Vickie Paladino
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Street Safety Foe Paladino Joins the War on Cars After Queens Hot Wheels Mob Turns Violent
The longtime critic of street safety measures demanded action — but her proposed solution, speed bumps, wouldn't make much of a difference.
November 24, 2025
SEE IT: Council Member Paladino’s Son Curses Out Foe’s Volunteers — And Got 16 Speeding Tix This Year
It was an attack that Ben Chou's team says was "completely unprovoked." But the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
November 3, 2025
Decision 2025: Ben Chou Hopes to Unseat Vickie Paladino on Street Safety
Chou, who grew up biking in and around the district, called out his opponent's anti-bike "fear-mongering."
October 30, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: V is For Vendetta Edition
Council Member Vickie Paladino says a Streetsblog editor should be punched in the face. It's just the latest example of her espousing violence. Plus other news.
January 29, 2025
‘Not Fleshed Out’: Paladino’s E-Bike Ban Falls Flat at Manhattan Civic Panel
A Queens Republican's latest bid to squelch e-bike use fails at Community Board 2.
December 10, 2024
Anti-Bike Queens Pol Sows Chaos at Queens Planning Session, Then Walks Out
Vickie Paladino whips up the MAGA crowd with lies about a DOT greenway proposal — then storms out and spews more misinformation.
October 28, 2024
Op-Ed: We Just Want Safety While Vickie Paladino Wants Chaos and Danger
We really need to talk about Vickie Paladino.
October 28, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Halloween Costume Edition
Council Member Vickie Paladino went full-on shrew in an exchange with friend of Streetsblog who testified in favor of City of Yes. Plus other news.
October 23, 2024
Hey, Bike Haters, You Will Lose the Culture War You’re Starting
For some reason, people who choose to get around by car are waging a culture war against people who point out the negatives of auto-centric roadways. But the haters will not prevail.
October 12, 2023
‘Law-and-Order’ Council Member Had Fake, Illegal License Plate in Her Driveway
The bogus temporary tag was on a luxury sports car outside the home of Queens lawmaker Vickie Paladino. The car belongs to her son and spokesman, Thomas Paladino Jr.
July 24, 2023
