. >> james clack said he is serious about negotiating a raise for firefighters. the move sparked outrage from union members who contend this amounts to a decrease in their annual rage. >> if the firefighters don't get a raise next year, i will donate my race to the fire foundation, a nonprofit which goes to benefit firefighters that are injured or killed in the line of duty. >> the latest proposal on the table -- they would receive a pay raise over four years. a salomon agreement -- a settlement agreement. baltimore would dismiss a lawsuit and wells fargo would provide money for an assistant program. it will lend money for home buying in baltimore. >> this is a case about real people, african american and latino who suffered real harm as a result of wells fargo' discriminatory process. >> people will receive a total of $2.5 million in restitution. >> some people looked the other way instead of protecting young boys. >> we have more. >> it was fear of bad publicity which kept penn state leaders from revealing details to the public about allegations roviding jerry

a new contract has been approved for fire trees james clack and that includes a raise for the top official. two fire companies shut down and a third is set to close this fall to fill a budget gap. >> dozens of processors gathered outside about the super block project in west baltimore. the city board of estimates gave a thumbs-up to the proposal. a waiver would be followed by five years of incremental tax increases. the full city council still needs to approve that council. the dispute between the mayor and the comptroller continues. pratt contends that the mayor is circumventing the procurement process with the phones. >> they want a response to her. you don't have to vote no to a contract -- >> during the meeting, a motion for a new phone system contract with ibm was rejected. the door was left open for some further negotiations. >> take a look at this video. crews were called to cherry hill on wednesday evening. a mat caught fire and spread throughout the playground. penn state has an investigation into the jerry sandusky situation. we have the latest from state college, pennsylvania. >

fire chief james clack says he wants to negotiate a race for city firefighters. he received a raise and that sparked outrage over union members. said he will donate his racise. as far bank will pay millions in a settlement agreement -- wells fargo bank will pay millions in a settlement agreement. 1000 victims summit baltimore area will receive a total of $2.5 million in restitution. >> members of congress are ramping up the fight over taxing and spending but this time it is more than rhetoric. taxes could go up for everybody. brian mooar has the details. >> on capitol hill, the house is divided on extending the bush era tax cuts. >> you are prepared to hold hostage working americans saying the richest people in america might have a little bit of a tax increase and then everybody else will get a tax increase. >> it is about jobs. >> president obama says he will veto a bill that will keep tax cuts for the wealthy. and even bigger battle is developing. >> i say the chances are we're ff.ng over the fiscal cli >> the senate is squabbling over plans to cut taxes. >> mo

the program was launched in 2008 by governor martin o'malley. >> city fire chief james clack is takingves to set the record straight and is offering to donate his raised to the firefighters foundation if union members did not get a pay hike next year. >> if you like accordions, baltimore is the place to be this weekend. that story is coming up. ñ' ♪ jimmy bond i'm sticky and uncomfortable. try gold bond powder. medicated to protect, absorb, even relieve itching. -thanks, jimmy. -thank gold bond. ♪ this stuff works x. it was back and 829 when a new instrument was patented, call the accordion. >> it has had its ups and downs in popularity over the years. for those who love them, there is nothing like an accordion. rob roblin has the details. >> if you are walking downtown and hear a distinct sound coming from the sheraton, come on in. baltimore city is known for many things, but this weekend is a special weekend. baltimore is going to be known for of koreans. it is the 74th annual american accordion festival. there'll be plenty of music. >> we have workshops, we have competition, we have

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squad 11 near greek town fell victim to budget cuts the city approved a raise for the fire chief james clack. in an interview with wbal radio the chief made a pricey promise. >> if the firefighters don't get a raise next year, which i hope is not is case, i've told folks that i will donate my raise to the fire downation. foundation -- foundation. >> i don't think when the rank and file it's something that the top should get anything at all. >> this year two deputy chiefs received a 9% pay increase. the planned closures aren't over yet. truck 10 in west baltimore is scheduled to close on october 1st. the chief says he hopes to keep it open. >> i'd love to save that third one. we have to find the money. >> unix on officials say it's vital. >> if chief clack is worth anything, he won't let truck 10 go. >> reporter: it's an 18% raise. by the end of the 6 years it will be a $29,000 a year increase. back to you on tv hill. >> thank you. as mike mentioned, chief clack would earn nearly $29,000 more than his current salary and of course as he said he would donate that. >>> a victory for baltimore we

the city board of estimate approved a pay raise and a new contract for fire chief james clack. the new contract gives him a more than 3% increase each year for the next five years. not everything went in the mayor's favre at the meeting. there was sparring over the city phone system. blake wasrawlings' accused of going around the procurement process. >> you want to vote no for a contract it saves the city money. >> the motion involves a new phone system and a contract with ibm. the move was rejected but officials are leaving the door open for additional negotiations. new evidence expected to be released to the public today in the trayvon murder case. plus jesse jackson jr. has been off the radar but is back. and our veterinarian is here to the first time i saw fios it was absolutely amazing. for years and years we had to put up with cable. once we got fios it was like somebody like took our computer and shook all the junk out of it. [ male announcer ] don't settle for the same old cable technology. switch to a verizon fios triple play and upgrade your entertainment equipment wi

baltimore city fire chieff james clack says he's considering donating his recent pay hike to charity.the 2-percent raise given to clacc fire for it's bad timing.the r - city is innthe process of closing fire companies... and raasing health insurance premiums for fireefighters. clack says he willldonate the raise to the baltimore fire foundation... if fire fiihters are not given the samm increase in pay in their next contract.the mayor has defended the raise... citing a steep decrease in city fire leadership.r clack's the special prosecutor in the trayvon martin case... released a ttove of evidence thursday.george zimmerman... the neighborhood watch volunteer who killed 17-year- old trryvon martin... says he acced in self-defense.as ed payne explains... the newly interviews wiih more than 30 pe. people. 3&ws --forrthe fiist time, we'r seeing imaaes oo the hoodie trayvon martin wore the night he was shot in the chest. george ziimerran was characterized by tte sanford police department'sslead investigator as "overzzalouss with a "little hero complexx -- but not a racist.the f-b-i says the i

chief james clack earns 161- thousand dollarsa year.but payor stephanierawlings- blake...wants to give raise ofmore than three strong recordwhich includes a drop in thenumber of fire fatalities. but union leaders...ssythat's unfair. (campbell) "we were told to live with zero percent, i don't have a rrblem with that if everyone's going to feel the pain, everybody eels the pain i don't have an issue with it, and as far as iim concerned, the chief of the turn the raiss down and say if my folks get a raise, i'm not going to accept raise." raise."the board of estimates plans to vvte on the raisefor chief clack tomorrow. there are predictions tonight that it'll be another losing year for the baltimore grand pr. prix.... last year's race was a hit with ans... but racked up more than 12 million dollarss in debt.the new organizers, race on, say they expect to lose money this year... buu they're promisinn to pay the bills.tickets went on sale in may... but the group is still struggling to find a title prepared to put on race without n.a marketing plan is set to launch later this month. that brin

. >> reporter: chief james clack of the fire department makes $161,000 already, today the board of estimates extended the contract through the year 2018 with raises of $3000 each year at the end of the contract, for the making, $190,000 a year. this is drawn fire of course because of all the talk of the past several weeks and months over the closure of three fire companies in baltimore city, truck 15, east baltimore, truck 10 west baltimore, squad 11 southeast baltimore. the heads of both of the union that represent firefighters and fire office testified here against the raise saying the members haven't gotten raises and the chief shouldn't either. the firefighters rejected a raise that was proposed to them during the negotiations, their response to that was, sure you are you were going to give us a raise but going to increase the numb of hours we had to work to get the money. the chief got his raise today, both the mayor and head of the yawnion talk about that -- union talk about that after it happened. if we are all going to set this up, i think it needs to stop from the top down. >> we pu

which is why they are considering giving fire chief james clack a $3200 raise next year has her so upset. >> people's lives are in danger. and you're talking about giving someone a pay raise? please. come on. >> reporter: mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants a contract extension for clack until 2018, with incremental pay raises. chief clack released a statement to wjz saying, i am very happy that the mayor has asked me to continue to serve as fire chief for the next several years. we have made great progress and have more work to do. >> reporter: the mayor also issued a statement, praising the fire chief and touting his accomplishment. >> the mayor points to only 17 last year. in a statement, they say the mayor believes that extending his contract will allow him to continue to implement it. but the pay increase also outrages firefighters and their union representatives. >> if there's no money, there's no money. we should all feel the pain. it's my opinion, he should just turn the raise down. that's my opinion. again, it's a slap in the face to the people he leads. >> you don't give yours

city fire chief james clack says he is serious about negotiating a raise for firefighters yesterday. a contract extension with an 18% salary hike for him was approved. it sparked outrage from union members said their latest contract offer amounts to a decrease in the galerie -- in the hourly rate. >> if the firefighters don't get a raise next year, i will donate my whole race to the fire foundation, which is a non- profit that goes to benefit firefighters who are injured or killed in a line of duty. >> the latest offer on the table would move firefighters to the three-shift system where the average work week would be 56 hours long. the rank and file would receive a 20% pay raise over four years. a flight attendant fell ill aboard a flight. southwest flight 709 shook predict took off shortly before 4:00 and landed at bwi thurgood marshall about a half-hour later. a cleaning solvent used by the flight crew triggered hazmat and flight crews to sample the air quality. everyone was checked out before heading on to chicago on another plane. some alarming surveillance video from prince towa

she said that are chief james clack deserves the raise because of the recent drop in fire fatalities. two city bar companies were shut down because of a budget gap and a third is to close this fall. >> this is a slap in the face to every man and woman in the baltimore city fire department. how can you possibly accept a raise when you've told your members there are no raises? how can you yourself accept a raise? >> we are told the mayor will also request that chief black received a contract extension. receive akiev contract extension. >> the 14th officer to be sentenced before the final officer is set to be in federal court sometime next month. >> a man suspected in a hotel shooting in downtown baltimore. detectives say this man shot a 21-year-old victim in the leg and saw a hotel room on ease larboard street round-the-clock on the night of june 30. the victim's injuries are considered non life-threatening, but anyone with information is asked to call the police department. we now know the name of the man whose body was found in the park heights neighborhood over the weekend. investiga

. >> over the next six years, james clack will earn nearly $29,000 in pay raises. >>> tonight, baltimore police are trying to find out who threw a live dog away with the garbage. the dog was found emaciated and injured inside the trash can and brought to the shelterer. the small dog, nicknamed thor is in the cementer and waiting to be adopted. >>> the woman who injected potentially deadly substances into other women is spending her first night behind bars. we were live as she learned she will spend the next three years in prison. >> reporter: kimberly snedley says she was just trying to make women feel better about themselves by ininjecting them with silicone, not realizing it was industrial-strength. >> i want to have privacy with my family right now. i don't have any comments. >> she's relieved that everything is over and she can move on with her life. >> reporter: the feds hit a snag when a key witness, her former lover, told the judge the government tricked him into signing a plea deal turning a simple sentencing highwaying into an all-day affair. the prosecutors still had a powerful

james clack was given a $28,000 a year raise by the end of his new 6 year contract.ck said he will donate his raise to a fire charity if all firefighters don't get a raise in pay. the mayor says clack has brought fire death to an all time low all while the department received less money from city hall. reporting live downtown, back to you on tv hill, jessica. >> thanks. >>> stay with wjz maryland's news station. up next, a look >>> robert blake. robert blake you know was accused and acquitted of killing his wife back in 2001. last night he went on the piers morgan show to promote it. he got very upset when piers asked about the murder charges which by the way aren't mentioned in his book. >> i made a deal to talk about anything in the book. i excused you from that deal because i thought he would be cool. now you're trying to drive it into the [ bleep ] ground. i don't know why. i'm telling you you're starting to look silly. >> he looks silly? you're the one dressed like you're going to an audition for the sequel to magic mike. >> decided not to go with the vest today

> today the baltimore board of estimates is expected to vote on whether to give the fire chief, james clack a raise. he makes about $160,000 and mayor stephanie rawlings blake is proposing to what amounts to a 2% raise and extending clack's contract. this comes on the heels of two city fire companies shutting down monday, truck 15 and squad 11 were closed permanently due to budgetary concerns. >>> this afternoon the parents of a florida a and m university band member who died during a hazing incident will file a lawsuit depends that school. robert champion died after being -- following a beating. 11 people, mostly other band members face felony charges in his death. a long time director of that school's famous band, jillian white, he announced his retirement in may. a baltimore city firefighter is suspended without pay this morning after being arrested in connection with a prostitution ring. police say 29-year-old ja mar simmons along with 34-year-old franklin colt is in custody following that bufd. officers executed a search warrant at a house on south pulaski street in south baltimore ear

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. >>> fire chief rather james clack is going to make more money. the board of estimates approved a pay raise. he will receive incremental salary increases each january through 2018. the raise request comes at a time when two fire companies were forced to close due to money problems. authored one is set to close in october. >>> well, democracy 2012 today this morning vice president joe biden will speak at the naacp convention in houston. yesterday presumptive presidential candidate mitt romney addressed the group. he explained why he believes he is the better of the two candidates but when he mentioned his plan to repeal the health care reform law the reangst was less than stellar. >> i'm going to eliminate obama care and i'm going to work to reform and save -- [ booing ] >> now governor romney knows he does have a problem with african-american support. polls show an overwhelming amount of spot for president obama. the came pain says he will continue competing for the african men community. >>> starbucks are popping up everywhere. but perhaps this m

baltimore city fire chief james clack says if his guys don't get a raise he will donate his own emwas aroived for a 2% increase one day-- approved for a 2% increase one day after two fire companies were closed. he says they are negotiating their raise offer and the union president says that the chief's actions are admirable but an offer for increase in pay with more hours is not fair. >>> five things to know before heading out this morning. a judge will hear arguments today from both sides of a lawsuit stemming from the bp oil spill in 2010. workers claimed they were sick nd by chemicals used to clean it up. >>> dc mayor gray will talk to the media about calls for his resignation and the ongoing investigation into his 2010 mayoral campaign. he is accused of using more than $650,000 illegally to fund his election. >>> ceo of jp morgan chase appears before wall street analyst to talk about the size of the trading loss. it could be the growing past 2 billion dollars. government agencies have launched investigations into the loss. >>> lieutenant governor brown will proprovide over the lar

the city board of estimates reports a new contract for fire chief james clack. jack young and joe pratt voted against the agreement. this comes the same week two companies have shut down. the mayor recommended the rays citing his work record -- the hisr recommended the raise work record. the new contract gives the chief more than a 3% pay increase over each of the next five years. >> protesters rallied against proposed tax breaks for the superblock project in west baltimore. the city board of estimates gave a thumbs-up to the project. the waiver would be followed by five years of incremental tax increases. the dispute between the mayor and joan pratt continues. pratt contends she is circumventing the procurement process using the phone equipment. >> what do i want a response to her comment. the contract saves the city money. >> in motion for a new phone system contract with ibm was -- >> the attorney for julius henson wants his client released from jail. his attorney filed a request citing the health of henson's mother. he is serving a 60-day jail sentence. a ju

the mayor is proposing that chief james clack get a 2% raise to extend his contract. truck 15 and squad 11 closed permanently on monday due to budgetary concerns. >>> two florida teens are facing charges for allegedly killing a former teacher and principal from chesapeake high school in anne arundel county. police responded to reports of a body in a canal in davy, florida. william norman was found face down with duct tape over his mouth and a plastic bag wrapped around his neck. police say they tracked the bank cards to these suspects, both confessed to beating, binding and gagging norman at his florida home and then dumping his body in a canal. >>> a sad morning now for a baltimore county family and the mcdonough community. alec cosgarea died in a single- car crash on green spring avenue on mop. we met alec when he built a business. police say the teen died when his car hit a tree on green spring avenue. he spun out of control, went off the road and police say speed may have been a factor. the rising senior was a three- year varsity swimmer and a conference champion.

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. >>> baltimore city fire chief james clack says if his guys don't get a ray, he is going to donate his. the board of estimates approved a 2% raise for one day after the city closed two of the fire companiesch the chief says his firefighters are negotiating a raise offer and union president says that the chief's actions is admirationable -- admirationable but a offer for increased pay with more hours is not fair. >>> we have seen dogs do it and a squirrel do it but have you seen a goat do it? >> this video is impressive. how a goat owner was able to get his animals on the beach and on the surfboard. >> the uproar over the u.s. olympic uniform for the summer games in london. why some are saying the patriotic uniforms are unamerican. >> and maryland's most powerful radar is picking up on showers. i will tell you if this batch of rain moves into the area. details coming up. lauren. >> reporter: well, everything is up to speed on 695 at bel air road. i will show you what 83 looks like coming up on good morning maryland. i'll go east coast for the philly cheesesteak omelette. no, let's go to

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>> in addition, the mayor will also request that james clack received a contract extension. >> a police officer sentence for his role in a kickback scheme. jaime lugo referred accident victims to majestic telling shoppers -- towing shop. now to another state. the man who fell off a boat in cecil county has died. he was from pennsylvania and cleaning his bow when the accidentat lee fell overboard. -- he was cleaning his boat when he fell over. >> the owner of several liquor stores have been invited to a meeting to discuss rezoning of their establishments. they want to phase out liquor sales. violent crime tends to cluster around neighborhood liquor stores. the zoning change would affect about 100 stores. >> people that are brought up in that environment is not going to change because there is no liquor store. to pinpoint a liquor store as being the problem for people's bad behavior is wrong. >> the planning director says the change will be introduced to the city council this year and will be phased in over a two- year period. a new bill would lower the blood alcohol limit and would tight

. >> more controversy with the fire department involving a potential raise for fire chief james clack. the mayor is expected to request that his salary be bumped. the mayor's office said he deserves the raise because of his strong record in a recent drop in fire fatalities. some called the idea of a raise outrageous. >> this is a slap in the face to every man and woman in the baltimore city fire department. how can you possibly accept a raise when you've told your members there are no raises? there is no money in the city of baltimore to give a raise. how can you yourself as chief of the fire department accept a raise? >> the mayor credits the chief by saving the city money by reducing overtime. >> a 13th police officer is heading to prison for his role in a kickback scheme. a judge sentenced jaime lugo to wo years of prison. he faces sentencing in federal court next month. >> a composite sketch has been released hoping to find -- detectives say this man shot a victim in the leg on east lombard street. this happened the night of june 30. anyone with information should call baltimore c

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which is why news that the board of estimates would consider giving fire chief james clack a $3200 raise next year has her so upset. >> people's lives are in danger. >> you talk about giving someone a pay raise. please, come on. >> reporter: mayor stephanie rawlings-blake wants a contract extension for clack until 2018, with incremental pay raises. chief clack released a statement to wjz, saying, i'm very happy that the mayor has asked me to continue to serve as fire chief for the next several years. we've made great progress. we have more work to do. >> reporter: the mayor's office also issued a statement, praising the fire chief. and touting his accomplishments. >> reporter: the mayor's office points to a record low of 17 fire fatalities last year. and only three so far this year. in a statement, they say the mayor believes that extending clack's contract will alow him to continue to implement meaningful changes to the department and the company. but the pay increase also outrages firefighters and their union representative. >> if there's no money, there's no money. we should all feel

. >> controversy continues out of plans to give fire chief james clack a contract extension and a pay raise. comes at a time when fire companies are being closed. >> derek valcourt explains, a vote on the measure was taken today, as more opponents speak out. derek? >> well, the mayor says the fire chief has earned that pay raise. but firefighters and some city residents say the fire chief is benefiting from their loss. >> reporter: the permanent closure of three city fire companies because of three budget constraints already had firefighters angry. which is why the mayor's request had firefighters union leaders saying no way. >> this [ inaudible ] i don't think chief complak or his command staff should take the raise. >> reporter: but in a 3-2 vote, the city board of estimates agrees to extend the contract for six years. the deal grants clack more than $28,000 worth of pay increases. 2% in almost year, except year 4, when he would earn a little more than 8%, nearly 14,000 dollars. in her support, the mayor touted clack's accomplishment as fire chief, point to a record low of 17 fire f

board of estimates in a 3-2 vote, decided to grant the mayor's request to extend city fire chief james clack's contract until 2018. the vote grants clack $28,700 worth of pay increases over seven years, a 2% over all years, except year 4, where he would earn $8%, nearly $14,000. the mayor touted clack's accomplishments as fire chief, pointing to a record low 17 fire fatalities last year and only three this year. >> i believe allowing to extend his contract would improve public safety in the city. >> reporter: but the pay increase outrages firefighters and their union representatives. >> if there's no money there's no money. we should all feel the pain. it's my opinion, we should just turn the raise down. again, it's a slap in the face to the people that he leads. >> you don't give yourself a raise, you don't accept a raise when your men are doing more with less. it's just a disgusting, disgusting proposal. >> reporter: chief clack released a statement saying, i am very happy that the mayor has asked me to continue to serve as fire chief over the next several years. we have made great progress.

which is why the mayor's request for pay raises for fire chief james clack had firefighters union leaders saying no way. >> if we're all going to suck this up, i think i need to start with him. i don't think chief clack, or his command staff, should take the raise. >> reporter: but in a 3-2 vote, the city board of estimates agreed to extend the chief's contract for six years. the deal grants clack more than $28,000 worth of pay increases. 2% in almost every year, except year 4, when he would earn little more than 8%, nearly $14,000. in her support, the mayor touted clack's accomplishments as fire chief, pointing to a record low of 17 fire fatalities last year, and only three so far this year. >> i believe that extending his contract will allow him to continue to implement meaningful changes for the department and improve public safety for the city. >> she must have reasons for him being so deserving, i guess. >> reporter: while some city residents offered luke warm support of a pay increase for the chief, others disapprove. >> you need to take the cut with everybody else. >> reporter: for

s to reward chief james clack. under the proposal, clack would get a contract extension through 2013. and a raise of more than $3,000 in january. this comes because of budget constraints. the firefighters' union is upset at that proposal. the mayor says deserves that based on the proposal. >>> hear from the head of the fire union about this controversy, coming up all new at 5:00. >>> the crime caused outrage. a 12-year-old baltimore boy, shot to death in an apparent case of mistaken identity. now, the men charged in the case enter their pleas in court. mike hellgren is outside the mitchell courthouse with the very latest. >> reporter: this was an emotional day in court for a case that has shattered lives on both sides. the killing of an innocent 12- year-old in the dolly park neighborhood. all of the defendants appeared shackled. they said little before the judge. and she set a trial date before the end of august. >> reporter: the three young men charged with the murder of 12-year-old sean johnson pleaded not guilt

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the baltimore city board of estimates approves a new contract and pay raise for fire chief james clackes the same week two fire companies shut down and the third is set to close this fall. >> typical summer day in baltimore. warm, not to humid. highs in the upper eighties to around 90 but perhaps a better chance for rain beginning of next week.

. >>> today the board of estimates will vote on whrrnt to give the fire chief, james clack a raise.akes about $161,000 a year and the decision comes just days after two fire companies were shut down for good. one more is set to close in october and baltimore city mayor stephanie rawlings blake is adding a 2% raise on chief clack's contract. >>> today howard county executive ken olman is holding a news conference talking about how the county is now prepared to implement the affordable healthcare act. he's speaking about the new tools to educate people under the new healthcare law. time to go back to new york now for more of good morning. one more check of your weather and traffic coming up in about a half an hour. have a great day. >>> he came up out of the water, like superman or something. waving to us, saying hey. >> that is an amazing survival story that you're going to hear. a teenager, and that's his friend talking about he came out of the water like superman. he faced down a massive alligator. barely escaped with his life. he is speaking out this morning. i've already heard hi

baltimore city fire chief james clack says he is serious about getting a raise for city firefighters. the board of estimates approved a contract extension and an increase of 18% in his pay over a five-year period. the move sparked outrage from union members. the chief called 98 rock that he would donate his race to a nonprofit fire foundation its rank-and-file firefighters were not issued their own pay raise next year. here is sarah caldwell and traffic pulse 11. >> a few problems, but nothing too bad. the one accident we have at patapsco avenue, be careful there. this one is clearing from the shoulder now. eastbound 7 and hoods mill road. all lanes are open. charles street and bellona ave, traffic lights are on flash. we have the same situation south at washington boulevard. as far as delays, let's give you a live view of traffic. southbound traffic looks heavy here at 295 and 175. let's switch to a live view of j.f.x. and northern parkway. checks out just fine. over to you, tony. >> you probably noticed high, then cloud cover to start the day. we do not have a lot of precipitation.

. >>> and the board of estimates has approved a pay raise for baltimore city fire chief james clack.will receive increment sal salary increases through january of 2018. the raise request comes at the time when two fire companies were forced to close due to budgetary problems, a third remains open through october. that's a look at your news, weather and traffic. another check of weather and traffic in a half hour. until then back to new york for "good morning america." have a great day. >>> oh, my. >> as we continue to watch this video. i mean, you think you have a fish. you do have a fish. and the shark says, no. that's my fish. >> it is the shark's fish. >> it is the shark's fish. the surprising family vacation. and we're going to talk to them live. they're good enough to join us via skype on vacation. can they hear the music? we're going to talk to them. >> don't go back in the water. >>> also, ahead, katie and suri. see them on camera there. a little day at the zoo. there they are. went to the zoo. had a good day together. we're going to look at suri's life after her parents' spli

james cllak. fire deaths under clacks in leadershipbut uuion officials took aim at the timing of the raiie, rguingwas illl- timed given the recent firee house closings. and they're asking clack..toogiveeii back. 20041:07"this truuy is kick in the stomach of each of myy memebrs, and will not be soon phhw true leadership by rrfusing the raise until the rank and fill rceieve one" poe"union officials say ciy fire fighterssdid nottreceive a pay increase his year. fox45 will be holding a town halllmeeting on taxes tooorroww it begins at seven o'clock and you can watch it on our website..just go o fox baltimooe-dot-com. hyundai rolled iito johns donation to fight pediatric cancer. 3 the "hyundai hope on wheels" team stooped by the hospital, &pwhere some young patients helped mark hh occasion... by ddcorating their car with colorful handprints.the program collects mooey fromm more than 800 dealers across the .s. to raise awareness about childhood cancer.today, 75-thhusand dollars.... bringing their total donattons the money will support the "iq: my particular grant is - ptuddyng pediatric brain therapies

james clackkwas appointed fire then mayor sheila dixoo.since then...his work has been praised by baltimore's current mayor.so stephanie rawlings-blake...is offering clack a two peeceet raise...and plans to extend his contract...thhough 20-18. he currently earns more ttan 161-thousand a year. (mayor) "we've had the lowest number pleased with the work of my - fire chief and the department and i'm glad that e's staying onboarr."(hoffman) "no one's getting laid off, no one's getting demoted."but rick hoofman...who heads the union representing fre fighters...is upset. he says his members...will receive no raise his coming yearr...at a time when the city...is trying to save money...by shutting down... two fire companiee. (hoffman) if ww're all asked to take a hit and we have been, we just closed two companies, theeaxe is still october, i think any percent raise is way too much." (rrdell) "that proposed two percent raise for chief clack is expected to be voted on by baltimore's board of estimates tomorrow. in west baltimore, john rydell, ox 45 news at 5:30." another baltimore police officer iissentencee in a towinggscheme.officer jamie lugo will spend two yee

james ccack has been leading the department for four years now. by then mayor... sheila dixon. - since then e's won the praise of our current mayor. 3 and now stephanne rawlings-blake is offerinn chief clack a two percent paise... and plans to extend he currently earns more than ..- 161-thousann a year. but at closing because of budget re cuts... and fire fighters aren't seeing ann increase at all... the union rrpresenting them... wants to now hoo this is ffir. (campbell) we wereetold to live with zero percent, i don't have a problem with hat if everyone's going to feel the pain, everybody feels the with it, and as ffr as i'm concerned, the chief of the fire department should just turn the raise down and say if my folks get a raise, i'm not going to accept a raise." clack says he'' very honnred - to have served as fire chief... and isshappy that tte mayor has asked himmto continue serving. cooing up next half our... hear from the mayor herself... &pis right for this raise.i'm news. baltimore's grand prix raae is just 8 weeks away... but already... the new ooganizers of the race say it will be a loss for the ity. city.the jarring prediction comes after last year's race ended with millions