Elected officers from Transport Workers Union Local 100's Maintenance of Way Division blasted a joint track-safety report authored by union and New York City Transit representatives, claiming its recommendations were weak and that the report excluded worker input.
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By REUVEN BLAU
For the first time in at least 45 years, the city finished the year on course for fewer than 500 homicides due to innovative police tactics, Mayor Bloomberg said Dec. 26. "Crime is down significantly in virtually every category," he told reporters gathered in Harlem's 28th Precinct. More...
914 Graduate From Academy
By REUVEN BLAU
The crowd erupted in cheers as the 914 graduates marched into Madison Square Garden from side entrances at the start of the Dec. 27 graduation ceremony. "From this day forward you will see life differently," Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly told the recruits. "You will live your life through the prism of your mission - to protect New York City. More...
Below is a schedule of the paid holidays that most city workers will receive in 2008. The schedule does not apply to prevailing-wage employees under contract with the city. They are advised to contact the City Comptroller's Office to find out their paid days off. More...
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