Councilman Targeted By Graffiti Website, Police Patrolling His Home

October 21, 2006

Days after he helped convict a notorious graffiti vandal, councilman Peter Vallone Jr. was targeted Friday by members of an online graffiti website.

The Queens councilman's home address was posted on a graffiti website, along with a note encouraging people to make "renovations," to the building.

Vallone had led the fight to prosecute graffiti artist "Kiko" who pleaded guilty Thursday to defacing a number of properties in Astoria. Now, supporters of "Kiko" may be seeking revenge.

Vallone's spokesman said police have been notified and they will be patrolling around his home for the next few weeks.