Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Names FDNY Commissioner With Zero Firefighting Experience, Says ‘Lived Experience With Alarm Clocks Is Enough’

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised to rethink public safety, and New York got exactly that—by naming an FDNY commissioner whose strongest qualification appears to be strong opinions and zero firefighting experience. Critics say it’s reckless. Supporters say it’s “historic.” Fires, meanwhile, remain unconvinced. Continue reading Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Names FDNY Commissioner With Zero Firefighting Experience, Says ‘Lived Experience With Alarm Clocks Is Enough’