Lopez released the following statement, saying: "As a proud alumna of Preston High School, I am deeply moved to see the students, families, and local officials making their voices heard during this challenging time. I see and hear you."
She also said the support from the community is truly inspiring, and she hopes they can find a path forward that honors the school's legacy.
The longtime Catholic high school in Throggs Neck announced it would be closing for good at the end of the 2024 - 2025 school year. The Sisters of the Divine Compassion pointed to a decline in enrollment, financial struggles and aging infrastructure as reasons they were closing close the all-girls Catholic school.