Even though it only took Mayor Bloomberg two weeks to respond to the news of little Nixzmary Brown's death by abuse, (the standard New York Times response to "trends") he finally came forward to say that the welfare case workers involved in the case should be held responsible for their negligence.

The city, Mr. Bloomberg said, "failed to do everything in its power to protect Nixzmary."

"And I want to ensure every New Yorker that a full investigation is under way to determine exactly how this breakdown occurred," he said. "People will be held accountable for their actions in this tragedy."

That's great news — would've been better if it didn't require a dead child to come to this conclusion. So, you think they might consider replacing the Tappan Zee Bridge now … or, will like 300 people have to collapse into the Hudson River before they close it?

A Bridge That Has Nowhere Left to Go [Patrick McGeehan, NYT]
Mayor Makes Pledge of Accountability in Girl's Death [Mike McIntire, Al Baker, NYT]