School crossing guards must be hired to fill approximately 200 vacancies the NYPD says exist citywide

As reported by the Daily News:

BY STATE SENATOR JOSE PERALTA:

If signed by Gov. Cuomo, the legislation will extend to school crossing guards the same on-the-job protection that’s already extended to paramedics, sanitation workers, emergency room personnel, nurses and paramedics, as well as well as police officers and firefighters.

School crossing guards are essential to the kind of comprehensive street safety plan our children need and deserve.

By showing them the respect their job warrants and demonstrating that we have their backs, I am hopeful that we will be able to recruit enough crossing guards to fill existing vacancies and address emerging needs.

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