Jimmy Vacca | |
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Member of the New York City Council from the 13th District | |
Assumed office January 1, 2006 |
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Preceded by | Madeline Provenzano |
Personal details | |
Born |
The Bronx, New York |
August 23, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater |
State University of New York (B.A) Queens College (M.A.) |
Website | Official website |
James 'Jimmy' Vacca (born August 23, 1955) is the Council member for the 13th District of the New York City Council. He is a Democrat.
The district includes Allerton, Baychester, Bronx Park, City Island, Co-op City, Country Club, Ferry Point Park, Hart Island, Morris Park, Pelham Bay, Pelham Bay Park, Pelham Islands, Schuylerville, Throggs Neck, part of Van Nest and Westchester Square in The Bronx.
Vacca was born in the Bronx in 1955 and raised in Pelham Bay. He attended New York City public schools, graduating from P.S. 71, J.H.S. 101, and Christopher Columbus High School. He holds a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York and a master's degree in Urban Studies from CUNY Queens College. Vacca is also an adjunct professor at CUNY Queens College, where he teaches courses in urban studies.