On Thursday, April 18, 2002, key figures from the Koch administration will reunite at Stony Brook University to discuss accomplishments of their administration and the lessons that can be drawn for today. Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch himself will serve as keynote speaker at the Leaders in Government Symposium. New York State Senator Ken LaValle will deliver the opening and closing remarks. The panelists will discuss several challenges and accomplishments of their administration, such as balancing the budget and increasing housing and changes in the justice system.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 a.m. Opening Remarks by State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle
9 a.m. Rebuilding New York City—Balancing the Budget and Increasing Housing Moderator: Carol Richards, Newsday Deputy Editorial Page Editor Panelists: James R. Brigham, Former Budget DirectorPaul A. Crotty, Former Commissioner of Finance & Former Commissioner of HousingJohn LoCicero, Former Special Advisor to the MayorRonay Menschel, Former Deputy Mayor & Former Executive Administrator
10:15 a.m. "And Justice for All"—Changes in Justice System and Administration Moderator: Rick Belyea, News Director, WLNY-TV 55 Panelists: Paul Dickstein, Former Budget DirectorPeter Piscitelli, Former Director of Intergovernmental RelationsHerbert Sturz, Former Dep. Mayor for Criminal Justice & Former Chairman of the City Planning Commission Honorable David G. Trager, Former Chairman of the Judiciary Committee & Former Chairman of Temporary NYC Commission of Investigation
11:40 a.m. Giving NYC Back its Sense of Pride—Key Koch Accomplishments Moderators: Rick Belyea and Carol RichardsPanelists: Stanley Brezenoff, Former First Deputy Mayor, Former Employment & Former Deputy Mayor of Operations, Former Commissioner of Employment & Former Human Resources AdministratorFrederick A. O. Schwarz, Former Corporation CounselHenry J. Stern, Former Commissioner of ParksDiane M. Coffey, Former Chief of Staff
1:15 p.m. Keynote Address by the Honorable Edward I. Koch
1:50 p.m. Closing Remarks, New York Senator Kenneth P. LaValle
What: LEADERS in GOVERNMENT SYMPOSIUM
When: THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2002
Where: Student Activities Center Auditorium Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
