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New York City's incoming mayor will appoint five women to top positions in his administration.

His team has decades of experience in the public and private sectors

As first deputy, Lorraine Grillo, who was most recently the city’s “recovery czar,” will handle the day-to-day operations of city government and likely serve as acting mayor when Adams is away. .

NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams unveiled a team of deputy mayors on Monday, appointing five women to some of the city’s most important behind-the-scenes roles....

The appointment of Lorraine Grillo as Adams' first deputy mayor is part of his push to elevate more women to key positions in his incoming administration.

One of the most interesting and sometimes admirable things about incoming Mayor Eric Adams may also prove to be one of the most frustrating for New Yorkers and politically costly for him.

Banks criticized that many Black and brown students don't reach proficiency in spite of the Department of Education's $38 billion budget.

He will helm the nation’s largest school system as it reels from the health, academic and emotional impacts of the pandemic.

“Each committee has been tasked with a specific set of goals and responsibilities to ensure we are ready to lead on Day 1."

“Each committee has been tasked with a specific set of goals and responsibilities to ensure we are ready to lead on Day 1,” Adams said in a written statement.