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Rejected Black Firefighter Applicant Cites Cassano Rehiring In Bias Suit

By BOB HENNELLY
Posted 5/7/18

For the second time in three weeks, the circumstances surrounding the promotion of former Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano’s son Joseph to Probationary Firefighter have generated headlines.

This time it’s over allegations that the FDNY maintains a double standard between “connected” white fire recruits and individuals of color with no hook but the same aspirations.

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