Lindsay press conference [on Correction appointments].

The NYPR Archive Collections | Jan 1, 2000

NYC Mayor John V. Lindsay heads a press conference along with William vanden Heuvel, Chairman of Correction Board, and Leo C. Zefferetti, President of Correction Officers Benevolent Association, as well as [Joe De Lea], Assistant Deputy Warden.

The mayor announces new appointees in Corrections department:
Benjamin J. Malcolm as First deputy commissioner
Jack Birnbaum Asst Comm for Admin and Planning
Alfred J Mutell Chief of Operations of Uniformed Services
Francis R. Buono Supervising Warden Rikers Island


Next, George F. McGrath, Commissioner of Correction, speaks, followed by Mr. Malcolm, Mr. Birnbaum and Mr. Buono.

For the Mayor's birthday, a cake with just one candle is presented, due to budget cuts. He blows out the candle and makes "one wish."

This is followed by a Q&A session which focuses on possible future cuts and Mr. Lindsay's prospects as a Democrat or even as a presidential candidate.

Note on cue sheet: "This is a portion of press conf. held in the morning".


Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection


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