King Day at the House of Justice (Updated)



The Rev. Al Sharpton hosted a large number of elected officials for his annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration.  Held at the National Action Network’s House of Justice on 145th Street, the celebration featured appearances by almost all of New York’s statewide elected officials and all of New York City’s citywide elected officials.  Among those speaking were Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, NY State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, NY State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Mayor de Blasio, Public Advocate Tish James and City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

Update – Rachel Noerdlinger:

de Blasio:

Mayor de Blasio announced that long time Sharpton aide Rachel Noerdlinger will move to City Hall as chief of staff to de Blasio’s wife, Chirlane McCray.  Here is de Blasio’s announcement:

Chirlane McCray:

Chirlane McCray, Noerdlinger’s soon-to-be boss, also spoke.  Here are McCray’s remarks.

Sharpton – Noerdlinger:

Here are the Rev. Al Sharpton’s remarks and Rachel Noerdlinger’s speech.

Mayor de Blasio Press Q&A:

Video of Mayor de Blasio’s press conference immediately following his appearance at the King Day celebration is here.