Holden’s deputy Alicia Vaichunas announces candidacy for City Council, joining three other contenders in District 30 race

Alicia Vaichunas, a longtime Maspeth resident, civic leader, and Deputy Chief of Staff for Council Member Robert Holden, has officially announced her candidacy for the New York City Council to succeed her term-limited boss.

Vaichunas has been a key member of Holden’s team for nearly eight years. Her work has included championing constituent services, advocating for public safety, and addressing critical quality-of-life issues.