Although it is initially apparent that Special Term erred in not allowing respondents an opportunity to answer the petition at a hearing, we exercise our discretion and reach the merits. Petitioner was appointed a police officer in November of 1973 and was a permanent employee when financial difficulties beset the city in the summer of 1975. Like many of his fellow officers, Campisi was unfortunately laid off on July 1, 1975, but was placed on a "preferred list" against the...
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