Dennis Walcott appears in the following:
Funding the Libraries
Friday, June 23, 2023
President of the Queens Public library system and the Brooklyn Public Library discuss the effects of proposed cuts to library funding by Mayor Adams as the budget deadline approaches.
City Council Redistricting, Take 2
Monday, September 26, 2022
Dennis Walcott talks about the revised Council District maps and where the process goes from here.
The People's Guide To Power: New York's New Electoral Maps
Sunday, September 18, 2022
WNYC/Gothamist senior political reporter Brigid Bergin hosts a conversation about how recent redistricting has changed what politics and campaigning looks like in New York.
The City Council Redistricting Process is Underway
Monday, June 06, 2022
Dennis Walcott, chair of the NYC Council Redistricting Commission (as well as head of the Queens Library), talks about the challenges ahead, plus how New Yorkers can get involved.
Geo-Quiz: Queens
Friday, October 15, 2021
Queens native Dennis Walcott quizzes listeners on how well they know the City's biggest borough.
No More Late Fees at NYC Libraries
Wednesday, October 06, 2021
All of NYC's public library systems have ended late fees. The head of the Queens Public Library system speaks to us about the big policy change.
New York City Libraries To Begin "Phase Two" Reopening May 10th
Thursday, April 29, 2021
The Queens Library will allow patrons to use computers and browse through books.
Can Bloomberg Outrun Stop and Frisk?
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Bloomberg campaign volunteer Dennis Walcott defends the former mayor, arguing voters should allow him to move past the racist policing policy he defended for years. Plus, your calls.
East Ramapo Gets a Monitor
Thursday, August 20, 2015
East Ramapo is finally getting a monitor to oversee the school board. New York State education commissioner MaryEllen Elia and monitor Dennis Walcott discuss their plans.
Chancellor Walcott on Teacher Evals
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Dennis Walcott, New York City Schools Chancellor, and David Weiner, NYC Department of Education deputy chancellor for Talent, Labor and Innovation, discuss the new teacher evaluation program and answers listeners' questions.
Chancellor Walcott on New Test Scores, Small Schools Study
Monday, August 26, 2013
This week, parents will get the results of their child's new common core standardized tests this week. NYC schools chancellor Dennis Walcott and chief academic officer Shael Polakow-S...
SchoolBook Town Hall with Chancellor Walcott
Friday, December 09, 2011
Hear excerpts of Brian's interview last night with NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott at the SchoolBook Town Hall event.
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Chancellor Walcott On Closing Schools
Friday, July 22, 2011
New York City Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott talks about the New York Supreme Court ruling allowing the city to proceed with closing 22 schools and co-locating 15 charter schools.
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Open Phones: Too Satisfied?
Monday, July 07, 2008
What does it mean when 90% of parents are satisfied with their child's education -- but only half are reading at grade level? Dennis Walcott, Deputy Mayor for Education and Community Development, discusses this statistic. Plus, we open up the phones: Are we asking too little of public education?
A Viable New York City for Working Families
Monday, September 03, 2007
Panelists Nicole Gelinas, contributing editor to the Manhattan Institute's City Journal; Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party; Dennis Walcott, New York City deputy mayor for education and community development; and Andrea Batista Schlesinger, executive director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy; ...
A Viable New York City for Working Families
Friday, June 01, 2007
Panelists Nicole Gelinas, contributing editor to the Manhattan Institute's City Journal; Dan Cantor, executive director of the Working Families Party; Dennis Walcott, New York City deputy mayor for education and community development; and Andrea Batista Schlesinger, executive director of the Drum Major Institute for Public Policy; ...
