Peter Vallone Jr.
City Council Considers Bill Punishing Buyers Of Counterfeit Goods
If a proposed bill passes the City Council, customers caught buying these items could be punished with a fine of up to $1,000, or even prison time.
Food Industry Rallies Against Proposed NYC Foam Container Ban; Quinn Sees Measure Passing
Opponents rallied on the steps of City Hall on Wednesday before a City Council meeting where the ban was to be introduced.
NYPD Reform Bills Headed For City Council Vote This Month
With the blessing of Speaker Christine Quinn, a pair of bills designed to reform the NYPD are headed to a vote in the City Council this month.
City Council Holds Hearing On Series Of Tough Anti-Smoking Measures
The bills before the City Council would reduce the visibility and accessibility of cigarettes. The council’s health committee took up debate Thursday on the proposals.
Report: ‘Cookie Monster’ Accused Of Shoving Child Rejects Plea Deal
Osvaldo Quiroz-Lopez, 33, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child. He was arrested on April 7.
New York City Councilman Proposes Crackdown On Costumed Characters
New York City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-22nd) introduced legislation Tuesday that would either ban or introduce tight regulations on costumed characters in New York City.
Mets ‘Very Interested’ In Bringing MLS To Citi Field; Politicians Speak Out
City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. said on Thursday that the National League club is “very interested and fully capable” of bringing Major League Soccer to Citi Field, the New York Daily News reported on Thursday.
Councilman Vallone: More Parks Enforcement Officers Needed In Queens
If you love spending time in Queens parks, you might be interested in an interplanetary comparison.
Vallone Calls For Emergency Services Lane Along Queens Boulevard
Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. wants to designate one emergency lane in each direction along the entire 7.2 mile length of the boulevard.
NYC Councilman, Brothers Help Save Two Girls At NJ Beach
There were some scary moments at the Jersey Shore over the weekend after two little girls got caught in the strong undertow at Long Branch.
Local Officials Want State Law Banning Sex Offenders From Children’s Reading Rooms
The push comes following an incident last month in which a convicted sex offender was accused of molesting two young girls in a public library in Flushing, Queens.
Commissioner Kelly, PBA President Lynch Remember Slain Officer Peter Figoski
When asked how his union and other police officers would respond following such a tragic loss, PBA head Pat Lynch responded, saying they would “step in where Peter would have been” and “try to be the shoulder to cry on.”
Councilman Calls Astoria School’s Bedbug Situation ‘Mind-Boggling’
Education Department inspectors found bedbugs at P.S. 70 last winter, but never notified anyone, 1010 WINS’ Stan Brooks reported.
Bloomberg’s Travels Come Under Scrutiny
There’s a new tug of war between Michael Bloomberg and a New York City councilman over whether the mayor should notify the city clerk whenever he leaves the city.
Councilman’s Bill Would Mandate Notification Of Mayor’s Absence
Where was the mayor this weekend and who was in charge during his absence? Bloomberg deflected that question at a Monday news conference.
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