Dan Halloran For New York City Council District 19

Candidate Makes Case for Safeguards in New Police Academy Proposal

Dan Halloran had a simple message for City Council Members on Monday at the Meeting of the Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses: College Point needs a police academy.

But Halloran cautioned we must listen carefully to the concerns expressed by the community and plan properly. The police academy is a $1.5 billion project, and it must be implemented with measures to mitigate adverse impacts on the community.

“This police academy could potentially be helpful to the area around College Point Boulevard, but only if the community’s recommendations are incorporated into the final project,” said Halloran.

Halloran warned that the City must do its due diligence in planning, or the new academy may actually hurt the neighborhood.

“There are only three roads in and out of College Point, and this station is going to be at the intersection of two of them,” Halloran said. “I have serious questions about the transit impact this will have on the community.

“I am joining with Council Member Tony Avella and civic leaders in cautioning that this has to be done right or not at all. If done right, there will be adequate mitigation measures, the opportunity for increased public safety, and even a police substation, which would ultimately benefit the neighborhood.”

Halloran pointed out that a police academy will add hundreds of police cars to the streets of College Point.

“The neighborhood already has very few parking spaces available for its residents,” Halloran said. “We have to have a plan in place – where are these extra cars going to go? The people of College Point deserve answers, and we owe it to them to think things through.”

As added benefits, the police academy will make the neighborhood safer and boost College Point’s economy, Halloran said.

“The small businesses of College Point just got 5,000 new potential customers,” Halloran said. “And those potential customers also happen to give the area a strong police presence. This will deter crime.”

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The Sergeants Benevolent Association became the latest union to endorse Dan Halloran’s City Council campaign on Friday.

“Dan’s commitment to the NYPD and the law enforcement profession is second to none,” said SBA President Edward D. Mullins. “His knowledge of local issues is unparalleled, and I am confident that he will serve his constituents in the 19th Council District with fresh and new ideas. It is my pleasure and honor to endorse Dan.”

“I’m proud to be endorsed by the Sergeants Benevolent Association,” Halloran said. “Our police officers are true heroes. In the City Council, I will focus on keeping our streets safe, and I will never forget the brave men and women in blue.”

Halloran, a former prosecutor and member of the NYPD, has deep roots in northeast Queens going back five generations and a legacy of public service. His great-grandfather was an NYPD chief, and his grandfather was an NYPD detective. Two of his brothers are firemen.

Dan Halloran is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Libertarian lines in the general election on Nov. 3. The 19th Council District includes Bayside, College Point, Auburndale, Beechhurst, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, Robinwood, and parts of Flushing, Douglaston and Little Neck

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Former Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate Rick Lazio threw his support behind Dan Halloran’s City Council campaign on Thursday.

“New York needs Dan Halloran,” Lazio said. “We need someone who knows what it’s like to run a small business. We need someone who knows our government can’t be all things to all people. We need a fighter for the working class. That’s who Dan Halloran is, and that’s why I support his campaign for City Council.”

“I am proud to be endorsed by a great New Yorker, Rick Lazio,” Halloran said. “We share a vision of what New Yorkers want from their government. When I’m in the City Council, I look forward to working with leaders like Rick Lazio to make sure the middle class families of Queens have a seat at the table.”

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Gazette Endorses Mike Bloomberg for Mayor and Dan Halloran for City Council

Election Day 2009 will arrive in New York City six days from today. It is incumbent upon every qualified voter in Queens, regardless of political party affiliation, to go to the polls and cast a vote for the re-election of Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

When the final count is made after the polls close at 9 p.m., the tally should provide a huge vote of confidence for our mayor and leader for the past eight years.

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Daniel Halloran, a lifelong resident of Bayside, has presented a community-oriented platform in his campaign and the Gazette endorses him for election.

Dan Halloran is running on the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Libertarian lines in the general election on Nov. 3. The 19th Council District includes Bayside, College Point, Auburndale, Beechhurst, Whitestone, Bay Terrace, Robinwood, and parts of Flushing, Douglaston and Little Neck.

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“The Dan Halloran campaign commends five principled New Yorkers who filed a lawsuit against the Working Families Party. It’s about time someone else stood up to their brand of dirty politics. Dan Halloran exposed these shady deals back in July – when the Working Families Party’s shadowy for-profit affiliate company, Data and Field Services, was revealed to be illegally evading campaign finance laws.

“The WFP claims to care about grassroots change – but they endorse big-money candidates who are in bed with developers and political insiders. And they help their corrupt cronies by laundering money under the table and funneling campaign assistance for reduced prices, violating the trust of the voters and tainting our city’s elections. The Working Families Party and ACORN have hijacked the Democratic Party and replaced moderate Democrats with radicals.

“There is a pattern of deception at play with Kevin Kim. He accepted the Working Families Party line in a backroom deal – then bragged that he was proud to be endorsed by the scandal-riddled party, with its ties to ACORN. It should come as no surprise that Kevin Kim – whose campaign is funded by Flushing developers – would be the WFP candidate. Kevin Kim is itching to sell off our community to the highest bidder.

“The Halloran campaign calls on Kevin Kim to disclose any surreptitious help and to openly discuss the details surrounding his ‘bait and switch’ cross endorsement. What promises were made? What money changed hands?

“Dan Halloran is running a grassroots campaign, powered by the homeowners, small business owners, and working people of northeast Queens. He will fight to preserve the residential character of our neighborhoods because they are his neighborhoods. A vote for Dan Halloran is a vote to stop the Working Families Party’s radical anti-neighborhood agenda. A vote for Dan Halloran is a vote for the community.”

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HALLORAN CAMPAIGN CALLS FOR END TO SIGN THEFT

Dozens of Dan Halloran for City Council signs have been stolen and slashed in northeast Queens – and community residents have had enough.

Several residents of the neighborhood have filed police reports alleging signs were stolen from their private property. Community residents have expressed fears that Kevin Kim’s campaign or Kim supporters are stealing and destroying the signs in what appears to be an organized, systematic way throughout the district.

“I call on Kevin Kim to denounce this activity,” said Halloran. “This has no place in a campaign. The voters of Queens deserve to have their property rights respected and they deserve more civility and a real discussion of the issues. That’s what my campaign is all about.”

These crimes may be a continuation of a pattern of smears done by the Kim campaign, designed to distract voters from Kim’s ties to developers and his newness to the district.

“Kevin Kim will do and say anything to distract the voters from his lack of substance,” Halloran said. “In northeast Queens, we don’t stand for Kevin Kim’s brand of dirty politics. Of course, Kevin Kim just moved to this district in February, so maybe he just doesn’t know any better.”

Anthony Carollo, a former NYPD officer who volunteers for the Halloran campaign, pointed out that slashing a lawn sign require box cutters – and possession of box cutters is a felony. He called on Kim to investigate this vandalism.

“We believe the Kim campaign is behind these crimes,” Carollo said. “People are trespassing in the middle of the night with weapons. This activity is making our neighborhood unsafe, and it has to stop immediately.”

Douglaston resident David Gallagher filed a police report after a sign was stolen from his property on three separate occasions. Carollo pledged to work with the 111th Precinct to get to the bottom of this crime spree, which has hit all of the 19th District’s neighborhoods but is focused in Whitestone, Douglaston and Little Neck.

Dawn Anatra, a Halloran volunteer from Little Neck, presented a list of eight stolen signs and showed a photo of a sign slashed on Douglaston Parkway.

“These are crimes against our personal property,” Anatra said. “Elections should be decided by the voters, not by dangerous shenanigans.”

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State Senator Martin Golden (R-Brooklyn) endorsed Dan Halloran on Sunday, further cementing his status as the frontrunner for City Council in the 19th District.

“As a former police officer who was elected to the City Council myself, I know Dan, as a former prosecutor, can help clean up City Hall and deliver for this community,” Golden said. “We’ve got Republicans here, Conservatives, Independents, and Democrats. That’s how you win.”

Golden became the third current or former Senator from New York City to endorse Halloran’s campaign, joining respected leaders Frank Padavan (R-Queens) and Serf Maltese (R-Queens).

“I’ve a proud supporter of Dan because I know northeast Queens needs someone with deep roots here,” Padavan said. “Dan is from this community, and he loves this community. When elected, he will fight to preserve this community.”

“Our homeowners and small businesses have been crushed by taxes,” Maltese said. “I fought for years in Albany to reduce the heavy taxes that burden New Yorkers. Dan understands that to create jobs, we have to invest in our small businesses and working people. That’s why we need him in the City Council.”

“I am proud to be endorsed by three of our city’s strongest leaders,” Halloran said. “Senators Padavan, Golden and Maltese have fought for New York City in Albany for years. In City Hall, I’ll continue their work – to lower our taxes, clean up our streets and stand up to developers who see Queens as a cashbox and not a community.”

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City Council candidate Dan Halloran was honored with the endorsement of former New York Governor George Pataki on Friday.

“Governor Pataki worked hard for middle class New Yorkers who are crushed by repeated tax increases,” Halloran said. “I’ll fight for working New Yorkers in City Hall. We need a government that lets working families keep their hard-earned dollars and helps small businesses create jobs, instead of crushing them with burdensome regulations. I am proud to be supported by Governor Pataki, and when elected I will continue his work to make government work for the people.”

“As a former executive, I know you can’t do it all by yourself. You need help,” Pataki said. “Dan Halloran has a legacy of service to Queens. We need Dan in the City Council to make sure working people have a voice in city government.”

Halloran has also been endorsed by Senator Frank Padavan, Councilman James Oddo, former Councilman Mike Abel, the Carpenters Union and the Fire Marshals Benevolent Association.

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The Queens Examiner is the latest to decide what voters throughout Northeast Queens have decided – that Dan Halloran is the best choice for the City Council.

From the Examiner:

“We…were extremely impressed with Halloran’s grasp of the issues that face the district – from helping small businesses to the developments in the College Point Corporate Park to landmarking the neighborhood of Broadway-Flushing.

“An attorney who grew up in Northeast Queens and still calls it home, Halloran is a confident candidate who is well spoken and impressed us as an independent thinker. Despite the fact that he is running on the Republican line, Halloran convinced us that he would tackle issues on a case-by-case basis free of partisan politics.

“This paper believes that, in time, Halloran will become a highly respected member of the City Council, one who can deliver funds and services to the district by working to build positive relationships with his fellow City Council members.

“Halloran is an intelligent and honest candidate, and for that he deserves your vote to become the next council member in the 19th District.”

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The City Council campaign of Dan Halloran gained even more momentum on Saturday with the endorsement of City Council Minority Leader James Oddo of Staten Island.

“I’m proud to accept the endorsement of Councilman Oddo, a true warrior for New York City’s working families and small businesses,” Halloran said. “I look forward to working with Councilman Oddo to cut taxes and make our government responsive to the people.”

The following is a statement from Councilman Oddo:

“We need another fighter in City Hall to join us in our struggle to give middle and working class New Yorkers a greater voice in City government. After having the opportunity to speak with you on various occasions, I know that you agree our government spends too much of our money because it tries to be all things to all people.

“It is clear that tough budget choices will have to be made in the City Council in the coming months. This makes it imperative to elect candidates like you – fighters for New York City’s often forgotten working and middle class families – to the City Council.”

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Dan Halloran Candidate for NYC Council District 19- speaks with Andy Sullivan at his campaign headquartera in Bayside, Queens, NY. The interview covers a range of topics from local to international, where you can guage how he stands on the current issues. BCC proudly supports Dan Halloran because of his stance on limited gov’t, free market, and family values.

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On Friday I attended the birthday party of Mildred Gent, turning the ripe young age of 102, at the Donnelly Home in Flushing.

Mildred has led a truly wonderful life. She spent her whole life in queens – the last 60 or so years here in Flushing. Mildred worked as a bookkeeper for A&P supermarket for many years. Mildred’s father died when she was only 13 months old – and as an only child, she devoted much time to taking care of her mother.

Today, Mildred is healthy and spry, getting around with a walker. She enjoys reading the paper, and she never lost her sense of humor.

Seeing Mildred reminded me of all that seniors have done for our community. It’s critically important that our leadership remembers them – and rewards them with the basic services they need, such as safe sidewalks and well-funded senior centers.

The Donnelly Home provides wonderful services for our community’s seniors. And our seniors love being visited by friends, family and neighbors. I encourage New Yorkers to volunteer some time at their local senior center – you’ll be glad you did.

The Donnelly Home is at 34th Avenue and 147th Street. Feel free to contact them by emailing woodmanseniorliving@gmail.com or call (917) 805-6446.

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On Saturday, I took part in a parade and rally in College Point to support Jack Price. Jack is a longtime resident of the neighborhood who was nearly killed in a ruthless and savage attack here just a few weeks ago. The attackers took $10 and a pack of cigarettes – but that’s not why they targeted Jack.

No, they robbed and assaulted Jack because he is gay.

Queens is the most diverse place in the world. We have people of all walks of life here, people from all over the planet, of every creed and ethnicity you can imagine. In short, we’re all unique – and that’s one of the things that makes our community such a great place to live.

So when something like this happens in our backyard, we must all come together and reject hatred.

I showed support for Jack because all New Yorkers have the right to feel safe in their home neighborhoods.

I commend the police for making a swift arrest of the alleged perpetrators – and I’m thankful that security cameras in the area helped make the arrest happen. As a former prosecutor, I know how important it is to crack down on violent crime in every way we can.

The criminals who almost killed Jack Price deserve to be punished to the full extent of the law. And Jack and his friends and family deserve our thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.

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“As a former member of the NYPD and prosecutor, I know that people must feel safe in their homes. Like other New Yorkers, I am appalled at the recent ‘gay bashing’ incident in College Point, in my district.

“I was similarly appalled when Senator Hiram Monserrate got nothing more than a slap on the wrist for domestic violence against a woman. It’s all the more offensive when a politically connected insiders like Monserrate seems to get off easy.

“We must prosecute such violent crimes to the fullest extent of the law. My heart and prayers go out to the victims and their families.

“Senator Monserrate should resign immediately. Cleaning up Albany starts at the top – by electing leaders who are responsive to the people, who have values and integrity.

“Being an elected official is a privilege, not a right. As a former law enforcement official and officer of the court I want to make it clear: these crimes will not be tolerated. As a lawmaker and representative of the people, Monserrate has to be held to the highest standard. And crimes again women are especially vile.

“The College Point attack highlights the need for an increased police presence in College Point. When elected to the City Council I will fight for a police substation in that neighborhood to improve police response time.

“And we need Senator Monserrate to step down today – so that victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes do not have to watch a convicted criminal sit in our state government’s inner circles.”

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William Kregler (left), president of the Fire Marshals Benevolent Association, presents a plaque of endorsement to Dan Halloran (center), candidate for City Council.

City Council candidate Dan Halloran proudly accepted the endorsement of the New York City Fire Marshals Benevolent Association on Thursday.

“I come from a working class background in this neighborhood,” said Halloran. “In City Hall, I’ll fight for the working families who are the backbone of our city.”

A practicing attorney, Halloran is a former prosecutor and member of the NYPD. He is running to end overdevelopment, cut taxes and invest in our small businesses and working people.

The following is a statement from William Kregler, President of the New York City Fire Marshals Benevolent Association:

“District 19 covers some of the best working class family neighborhoods in New York City. We have seen other neighborhoods adversely affected by uncontrolled and unmonitored development and its negative effects on quality of life.

“[As a former member of the NYPD,] Dan will ensure the quality of life in District 19 by ensuring necessary infrastructure enhancements coincide with responsible development. As an attorney, Dan will ensure the zoning laws are adhered to so that the working class neighborhoods he serves will continue to exist and not fall victim to overdevelopment.

“We look forward to Dan’s commitment to preserving the middle class neighborhoods of the 19th District in his role as City Councilmember.”

Dan Halloran is the Republican, Independence, Conservative and Libertarian nominee for the City Council in Queens’ 19th District, which includes all or parts of Bayside, Auburndale, Bay Terrace, Little Neck, Douglaston, Whitestone, Beechhurst, Robinwood, Flushing and College Point.

The New York City Fire Marshals Benevolent Association, established in 1966, is comprised of over 500 active and retired New York City fire marshals.

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I recently attended a series of fundraisers for my campaign at Monahan and Fitzgerald, BBQ Village and at our Grand opening, where I was feted by numerous community leaders. The support of leaders such as Senator Frank Padavan, and of the Republican, Conservative, Independence and Libertarian parties, means so much to me – and thanks to their help, I have a great chance to win on November 3.

Leaders of the Independence Party, like Frank McKay and Milke Niebauer have shown their support, and the Conservative Party, and its Chair, Tom Long. John Procida and the Libertarian Party has been assisting us and giving us on the ground support, while the GOP and Chairman Phil Ragusa have been working in the field and at our Headquarters. Great support has come in from the Whitestone Republicans under Tony Carolla, and the candidates unit of the GOP under Kimon Theormos has gone to the extra mile for us.

But the backbone of my campaign has been the support I’ve received from regular folks like me – people who call this neighborhood home, who own their homes here, many of whom have lived here for generations.

I’ve been overwhelmed by the local support from my campaign. The vast majority of my campaign donations have come in small amounts from members of the community – my neighbors and friends.

There’s something to be said for raising money in the district, from people who are invested in the community. I’m not taking money from the developers who have plundered downtown Flushing, just a few miles to our west. My contributions are from people who believe in me, who believe in my vision for a New York City government that works for middle class families.

And every dollar from a New York City resident up to $175 is matched by the city eight times.

Thanks to their help, I will have over $200,000 to tell members of the community about my commitment to the middle class and my history of fighting for our neighborhoods.

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