Mike has been a tremendous advocate for the entire Staten Island community. He has a knack for building coalitions and bringing people together to develop common sense solutions to community problems.
Community Accomplishments
Over the past decade we have accomplished so much. Below are some of the things we have accomplished to improve our Staten Island community through advocacy.
01
Worked alongside Councilman Ignizio and his staff to advocate for NYC DOE to invest $700m to replace hazardous PCB light fixtures in NYC Schools, expediting Staten Island.
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02
Developed a Comprehensive Safety and Security Plan for New York schools, which included locking all doors, adding buzzer entry systems, cameras, panic alarms, and more.
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03
Partnered with the NYPD Highway Unit’s Drug Recognition Coordinator to develop a Citywide Drug Driving Awareness Training for Patrol Officers.
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05
Secured over $60 million dollars in capital project allocations for Staten Island schools
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06
Developed a Public Address/Fire Alarm System Replacement Program, improving emergency communications for 1400 school buildings across NYC.
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07
Advocated for a $50 million School Bathroom replacement and upgrade program with the Department of Education.
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08
Secured over $900,000 in grant funding in support of our schools and communities, for an initiative to build Empathy, Equity and Excellence.
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09
Collaborated with school administrators to deliver internet safety and cyber-bullying workshops and assemblies connecting with thousands of students, parents and staff.
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10
Featured by NY 1 Staten Island Week: Mike Reilly, Staten Island’s Virtual Mayor (2016).
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11
Recognized as one of Staten Island’s 100 most influential people by City and State Magazine (2018).
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12
Successfully negotiated with NYC DOT to add Photo Enforced signs in areas across the city in an effort to improve safety.
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13
Introduced legislation with the NYS Senate and Assembly to prohibit U-Turns in school zones. The measure was signed into law, supplemented by stop, drop and go programs.
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14
Successfully negotiated for DOE to change the School Bus Hazard Variance application process to an online system with easier access for parents and quicker decisions.
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15
Successfully advocated for the MTA to restore the Hylan Blvd & Guyon Ave bus stop on the S79 Select Bus Service route.
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16
Fought to restore yellow school bus service for our 7th and 8th graders, writing bi-partisan legislation.
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