MATTER OF MAYE v. Lindsay

This is an article 78 proceeding to invalidate the actions of respondents in relation to the “ Model Cities Program” to provide residents of Model Cities areas with preferential treatment in obtaining civil service appointments to the New York City Fire Department, Police Department, and Housing- Authority Police, to enjoin respondents from establishing the titles of Aide (M. C.), Fireman (M. C.), Patrolman (M. C.) and Housing Patrolman (M. C.), and to restrain the administration of an examination for appointment to the title of Aide (M. C.). A basic objection to these examinations and titles…