Category Archives: Education
COUNCILMAN AND FINANCE CHAIR RECCHIA WORKING TO BOOST REVENUE TO DOE THROUGH MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENTS
Today, the Finance Committee has a joint hearing with the Education Committee to address the many concerns over Medicaid claims and reimbursements for special education services through the Department of Education . For this fiscal year, the City stands to collect … Continue reading
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COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. LIVE ON 91.5 FM’S “ON THE SIDELINES”
Today, the Councilman and Finance Chair Domenic M. Recchia will sit down with Vinny Aceto, host of WNYE-91.5 FM.’S “On the Sidelines,” New York radio’s only comprehensive program covering the High School sports scene. He will discuss his passionate advocacy … Continue reading
COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. SITS DOWN WITH UNION CHIEF GREGORY FLOYD
Check out my segment on Reaching Out with Gregory Floyd where I discuss how I got my start in city politics and my views on education and the city’s fiscal climate.
Filed under Education, Finance, Jobs, New York City
COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. ADVOCATES FOR STUDENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS
The Special Education Workshop last night was a success! It was so rewarding to help parents take efficient steps to ensure their child’s needs are met. I was honored to be speaking alongside experts in the field of Special Education … Continue reading
High School Application Workshop TONIGHT!
Many times, parents face difficulty in filling out their child’s High School application. It can be a grueling process, filled with many uncertainties. Are you a parent who is struggling to properly fill out and submit your child’s application? If … Continue reading
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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Filed under Brooklyn, Budget, City Council, Education
Saving teachers from layoffs
Today I released a plan with Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, suggesting alternate cuts in the Department of Education that can help us avoid teacher layoffs. Here is our joint statement, and the details of how to save the money … Continue reading
Filed under City Council, Education, Finance
New beginning at Dewey
The Department of Education yesterday announced plans to turn around nine under-performing schools rather than close them – including my alma mater, John Dewey High School. The reality is that Dewey needs changes to make it a better learning environment. … Continue reading
On the appointment of Dennis Walcott as chancellor
I was proud to support Cathie Black when she was appointed chancellor, and while I believe she brought a unique set of skills and a fresh perspective to the position, I understand this decision and I wish her the best. … Continue reading
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