![]() ![]() Local courts such as mine must contend with the delicate legal balance between code enforcement and individual rights as provided for in both state and federal constitutions. A housing shortage for new immigrants has meant that in suburbia many single family homes are being illegally converted to multiple family occupancies. Since the state and local governments have retained the power of “Home Rule” under both the federal and state constitutions, they also maintained their rights to effectuate and enforce their local building and zoning ordinances which, among other things concern maintaining the residential character of communities that have housing predominately consisting of single family homes. As reported by WNYC/Gothamist, 311 complaints for lack of trash pick-up increased dramatically since the mandate was announced.While Washington is creating an atmosphere of tumultuous uncertainties, local governments must grapple with the day to day problems resulting from Washington’s inability to reach a consensus on health care or any other important policies. The impact is apparent for residents experiencing slow trash pick-ups. Despite these actions by some, the Department will continue to respond to all calls for help that come our way.” In a statement, FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said the “excessive sick leave by a group of our firefighters because of their anger at the vaccine mandate for all city employees is unacceptable, contrary to their oaths to serve, and may endanger the lives of New Yorkers. The FDNY maintains no firehouses have been closed. I know Engine 95 and ladder 36 is short-staffed this weekend with the possibility of closing. Residents in Inwood may need to wait for companies in the Bronx to show up. "This will result in longer response times for fires and medical emergencies. "As early as this weekend, you may see firehouses closed due to workforce shortages," read the email obtained by WNYC/Gothamist. Manhattan Community Board 12 sent out an email on Friday to residents warning of possible firehouse closures might occur in Inwood. The Department of Correction, which is exempt from the mandate until December, continues to have the lowest vaccination rate at 54%.Īn unspecified number of firefighters have since gone on medical leave since the mandate began, temporarily knocking out service at a number of fire companies, according to the FDNY. The Sanitation Department went from 67% to 77%. According to the data, the NYPD's vaccination rate rose to 84% on Friday, up from 79% the day prior. Still, there have been marked improvements from some agencies. While 30 agencies have vaccination rates at or above 90%, the NYPD, New York Fire Department (FDNY), emergency medical services (EMS) and the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) continue to show rates below 85%. New York City carries a public workforce of 378,000 people, and about 159,000 are under the new mandate. The new figures show 89% of city workers have taken at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, with 19,000 city workers inoculated since de Blasio announced a vaccine mandate and eliminated the alternative for weekly testing on October 20th. On Monday, the unvaccinated city workers will be sent home without pay, potentially jeopardizing response times by first responders and interrupting other city services. ![]() More than 26,000 New York City government employees, including firefighters, police officers, and sanitation workers, flouted the deadline for Mayor Bill de Blasio's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, according to data provided by his office. ![]()
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