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Mayor Adams Appoints Kayla Mamelak Altus

As Press Secretary, Announces Additional Press

And Communications Appointments

New Appointments, Promotions in Office of the Deputy Mayor for Communications
Come From Across Media, Marketing, and Government

OUR BUREAU witnessed firsthand that the Adams
administration doesn’t just talk the
NEW YORK, NY
talk; they truly walk the walk. As a
ew York City Mayor Eric Ad- woman returning from maternity
ams has announced new ap- leave, I know how rare it is for peo-
Npointments within the Office ple in my position to be offered new
of the Deputy Mayor for Communi- opportunities. But uplifting individ-
cations, elevating current members of uals — regardless of their personal
the City Hall team as well as bringing circumstances — is at the core of
in new talent to further strengthen who Mayor Adams, Deputy Mayor
the administration’s communica- Levy, and this entire administration
tions work. In the Press Office, Kayla are. They work tirelessly to ensure
Mamelak Altus has been appointed that New Yorkers are safe and that
press secretary. Allison Maser has our city’s economy thrives, enabling
joined the Adams administration as families like mine to flourish,” said
a deputy press secretary and com- Press Secretary Kayla Mamelak Al-
munications advisor, William Fowler tus. “I am honored to accept this new
has joined City Hall as a deputy press role and eager to amplify the incredi-
secretary, and Sophia Askari has re- ble work this administration is doing,
turned to the administration as press alongside the best communications
assistant. In the Communications Of- team and the toughest press corps in
fice, Sonia Moghe and Joel Rosenthal the greatest city in the world.”
have both joined City Hall as deputy Kayla Mamelak Altus joined
communications directors. In the Of- the Adams administration in the
fice of Ethnic and Community Media summer of 2022 as deputy press sec-
and Citywide Marketing, Jd Michaels retary, acting as a spokesperson for
has been appointed executive direc- City Hall on key issues, including
tor of ethnic and community media the migrant crisis and public safety.
and citywide marketing, Jacqueline appointments, hires, and promo- city’s press and communications staff In March 2024, she was promoted to
Lachman will serve as chief oper- tions, we will bolster that work and are on the frontlines as they deliver deputy press secretary and communi-
ating officer of marketing, Orchida ensure that we continue to communi- crucial information for their fellow cations advisor, taking on additional
Harizaj will serve as associate direc- cate clearly and effectively to our fel- New Yorkers. I continue to be in- responsibilities, such as developing
tor of communications, and Yesen- low New Yorkers,” said Mayor Ad- spired by the intelligence, tenacity, media strategies for press confer-
ny Fernández will serve as associate ams. “Every one of these individuals and humor they bring to our office ences and other administration an-
director of data management. In the have service in their bones, and I am from the moment they walk in the nouncements.
Office of Creative Communications, particularly proud to promote from door every day,” said Deputy Mayor Before her tenure at City Hall,
Caroline Rubinstein-Willis has been within for the role of press secretary. for Communications Fabien Levy. Mamelak Altus served as a lead re-
promoted to associate director for From her first day at City Hall, Kayla “These new appointments, hires, and porter and fill-in anchor for FOX5
digital communications, while Ha- has brought sharp judgment and un- promotions represent talent of the New York, where she reported ex-
ley Clark will be promoted to senior flinching grit to serving the people of highest caliber who will build on that tensively on crime and politics in
video producer. In the Speechwriting New York City, and I know she is the track record. I am excited to contin- New York City and the tri-state area.
Office, Radha Vatsal will be promot- right person to fill this crucial role. Jd ue leading this extraordinary team Earlier in her career, she was a mul-
ed to senior speechwriter, while in the as well brings deep experience to his of public servants and am especially timedia journalist for FiOS1 News,
Office of Research and Media Analy- new position to ensure that we con- thrilled to have Kayla take on this covering New York’s Lower Hud-
sis, Grisely Tejada Taveras will return tinue engaging our city’s ethnic and new role as press secretary. I know son Valley, and she also worked with
to the administration as a research community media outlets and use what it takes to serve in such a tough Worcester News Tonight, focusing on
and media analyst. every marketing tool at our disposal but vital job, and I know that Kayla crime and court coverage in Worces-
“Our city’s press and communi- to let New Yorkers know about the has the savvy and drive to succeed. ter, Massachusetts. Mamelak Altus
cations staff work around the clock services available to them.” More importantly, she is the ultimate holds a Bachelor of Science in Jour-
to meet New Yorkers where they “Whether it’s navigating com- team player and wants our city to nalism from Boston University.
are and deliver essential information plex crises like storms and technolo- succeed. Congratulations to all our Mamelak Altus will report to
about city services, current events, gy outages or advancing generational team members.” Deputy Mayor for Communications
and emergency situations. With these proposals to build more housing, our “For over two years, I have Fabien Levy.

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