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COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. BRINGS HOLIDAY CHEER TO SOLDIERS AND KIDS

This morning, the Councilman and City Council Finance Chair, Domenic M. Recchia Jr., helped the staff and students of P.S. 215 gather toys and gifts to be donated to Toys for Tots and to Stockings for Soldiers, a program that … Continue reading

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LET’S TAKE A MOMENT TO REMEMBER A FALLEN HERO

A decorated NYPD officer was shot and killed by a career criminal in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. He has served 22 years on the force making over 200 arrests and earning 12 medals. Each and every day he risked his life … Continue reading

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ATTENTION: ALL NOT-FOR-PROFITS NEED TO FILE THEIR TAX EXEMPTION RENEWAL FORM

YOU CAN FIND THE APPLICATION FOR FIRST-TIME TAX EXEMPTION STATUS HERE.

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COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. HOLDS SPECIAL EDUCATION FORUM

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COUNCILMAN DOMENIC M. RECCHIA JR. RECEIVES SI MUSEUM’S LENG & DAVIS AWARD

In light of this award, I want to also acknowledge that it has been an absolute pleasure to work alongside the brilliant and dedicated staff of the museum as well as the museum’s President and CEO, Ms. Elizabeth Egbert. 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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Suspension of Tolls & Fares Throughout NYC

Tolls are already suspended at the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge and the Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge. Starting at 8:00 PM today, the following changes will go into effect: Tolls will be suspended on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Fares will … Continue reading

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Evacuation Centers

Evacuation centers closest to the Coney Island and Sea Gate areas are: IS 187, located at 1171 65th Street FDR High School, located at 5800 20th Avenue Brooklyn College, located at 5900 Bedford Avenue All centers have been open since … Continue reading

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Hurricane Irene Update

The City of New York has issued mandatory evacuations for ALL residents living in “Zone A” areas. This includes Coney Island, Seagate, and Brighton Beach. It is important to leave as soon as possible, as traveling tomorrow will prove difficult. … Continue reading

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Sea Gate Beach closed

The Health Department has closed Sea Gate Beach until further notice, because of the sewage leak last week. The beaches off Coney Island and Brighton Beach are safe, though. I’m staying on top of the situation and will let you … Continue reading

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