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UFT statement on the death of Brooklyn teacher Sandra Santos-Vizcaino

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the news that Sandra Santos-Vizcaino, a third-grade teacher at PS 9 in Brooklyn, had died from complications of the coronavirus.

UFT statement on New York City Department of Heath's response of COVID-19

The UFT issued a statement in response to the news that Dez-Ann Romain, the principal of the Brooklyn Democracy Academy in Brownsville, had died of the coronavirus.

UFT offers condolences on the coronavirus-related death of a Brooklyn principal

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a message of condolence regarding the death of Dez-Ann Romain, the principal of the Brooklyn Democracy Academy.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew on closure of NYC public schools

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement in response to the announcement that New York City public schools will close until at least April 20 in an effort to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.

UFT urges NYC parents to demand Mayor de Blasio close schools

The UFT sent an email to its public school parent lists urging parents to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio close schools to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Statement by UFT President Michael Mulgrew recommending school closure due to coronavirus

UFT President Michael Mulgrew issued a statement recommending to Mayor Bill de Blasio that New York City public schools close to halt the spread of the new coronavirus.