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Dean Fuleihan

Dean Fuleihan is an American civil servant notable for his long tenure in New York City government. He served as First Deputy Mayor from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the budget director for the New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget. Before his city roles, Fuleihan was the chief fiscal and policy advisor for the New York State Assembly for over three decades. He also held a vice president position at SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, demonstrating experience in both government and education/technology sectors.


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January 27, 1951: Dean Fuleihan's Birth

On January 27, 1951, Dean Fuleihan was born.

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1978: Career as Policy Analyst

In 1978, Dean Fuleihan began his career as a policy analyst in the New York State Assembly.

2011: Retirement from the Assembly

In 2011, Dean Fuleihan retired from the Assembly and joined the SUNY Poly College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering as an executive vice president.

2013: Hired by Bill de Blasio

In 2013, Bill de Blasio hired Dean Fuleihan after his victory in the mayoral election, making him the Director of the New York City Mayor's Office of Management and Budget.

November 2017: Anthony Shorris steps down

In November 2017, First Deputy Mayor Anthony Shorris announced he would step down from his post.

January 2018: Appointment as First Deputy Mayor

In January 2018, Dean Fuleihan accepted the role as First Deputy Mayor of New York City.

2024: Appointment to the New York State Financial Control Board

In June of 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul appointed Dean Fuleihan to the New York State Financial Control Board.

November 10, 2025: Appointment as First Deputy Mayor

On November 10, 2025, mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that Dean Fuleihan would be his first deputy mayor.