Kevin Ortiz

Comms dude, wannabe foodie. Formerly at MTA, Avangrid, PA DCED, NYC DOE, NYC DCA -- Opinions are my own

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

John Dewey Annex coming soon!

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

🌍The new John Dewey Middle School Annex will be fully electric! 🏫This state-of-the-art, fully accessible annex opening in Sept '26 will help relieve overcrowding / add 553 new middle school seats in D21. It will also serve as a feeder school to John Dewey H.S. #EarthDay 1/3

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

@NYC_SCA gave News 12 an exclusive look at the Dewey Annex opening in Sept. & providing 553 middle school seats in District 21. As part of our 2020-2024 Capital Plan, we are adding 6,700 seats in BKLYN AND our current Plan will add 17 new buildings and an additional 5,600 seats.

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Every wonder how @NYC_SCA deals with the complexities & challenges of building new schools in one of the most densely populated areas in the world? Check out this short documentary about SCA's largest project ever: the 3,066-seat Queens Innovation Center https://t.co/3mqeWKaBbG

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

On #OpeningDay - great stuff from @NYCSanitation

[NYC Sanitation @NYCSanitation]

Bring out your trash bins, it's Opening Day & the @Yankees are playing the @Astros. 😉

Remember: use bins to keep rats away and NYC clean; DONT USE THEM TO CHEAT AT BASEBALL.

Hey @Mets, we'll see you tomorrow.

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

You know it's #OpeningDay when you bump into a bunch of @Brewers headed to Citi Field although their game vs @Mets is rained out.

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

One of the ten buildings we opened yesterday adding over 4,400 seats throughout the city!

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

It was all smiles on this warm summer day as @NYC_SCA President and CEO Nina Kubota welcomed students at the new P.S. 206 addition! The new space delivers 392 seats for students in grades pre-k to 5. #FirstDayofSchool #MoreSeatsforQueens

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

A great day at Cardozo! 795 new seats along with a mock courtroom, robotics lab and production/media center!

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

It was a vibe today with Chancellor Banks, SCA President and CEO Kubota and Principal Colby at the ribbon cutting for the new annex at Cardozo HS! We kicked off the school year in true Cardozo fashion with performances from the band and cheerleaders. #FirstDayofSchool

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Yeah, we repair and build new schools -- but we also build lasting relationships with the people we serve -- the families, students and staff of the 1,800 plus schools that are part of @NYCSchools

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

An amazing day @ps155d4 as President & CEO Nina Kubota & SCA staff deliver donated backpacks & school supplies to our future leaders. A sincere thanks to Principal Torres and the entire PS155 community for letting us be a part of your carnival to welcome students back to school.

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Bright futures!

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

On Friday, we bid farewell to 93 talented interns -- we want to thank our host divisions within the SCA, our senior staff and their staff, who all provided each of these students with the opportunity to learn new skills.

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Best internship program in NYC -- bar none!

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA congratulates our 93 interns who successfully completed our summer program and are off to bigger and better things!

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

@NYC_SCA @AmandaFariasNYC @Vanessalgibson Adding seats where they're needed the most!

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Two great articles in American Institute of Architects (AIA) Oculus Magazine looking at some of @NYC_SCA latest projects, including "Leading the Charge" to electrify our schools! https://t.co/ogM8uJMADa

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Starting to take shape!

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

Great things are happening at Willets Point! Today, @NYC_SCA joined @NYCEDC and the Queens Development Group to witness the transformation of the site that will bring a soccer stadium, affordable housing AND a new, 650-seat school to eastern Queens! @RelatedCos @NYCSchools

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Part of the more than 18,000 total seats we're adding to Queens as part of @NYC_SCA 's 2020-2024 Capital Plan.

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA Project of the Week: In case you were wondering how construction of the 3,066-seat high school on Northern Blvd was coming along.... the centerpiece of the SCA & @NYCSchools commitment to address overcrowding in Queens high schools is coming along nicely! @QnsBPRichards

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

The SCA's current Capital Plan includes $1.8 billion in funding to enhance safety and security systems, expand accessibility of our facilities, and upgrade science labs, libraries, auditoriums, bathrooms and physical fitness facilities.

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA Project of the Week: P.S. 307 in District 13, serving 332 students in grades Pre K-5, now has an upgraded auditorium with a new stage, flooring, chairs and AV equipment as well as an adjoining, fully accessible bathroom. @NYCSchools

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

New, creative and functional instructional space for our kids

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA Project of the Week: This rooftop garden at PS/IS 217 on Roosevelt Island is nearly complete. This rooftop includes classroom instructional space for students and is fully ADA accessible via an elevator on the east side of the roof. @NYCSchools

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

The SCA’s 2020-2024 Capital Program includes more than $2 billion in funding for 32 buildings adding 18,735 seats in Queens.

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA President & CEO Nina Kubota happy to be joined by @NYCSchools @QnsBPRichards @nily @CMLindaLee & @BarryGrodenchik for a ceremonial groundbreaking for the addition at P.S. 26 in Fresh Meadows today -- 399 seats coming in Sept. 2025!

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

A state-of-the-art facility adding much needed high school seats in Queens.

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

1 of 2 -- A great day to "top off" and add the last beam to the future high school on Northern Blvd. in Woodside. The 3,066-seat high school, @NYC_SCA 's largest project to date, will open in September 2025. @NYCSchools

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

Part of the 6,532 seats the SCA is adding citywide in 2023.

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA Project of the Week: Steady progress on the 260-seat replacement building for P.S. 47 in Broad Channel. The old building was at 140% capacity & experienced extensive damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012. This modern 4-story school will be ready in September. @NYCSchools

[Kevin Ortiz @kbonyc]

The SCA's current capital plan includes $2.81 billion for school enhancement projects including making more schools fully accessible.

[New York City School Construction Authority @NYC_SCA]

@NYC_SCA Project of the Week: Making P.S. 214 (The Michael Friedsam School) fully accessible adding an elevator, ADA ramp and bathrooms for this @NYCDistrict19 school that serves 828 students on Pitkin Ave. @NYCSchools @CMSandyNurse @BKBPReynoso