Posted on April 3, 2014 by Grace Rauh in News 1 News 1, By Grace Rauh As her husband settles into his new job at City Hall, Chirlane McCray is undergoing a transformation of her own. A once-reluctant public speaker, the first lady is now stepping up to the podium with more confidence. On Thursday, she delivered three speeches across the city, her busiest day in the public eye so far.