Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
News
Bloomberg's Top Aide Departs, Joins Bloomberg LP
By
Ben Muessig
Published Mar 2, 2010
Modified Mar 2, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Ben Muessig
Published Mar 2, 2010
Modified Mar 2, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Mayor Bloomberg's right hand man is leaving his job at City Hall—so he can work for Bloomberg LP. Deputy Mayor for Government Affairs Kevin Sheekey will return to the Mayor's media company, where he worked from 1997 to 2001, to take a post advising Bloomberg on his acclaimed "philanthropic efforts."
According to the Daily News, Bloomberg had this to say about Sheekey, who will reportedly "oversee government relations/communications" and work to expand the firm's global presence: "Kevin helped lead the way as this Administration advanced our education, sustainability, housing, immigration, and fiscal responsibility agendas ... He has had his hand in just about everything we’ve done over the past four years—and we've been smarter, more strategic, and more successful due to his efforts." Sheekey is taking the same path as former Deputy Mayor Economic Development and Rebuilding Dan Doctoroff, who left City Hall to become president of Bloomberg LP.
Sheekey might be best known for overseeing the 2004 Republican National Convention and fueling rumors that the billionaire mayor would pursue a bid for the presidency in 2008, according to the Atlantic. He will be replaced temporarily by Deputy Mayor for Operations Ed Skyler before newly hired ex-Hillary Clinton strategist (and sweater-wearing music blogger) Howard Wolfson takes the job—a move sure to spark rumors of a possible Bloomberg presidential bid in 2012. For his part, Wolfson issued this Tweet yesterday: "First day in @nycmayorsoffice. Very excited to be here."
Tagged
bloomberg lp
deputy mayor
ed skyler
howard wolfson
kevin sheekey
mayor
mayor bloomberg
Politics
Ben Muessig
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE news
Mamdani names re-entry specialist as chair of Rikers oversight board
Christopher Watler will help the department that a federal monitor says remains in crisis.
By
Ryan Kost
Published Oct 6, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. ET
NYC weighs expanding upstate reservoir following drought
The Delaware River Basin Commission is evaluating options to increase water storage, including expanding a reservoir in New York City.
By
Rosemary Misdary
News
NYC weighs expanding upstate reservoir following drought
The Delaware River Basin Commission is evaluating options to increase water storage, including expanding a reservoir in New York City.
By
Rosemary Misdary
Legionella found in Staten Island building's water system after 2 positive cases
By
Catalina Gonella
Legal 'loophole' helps NY Gov. Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman raise millions
By
Jon Campbell
Police identify 2 men wanted for stabbing an off-duty NYPD officer
By
Ben Feuerherd
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .