Senator Schumer endorses Paul Vallone
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer endorsed City Council candidate Paul Vallone for the District 19 seat on Monday.
“I have known the Vallone family for decades and their respected name and commitment to public service have made the people of Queens proud to call them their own,” Schumer said.
Vallone was recently endorsed by former Congressmember Gary Ackerman.
He faces Republican challenger Dennis Saffran in the November general election.
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