New York City firefighter dies of heart attack months after being laid off due to budget cuts to pay for migrant crisis. His family lost $600,000 in death benefits and is struggling financially.
Key Points
Firefighter suffered a heart attack and died after being laid off due to budget cuts
Family lost over $600,000 in death benefits
Budget cuts were made to pay for services related to the migrant crisis in NYC
Pros
Raises awareness about the impact of budget cuts on essential services
Sheds light on the personal and financial struggles faced by families of laid-off workers