What’s behind Mayor Eric Adams’ reversal on some city budget cuts?
What’s behind Mayor Eric Adams’ reversal on some city budget cuts? – CBS New York Watch CBS News “Gothemist” reporter Elizabeth Kim and political strategist J.C. Polanco help sort out a busy start to 2024 for Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live […]
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Mayor Adams reversing some NYPD, FDNY cuts
New York City won’t freeze hiring of police officers or lay off disabled firefighters this fiscal year after all, Mayor Adams announced Wednesday, saying he’s able to call off the planned NYPD and FDNY cuts thanks to “better than anticipated” tax revenues and a reduction in projected migrant crisis spending. Speaking at an afternoon press […]
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City Council taking steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the FDNY | #citycouncil
NEW YORK – City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams announced a package of bills that would improve diversity, equity and inclusion in the FDNY. The bills would hold the department accountable. “The lack of diversity within the department isn’t new, but it is persistent. And this council remains committed to efforts that ensure progress in a […]
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Mayor Adams needs to reverse the spike in emergency response times
Mayor Eric Adams needs to get ahead of another grim trend in public safety: the rise in response times to crimes, fires and medical emergencies. The latest Mayor’s Management Report (covering six months under the last mayor and six under the new) exposed serious upticks in response times to armed robberies, burglaries and other “critical […]
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