Overview The New York Fed will host a press briefing on “Recession, Federal Stimulus and New York/New Jersey Schools” on Friday, January 27. The presentation will highlight recent patterns and challenges in school financing and examine how state governments will cope with pending decreases in federal funding support. The event is part of the New York Fed’s Regional Economic Press Briefing series. The event will also include an update on local economic conditions and trends from New York Fed economists. A staff panel will answer questions from the media on the economy and local school financing following the presentations. President William C. Dudley is expected to offer remarks on the regional economy and participate in the Q&A session. Audience Limited to members of the media who cover the Federal Reserve’s Second District (New York) and other reporters by invitation. Media must register by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 26 and bring valid photo identification for entry. (Closed to the public).

Event Details

Webcast  This briefing is available for PRESS ONLY. You must be an accredited news organization to join. Agenda  Bram presentation  Chakrabarti presentation  Remarks by President Dudley: Impact of the Great Recession on Public Schools in the Region   Time and Location Friday, January 27, 2012 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Journalists may arrive at 9:00 a.m. Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street New York, New York Directions » More Information Contact Eric Pajonk at (212) 720-1735 or eric.pajonk@ny.frb.org.