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Over 500 friends and supporters came out to Chairman John P. Gulino’s 2017 Democratic Gala honoring Mayor Bill de Blasio and Donna Coppola, Political Action Coordinator of the Staten Island UFT.
In attendance that night were noted elected officials, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Comptroller Scott Stringer, City Councilmembers Mark Levine and Debi Rose, State Senator Diane Savino, State Assemblymembers Matthew Titone, and Michael Cusick.
Mrs. Coppola was honored for her long service to the UFT and her subsequent involvement in the Staten Island Democratic party. Her drive is due to her complete dedication for being a voice to those who are voiceless - whether that be the countless students she has taught over the years, her fellow teachers as a union representative, or the many Staten Islanders who suffered a tremendous loss during Hurricane Sandy. She truly does live the high ideals of public service and sets an example we would all be proud of our children to follow.
Mayor de Blasio, the distinguished honoree of the event spent a large majority of his evening interacting with his supportive constituents. He took time to meet and talk with many of the attendees, from the youngest on up. He also discussed his plans to continue improving the quality of life on Staten Island, including budgeting additional funds to the $1.6 billion already invested citywide to improve road conditions. His program to provide all children with free UPK will be extended to free 3K borough wide by 2019. He also worked closely with the City Council and Chancellor Farina to reclaim available federal funding to provide free lunches to every NYC Public Student, K-12.
He plans to work closely with local officials to combat the huge opioid epidemic that is plaguing Staten Island. To this end, the Mayor plans on expanding existing outreach programs on Staten Island, targeting our most affected neighborhoods as well as increasing the availability of Naloxone to our law enforcement and public health officials. He also touted the reduction of overall crime by 10% on Staten Island as well as the introduction of community policing programs in all four Staten Island precincts.
Over 500 friends and supporters came out to Chairman John P. Gulino’s 2017 Democratic Gala honoring Mayor Bill de Blasio and Donna Coppola, Political Action Coordinator of the Staten Island UFT.
In attendance that night were noted elected officials, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Comptroller Scott Stringer, City Councilmembers Mark Levine and Debi Rose, State Senator Diane Savino, State Assemblymembers Matthew Titone, and Michael Cusick.
Mrs. Coppola was honored for her long service to the UFT and her subsequent involvement in the Staten Island Democratic party. Her drive is due to her complete dedication for being a voice to those who are voiceless - whether that be the countless students she has taught over the years, her fellow teachers as a union representative, or the many Staten Islanders who suffered a tremendous loss during Hurricane Sandy. She truly does live the high ideals of public service and sets an example we would all be proud of our children to follow.
Mayor de Blasio, the distinguished honoree of the event spent a large majority of his evening interacting with his supportive constituents. He took time to meet and talk with many of the attendees, from the youngest on up. He also discussed his plans to continue improving the quality of life on Staten Island, including budgeting additional funds to the $1.6 billion already invested citywide to improve road conditions. His program to provide all children with free UPK will be extended to free 3K borough wide by 2019. He also worked closely with the City Council and Chancellor Farina to reclaim available federal funding to provide free lunches to every NYC Public Student, K-12.
He plans to work closely with local officials to combat the huge opioid epidemic that is plaguing Staten Island. To this end, the Mayor plans on expanding existing outreach programs on Staten Island, targeting our most affected neighborhoods as well as increasing the availability of Naloxone to our law enforcement and public health officials. He also touted the reduction of overall crime by 10% on Staten Island as well as the introduction of community policing programs in all four Staten Island precincts.
