From the archives: here's the scene outside FDNY Engine Company 4, near the South Street Seaport, last spring. Elected officials, firefighters and Lower Manhattan residents rallied to save the firehouse, a frequent target of Mayor Bloomberg's budget axe. Fast...
Months ago, Mayor Bloomberg telegraphed his intention to close up to 20 firehouses to help narrow the city's huge budget gap. He won't reveal exactly which fire companies are on the chopping block until May 6th. But this morning,...