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De Blasio Regrets 'Confusion' Over On-Again Off-Again Firing Of Emergency Management Chief


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Published Dec 5, 2018

Modified Dec 8, 2018


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Jessica is the education reporter for WNYC and Gothamist. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jessica reported on the shutdown and reopening of the nation’s largest school system, highlighting the unprecedented impacts on learning, health and mental health for students, staff and families. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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