City Talk: Tony Avella, member, New York City Council

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Channel: CUNY TV · 2011 · News & Politics

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Doug is joined by City Councilman Tony Avella this week.  Counciliman Avella won election to the New York City Council representing Northern Queens in 2001 and was reelected with an overwhelming majority in both the 2003 and 2005 elections.  He is Chair of Zoning and Franchises for the City Council and is a member of five Council committees including Higher Education and Housing and Buildings.  Councilman Avella is the fouder and Chair of the first Italian-American Caucus of the City Council. (Taped: 1/16/2007)

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