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Albany, NY - A state official says New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired his emergency management director for diverting crews to remove a tree from his driveway during Superstorm Sandy.
The official says Director of Emergency Management Steven Kuhr was let go after the governor was told Kuhr called a Suffolk County crew to remove a felled tree from his driveway on Long Island.
Kuhr was working in Albany at the time last week, shortly after Sandy hit.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the personnel decision wasn’t announced. The New York Times first reported the action.
Kuhr was paid $153,000 as executive deputy commissioner of the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
A phone number listed in Kuhr’s name was not working Wednesday night.
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Nov 07, 2012 at 08:37 PM jay Says:Report as Inappropriate
good start now fire Bloomberg for diverting resources for the marathon before it was canceled
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Nov 07, 2012 at 08:44 PM Geulah Says:Report as Inappropriate
What's the shock about this? It would surprise anyone that an official would take care of his own first? Do think that the President of LIPA was without power for as long as the people in Far Rockaway? Do you think that the head of the union wasn't first among equals? The shock is to Cuomo that it was found out and he had to fire the guy, first of many shocks coming, I fear.
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Nov 07, 2012 at 09:38 PM Ari Says:Report as Inappropriate
Good start. Now why is the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel not open yet? Why is NJ overflowing with gasoline but we still have long lines and no gas? What has been done for the communities devasted by Sandy?
It's time for you to admit failure and resign immediately.
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Nov 07, 2012 at 09:53 PM Aryeh Says:Report as Inappropriate
We really need someone to take charge and get the city back online already. C'mon people, how many weeks is it going to take!!?
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Nov 07, 2012 at 11:11 PM Upset Says:Report as Inappropriate
Cuomo did not do a good job in the aftermath of Sandy either. Christy got his state plenty of help, gas, and vital resources. Cumo has abandoned LI, Rockland County, and Rockaways etc. They are on their own. They have no food, shelter, electricity, or gas. NY is in chaos with no gas and a lack of vital resources. Why couldn't Cuomo get us gas and electricity and provide fair distribution of vital resources? Why isn't anyone criticising Cuomo? He is the cheif executive of NY and blame ultimately starts with him. He has failed us and he has performed very poorly in helping the citizens of this state. Why hasn't pressure been placed on him to produce results? There is no reason for the long gas lines or the lack of electricity and other vital services. Where is the governor?
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Nov 07, 2012 at 11:28 PM LionofZion Says:Report as Inappropriate
Cuomo was elected without opposition. he is going to be reelected without opposition. A one party state is always going to be run this way. Wake up and vote Republican. You will lose a couple of dollars in food stamps, but the quality of life will make up for it. Christie always has to worry about a Democrat catching him off guard and fighting him in the next election. Cuomo does not have that pressure so he does NOTHING.
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Nov 08, 2012 at 05:09 AM qazxc Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Cuomo did not do a good job in the aftermath of Sandy either. Christy got his state plenty of help, gas, and vital resources. Cumo has abandoned LI, Rockland County, and Rockaways etc. They are on their own. They have no food, shelter, electricity, or gas. NY is in chaos with no gas and a lack of vital resources. Why couldn't Cuomo get us gas and electricity and provide fair distribution of vital resources? Why isn't anyone criticising Cuomo? He is the cheif executive of NY and blame ultimately starts with him. He has failed us and he has performed very poorly in helping the citizens of this state. Why hasn't pressure been placed on him to produce results? There is no reason for the long gas lines or the lack of electricity and other vital services. Where is the governor? ”
No reason? Really?? Have you been asleep for the last two week???
There was a hurricane. It caused damage throughout the area. Government cannot solve every problem overnight.
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Nov 08, 2012 at 06:14 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Herr Cuome is EL DUCHE Jr!
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Nov 08, 2012 at 06:18 AM Hershkowitz Says:Report as Inappropriate
Why are there some many people whining on this site?Government cannot respond to take care of every problem, as quickly as people would like. When large sections of London was bombed, and destroyed during WW2, and thousands of civilians were killed, did the British civilians keep whining to their government, to repair the damaged buildings, and restore utility power? Please!
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Nov 08, 2012 at 06:26 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Good start. Now why is the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel not open yet? Why is NJ overflowing with gasoline but we still have long lines and no gas? What has been done for the communities devasted by Sandy?
It's time for you to admit failure and resign immediately. ”
Different issues. The tunnel has millions of gallons a water that is being pumped out. After that, they need to fix the damage.
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Nov 08, 2012 at 09:13 AM Geulah Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Why are there some many people whining on this site?Government cannot respond to take care of every problem, as quickly as people would like. When large sections of London was bombed, and destroyed during WW2, and thousands of civilians were killed, did the British civilians keep whining to their government, to repair the damaged buildings, and restore utility power? Please! ”
Comparing the blitzkrieg to a hurricane is like comparing tuna fish to caviar. There were 51 years between Donna and Sandy, 51 years of opportunity to cover lower Manhattan with sea walls. 51 years of opportunity to cover Breezy Point, except piping plovers were more important. It's not about the speed they take of things, it's the reality that government is a self-perpetuating machine that scarfs up resources to keep itself maintained. It's the perception that all those put in charge tow the line to unnamed and under publicized factions. It's the facts on the ground that are making us rightfully angry.
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Nov 08, 2012 at 10:13 AM Huh? Says:Report as Inappropriate
The difference between NJ & NY is simple.
NJ eagerly accepted help from the federal government.
NY won't accept fed help because of pressure from NYPD, FDNY etc . They want the overtime money. They don't care if people die while they take their time, at time and a half.
the national gaurd, army corps of engineers and especally the seabees could have this under control quickly for a fraction of the cost.
this situation is disgusting.
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Nov 08, 2012 at 02:34 PM mytaxguy Says:Report as Inappropriate
Perhaps his car was being blocked and he needed it when he got back. So what he had his driveway unblocked. State officials should get some perks, it's not like they are really earning a tremendous amount of money. Most state officials could do much better financially in the private sector
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Nov 09, 2012 at 09:47 AM BuckyinWisconsin Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Perhaps his car was being blocked and he needed it when he got back. So what he had his driveway unblocked. State officials should get some perks, it's not like they are really earning a tremendous amount of money. Most state officials could do much better financially in the private sector ”
Do better in the PRIVATE sector? Baloney. Making six figures, absolutely no contribution for healthcare or other benefits, early retirement, huge pension etc etc etc. We should ALL do so badly. Yasher Koach to you that you are doing so well. Me, I would not mind a $150,000 job with those benefits. And, really, they don't work hard at all, but are in fact quite lazy.
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Nov 09, 2012 at 12:48 PM mytaxguy Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Do better in the PRIVATE sector? Baloney. Making six figures, absolutely no contribution for healthcare or other benefits, early retirement, huge pension etc etc etc. We should ALL do so badly. Yasher Koach to you that you are doing so well. Me, I would not mind a $150,000 job with those benefits. And, really, they don't work hard at all, but are in fact quite lazy. ”
I didn't say $150,000 was peanuts, nor did I say how much money I earn. I just said that the "higher up" people in government are underpaid when compared to comparable positions in the private sector.
I do agree that alot of the gov't workers are lazy but we are talking clerks and othe rlower level employees
I will bet you dollars to donuts the Cone Ed, PSE&G execs doing similar work get paid alot more