‘Old boys club’ forced FDNY boss Laura Kavanaugh’s exit: ex-Commish Tom Von Essen
The New York City Fire Commissioner at the time of 9/11 has slammed the department’s “old friends club” and City Hall for helping to “fail” Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. “The devil is in the details,” former Fire Chief Tom Von Essen told The Washington Post, referring to the recently announced resignation of the department’s first female […]
Adams blasts ‘sexist belief’ FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh left job because of male-dominated culture
A visibly annoyed Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday it was “sexist” to suggest the New York Fire Department’s male-dominated culture had anything to do with the sudden resignation of the department’s first female chief, Laura Cabana. The mayor bristled at reporters’ questions about whether he gave enough support to Kavanagh, who is stepping down after […]
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh resigned after fiery controversies, including texts trashing firefighters: sources
Fire Chief Laura Cabana, who confirmed she was resigning last weekend, was fired for having too bad a relationship with Bravest’s rank-and-file staff, a source with knowledge of the matter told The Post on Monday. The New York City Fire Department’s first female fire chief’s tenure has finally evaporated following a recent exclusive Washington Post […]
Embattled FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announces resignation
New York City Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh announced he was stepping down in a statement shared with Fox News Digital. In a statement, Kavanagh, 42, said he still has the support of New York City Mayor Eric Adams.The mayor appointed her to serve as the city’s first female fire chief in 2022. A separate statement […]