Vickie Paladino | Councilwoman, New York City District 19 | 01-16-26

Sid & Friends In The Morning

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🗓️ 16 January 2026

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Councilwoman Vickie Paladino calls in to discuss her disappointment and anger towards New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin. Despite initially supporting Menin's bid for the position and expecting a centrist leadership approach, Paladino feels betrayed by Menin's public criticism. Paladino explains that she had a positive conversation with Menin before the criticism and maintains that the handling of the situation was inappropriate. She emphasizes her commitment to her district and her open communication across political lines, strongly defending her actions and asserting her First Amendment rights. Paladino also highlights the need for respectful and transparent interactions within the council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:03.2	city council woman from Queens, Julie Menon, the new city council speaker, and I'm happy for Julia.
1:11.8	I like Julie a lot more than like Adrian Adams.
1:13.7	And I was, still am, I guess, supportive of Julie.
1:17.8	I don't know.
1:18.4	I got to rethink that now because she's not nice to my friend Vicki.
1:22.6	And I got to tell you what's funny.
1:24.7	I hosted, Vicki gave me the honor of hosting her
1:27.5	holiday party this year at her
1:29.6	great Republican club, the White Stone
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