Vickie Paladino
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 | October 28, 1954 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
- ^ "Republican Vickie Paladino Defeats Democrat Tony Avella For New York City Council Seat". www.cbsnews.com. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ "Democrat Tony Avella concedes in Queens Council race". www.ny1.com. Retrieved 2023-05-20.
- ^ "NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino reelected in northern Queens". New York Daily News. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-08.
- ^ "NYC Councilwoman Vickie Paladino says bicyclists should be licensed". New York Daily News. 2023-02-13.
- ^ "'Law-and-Order' Council Member Had Fake, Illegal License Plate in Her Driveway". nyc.streetsblog.org. 2023-07-24.
 | This article about a politician from the state of New York is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |