Category Archives: Budget

Executive Hearing Schedule for FY 13

Dear Friends, Executive Budget Hearings will begin on Monday, May 14th 2012, and conclude on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012. I encourage the public to come and join us on the last day of hearings to offer your insights and experience … Continue reading

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Councilman Recchia Reacts to the Mayor’s FY 13 Executive Budget

Statement by Domenic M. Recchia, Jr., Chairman City Council Finance Committee, Regarding Mayor Bloomberg’s Executive Budget CITY HALL– In response to the Mayor’s executive spending plan for fiscal year 2013, the Councilman’s statement is below: “The decreases in forecasted revenues … Continue reading

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The Mayor’s Preliminary Budget: Sound plan but I have reservations.

Today’s Preliminary Budget, following on the Governor’s proposed Executive Budget last month, gives us all hope that the worst effects of the economic downturn are finally starting to pass. We are pleased that there are no new major cuts or tax … Continue reading

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Preparing to pass the budget

The City Council is on course to pass the FY2012 budget tonight. The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. to approve the budget bills, and the entire Council is scheduled to vote at 8 p.m. We have … Continue reading

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FY2012 Budget

Last night I joined Speaker Quinn and Mayor Bloomberg to agree on the major points of the FY 2012 budget. We’ll be working very hard over the next few days before we vote to approve it, but we scored some … Continue reading

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Nearing a budget deal

At 10 p.m., I’ll be joining Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce the details of the Fiscal Year 2012 budget. The announcement will be broadcast live on Switch port CTY-3, NYC-TV Channel 74 and www.nyc.gov.

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Public hearings completed

Yesterday the City Council Finance Committee completed its FY2012 Executive Budget hearings. It was a long day – we didn’t leave until 9:15 p.m. last night – but it was a productive session that brought a lot of important issues … Continue reading

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Rally to save Ladder Company 161 on Sunday

This Sunday, June 12, I am joining Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny for a rally to save Ladder Company 161. The Bloomberg administration wants to close this fire company to save money, but we need these brave firefighters … Continue reading

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In support of the FDNY

The FDNY is rallying at City Hall. I just put out the following statement in response. Today, as the brave men and women of the FDNY march on City Hall, I want to make something very clear: There is no … Continue reading

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BID objection form

Today the Finance Committee is hearing testimony on a Business Improvement District (BID) being proposed for Chinatown. It’s quickly been made clear that the form businesses are required to file with the Office of the City Clerk to voice objections … Continue reading

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