She is married to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and has been described as de Blasio's "closest advisor."

Dante de Blasio, Bill de Blasio's son was born in 1997 to Chirlane McCray.

Chirlane McCray told Jezebel that there was a strong generational divide within her family, when it came to choosing which candidate to back. New York City’s First Lady Shares Family History as She Unveils Push on Mental Health Care. Chirlane is the loving mom of Chiara de Blasio and Dante de Blasio. First Lady Chirlane McCray. After de Blasio was elected, one of his first controversies …

Chirlane always wanted kids, but it was a bit tough for her to adjust to the added responsibility and limited freedom. However, from her maternal grandmother’s surname, Quashie, she believes that part of her family had originally come from Ghana. McCray, at that time, stepped away from her work to raise the kids and take care of both her and her husband’s ailing mothers. Getty Chirlane McCray, Mayor Bill De Blasio and Rev. Lunch with Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars." She has also published poetry and worked in politics as a speechwriter.

Chirlane McCray was born on 29th November of 1954 in Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. She is an American political figure, writer, communications professional and editor.

De Blasio 2015 Family Vacation Photos Chirlane McCray released this photo on her blog with the caption "Look who we ran in to! As First Lady of New York City, Chirlane McCray has redefined the role of First Lady, managing a robust portfolio to advance an ambitious agenda in support of all New Yorkers. Special guest and son of First Lady McCray and Mayor Bill de Blasio, Dante de Blasio introduces New York City's First Lady as the host of the new podcast.

She chairs the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City and leads ThriveNYC.
Black History Month Celebration. He has got a sister named Chiara de Blasio. February 5, 2020. Listen to learn more about the First Lady, her family, the podcast, and why she created ThriveNYC and became a national mental health advocate. Al Sharpton at the 2016 NYC Pride Parade. Chirlane Irene McCray (born November 29, 1954) is an American writer, editor, and activist. The City will invest $43M by 2024 to provide services and support to first-time parents and babies. By Nikita Stewart. NEW YORK—First Lady Chirlane McCray announced today New Family Home Visits, a program that will offer home visiting services to all first-time parents in New York City.Families will be matched with services that best fit their needs and offered up to six home visits. March 2. Chiara was born seven months after the wedding in December 1994. (credit: flo.nyc) As First Lady of New York City, Chirlane McCray has redefined the role of First Lady, managing a robust portfolio to advance an ambitious agenda in support of all New Yorkers. Meet Chirlane McCray - mental health advocate, writer, and activist! Bill de Blasio, Chirlane McCray, Chiara de Blasio and Dante de Blasio.