NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled a broad outline of his economic recovery plan for New York City, which he said will focus on public health and social justice.
"There will be a rebirth, there will be a renaissance for New York City, and anyone who wants to be a part of that I invite you to the table," de Blasio said.
The mayor spoke Thursday at the opening of a new COVID-19 testing lab on Manhattan's East Side, which promises that by next month, test results will be delivered within 24 hours.
Of his overall vision, the mayor declared public health is economic health.
"New York City must be a global hub for research," de Blasio said adding, "We can serve the nation and the world as no other place can."
"This is both how we overcome the immediate crisis, which then allows us to restore our economy and our lives, but it's also the future of our economy will be more and more about health care," he added.
Pressed by reporters for more details the mayor answered, "I think it's a very clear strategic vision of where we need to go and then over the coming weeks, pieces will get put in place, the planks to make it come alive."