He will have to struggle to find money for police, firefighters and teachers.
They create problems for firefighters and others who breathe them in.
The city has canceled time off for police officers and firefighters.
The mayor said the city's efforts began with a screening program for firefighters immediately after 9/11.
A second phase for other emergency workers, police and firefighters would follow.
For firefighters, it is the most lethal year since 1933.
This means more jobs for police officers, firefighters, and teachers.
After five years, average total compensation for firefighters is $76,000.
The bill would allow a credit of five years' service for current firefighters.
For firefighters, she quickly realized, every day still felt like Sept. 11.