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BP Oddo Announces New Educational Appointments

9/19/2016

 
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On Monday, September 19th, Borough President James Oddo announced the appointment of Miguel Rodriguez as a Borough Presidential appointee to the Community Education Council (CEC), District 31. Mr. Rodriguez will replace Laura Timoney, who is vacating her seat on the CEC to accept the position of Deputy Director of Education at the Borough President’s office. Mr. Rodriguez’s term will run until 2017.

A graduate of Bishop Kearney High School in Brooklyn, Ms. Timoney attended St. John’s University, Queens, and formerly served as an Executive Search Consultant with Viacom, based in Manhattan. She previously worked as a consultant for Time Warner Inc. and served as the Vice President of Bishop Partners. She has been a member of the PTA of PS 52, the John W. Lavelle Charter School, IS 2, and New Dorp High School. She has also served on the School Leadership Team at PS 52 and IS 2 and was a Learning Leader at PS 52. She was the 2nd Vice President and Special Education Coordinator at the CEC. Ms. Timoney is the mother of two children, each attending New Dorp High School, one as a special needs student.

“I am thrilled to welcome Laura to our team at Borough Hall. She has done a wonderful job helping Staten Island’s students at the CEC and as an advocate for special needs students, and I believe she will be able to do even more in her new role in our office,” noted BP Oddo. “I am happy to say that with the addition of Laura we know have an education ‘Dream Team’ at Borough Hall. Our Director of Education, Rose Kerr, a former educator and principal, has completely transformed Borough Hall’s education efforts, through her extensive contacts, her experience, and her knowledge. Laura will supplement Rose’s efforts and expand them through her own unique expertise and experiences as a parent advocate. I am truly excited because our kids will be the big winners through Rose and Laura’s efforts on their behalf.”

“I am thrilled to be working with the Borough President’s office to accomplish the aggressive education goals the Borough President has put forth,” said Ms. Timoney. “As a parent, it is such an honor to be asked to help this incredible team.  Being a special education parent and working on Community Education Council 31 has given me a tremendous amount of experience working with parents, schools, teachers and the DOE to advocate for all children.  I look forward to continuing this work for the Borough President and can’t wait to start.”

A strong advocate for our borough’s students, Mr. Rodriguez currently serves as the President of the Staten Island Federation of PTAs. In addition, he is a volunteer assistant coach for the New Dorp High School Girl’s Track/Cross Country Team. For several years, he volunteered as a stage hand at the St. George Theatre.

Borough President Oddo’s other CEC appointee, Monique Hall, was appointed earlier this year.

In addition to these appointments, Kamillah Hanks has resigned from the Panel for Educational Policy (PEP), effective Thursday, September 22. The Borough President is currently engaged in a search for Ms. Hanks’ replacement.

BP Oddo Welcomes Hundredsfor 9/11 Ceremony

9/11/2016

 
On Sunday evening, Sept. 11, over 700 people gathered at the Postcards Memorial on the St. George Promenade for our annual 9/11 Evening of Remembrance. To mark the 15th anniversary, Borough President James Oddo, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul and Former Borough President James Molinaro – who willed the creation of Postcards – addressed the hundreds of families, friends, community members and visitors who gathered for the solemn ceremony.

Year after year, participants of the ceremony are blown away by the talented performers that help make the ceremony so special. This includes Rev. Mercaldo and his daughter singing “The Prayer” and this year, Lt. Hughie Lynch, FDNY,  who performed an original song he wrote in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, “My friends, my brothers.”

Several of our guests commented on how there is no better place to be to remember that day and take in the beams of light across the harbor. We thank the FDNY for their support of this event and for the participation of the Fire Boat and the ringing of the Tribute Bell; We thank Fred Ariemma, Michael Black, the Tottenville High School JROTC, the Staten Island Pipers, the US Coast Guard, the US Army, the NYPD, the EDC, and the Staten Island Yankees for their support; and all of our tribute readers and talented performers for their contributions to this evening’s ceremony.

For those who joined us, thank you for coming. We truly hope it gave you peace.

Borough Board Meeting - September 2016

9/7/2016

 
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