[27] In a March 2019 article on ThriveNYC, The New York Times reported: "Public health officials credit the plan for drawing attention to mental health At the same time, some initiatives failed to get started, while others placed unrealistic demands on already strained mental health services". In response to Cooper's freak-out, Cohen said: "Alright, alright Thats how I felt when I saw Mayor de Blasio dancing just now. [15] She worked for five years at Maimonides Medical Center. "Happy #NewYear from the greatest city in the world," the office wrote to Twitter. I think that, while Panamanian Kunas have triangles, they don't look like that. And you always know when these crooked politicians are up to something. "And 2020 is freakin' gone. [22][23] ThriveNYC promotes a shift from a traditionally more reactive model, which can strain police, prisons, hospitals, and schools,[24] to an integrated public health approach focusing on awareness and early identification. 'I just don't need to see that at the beginning of 2021,' Cohen said, referring to de Blasio and his wife dancing. Mayor Eric Adams lets fired anti-vax workers re-apply but with no back pay or job guarantee NYPD budget slasher Bill de Blasio doesn't blame moderates from ditching progressives in NYC Council Thanks a lot, Bill! Television personality Andy Cohen, who was co-hosting a New Year's Eve program on CNN with Anderson Cooper, ripped into de Blasio on television. Former New York mayor and now congressional candidate Bill De Blasio marches in the Brooklyn Gay Pride parade on June 11, 2022, in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dances with his wife Chirlane after the ball drops in Times Square on New Year's Eve, ringing in 2021 after a long 2020. - YouTube 0:00 / 0:33 Bill de Blasio and his wife creepy dancing. A Democrat, De Blasio was first elected to serve as the mayor of New York City in 2014. Essential to the first familys hopes of continued taxpayer support after term limits forces the mayor out of office, maybe. Typically, it is packed with people doing the. Its Owner Says Cuomos COVID Restrictions Could Be Its Downfall), Its going to be actually, arguably, the most special, the most poignant, the most moving New Years Eve, de Blasio previously said of the decision to close down Times Square according to Reuters. What this means: Please keep any "meta" discussion directed at specific users, mods, or r/conspiracy in general in this comment chain only. The Times added: "A spreadsheet of nearly 500 data points tracked by City Hall included almost none related to patient outcomes". You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! NEW YORKMayor de Blasio today announced details for a scaled back Times Square New Year's Eve, with additional protections in place to ensure a safe celebration. "As a city, as a community, we have been through so much this year. was supposed to go to a mental health project, im still trying to find where she got the mask, edit: to clarify, I dont think shes actually wearing the mask as a nod to panama. 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Democratic New York City mayor Bill de Blasio danced with his wife in Times Square to ring in the new year after shutting the area down for the public. They also got to witness the unabashed hypocrisy of the mayor and his wife dancing in the empty square. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. [16] She also worked for Citigroup in its public relations department for six months before deciding it was "not a good fit". Honestly, get it together!". [4] She is of Barbadian and St. Lucian descent, but traces her grandmother's last name (Quashie) to Ghana. January 2, 2021 2:15am Updated NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Paul Martinka Mayor Bill de Blasio is still facing heat and not just from Andy Cohen for dancing with his wife early New. Posted by: Mayor Groot at March 01, 2023 03:26 PM (PyOKD) My wife recently reverted into the "like" habit. Unless the middle can come out stronger, we all will be dancing with de Blasio in a dead . [25][26] In February 2019, Politico criticized ThriveNYC for having an "opaque budget" and "elusive metrics". ", Another tweeted: "This is like if George Bush had danced on the rubble of the World Trade Center.". De Blasio retweeted the video of himself dancing in an empty Times Square, apparently oblivious to the mounting criticism. ', Ted Cruz says 2024 Senate re-election will be 'firefight as Democrats come at him with everything they have, Maryland mayor facing child pornography charges was frequent donor to Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin. Bill de Blasio swept into the New York City mayor's office eight years ago promising a liberal remolding of the nation's largest city that would level deep inequities and reform police. MAYOR Bill de Blasio has been slammed for dancing in deserted Times Square on New Year's Eve as Covid-ravaged New Yorkers continue to be locked down. As New Yorkers sat on their couches, they were treated to scenes of their betters, masked, COVID-tested, and media approved, frolic and dance in the midtown square that in a regular year sees hundred of revelers gather in the cold to celebrate the New Year. One angry commenter wrote: "Shut down the city but have your own private party in Times Square. Subscribe 52K views 1 year ago Mayor DeBlasio after shutting down NYC for New Years Eve proceed to dance in the middle of Times Square. "Watching Mayor de Blasio do his victory lap dance after four years of the crappiest term as the mayor of New York . Democratic New York City mayor Bill de Blasio danced with his wife in Times Square to ring in the new year after shutting the area down for the public. She is married to former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and had been described as de Blasio's "closest advisor." [2] As Frank Sinatras New York, New York played throughout the nearly empty Times Square, de Blasio and his wife danced. [8] McCray cites her early experience with racism and bullying as part of the reason she began to write, using her poetry as an outlet for her anger. [30][31], McCray published an essay in Essence in 1979 entitled "I Am a Lesbian". The awkward moment took place on live TV as the former vice president, 78, and his 69-year-old wife appeared on ABC. ", ANDY COHEN BLASTS NYC MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO DURING NEW YEAR'S EVE COVERAGE: 'GET IT TOGETHER'. Were independent and cant be cancelled. ", His post was also hit with critical commentary, reading, "This is the year we get rid of De Blasio! Twice. Many Americans looked forward to the start of 2021, as the 2020 came to a close as the US recorded at least 19.7million confirmed coronavirus cases and 342,414 Covid deaths. 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Because if they didn't, everyone would be like "WhY nO MaSk, cAuGhT!". 762 Following. New Yorkers are quick to tell . The mayor's beloved city was empty for the ball-drop as millions were forced to celebrate at home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Honestly, get it together!". (he/him) Brooklyn, NY billdeblasio.com Joined January 2012. Following the ringing of the New Year, De Blasio, a Democrat, danced with his wife, Chirlane McCray, on stage. Taxpayers may get some value from others on her staff, like the special assistant from the mayors office who makes $115,000, and the $130,000 executive program specialist from the Department of Social Services after all, someone has to actually supervise the programs that McCray is nominally in charge of. 1.7K. You cannot come to Times Square. PoliticsBill de BlasioChirlane McCraycoronavirusCOVID-19HypocrisyNew York CityStay at HomeTimes Square. Lightfoot was slammed as being "tone-deaf" and irresponsible after a video of her dancing on the streets of Chicago went viral. She's only telling the insiders and a few 'cracy' conspiracy theorists, the rest of the people i.e. McCray and de Blasio were married in 1994 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Thanks. As a "Super-Covid" strain, which is believed to have originated in the United Kingdom, is making its way across the nation, many have chosen to celebrate New Year's Eve from the comfort of their homes. Police officers barricaded the area in an attempt to prevent large crowds due to COVID-19 and only de Blasio plus a few invited guests, including some health care workers, were allowed. 'Do something with this city!' Cohen said as CNN's Anderson Cooper laughed. Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, alongside soccer star Megan Rapinoe. Former Mayor of New York City. 35,321 views Jan 1, 2021 1.6K Dislike Share Save BestProAction 143K. The New York City mayor slow-danced with his wife Chirlane McCray after the crystal ball dropped at midnight. The Times further reported that according to McCray's public schedule, she had spent 19.5 hours in 2017 on work for the Mayor's Fund; however, her spokeswoman estimated that McCray spent 10% of her work schedule on Mayor's Fund business. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The New York City mayor slow danced with his wife Chirlane McCray after the crystal ball dropped at midnight, Mayor de Blasio shared this photo of his NYE celebration to Twitter, Confetti flies through the air in New York City's Times Square after the ball-drop, Andy Cohen, the co-host of CNNs New Years Eve Live show, quickly ranted about Mayor de Blasio on live TV, De Blasio and his wife wore face masks to the annual event, Manhattan's major commercial intersection was filled with confetti after the annual ball-drop, The NYC mayor's beloved city was empty for the ball-drop, Cohen lifted his hands in the air as he criticized Mayor de Blasio, Frank Sinatra'sNew York,New York played throughout an empty Times Square on Thursday night as de Blasio danced with his wife, Andy Cohen yelled: 'Do something with this city!