Carroll Gardens Native Named New Fire Commisioner

According to both the Daily News and the Village Voice, Carroll Gardens native Sal Cassano (not to be confused with Antonio Cassano, the world-class Barese soccer player) has been named the FDNY's newest Commissioner. Although obviously lacking in housing choices (Commissioner Cassano now resides in Staten Island), he does have an impressive record as the FDNY's Chief of Department. Lets hope that fired deaths keep going down, the 911 dispatching system gets straightened out and budget woes don't force further cuts under Mr. Cassano's watch.