Mount Vernon firehouse threatened by budget cuts
Officials say the city would save $800,000 if it closes the firehouse on Oak Street. (December 12, 2012 12:57 PM)
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Proposed budget cuts are threatening to close a Mount Vernon firehouse in 2013.
Mount Vernon officials say the city would save $800,000 if it closes the firehouse on Oak Street. The firefighters union argues it will ultimately lead to layoffs in a department that already is understaffed.
Mayor Ernie Davis told News12 Westchester that the last thing he wants to do is shut down the firehouse,...
