5,400 First-Responders Involved; Obama May Do More for Victims
Last week provided two notable developments in the battle over 9/11 responder health care: disclosure of the possibility of a settlement of the lawsuits against the government agencies and companies brought by sick responders, and a possible change of heart by President Obama after last month telling New York lawmakers that he wouldn’t back a bill securing long-term Federal funding for 9
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MTA Head Remains Opposed
By ARI PAUL
A proposal to use Federal stimulus money for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s operational budget in order to avert layoffs and service cuts is gaining popularity among board members. More...
Union Vows to Fight Cuts
By DAVID SIMS
Fifteen Administration for Children’s Services day-care centers would be closed in July under the agency’s first provisional budget plan, which could lead to the loss of 320 jobs. More...
Say Test Appeal Misguided
By ARI PAUL
A bipartisan coalition of City Council Members has urged the Bloomberg administration not to appeal a Federal Judge’s decision that the city discriminated against minorities in Firefighting hiring and instead work with the Vulcan Society of black firefighters to diversify the Fire Department.
Waste of Time, Money?
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By ARI PAUL
An annual outing for an East Flatbush firehouse last week degenerated into a barroom brawl that could result in criminal charges against Firefighters who severely injured a civilian. More...
Jail Chaplain Arrested For Bringing Razors Into Work in Bag