Balkany became a key figure in the distribution of day-care vouchers in New York due to his close ties with Rudy Giuliani and top-aide Bruce Teitelbaum. According to reports in the Daily News, Balkany helped corral for Orthodox Jewish schools more than half the city's total allocation of vouchers.
Balkany became a pivotal figure in distributing day-care vouchers in New York due to his close relationships with Rudy Giuliani and top aide Bruce Teitelbaum. According to reports in the Daily News, Balkany assisted Orthodox Jewish schools in securing more than half of the city's total voucher allocation.