Brad Weekes
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@bweekes95
Asst Commissioner @NYPDNews | Former @NYCMayor @TeamKivvit. @CoroNewYork alum. Lifelong, consistently disappointed Knicks fan. Views expressed are my own.
Mamdani is back at City Hall, serving hot chocolate to the city events staff who are braking down the inauguration set-up in the cold. (Real feel 12!)
Personal news: I’m excited to have joined @nycHealthy as their new Press Secretary & Director of Public Relations! As the oldest and largest public health agency in the US, this is a dream job and an opportunity to make an impact in the lives of 8.5M New Yorkers every day.
I’m thrilled to serve as the next CEO of @ABetterNY 🍎Throughout my career, I’ve seen ABNY be a constant force for good. I’m humbled by the opportunity to lead this important NYC institution & will continue to drive positive change – together – for New Yorkers and for this city.
I couldn’t be more proud of you, @RyanBirchmeier & of all that you accomplish everyday for New Yorkers. But today we toast to your @CityAndStateNY 40 under 40!
The owner of the sprawling Parkchester complex in the Bronx agreed to pay NYC $1M and reserve 850 units for tenants with housing vouchers after an investigation found their policies blocked applicants with Section 8 and CityFHEPS aid @Gothamist @WNYC gothamist.com/news/bronx-lan…
A full house for our second movie night of the season at Elizabeth Street Garden. Almost everyone here has sent a letter to @NYCMayor & @AdolfoCarrion. They’ve received thousands since May 15, but are still ignoring the community. We’re not giving up.
Here in 2019, NYC's current deputy mayor for housing describes how important the 'Neighborhood Pillars' program is for helping nonprofit/'mission-driven' developers buy + preserve affordable housing The program wasn't funded for 5 yrs and now gets just $15M. Council wanted $250M
