Peter Vallone's Goon Squad?

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This morning, Gothamist spotted a Department of Sanitation truck that is part of an "anti-graffiti unit." Is this unit to spot graffiti on all city properties or just Sanitation properties? Either way, we're wondering what's stored in the back of the truck? Is it a bunch of New York's Strongest ready to spring to action with any sighting of graffiti? Or is it at the beck and call of Peter Vallone, the City Council's most vocal anti-graffiti advocate? "Yes, I've spotted Kiko's tag in my 'hood, send the anti-graffiti unit right away."

Also, did you know that Vallone is an "accomplished athlete?" According to his City Council bio, Vallone was invited to play against the Chinese National Ping-Pong team on Wide World of Sports. Not only does he fight graffiti, but the red scourge of communism as well.

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But what I really want to know is: Can his ping pong skills beat Forest Gump??

Maybe he was the inspiration for Forest Gump's Ping Pong skills in the movie?

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I'd like to think a band of anti-graffiti unit members (wearing urban street wear) will jump out with some WD-40.

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What I really want to know is what's the deal with Gothamist's grafitti obsession?

Why does Vallone Jr look like a litle dweeb? I'm sick of these no-talent kids taking over their parent's political offices like they're entitled to it.

word to that homeopt, i am this guy is just a jerk with no sense of respect at all and doing everything in his undeserving position of power to get rid of some good art. i hope this guy gets knocked the fuck out

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