Peekskill protesters challenge budget cuts, layoffs
Photo credit: Faye Murman | Reef Reeves, of Peekskill, protests outside City Hall against Mayor Mary Foster and recent proposed budget cuts. (Oct. 9, 2012)
Peekskill community protests budget cuts at City Hall
Waving handmade signs and chanting slogans as they climbed the steps of City Hall, Peekskill's public employees protested Tuesday night against layoffs and cuts to city services.
To reconcile a budget gap of almost $5 million, the city's proposed 2013 budget would slash 31 full-time jobs and nine part-time jobs and would reduce funding for recreation, transportation and other community services.
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