Dan Halloran For New York City Council District 19

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.

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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.

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