That extension was done with landfill from the original WTC excavation in the 70's.

I know a lot of this project's rock came out in Long Island City. You used to be able to see the exit pit on the N train curve on the approach to Queensboro Plaza.

Where'd they put it?

They sold out really quickly

It's worthless.

Full disclosure that I say this without an alternate solution, but in context, for years it's been a felony on paper to assault a healthcare worker. But good luck getting NYPD to take a report (they want to see broken bones to even consider it) and even if they do, the DA's office never charges people. In my Manhattan facilities alone, there's at least one assault a day, frequently resulting in injury. But nobody is ever charged.

I had the pleasure of interacting with him in his role. If he sat at home and did nothing it would've been better. Instead he was actively ignorant. An event was planned, security was in place, and this guy would storm in and do it "his way", which was objectively stupid. Full broadcast corrupt incompetence.

Exactly this. Use the tools available to you and spread the knowledge so others feel empowered to do the same

There's a grocery store chain in Astoria coughtradefaircough that routinely forgets to label prices accurately. Report them every time.

This should be it for the private sector. I was a little nervous that the staff at Presby was going to vote down the tentative agreement, but it passed.

So far the load balancing is going well. My personal opinion? I don't think the strike will last very long, but Sinai does have deep pockets so we'll see. NYSNA can't afford to lose this fight now that it's got nationwide attention.

Next round is the public sector nurses. That contract expires in March and I'm very interested to see how the city reacts to the private fight. Bloomberg just delayed signing for years when he had his turn. But who knows with this administration.

It's multifaceted.

Months ago when contract negotiations started, contingency plans began. Non-union staff (physicians, PAs, nursing management) were trained up to step in to provide direct patient care as needed. Supplemental agency and travel nursing staff positions were posted at crazy high rates. That supplemental staffing process is smoother than ever since Covid. Also, not all nurses went out on strike this morning. They had a choice, because those that did walk immediately lost all pay and benefits. There's a command center at all facilities that balances staff based on real-time patient needs.

A couple weeks ago, patient transfers began to other non-striking facilities. Capacity is tight, but to my knowledge, everyone that needed to be moved, was. EMS and intra-system transfer centers are aware of facility capacities in both private and public systems and will admit accordingly.

The Greater New York Hospital Association is very organized, both in their political lobbying and operations information sharing. C-Suite members from all systems and facilities speak frequently, during a strike, Covid, or other emergencies, about patient loads and facility needs.

The expectation was that NYSNA would hold firm and strike at all bargaining facilities. Only a few walking out is better than everyone expected.

I showed up at one this morning at 6am like I have for over the past 15 years. I'll pass along your concern.

There is one public fire department.

There are many hospitals under many different contacts, both public and private. As of last night, only a few private facilities were ready to strike.

Why are you arguing something you know so little about?

Underpaying and overworking in healthcare leads to deaths. Strikes are planned in advance. Facilities have notice and contingency plans. Any deaths fall on management. The nurses are fighting for better patient care

The Taylor Law says it's illegal for public workers to strike (these nurses are at private facilities, the law doesn't impact them). But regardlesss, speeding is also illegal. You can do it, but there's consequences. There's also work actions, like the recent NYPD slowdowns and the DOC sickouts.

They're fighting for safer patient care. Do you want a three day wait next time you go to the ER?

The facilities have been in negotiations for months and has more than adequate notice of the strike to prepare. "Patients might die" is a corporate narrative.

From the article: "The Bling Bishop, who counts New York City Mayor Eric Adams as a friend"

Good. If the private systems don't want to bargain in good faith after everything their nurses put up with for the last three years then they deserve a strike. Solidarity!