers College Point, Whitestone, Beechhurst, parts of Flushing and Bayside in Eastern Queens. A member of the Republican Party, she was elected in 2021, replacing former City Council Member Paul Vallone who was term limited. [1] [2] Paladino was re-elected to the New York City Council in 2023, successfully winning the race against Tony Avella for the 19th district seat. [3]

During her time on the New York City Council, she has been a critic of bicyclists in New York City. She has called for bicyclists to carry liability insurance, register their bikes and carry license plates. [4]

She has a son, Thomas Paladino Jr, who has also worked as her spokesperson. [5]

References

  1. ^ "Republican Vickie Paladino Defeats Democrat Tony Avella For New York City Council Seat". www.cbsnews.com. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  2. ^ "Democrat Tony Avella concedes in Queens Council race". www.ny1.com. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
  3. ^ "NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino reelected in northern Queens". New York Daily News. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
  4. ^ "NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino says bicyclists should be licensed". New York Daily News. 2023-02-13.
  5. ^ "'Law-and-Order' Council Member Had Fake, Illegal License Plate in Her Driveway". nyc.streetsblog.org. 2023-07-24.
Political offices
Preceded by Member of the New York City Council
from the 19th district

2022–present
Incumbent