Category Archives: Schools
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
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
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
Art & Healthy Living
On Monday night I was excited to help cut the ribbon on an exhibition of Studio in a School’s amazing new project, Art & Healthy Living. This program is working in schools to promote arts education and creative expression, while … Continue reading
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Ribbon-cutting on new football field
This weekend I was proud to cut the ribbon on a brand new football field for Lincoln High School. This project has long been a dream of mine, and for years I’ve worked to get the funding we needed to … Continue reading
Welcome back!
I’d like to welcome New York City’s students back to school! When we were negotiating this year’s budget, I worked very hard to make sure that educating our children remained a priority. Ever since my years on the School Board, … Continue reading
Gifted and Talented applications
The Department of Education released the application for gifted and talented seats for New York City public school students entering 4th grade in a K-5 school or entering 5th grade in a K-8 school. The deadline for the application is … Continue reading
MTA hearing
Here’s the text of the remarks I submitted at the MTA hearing last night in Brooklyn: My name is Domenic M. Recchia, Jr. I represent the 47th District in the City Council, which includes Coney Island, Bensonhurst, Gravesend and Brighton … Continue reading
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Filed under Brooklyn, Coney Island, MTA, Schools
MTA hearing in Brooklyn tonight
Tonight Brooklyn residents will have a chance to address the MTA in person about the proposed service cuts. The hearing will take place at 6 p.m. in the Cantor Auditorium at the Brooklyn Museum. The museum is located at 200 … Continue reading
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Filed under Brooklyn, Coney Island, MTA, Schools
School closures tomorrow
Due to the anticipated snowstorm, all New York City public schools are closed tomorrow. You can find updated information here. In addition, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn is closing elementary and academy schools tomorrow. You can follow their announcements … Continue reading
