Bill > A02123

This bill provides additional credits in competitive civil service examinations for children and siblings of New York City sanitation workers who died as a direct result of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack or during the subsequent rescue efforts. The bill, named the "Ignazio Giacalone act", allows eligible children and siblings to receive an additional 10 points on civil service entry exams for original appointments in the same municipality where their parent or sibling served. Candidates must apply for these additional credits between their examination application and the establishment of the eligible list, and must provide documentary proof of their eligibility. The bill includes detailed provisions about how these additional credits can be used, including restrictions on repeated use of the credits and the ability to withdraw or relinquish the additional points. The legislation also requires municipal civil service commissions to maintain a roster of individuals appointed through this special credit system, and stipulates that an appointment can be voided if the candidate has previously been appointed using these additional credits. The bill is designed to provide a tangible benefit to families of sanitation workers who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2123