Bovis Violation at Trump Mirrors Deutsche Bank
February 7, 2008
Fire Safety violations at Trump SoHo accident similar to those found after Deutsche Bank building fire that killed two firefighters
New York Sun
Jan. 17, 2008
Actor Heath Ledger Dies At 28
February 7, 2008
Mexicans Get Catch-22 For Christmas
February 7, 2008
The Deutsche Bank Fire
September 3, 2007
The following are highlights from a series over the course of two weeks about a fatal fire at the former Deutsche Bank building at ground zero:
Two firefighters were killed in a fire in the asbestos-contaminated structure at 130 Liberty Street in Lower Manhattan. Another two were injured in a construction accident there a few days later. These articles include breaking news events as the story unfolded and in-depth profiles of the private contractors involved in the demolition of the scarred building.
Giuliani Ex-Aide Works for Firm on Demolition, August 29, 2007
Giuliani Ex-Aide works for URS
Cigarette Blamed for Fatal Blaze Near Ground Zero, August 28, 2007
Cigarette Blamed For Fatal Blaze
One Firm Linked to Bridge Collapse, Ground Zero Fire, August 27, 2007
URS linked to MN Bridge
Bovis Lend Lease Has Defenders After Tough Week, August 24, 2007
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A Pipe Was Detached Before Deutsche Bank Fire, August 21, 2007
Standpipe Found Detached
Agency Failed in Probing Child Abuse
September 3, 2007
ACS failed in probing child abuse
New York Sun
August 10, 2007
The Administration for Children’s Services will hire 100 new investigators with law enforcement backgrounds to help transform what a scathing study has described as the agency’s culture of complacency, neglect, and dishonesty.
Midtown Mayhem as Pipe Eruption Kills One, Injures Many
September 3, 2007
Steampipe Explodes in Midtown Manhattan
New York Sun
July 19, 2007
A steam pipe explosion rips open a street next to Grand Central Terminal, sending jets of steam and rocks into the air during the afternoon rush hour and killing one person.
Judge Rules NYPD Must Open File on 2004 Republican National Convention Surveillance
September 3, 2007
New York Sun
August 7, 2007
Judge Rules NYPD Must Open RNC Surveillance
A federal judge orders police to give civil liberties lawyers a look at secret documents about its surveillance of Republican National Convention protesters in 2004.
Schools Seeing Fast Rise in Bureaucrats
April 7, 2007
March 20, 2007
Schools Seeing Fast Rise in Bureaucrats
BY SARAH GARLAND
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Fast Rise in School Bureaucrats
Even as Chancellor Joel Klein is promising to trim excess school bureaucrats, the number of employees working in the central education bureaucracy has reached an eight-year high, and the budget to pay them is projected to rise 12% next year.
Spitzer Vows School Funds, With Conditions
April 7, 2007
The New York Sun
January 30, 2007 Tuesday
Spitzer Vows School Funds, With Conditions
BYLINE: SARAH GARLAND
SECTION: NEW YORK; Pg. 1
Spitzer Vows FundsSchool systems that want to receive extra state funds ordered by the courts in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity case will have to sign a contract promising to do things such as reduce class size or lengthen the school year, Governor Spitzer says.
Mayor Sets Schools Showdown
April 7, 2007
The New York Sun
January 18, 2007 Thursday
Mayor Sets Schools Showdown
BYLINE: SARAH GARLAND
SECTION: NEW YORK; Pg. 1
Mayor Bloomberg is initiating the biggest overhaul of the school system since he won control of it. His effort to devolve many decision-making powers to principals, dismantle much of the schools bureaucracy, and partially tie tenure review for teachers to test scores sets the stage for a fight with unions, advocates, and parents over how the new system will look.
