Woods v. New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services

OPINION OF THE COURT

Michael D. Stallman, J.

*850Petitioner seeks judicial review, pursuant to CPLR article 78, of respondent’s determination not to place petitioner on a “special eligible list” pursuant to Military Law § 243 (7) and (7-b). Petitioner alleges that respondent’s actions were arbitrary and capricious, in bad faith, and contrary to law.

Background

On or about December 14, 2002, petitioner took an open-competitive civil service exam, exam No. 2043, to become a firefighter with the New York City Fire Department. Petitioner passed the exam, and was placed on the exam’s eligibility list,…