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Employees at 1199SEIU, One of the City’s Most Powerful Unions, Are Organizing for Their Own Staff Union
Staff members at 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, one of the city’s most powerful and influential unions, have not been able to enjoy the same union protections they help ensure for thousands of New Yorkers. To change that, 1199SEIU staff, which includes many immigrant workers, are pushing to form their own union with the Newsguild-CWA […] The post Employees at 1199SEIU, One of the City’s Most Powerful Unions, Are Organizing for Their Own Staff Union appeared first on Documented.
Seriously injured FDNY firefighters sue NYC for $80M over ‘closure’ policy they claim endangered their lives
Four Bravest nearly lost their lives in a 2023 blaze because of a city policy that closes firehouses for annual physicals — and the rule continues to pose a threat to residents and responders, new lawsuits charge. Retired FDNY Lt. Bill Doody and firefighters William Guidera, Kwabena Brentuo and John Sarnes are seeking a total of $80 million — or $20 million a piece — in the negligence suits they filed against the city involving its alleged dangerous decades-old policy and a Feb. 17, 2023 blaze on Staten Island. The four firefighters were among 22 Bravest injured in the fire at 84...
Cop who sued to get his job back files another lawsuit against N.J. town
A police officer in Bergen County who a judge ordered rehired after he was unlawfully terminated two years ago has filed another lawsuit claiming township officials violated his rights under state whistleblower laws. Lyndhurst Police Sgt. Richard Pizzuti was terminated March 8, 2022, following a disciplinary hearing over six days...
NYPD pursuits up more than 644%, costing city taxpayers millions in crash claims
The 7 On Your Side Investigates Team has found that pursuits by the NYPD are up more than 644% from fiscal year 2022 to 2023, costing city taxpayers an additional $14 million in crash claims.
Garfield man attempted to kidnap woman but was thwarted by good Samaritan, police say
A good Samaritan thwarted a Garfield man's alleged attempt to kidnap a woman from a city sidewalk earlier this month, leading to the 25-year-old's arrest on Thursday, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office said. Michael Hernandez was arrested by local police and the Bergen County SWAT Team roughly a week after...
Adams defends NYPD's handling of Brooklyn pro-Palestinian protest
Mayor Eric Adams on Monday defended the NYPD’s response to a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brooklyn over the weekend and disagreed with assertions that officers were overly aggressive as they arrested protesters. The protest in Bay Ridge Saturday was organized to recognize Nakba Day, which commemorates the displacement of hundreds...
Why your EBT card isn’t working: New York system down
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York’s Electronic Benefits Transfer system is offline Sunday morning for system upgrades. The system outage started at 12:01 a.m. and was expected to last until 11 a.m. Sunday. During that period, Cardholders will not be able to access food or cash purchases, cash withdrawals, customer service, the mobile app or […]
NY $30 billion in funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
NEW YORK (WWTI) – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $30 billion renewal of funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help the Public Housing Authority (PHA) continue to aid families and individuals in need of affordable housing. New York received $3,342,654,520.
NYPD officer repeatedly punched pro-Palestinian protester in Bay Ridge, video shows
Police said the pro-Palestinian protesters unlawfully blocked traffic. But the local councilmember said the law enforcement response made the situation worse. A police spokesperson said the department was "looking into" the incident. A total of 41 protesters were arrested at the demonstration. [ more › ]
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