We've received your submission. [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. 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. [8], McCray enrolled at Wellesley College in 1972. The need for fact-based journalism and thoughtful analysis has never been greater. In our faces. Against the backdrop of a mostly empty Times Square, de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, danced on stage together at the famous landmark. Cooper drank a shot, then started gagging, apparently disgustedby the taste. Response on social media to de Blasio's massively tone deaf performance was swift and fierce, with many calling for his ouster. ', 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. You cannot come to Times Square. Its going to be actually, arguably, the most special, the most poignant, the most moving New Years Eve, de Blasio, who will push the button to start the crystals ball descent, told reporters. "Watching Mayor de Blasio do his victory-lap dance after four years of the crappiest term as the mayor of New York!" exclaimed Cohen, as Cooper begged "don't go on a rant" and tried to reel. McCray and de Blasio were married in 1994 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Gavin Newsom loves bashing Texas; here's what Texas Republicans have to say about that, Presidential candidate Nikki Haley heckled by Trump supporters at CPAC: 'We love Trump! Former Mayor of New York City. Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. [16] She also worked for Citigroup in its public relations department for six months before deciding it was "not a good fit". Times Square resembled a ghost town on Thursday night, the first time in 114 years the New Years Eve spectacular was held without the general public present. Chirlane Irene McCray (born November 29, 1954)[1] is an American writer, editor, and activist. NYC brought itself back to life once before but can it again? Sam Dorman is a reporter with Fox News. The NYC Mayor's Office tweeted a 21-second video of the couple's celebration in the early hours of January 1, 2021 prompting social media backlash. That's all he's done in Times Square, dancing with his wife. His recent book, RED NOVEMBER, tells the story of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary from a conservative perspective. Cohen was witnessing de Blasio dance with his wife after the ball dropped to bring in the new year. Chirlane Irene McCray (born November 29, 1954) [1] is an American writer, editor, and activist. Cohen then lifted his hands up, looked in the air, and raised his voice. Unless the middle can come out stronger, we all will be dancing with de Blasio in a dead space where the country once thrived. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [30][31], McCray published an essay in Essence in 1979 entitled "I Am a Lesbian". "Happy #NewYear from the greatest city in the world," the office wrote to Twitter. [20] In May 2018, The New York Times reported that McCray had last visited the offices of the Mayor's Fund in May 2017. We showed our resolve and proved New York City will come back stronger than ever. Shortly after the ball dropped, TV host Andy Cohen slammed de Blasio for how he's handled issues in the city. GET IT TOGETHER MAYOR DEBLASIO! "That's how I felt when I saw Mayor de Blasio dancing just now," Cohen said. from what I understand she is wearing a Panamanian Kuna face mask. For what gain? McCray added that she would not run for mayor of New York City. View our online Press Pack. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Lightfoots election loss: Letters to the Editor March 3, 2023. He drives 11 miles almost every weekday to go to one particular gym in Brooklyn. ", A rep for de Blasio said the incident is, "not the first time Ive heard a drunk person complain about someones dance moves.". Play stupid games Robert J. O'Neill (@mchooyah). KOMMONSENTSJANE - Ann Coulter Demolishes Weak GOP That Surrender When Called Racist! DeBlasio saw the leftists winds were blowing in an anti-cop direction and hurried to do what his radical wife and daughter had already wanted him to do! This is just like the left seeing Pepe's and getting mad about it being a symbol of white supremacy. Why would a husband and wife even need to wear masks to dance together? PoliticsBill de BlasioChirlane McCraycoronavirusCOVID-19HypocrisyNew York CityStay at HomeTimes Square. **, Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Yet many staffers plainly arent doing crisis work. She is married to former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and had been described as de Blasio's "closest advisor. This is according to a comment on her first lady instagram page. Getty Chirlane McCray is the First Lady of New York City. When you support The Post Millennial, you support freedom of the press at a time when it's under direct attack. Anyone remember when a similar symbol was noticed in Gavin Newsom's twitter profile pic and then it was quietly swapped out after the internet went abuzz? Kommonsentsjane - Andy Rooney and Pray if you Want. 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. If you don't see communism in New York City, You should reevaluate yourself immediately. He and wife Chirlane McCray danced to Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" as the camera pans to show the near empty square. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). Countdown until November!" She published an essay in Essence in 1979 entitled "I Am a Lesbian". Bill De Blasio. I think that, while Panamanian Kunas have triangles, they don't look like that. "On behalf of all New Yorkers and people who were told to stay home on New Years Eve. GO F***YOURSELF!" ', Co-hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper shared a drink together after the ball-drop, Before taking a drink, Cohen said: 'And 2020 is freakin' gone. Plain and simple. Headteacher sacked 'after sending parents a list of striking teachers' as school launches probe. McCray was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and spent her early years there. Ladies and gentlemen: Everybody should stay home this year. ', Co-hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper shared a drink together after the ball-drop, Before taking a drink, Cohen said: 'And 2020 is freakin' gone. De Blasio and McCray had been on hand at the low-key celebration to initiate the traditional ball drop at midnight. We hope to challenge issues which have captured the publics imagination, from JFK and UFOs to 9/11. The greatest city in the world deserves better.". Bill de Blasio became New York City's 109th mayor and the first Democrat to hold the office in 20 years. comments sorted by Best Top New Controversial Q&A Add a Comment And I know that was stupid. the comment reads VIVA Panama!! Honestly, get it together! 'I just don't need to see that at the beginning of 2021,' Cohen said, referring to de Blasio and his wife dancing. He was elected Mayor of New York in 2013 and 2017. Andrew Lloyd Webber will bring back Phantom of the Opera, penning King Charles IIIs coronation music, NYC sells nearly $225M worth of COVID supplies for meager $500K: report. He yelled: "Do something with this city! Same for her $65,000 associate director of advance.. ", ANDY COHEN BLASTS NYC MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO DURING NEW YEAR'S EVE COVERAGE: 'GET IT TOGETHER'. who recorded the first lady baking cookies during the pandemic. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Not the first time Ive heard a drunk person complain about someones dance moves, a rep told the outlet. This work is about the needs of the people of this city especially in this crisis, de Blasio said this week, pointing to her running of his racial equity task force as well as (hes so shameless) the universally criticized ThriveNYC mental health debacle. The New York City mayor slow-danced with his wife Chirlane McCray after the crystal ball dropped at midnight. De Blasio posted video of this absurd hypocrisy on Twitter. Live performances took place throughout the night to celebrate New Year's Eve 2021. another Twitter user commented. So I've reverted into . Times Square, which typically hosts tens of thousands of people on New Years eve to watch the ball drop, was quiet at the end of 2020. Respect other views and opinions, and keep an open mind. Btw any serfs caught on the streets after 10 pm were arrested ! pic.twitter.com/6UDXSAxEqW, Ian Miles Cheong (@stillgray) January 1, 2021. [21], In November 2015, McCray led the launch of ThriveNYC, a plan to overhaul the city's mental health and substance abuse services. The awkward moment took place on live TV as the former vice president, 78, and his 69-year-old wife appeared on ABC. Andrew . She and de Blasio would trade places as to who could be the worst of all time. One is a $70,000-a-year videographer (paid via the Health Department!) Just because it's a symbol used by pedos in some contexts doesn't mean everyone wearing a similar symbol is a pedo. De Blasio had closed off Times Square to the hundreds of thousands who typically gather in Times Square, Reuters reported: Mayor Bill de Blasio and police officials have told New Yorkers and out-of-towners alike to stay away and watch pared-down festivities on television. The awkward moment took place on live TV as the former vice president, 78, and his 69-year-old wife appeared on ABC. [7] The purpose of the essay was to "dispel the myth that there are no gay black people". 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. Bill de Blasio was first elected mayor and began his first term in 2014. Another sign of corruption: The mayor imposed a hiring freeze early this year but McCray still got to bring on a new $150,000-a-year senior adviser in April, who somehow got classified as an essential worker. "[2] She chaired the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and was appointed by her husband to lead a billion-dollar initiative called ThriveNYC. https://t.co/ooHYcuiPCw, Ezra Levant (@ezralevant) January 1, 2021, "Stay at home, save lives" oh and you're not allowed to go to church. Brian Ach/WireImage Some of the de Blasio hate is petty, and some of it isn't As you might have noticed,. Mayor Bill de Blasio is still facing heat and not just from Andy Cohen for dancing with his wife early New Years Day in Times Square after the public was barred from gathering there due to COVID-19 restrictions. "I just don't need to see that at the beginning of 2021! Another woman accused de Blasio on Twitter of Openly mocking the citizens of New York who are prohibited from being on Times Square whilst you dance in the space created by restricting the riffraff., And a third Twitter user said, Complete lack of self-awareness. 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! 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Many took issue with the dance, which was posted by the mayors office on Twitter, calling it tone-deaf and a double standard. [33] In 2012, when asked about her 1979 essay, she commented: "In the 1970s, I identified as a lesbian and wrote about it. [5], When she was ten years old, her family moved to Longmeadow, Massachusetts, becoming only the second black family in the area. [13] She also worked as a speechwriter for the New York State Comptroller Carl McCall and for New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson. Honestly, get it together!". **The conspiracy subreddit is a thinking ground. Market data provided by Factset. On New Year's Eve this year, he danced with his wife in front of the cameras. "Honestly, get it together!" the 52-year-old demanded.. "I just dont need to see that at the beginning of 2021.". [3] She has also published poetry and worked in politics as a speechwriter. The Daily Caller reports: De Blasio Dances With Wife In Times Square After Shutting It Down To The Public For New Years 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. Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres criticized ThriveNYC, stating that there was "no evidence its working". Bill de Blasio (/ d b l z i o /; born Warren Wilhelm Jr., May 8, 1961; later Warren de Blasio-Wilhelm) is an American politician who served as the 109th mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. All rights reserved. the only thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on is what a. Against the backdrop of a mostly empty Times Square, de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, danced on stage together at the famous landmark. All rights reserved. Join the ranks of independent, free thinkers by supporting us today for as little as $1. There is NOT A SINGLE trace of triangles in Kunas in an extensive search session. "As a city, as a community, we have been through so much this year. 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