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Fire Lieutenant Gets Her Shot to Make Changes
Chief Leader – September 23, 2014 by SARAH DORSEY When Tracy Lewis encountered problems during her 17 years as a Firefighter, officers would tell her, “You want to change something? Get promoted.” On Sept. 17, Ms. Lewis did more than just become a Lieutenant—she became the second African-American woman in FDNY history to do so, […]
Tears Flow as Fallen Firefighters Honored at Annual Colorado Springs Memorial Service
Colorado Springs Gazette – September 23, 2014 by Stephen Hobbs The ceremony began with a procession of motorcycles and firetrucks headed west on Pikes Peak Avenue to the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial in Memorial Park. Many in the crowd waiting for the service to begin lined the street and used cellphones or cameras to take […]
Push to Extend the Zadroga Act For Post-9/11 Victims Gets Star Power
Chief Leader – September 23, 2014 by SARAH DORSEY Public-sector unions received the personal treatment Sept. 16 when former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke at a downtown Manhattan fundraiser to urge that the Zadroga Act be extended, several times calling local public-sector labor leaders by name. Ms. Clinton was a U.S. Senator representing […]
Massive Blaze Interrupts Five-Course Dining Experience in Midtown Pub
NY Daily News – September 19, 2014 by Thomas Tracy A smoky blaze erupted inside a Turtle Bay pub Wednesday night — right in the middle of a five-course beer dinner put on by acclaimed chef Ashton Keefe. Diners attending the savory experience at the Manchester Pub on Second Ave. near E. 49th St. had […]
Two People Die, One Left Critically Injured as Crash Slams into Tree in Queens
NY Daily News – September 19, 2014 by Joseph Stepansky , Ryan Sit Two men were killed and a 14-year-old boy was seriously injured when their car slammed into a tree on the Belt Parkway in Queens Thursday night, authorities said. A black Mitsubishi Evolution was speeding westbound on N. Conduit Ave. when it slammed […]
Black woman promoted to FDNY lieutenant, 1st time in 12 years
NEW YORK – The New York City Fire Department is promoting a black woman to the rank of lieutenant for the first time in 12 years. The union representing female firefighters says Tracey Lewis will be promoted Wednesday. She’s the second-ever black female firefighter to be promoted to lieutenant in the department’s history. Lewis has […]
Clinton Reunites with New York Labor Allies
Capitol NY – September 17, 2014 by Gloria Pazmino Calling the city’s local labor organizations her “principal ally” after the attacks of Sept. 11, Hillary Clinton urged a coalition of union members in a speech on Tuesday to “mobilize” behind an effort to extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. Speaking at a […]
FDNY is Promoting 56 Members
Newsday – September 17, 2014 NEW YORK (AP) — The FDNY is promoting 56 of its members. Commissioner Daniel Nigro (NY’-groh) notes that Wednesday’s promotion ceremony closely follows the anniversary of 9/11. Nigro says he’s reminded of those who led the department on that day — and what it means to be a New York […]
Hillary Clinton Discusses 9/11 Health Act at Labor Gathering
The Wall Street Journal – September 17, 2014 by Yoni Bashan Hilary Clinton arrived in New York Tuesday to shore up her labor credentials and lend support to a fundraiser for 9/11 first responders and survivors. The former first lady, senator and secretary of state was the guest of honor at an event held at […]
