Blog Posts by Subject: Safety

This is the Department of Labor blog post authored by Diana Cortez, Area Director for OSHA in Tarrytown, New York.

In recognition of the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, The New York Public Library is partnering with Sandy Storyline to present an opportunity to hear and share first person stories of recovery and remembrance.

This is the Department of Labor blog authored by Anthony Rosa, the Acting Deputy Director for Whistleblower Protection Programs. Anthony explains what must be done to update OSHA's whistleblower protection statute.

The New York State Department of Labor and the New York City Police Department will present On-Site Recruitment Information Sessions for School Safety Officer, Traffic Enforcement Agent and Police Officer on Monday, April 7 and Friday, April 18, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New York State Department of Labor, Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, 7th Floor (Classroom #1), Bronx, N.Y. 10458.

The New York State Department of Labor and the New Yorl City Police Department will present an On-Site Recruitment Information Session for School Safety Officer, Traffic Enforcement Agent and Police Officer on Monday, March 3, 2014 from  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the New York State Department of Labor, Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. 

The New York State Department of Labor and the New York City Fire Department will present an On-Site Recruitment Information Session for Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics and Fire Protection Inspectors on Monday, December 9, 2013, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the New York State Department of Labor,

The New York State Department of Labor and the New York City Fire Department will present On-Site Recruitment Information Sessions for Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics and Fire Protection Inspectors.

Flushing, Queens

November 4 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the New York State Department of Labor

Luckily for criminals and unluckily for the rest of us, the advent of the Internet provided a new trolling ground for serial killers to scroll for victims. Millions of people are available at the click of a mouse on Internet dating sites. Easier, perhaps, then cruising the streets on the hunt. Easier to present a likeable, easy-going, good-guy image 

The New York State Department of Labor and New York City Fire Department will present an On-Site Recruitment for Firefighters, EMT, Paramedics and Fire Protection Inspectors on Friday, September 27, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bronx Workforce 1 Career Center, 400 E. Fordham Road, 7th Floor, 

Most New Yorkers do not aim to simply survive, but to thrive. But let’s face it, we’ve all taken it on the chin of late. People from all over, not just New Yorkers, often feel their stress-levels rising. Whether you're trying to survive workplace stress, natural disasters, or physical violence, mental toughness, physical fitness, active participation in your community 

This post had a temporary home while nypl.org was offline during the storm. Many on the East Coast are still without power or in the process of cleaning up their homes; some public services and transit routes are still affected. There are also still opportunities to volunteer and to help those in need. We'll try to keep this page updated to reflect the latest information.

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