9 New York City firefighters suspended without pay in connection with a string of racist messages and memes they shared on their phones, report says.
NEW YORK — New York City officials have suspended nine firefighters without pay in connection with a string of racist messages and memes they shared on their phones, including ones that mocked the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last year, according to a published report.
A spokesperson called the suspensions the most severe punishments ever handed down in the history of the Fire Department of the City of New York, The New York TimesAfter looking into complaints by several Black firefighters, the department suspended the nine firefighters without pay for periods ranging from a few days to six months, Fire Department Commissioner Daniel Nigro said.
One of the firefighters is expected to leave the agency after his suspension ends, Nigro said. In addition, three fire department officers were reprimanded.In the messages and memes last April, white firefighters mocked Floyd's dying moments with Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin's knee on his neck, the Times reported.
Black firefighters told the Times they believed the suspensions fell far short of addressing what they consider deep-rooted problems in the department, where leaders have acknowledged that racism, sexism and harassment have been tolerated. Nigro said the department has embraced diversity initiatives and welcomed historically diverse classes into the academy in recent years.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Bronze busts honor Floyd, Taylor and Lewis in New YorkThree bronze busts depicting the late Congressman John Lewis, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have been placed in New York's Union Square as part of Confront Art's inaugural 'SEEINJUSTICE' exhibition.
Consulte Mais informação »
Ozy Media Is Shutting Down After Damaging New York Times ReportThe embattled digital media company was recently accused of highly questionable business practices.
Consulte Mais informação »
Sotomayor declines to block vaccine mandate for New York City public school employeesU.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor denies an emergency application filed by a group of New York teachers, refusing to block an order requiring them to have at least one Covid vaccine before returning to the classroom.
Consulte Mais informação »
‘Bachelorette’ Alum Zac Clark Is Gearing Up for the London and New York City MarathonsTwo races, two continents, five weeks, one goal: Raise as much awareness as possible for substance abuse and addiction treatment.
Consulte Mais informação »
New York Rents Jump as Covid-19 Pandemic Discounts FadeDuring the pandemic, New York City landlords offered rare deals at buildings with swimming pools, roof decks and golf simulators. Now many of those leases are expiring, and some tenants face steep rent increases.
Consulte Mais informação »