“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.”

Official Release from the Office of the Mayor of New York: March 13, 2019:

THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR of NEW YORK, NY 10007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958

PUBLIC SCHEDULE FOR MAYOR BILL DE BLASIO FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019

On Thursday, Mayor de Blasio will make an announcement about resiliency measures in Lower Manhattan. This event is open press. There will be Q-and-A.

Press Schedule

10:30 AM – Makes Announcement
Metropolitan College of New York
60 West Street
New York, NY 10006

Footage will be provided by NYC Media and will be available shortly following the event on Encompass Port CTY-3653.

Official photos will be available at flickr.com/nycmayorsoffice shortly following the event.

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