Fossella addresses BOMA seminar.When the Department of Homeland Security Noun 1. Department of Homeland Security - the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security Homeland Security executive department - a federal department in the executive branch of the government of the United States announced a 40% cut in New York City s anti-terrorism money, Tony Lifrieri, president of BOMA/NY, immediately fired off a letter expressing his concern to the decision makers in Washington. He received a response from Congressman Vito Fossella Vito John Fossella, Jr. (born March 9, 1965), is a Republican politician from the state of New York who has represented the state's 13th Congressional district (map) in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997. (R-NY 13th), the Staten Island Staten Island (1990 pop. 378,977), 59 sq mi (160 sq km), SE N.Y., in New York Bay, SW of Manhattan, forming Richmond co. of New York state and the borough of Staten Island of New York City. veteran who shared Lifrieri's vexation VEXATION. The injury or damage which, is suffered in consequence of the tricks of another. thus starting an unforeseen partnership still in its infancy. Fossella met with BOMA Boma (bō`mə), city (1984 pop. 197,617), Bas-Congo province, W Congo (Kinshasa), on the Congo River estuary. A port and railhead, it exports tropical timber, bananas, cacao, and palm products. in August to brainstorm the options to help restore the approximately $83 million that was deducted from New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of as part of a controversial decision to reduce grant funds for major urban areas in the Northeast while providing more to mid-size cities, such as Jacksonville and Sacramento. Working together, their efforts so far have managed to squeeze an extra $2 million for strengthening the security of the city against another terrorist attack. Speaking at the recent BOMA 'Readiness New York: The Real Deal Conference' organized to bring terrorism awareness to the building industry, Fossella--a rising star in the Republican Party--praised the work of BOMA both before and since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A former consultant with Deloitte Touche, Fossella said revealed he would frequently tap the resources of BOMA to advise his clients. Now as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which serves as the principal guide for the government in matters relating to the promotion of commerce and to the public's health and marketplace interest, Fossella is working with BOMA to try to funnel finance where it is most needed. "We have put the brakes on how money was being spent," said Fossella. "We have to send the money to were it's needed the most; where the real threats are. "We shouldn't sit around and wait for another plane to hit a building, or for a train to blow up. The best and surest way to ensure security is to make sure [terrorist] never get here, and to supply our soldiers with what they need. Because we have the right in this country to live in peace and to know that you family is safe." During the one-day BOMA conference, attendees heard from experts from the NYPD NYPD New York City Police Department (since 1845; New York City, NY, USA) NYPD New York Play Development , Office of Emergency Management, Homeland Security and the FDNY FDNY Fire Department New York (New York City, NY, USA) FDNY Fort Drum, New York (US Army) who offered advice and information on the latest preparation technology and techniques for terrorism and security awareness. Workshops offered throughout the day included 'Local Law 26: What We've Learned' and 'Before, during and after: Preparing and Recovering from an Extraordinary Event.' |
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