Domenic Recchia

Domenic Recchia was a Democratic candidate in the 2008 congressional elections for the 13th Congressional District (map) of New York. He as seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge incumbent Rep. Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.). The primary will take place on September 2008.

Bio
"In November 2001, in a highly contested race, Recchia was elected to the New York City Council from the 47th Council District. During his first term, he fought hard at City Hall to ensure that the services and programs most important to his constituents were funded and maintained. In November 2003, Recchia was re-elected."

Represents: Coney Island, Gravesend, Bensonhurst

Committees: Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations (Chair); Education; Environmental Protection; Governmental Operations

2008 elections
Recchia was seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Vito Fossella (R-N.Y.) in the 2008 congressional elections.

Committees
Recchia will be assigned committees if and when he is elected to Congress.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * 2008 U.S. congressional elections
 * 2008 U.S. congressional election dates
 * Portal:New York and the U.S. Congress

External resources

 * 2008 Race Tracker page on New York’s 13th Congressional District
 * filing for Domenic Recchia"