Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Dr. Alister Martin to lead New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
In his new role, Martin will oversee an agency with more than 7,000 employees and an annual budget of $1.6 billion. His department is responsible for managing public health emergencies in the city as well as providing clinic services. It also conducts inspections of child care centers and restaurants and issues birth and death certificates.
Martin said he will focus on making health care and treatment more affordable for New Yorkers…