NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani Appoints Health Deputy, Corporation Counsel, and Chief Counsel

Key Appointments for New Administration

• 🎯 Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced new key appointments to his administration, focusing on transforming how New York City measures well-being and serves its residents.
• 🏥 The announcement was made at Elmhurst Hospital, highlighting the administration's commitment to addressing health disparities and serving vulnerable populations.

Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services

• 💡 Helen Artega is appointed as the new Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services.
• 🏥 Artega has a proven track record as CEO of NYC Health and Hospitals Elmhurst, leading the hospital through the pandemic and improving care for patients and support for frontline workers.
• 🤝 Her leadership is expected to drive significant improvements in the city's health and human services, emphasizing empathy and dignity for all New Yorkers.

Corporation Counsel

• ⚖️ Steve Banks is named as the new Corporation Counsel, serving as the city's chief lawyer.
• 🏛️ Banks brings extensive experience from his roles as former attorney and chief of Legal Aid and as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services, where he overhauled the shelter system and helped thousands find housing.
• 🚀 His appointment signals a commitment to defending New Yorkers' rights and representing the city in legal matters, with a focus on supporting the mayor's agenda.

Chief Counsel

• 🧑‍⚖️ Ramsey Kasim will serve as the new Chief Counsel.
• 🎓 Kasim joins from CUNY, where he is a law professor, and previously served as a senior policy advisor to President Biden.
• ✊ He brings deep experience in legal advocacy, including arguments before the Supreme Court, and is expected to champion the rights of those often marginalized by the legal system.

Vision for New York City

• ✨ The new appointees are tasked with defending the rights and freedoms of New Yorkers, ensuring access to affordable healthcare, and fighting for those on the margins.
• 💬 Mamdani emphasized that these leaders understand the struggles of New Yorkers and are committed to building a more prosperous and equitable city.