Category Archives: Coney Island

COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. INAUGURATES MARK TWAIN SCHOOL’S NEW TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Today, Councilman Domenic M. Recchia Jr. cut the ribbon to officially inaugurate the new technology center at IS 239 Mark Twain School for the Gifted and Talented in Coney Island. The technology center will bear the Councilman’s name as homage … Continue reading

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A casino in Coney Island? We need to have some more conversations first.

In case you missed it, be sure to check out my view on building a casino in Coney Island on CBS 2. Overall, while casinos brings jobs and serve as an economic powerhouse, I’m not quite sure they are in … Continue reading

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COUNCILMAN RECCHIA’S FREE ICE SKATING EVENT BREAKS ATTENDANCE RECORD

With the support of Congressman Jerrold Nadler, State Senator Diane Savino, and Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny in conjunction with the New York City Parks Department, the Greater New York City Ice Hockey League, and the Abe Stark Ice Skating Rink, Councilman … Continue reading

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COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. STANDS UP TO BREAST CANCER

With the help of the American-Italian Cancer Foundation, I’m sponsoring FREE mammograms today at 445 Neptune Avenue in front of my district office in Coney Island from 8:30am to 3:00pm.

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AT THE GRAND OPENING OF THE LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER’S NEW EMERGENCY ROOM

Honored and proud to have taken part in the grand opening ceremony for this incredible new addition to the Lutheran Medical Center.

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COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. MAKES THANKSGIVING POSSIBLE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

Along with the support of Congressman Jerrold Nadler, Senator Diane Savino, Assemblyman Alec Brook-Krasny, 46th District Leaders, Dilia Schack and Mark Davidovich, Councilman Domenic M. Recchia Jr. spent Tuesday morning providing 300 turkeys to local senior centers, churches, and community-based … Continue reading

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Coney Island Cleanup

Come on down tomorrow and help clean up Coney Island! When: Saturday November 5, 2011 from 10am-1pm. Where: We will be meeting at the Fine Fair Supermarket Parking Lot on Mermaid Avenue between West 29th & West 30th Streets. Hope … Continue reading

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ADVISORY – CONEY ISLAND CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARADE – CANCELLED

Due to the high probability of inclement weather, the parade scheduled for tomorrow, October 29th has officially been cancelled. I am regretful to have to take this step but we cannot risk the safety of the participants and volunteers. I … Continue reading

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Second Annual Coney Island Children’s Halloween Parade

Come down to Coney Island to march in our Second Annual Children’s Halloween Parade! Last year the parade was a huge success and it will only be bigger and better this year. Registration will be held from 10:30 AM through … Continue reading

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Update on Tropical Storm Irene

The mandatory evacuation order will be lifted today at 3:00 PM. Please practice caution when returning to your homes. There is still significant flooding in some areas which make it dangerous to drive through. All bridges have been opened; MTA … Continue reading

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