US EditionNew York fire commissioner resigns following Mamdani win
Robert Tucker, who led the FDNY to a decade-low in fire-related deaths, will resign December 19 ahead of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's administration taking office.
- FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker announced his resignation Wednesday, effective December 19, 2025, less than 24 hours after Zohran Mamdani's victory, thanking Mayor Eric Adams for his trust.
- As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani prepares to take office on January 1, 2026, he said `Over 2 million New Yorkers cast their ballots...` Mamdani framed his mandate around honoring voters, building a coalition among minority and younger voters.
- FDNY spans 17,000 staff, and Robert Tucker, FDNY Commissioner appointed in 2024, previously led private security firm T&M Protection Resources before replacing Laura Kavanagh.
- City officials say an acting commissioner is expected during the transition, while Robert Tucker pledged to continue leading the FDNY and an Adams administration official said several top aides will resign soon.
- But observers flagged tensions after criticism of some of Mamdani's statements seen by some as anti-Semitic, and Robert Tucker, described as Jewish and a Zionist, reportedly felt he wouldn't mesh with Mamdani's team.
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Fire commissioner resigns after Mamdani wins New York City mayoral race
The decision by New York City Fire Commissioner Robert Tucker, who is Jewish, to resign ahead of Zohran Mamdani's new administration taking over is unprecedented. Typically, commissioners will serve in their full capacity until the new mayor appoints a successor.
Jewish Fire Commissioner Resigns Following Mamdani Win
New York City’s Jewish fire commissioner Robert Tucker announced his resignation the day after Zohran Mamdani was elected as the city’s mayor. Tucker said in a statement on his resignation, “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as the 35th New York City Fire Commissioner. Thank you to Mayor Adams for his trust and confidence in doing this job. We empowered the brave men and women who keep our city safe, bringing fire-related deaths to a …
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arcamax.comFDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker resigns day after Mamdani mayoral win, mayoral aide Kaz Daughtry may go too
NEW YORK — FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker tendered his resignation Wednesday, the morning after Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election victory, and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry is expected to follow suit, the Daily News has learned.
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