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Judge: FDNY minority hiring practices will be monitored

A federal judge has ordered that an official monitor be put in place to prevent discrimination in the hiring of New York City firefighters.

Judge rules FDNY systematically discriminated against minority applicants, cites racist practices

The FDNY systematically discriminated against minorities in recruiting, applicant screening and the investigation of discrimination complaints, a federal judge ruled Friday.

Mini-Scandal Behind It, New York City Firefighters Calendar Returns

Ladies and gentlemen, even though they did not really go anywhere, the half-naked firefighters are back. The New York Fire Department unveiled its 2012 firefighters calendar on Thursday, its first in four years. The department stopped printing the calendars in 2008 after it was discovered that their chiseled cover boy had also appeared, in partial and then complete undress, in the 2004 highbrow epic “Guys Gone Wild.”

Report: FDNY Truck Ran Light In Fatal Dongan Hills Collision

A fire engine involved in a fatal collision with a van ran a red light, violating state law while on an emergency run, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

FDNY rescues more than kittens - Bravest called out for rare, year-old Cooper's Hawk after injury

An injured hawk is on the road to recovery thanks to Queens firefighters who were on a routine building inspection in the area.

FDNY ‘Crash Tax’ Proposal Debated At Public Hearing

The fire department calls it charges for motorists services. Opponents call it a “crash tax.” As of now, there is no timetable for the tax, which would impose up to a $500 charge for accidents requiring an emergency response from the FDNY, 1010 WINS’ Al Jones reports. The debate, however, continues to be heated.

Cassano: Overnight Firehouse Closures A Must

Amanda Farinacci NY1 12/13/2010

Ex-FDNY inspector sues for wrongful termination, says Asperger's syndrome caused outbursts

Barry Paddock and Kevin Deutsch New York Daily News 12/01/2010
Cassano: Overnight Firehouse Closures A Must

New York City Fire Department Commissioner Salvatore Cassano testified before the City Council Monday, saying 20 fire companies will be closed overnight in an effort to close a $60 million budget gap.

Ex-FDNY inspector sues for wrongful termination, says Asperger's syndrome caused outbursts

A decorated ex-FDNY inspector who admits he threatened to kill his boss - but blames it on a neurological disorder - is suing the city for wrongful termination.

You should veto 'unfunded and unfeasible' FDNY training bill, Mayor Bloomberg tells Gov. Paterson

Mayor Bloomberg is imploring Gov. Paterson to douse an FDNY training bill that he says would burn taxpayers for nearly $30 million.

Muslim FDNY firefighter and EMT appear in new national ad supporting Ground Zero mosque

A Muslim-American civil rights group released a national ad campaign Wednesday featuring two Muslim 9/11 first responders, officials said.


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