Eric Gioia, a lifelong resident of Woodside, is the only candidate who was born and raised in our neighborhood.

Eric’s family has owned and operated Nunziato Florist on Roosevelt Avenue since 1901. Eric went to our local public schools and he is a lifelong parishioner of St. Sebastian’s.

After paying his way through NYU as a janitor and doorman, Eric graduated from Georgetown Law, worked in the White House, ran Al Gore’s Campaign in New York, and appeared on CNN and Fox.

Eric has the experience we need in City Hall, not only has he worked at the highest levels of government; he grew up in our neighborhood and he knows what we need.

Eric will fight for better schools, more school construction and safer and cleaner streets. Eric will work to make Queens Boulevard a safer place and he will rid our neighborhood of graffiti. Eric will oppose any new power plants and he will fight for our neighborhood’s fair share of tax dollars.

In addition to his unique experience, Eric has a deep commitment and demonstrated ability to fight for those who need him most. As an attorney he fought for the rights of tenants were preyed upon by unscrupulous landlords and fought to protect women who were victims of domestic abuse. As Al Gore’s representative in NYC, Eric led the fight to protect Social Security and Medicare.

Eric Gioia is from our neighborhood and he will fight for our neighborhood. Eric has the experience, vision, determination, and independence to help make our neighborhood a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

(Statement reprinted as supplied by the candidate.)