Story at a glance The New York Public Library, which serves the boroughs of Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx, is giving away thousands of free books to patrons. The giveaway started earlier this month, and kids, teens and their families can stop by any of the NYPL’s 92 locations to pick up a free…
Author: Alejandra O'Connell-Domenech | June 21, 2022
Federal firefighter pay to go up as agencies struggle to recruit workers
Story at a glance President Biden announced Tuesday that federal firefighters will receive a pay raise over the next two years, as fire seasons become more destructive, and agencies struggle to retain workers. Federal firefighters will receive an annual salary increase of $20,000 or 50 percent of their current base salary, whichever amount is lower. …