After months of conflict, de Blasio fires embattled watchdog
Mayor Bill de Blasio has fired New York City’s chief watchdog, citing an independent report that accused him of “deliberately misleading statements” and abusive behavior.
Department of Investigation Commissioner Mark G. Peters said Friday he’ll respond in writing before his firing takes effect in three business days.
Peters says serving as commissioner of the department that investigates city agencies and departments has been the greatest professional honor of his life.
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View MoreNew York City’s most populous borough, Brooklyn, is home to nearly 2.6 million residents. If Brooklyn were an independent city it would be the fourth largest city in the United States. While Brooklyn has become the epitome of ‘cool and hip’ in recent years, for those that were born here, raised families here and improved communities over the years, Brooklyn has never been ‘uncool’.