Union leader blasts NYC mayor, Macy's for moving ahead with fireworks show

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'If they really cared about New Yorkers, they would be spending that money on health care coverage for the hard-working employees that made them successful for decades.'

since locations were closed in March. The show typically costs about $6 million, and Applebaum said it's nothing more than"a nationally televised commercial for themselves."

People watch the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show from the Queens borough of New York on July 4, 2017.De Blasio responded to Applebaum's criticism during his briefing and commended the union leader's backing of employees, adding that the cost of a"more modest display" is small. De Blasio said plans for the event could change if the pandemic worsens, adding that the federal government needs to do more for working-class New Yorkers."Clearly, the companies have to step up, but the federal government has to step up too," he said.

 

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Why are there no stories about the appalling lack of involvement of health insurance companies who are fat with our money, doing nothing to help hospitals, healthcare workers and PATIENTS? Wow, are they quiet.

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Bill de Blasio is a dud.

If the virus is so deadly, then why are more people recovering than dying?

YES!!!!

😭🤣 Macy's charges more for their blue jeans than a fireworks show.

DM to get spoilt

Where on earth is he getting the money for this?

Agree. Everyone traveling to work should get a raise. Everyone working from home should get a pay cut.

It’s a loud, grisly slap in the face. Hope we can hear symphony over sirens by then

To ward off the virus, in a symbolic way. To change the aura and mood at NYC.

Tbh not read The Whole Story...Parts of...sorry...but a big ass display of we are alive and fighting is not such a bad idea

Yes, yes, yes. It's not relevant just for New Yorkers, the whole world should invest the money spent on fireworks for worthy reasons.

Bless you all always!🙏🏻

That strand of argument is dumb.

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