Dan Halloran on Role of City Council and Economy
June 23rd, 2009
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A YOUNG REPUBLICANS VOLUNTEER TRAINING NIGHT
June 15th, 2009
CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE DAN HALLORAN
INVITES YOU TO: A YOUNG REPUBLICANS VOLUNTEER TRAINING NIGHT
Wednesday June 17th 2009 8:00 PM
Queens GOP Headquarters
24-55 Francis Lewis Blvd
Whitestone, NY 11357
718 690-3803 / dan@danhalloran.org
www.danhalloran.org
Finger Food and Beverages will be provided
Paid For By Committee to Elect Dan Halloran PO Box 570102 Whitestone, NY 11357
Halloran Candidacy: Petitioning Underway on 4 Lines!
June 14th, 2009
The QUEENS GOP was on the move in Council District 19 as it sent out its petitioners this weekend. Meanwhile, City Council candidate Dan Halloran moved forward with his campaign, bolstered by his four-party endorsements; Republican, Conservative, Independence & Libertarian. The campaign workers gathered at Halloran’s headquarters on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Whitestone to divide up the petitions between Notaries and Party members Thursday evening and then hit the ground running over the weekend. Representatives of the Independence and Conservative parties joined the Republican Chairman Phil Ragusa and Libertarian Party Chair, John Procida in guiding assignments and reviewing materials for the all-volunteer staff.
Executive Vice Chair of the Queens GOP Vince Tabone remarked that Halloran had gathered an incredibly broad base of support and network of workers, “It’s a testament to Dan’s vast appeal as a candidate and as a lifelong resident of this neighborhood he truly connects to a variety of people and groups in a way no other candidate can- he truly is a product of the 19th Council District for five generations. As a Bayside resident and homeowner I am looking forward to having Dan Halloran represent me in City Hall.”
Kimon Thermos, GOP Coordinator for the Council races has a speacial interest in the 19th council District as it is his home district. Thermos has been working alongside party officials all week getting the packets together for the petitions, while assisting the Halloran Campaign on its carriers inside the district. Hard work throughout the week by many people ensured a smooth handoff and the Campaign expects to successfully complete all four ballot lines in a timely manner.
Bowne Park Civic – Halloran Joins Senator Padavan at Concert
June 14th, 2009
Annual Bowne Park Civic – Halloran Joins Senator Padavan at Concert in the Park
Caption for attached photos: City Council Candidate Dan Halloran, (l), stands with Senator Frank Padavan (c), and president of the Bowne Park Civic Association Wanda Beck Antosh (c-l) at the annual Bowne Park Concert in the Park; Photo (2) Senator Padavan playing with Halloran’s Great Dane Dasher at the park.
Council Candidate Dan Halloran took to Bowne Park with his mantle Great Dane Dasher to join State Senator Frank Padavan at the Annual Bowne Park Civic Concert. Together with hundreds of local residents, and wonderful sunny weather, the festivities and concert were one more success for the civic organization and its community, which benefited from the many hours of fun and great music.
Halloran, who grew up in the area, and owns a home a block from the park, is a frequent visitor to the park with his two Great Danes, Dasher and Daisy; the two dogs are gentle giants and well known in the Park as “canine good citizens”. The Halloran family has bred and shown Great Danes for three generations, having champion lines since the 1960’s. State Senator Padavan who co-sponsored the event at the park enjoyed the company of Dan and Dasher, and was seen playing with Dasher and quipped “all that Dasher needs is a saddle to give the kids pony-rides.”
Halloran commended president of the Bowne Park Civic Association, Wanda Beck Antosh, and her efforts on behalf of the neighborhood, which is his home civic. “The Bowne Park Civic has been and continues to be a bright spot in the history of this historic park, the roots of which stretch back to Mayor Walter Bowne, descendant of John Bowne, a founder of Religious Freedom in Flushing, and his great contributions to our community” Halloran said. “This event draws our community together and reminds us of our connection to each other and our green-spaces.”
Thursday June 11, 2009 at 7:30pm in County Headquarters – Petition Drive
June 10th, 2009
Thursday June 11, 2009 at 7:30pm in County Headquarters – Petition Drive
To all of our friends:
Dan Halloran, here, Chair of the New York State Republican Liberty Caucus. As you know, NYS Petitioning started yesterday, June 9th of 2009, in our city wide and council races. The Committee to Elect Dan Halloran would like to ask help in ensuring we are on the ballot in all FOUR of our endorsed parties! As you know we have received the endorsements of the Republican, Conservative, Independence, and Libertarian parties in Council District 19 and are backed by State Senator Frank Padavan!
We need notaries & party members to be available Thursday June 11, 2009 at 7:30pm in County Headquarters, (24-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard., Whitestone, NY 11357), for a general meeting and assignment. Refreshments will be served.
We will be petitioning over the next month and any assistance 7 days a week 9AM to 9PM would be greatly appreciated!
Please contact Amanda Meli at Campaign Headquarters, by phone: 718.690.3803 or
or Dan Halloran by email : dan@danhalloran.org
Help us make a difference for Liberty and our party!
PS If you can’t help personally, donations can be made by mail or paypal at our website:
Dan-O
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX FESTIVAL TURNS OUT WHITESTONE COMMUNITY
June 9th, 2009
HOLY CROSS GREEK ORTHODOX FESTIVAL TURNS OUT WHITESTONE COMMUNITY
Caption for attached photo: City Council Candidate Dan Halloran, (c), stands with V. Rev. Fr. Dionysios Anagnostopoulos (r) pastor of Holy Cross parish, under the big-tent of the Greek Festival June 8, 2009.
City Council Candidate Dan Halloran who is running in the 19th Councilmanic District (College Point, Auburndale, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, Bayside, Douglaston, and Little Neck) joined with the Whitestone community to celebrate the Annual Greek Festival, sponsored by the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church of Whitestone, and Pastor, V. Rev. Fr. Dionysios Anagnostopoulos.
“The contribution of the Greek community in Queens is immeasurable, and Holy Cross Parish in Whitestone is a cornerstone of family values and committed to outreach and assistance in the neighborhood. This festival and the celebration of Greek culture that it represents are emblematic of the diversity of our district.” remarked Halloran.
Halloran was joined by Mayor Bloomberg, Senator Frank Padavan, and other community leaders at the festival. Each wished the parish and its pastor the best during the gala week-long celebrations.
Saturday night Halloran joined the Fr. Anagnostopoulos and his staff for dinner under the big-tent, and Democratic candidates Paul Vallone and Debbie Markel joined in a lively discussion and food sampling from the many vendors. A wonderful time was had by all the community and parishioners of Holy Cross.
Independence Party Cross-Endorses Halloran for City Council
June 9th, 2009
Independence Party Cross-Endorses Halloran for City Council
The New York State Independence Party has joined the political endorsements for Auburndale attorney and lifelong Northeast-Queens resident Dan Halloran in the New York City Council 19th Council District race in Queens. The district was previously represented by popular independent Republican Mike Abel until he was term limited out of office and is currently represented by Tony Avella who is not seeking reelection. The District encompasses the neighborhoods of College Point, Whitestone, Auburndale, Bayside, Bay Terrace, Douglaston, and Little Neck.
State Chairman Frank MacKay through his Queens committeemen, met with a number of prospective candidates seeking the Party’s endorsement for the 19th Councilmanic. Local Queens Committeeman Mike Niebauer said that all the candidates interviewed were strong and well-spoken, and the response to the Party was overwhelming.
In accepting the endorsement, Halloran said, “I am truly honored by the Independence Party and their support, I will dedicate myself to restoring responsibility, ethics, and accountability to our government and will continue to be an independent minded candidate and honor the values of the Independence Party and the trust they have put in me to represent our local community.”
Vice-Chairman Tom Connolly, who delivered the news, commended the candidate and his run for office, “Dan is our Candidate and we are proud to support his Independent message.” Candidate Halloran, in speaking with Chairman Frank MacKay, expressed his gratitude and support.
Halloran, a member of the Queens GOP, was formally endorsed by the Republican Party in March and will be running with the Cross-Endorsement of the Independence Party in the November 3, 2009 election. More information on the Independence Party can be found at: http://www.independencepartyny.com and Dan Halloran’s Campaign is available at www.danhalloran.org.
Mayor Bloomberg Joins Candidate Halloran at GOP Petition Kickoff
June 6th, 2009
Mayor Rallies Queens GOP Candidates
Mayor Mike Bloomberg joined the Queens County Republican Party at their annual Petition kickoff breakfast, in Northeast Queens, Saturday June 6, 2009. Standing before a crowd of over 250 campaign and election volunteers from the Northeastern Queens GOP the Mayor encouraged 19th City Council District Candidate Dan Halloran and the slate of the 2009 GOP to take back seats and restore responsible government to the City. Mayor Bloomberg went on to praise the work of Chairman Phil Ragusa, the elections team of Executive Vice Chairman Vince Tabone, Candidate Coordinator Kimon Thermos, and the District leaders in the area. He sponsored the breakfast and saluted the district’s State Senator Frank Padavan as an exemplar of Republican fiscal discipline and responsible government advocacy.
Mayor with Candidates
FORMER MEMBER OF THE NYPD TAKES STAND WITH OUR POLICE & FIREFIGHTERS
June 6th, 2009
COUNCIL CANDIDATE AND FORMER NYPD OFFICER STANDS
WITH OUR POLICE & FIREFIGHTERS AGAINST GOVENOR
ALBANY: Gov. David Paterson vetoed a bill on June 3, 2009 that would have extended a law to provide police and firefighters with well-deserved pension benefits. The bill has routinely been reauthorized for 25 years and simply provides cops and firefighters with benefits they would otherwise receive upon being hired, but for a failure to make those provisions permanent.
Council Candidate and local attorney Dan Halloran, a former member of the NYPD, immediately denounced the move as scapegoat politics. Halloran said, “Instead of targeting the waste and mismanagement elsewhere in the budget, the governor has chosen to shoot down some of the most deserving of our civil servants, who put their lives on the line for us daily. The governor’s claim of fiscal responsibility now rings hollow given the fact that a month ago he signed into law the biggest spending and tax increase in state history.”
Instead of standing with our uniformed services, the governor has signaled his intent to allow the waste and mismanagement of other agencies and services to continue unchecked while our First Responders are left out in the cold. Halloran said, “I call on the Queens delegation of lawmakers to stand up for our police and firefighters and urge an override of the Governor’s veto. Governor Paterson’s decision to increase spending on welfare recipients while raising taxes by four billion dollars last year, coupled with his proposals to eliminate safeguards that have helped prevent fraud and abuse in the welfare system, makes this decision unconscionable and incomprehensible!”
Halloran, who comes from a long line of Police and Firefighters in New York City, called upon the legislature to override the governor’s veto or risk losing more of our Finest and Bravest, who may be forced to seek employment elsewhere.
CANDIDATES GATHER AT EAST FLUSHING and OUR FLUSHING CIVICS – EVEN DEMS CONCEDE HALLORAN WINS DEBATE
June 1st, 2009
CANDIDATES GATHER AT EAST FLUSHING and OUR FLUSHING CIVICS
EVEN DEMS CONCEDE HALLORAN WINS DEBATE
The 19th City Council District Candidates gathered at two debates last month, at St. Andrew Avellino R.C., the East-Flushing Civic Association Candidates Debate, and the “Our Flushing Political Coalition” candidates night at the Flushing Reception House. The events were the first two candidate debates for the full field of candidates. GOP candidate Dan Halloran squared off against his 7 democratic opponents on his “home ground” as Halloran grew up in St. Andrew’s; the Reception House is around the corner from his childhood home. The candidates were given an opportunity to respond to the questions posed by moderator, James Bena, on behalf of the civic associations, which are headed by Janet Malone and Terence Park respectively.
Halloran dominated the debates with a command of the issues that far surpassed his opponents in both form and substance. The moderator of the debate, a registered democrat and on the campaign staff of one of the democratic candidates conceded Halloran won the debates after the completion of the East-Flushing Civic event, in a public writing on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1131347371&v=feed&story_fbid=1140561150826&ref=mf
Halloran who is a lifelong member of the community hammered home the need for fiscal accountability in the City Council, “We must act now to prevent the tax and spend attitude of our city Council from destroying the economic engine of New York City. Our small businesses and homeowners are collapsing under the weight of an unprecedented barrage of taxes.” He also touted his community credentials, from his early years as an Eagle Scout, to working for the NYPD, the District Attorney’s Office, and on to private practice as an Attorney.
Halloran is the sole Republican Candidate, and will face the winner of the Democratic Primary. He is also seeking the endorsement of the Conservative and Independence parties.
