MAYOR THOMAS & FATBOY SSE STATEMENT

Media Contact: Michael Mais

Phone: 914–760–0950 | Email: mmais@cmvny.com

Sunday, January 13, 2019: (MOUNT VERNON, NY) Following the announcement of a major investment into the development of a boutique hotel, green parking garage, and an events center (fashioned after the “Eddy” in Reno, Nevada) for South Fourth Avenue, Mayor Thomas and “Fatboy SSE,” celebrity hip hop artist and comedian, issued the following statements after learning 36 hours later that young people were over excited by the news of their visit.

STATEMENT BY MAYOR RICHARD THOMAS

As a product of the Mount Vernon City School District, I am proud of the positive changes and will continue to support the turnaround and efforts being made by Dr. Hamilton, the Board of Education, administration and teachers. In keeping with past practice, efforts were made to clear the visit in advance. The day before the event, my staff and I made a visit to Mount Vernon High School to meet with the principal and work out logistics; however, the principal was not available. Nonetheless I accept responsibility. I have extended apologies to the Superintendent for any misunderstanding and assured him a valuable lesson has been learned. Any mistakes made will not be repeated and all future visits of this nature will be cleared by the Superintendent’s office. As always, our intent is to bring value and support to our students and educational system.

STATEMENT BY FATBOY SSE:

We just want to help the youth. They are our future doctors, future mayors, and we must teach them to win. They need to know right now that they can win. They can hustle. They can work hard. They can make it! Thank you Mount Vernon for the love.

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You can watch and hear Mayor Thomas interview Fatboy SSE on Mayor Thomas’ weekly radio show on 1460 WVOX AM Radio here. (Fast forward to 16:34.) Also, read more about the South Fourth Avenue redevelopment announcement here.

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