Chapter FourMAYOR: City “Can't Take Another Hit Like That”
NEW YORK CITY (AP)—Following the stunning announcement of a $400 million cybertheft regarded as the biggest heist in New York history, City administration officials met with the media at a conference broadcast across the globe. Mayor John Jordan's face was etched with concern and his voice faltering as he assessed the gravity of the situation.
“It's been well documented that this city has been dealing with some of the most serious financial problems in its history,” the Mayor spoke candidly. “This cybertheft could not have come at a worse time, though a robbery of this magnitude would have a major impact in any given situation. I don't think it's an understatement to say we can't afford to take another hit like that. Nevertheless
