“Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is honored to have been chosen as the announcement site for the Mayor’s press conference on resiliency. The College shares the Mayor’s commitment to assuring the safety and security of Lower Manhattan’s community and commerce. MCNY’s most unique degree programs in Emergency and Disaster Management play an important role in preparing professionals who bring specialized knowledge and skills to help protect their workplaces and communities. Lower Manhattan is the campus for training our students in leadership during a crisis,” said Dr. Joanne Passaro, President of MCNY, “As a non-profit institution, we understand the needs of organizations in the area that share our mission. Our campus has become a meeting and conference space for our Lower Manhattan community.”