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Chirlane McCray Biography
Chirlane McCray is one of the most popular and richest Writer who was born on November 29, 1954 in United States.
McCray enrolled at Wellesley College in 1972. While studying there, she became a member of a black feminist organization known as the Combahee River Collective.
McCray published an essay in Essence in 1979 entitled “I Am a Lesbian”. In that essay, McCray “frankly discussed her sexuality and expressed gratitude that she came to terms with her preference for women before marrying a man”. McCray met Bill de Blasio in 1991, when they both worked at New York City Hall for then Mayor David Dinkins. At the time, de Blasio was an aide to a deputy mayor and McCray was a speechwriter. McCray and de Blasio were married in 1994 in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Asked about her sexuality, McCray has stated that she hates “labels”. In 2012, when asked about her 1979 essay, she commented: “In the 1970s, I identified as a lesbian and wrote about it. In 1991, I met the love of my life, married him.”
| Name | Chirlane McCray |
| First Name | Ryu |
| Last Name | Tae-joon |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Birthday | November 29 |
| Birth Year | 1954 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | Chirlane Irene McCray |
| Parents | Robert Hooper McCray, Katharine Clarissa Eileen |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Bill de Blasio |
| Children(s) | Chiara de Blasio, Dante de Blasio |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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In 1991, McCray entered politics. She worked as a speechwriter for New York City Mayor David Dinkins. During the Clinton administration, she worked for the New York Foreign Press Center as a public affairs specialist. She also worked as a speechwriter for the New York State Comptroller Carl McCall and for New York City Comptroller Bill Thompson.
Chirlane McCray Net Worth
Chirlane McCray is one of the richest Writer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chirlane McCray's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Chirlane Irene McCray (born November 29, 1954) is an American writer, editor, and activist. She is married to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and has been described as de Blasio’s “closest advisor.” She chairs the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and leads ThriveNYC. She has also published poetry and worked in politics as a speechwriter.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Writer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
In 2004, McCray left Thompson’s office to work in the private sector. She worked for five years at Maimonides Medical Center. She also worked for Citigroup in its public relations department for six months before deciding it was “not a good fit”. During her husband’s campaign for mayor of New York City in the 2013 election, she edited his speeches and helped interview candidates for staff positions.
McCray and de Blasio have a daughter, Chiara, and a son, Dante. The family lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn until their 2014 move into Gracie Mansion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
After graduating from college, McCray moved to New York City to work for Redbook. She published an essay in Essence in 1979 entitled “I Am a Lesbian”. Essence later described the essay as “groundbreaking”, asserting that it was “perhaps the first time a Black gay woman had spoken so openly and honestly about her sexuality in a Black magazine”. The purpose of the essay was to “dispel the myth that there are no gay black people”. Some of her poetry is included in Home Girls: A Black Feminist Anthology.
In March 2018, McCray stated that she was “seriously considering” running for office in 2021 (the year that de Blasio’s second and final term as New York City mayor is scheduled to end). McCray added that she would not run for mayor of New York City.
Who is Chirlane McCray Dating?
According to our records, Chirlane McCray married to Bill de Blasio . As of December 1, 2023, Chirlane McCray’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Chirlane McCray. You may help us to build the dating records for Chirlane McCray!In November 2015, McCray led the launch of ThriveNYC, a plan to overhaul the city’s mental health and substance abuse services. ThriveNYC promotes a shift from a traditionally more reactive model, which can strain police, prisons, hospitals, and schools, to an integrated public health approach focusing on awareness and early identification. In February 2019, Politico criticized ThriveNYC for having an “opaque budget” and “elusive metrics”. In a March 2019 article on ThriveNYC, The New York Times reported: “Public health officials credit the plan for drawing attention to mental health… At the same time, some initiatives failed to get started, while others placed unrealistic demands on already strained mental health services”. The Times added: “A spreadsheet of nearly 500 data points tracked by City Hall included almost none related to patient outcomes”.
Facts & Trivia
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ThriveNYC drew harsh criticism over allegations of mismanagement and accusations that it had failed to produce records of tangible results. As of March 2019, nearly $850 million in funding for McCray’s mental health program was unaccounted for; furthermore, the program was on track to spend $1 billion over five years. Bronx Councilman Ritchie Torres criticized ThriveNYC, stating that there was “no evidence it’s working”.
Where is Chirlane McCray from?
Springfield, MA
Who is the First Lady of New York?
As First Lady of New York City, Chirlane McCray has redefined the role of First Lady, managing a robust portfolio to advance an ambitious agenda in support of all New Yorkers.
How old is Chirlane McCray?
67 years (November 29, 1954)
Who is New York Mayor de Blasio's wife?
Chirlane McCray
How much does the mayor of New York City get paid?
| Unofficial names | Hizzoner |
| Deputy | First Deputy Mayor of New York City |
| Salary | $258,750 |
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