NYC health commissioner to stay through March, mayor-elect selects new top doctor

NEW YORK – New York City’s current health commissioner will continue to serve in his position until mid-March, Mayor-elect Eric Adams announced Wednesday. Dr. Dave Chokshi will remain as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) through March 15, 2022 to ensure continuity and a seamless transition amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according [...]