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From left, Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson, New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels give an update on the Feb. 22 blizzard. From left, Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson, New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels give an update on the Feb. 22 blizzard.

NYC Emergency Management Commish Christina Farrell has a plan

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NYC Emergency Management Commish Christina Farrell has a plan

From left, Deputy Mayor for Operations Julia Kerson, New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels give an update on the Feb. 22 blizzard.

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