Former FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh seeking deputy mayor position, sources say
Former FDNY Chief Laura Kavanaugh Seeks Deputy Mayor Role Laura Kavanaugh, the former Director of the FDNY, is reportedly advocating for Zoran Mamdani as New York City’s next deputy security mayor, should a socialist candidate win the mayoral election, as sources have indicated. Once the city’s first female fire chief, Kavanaugh resigned in July 2024 […]
Nearly 300 soon-to-be firefighters graduate as embattled FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh gives likely final speech
Hundreds of trainee firefighters were honored at a graduation ceremony in Brooklyn on Friday, with criticized FDNY Chief Laura Kavanagh likely giving her final speech before leaving the department. “You will impact our city by saving lives and inspiring others,” Kavanagh said, her voice choking with emotion. “You will face difficult days where you hope […]
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 […]
‘I Can’t Fix Them’: Laura Kavanagh Reportedly Slams Firefighters In Texts To NY AG Letitia James After Booing Incident
The New York Post reported that the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) chief slammed firefighters in a text message to the New York state attorney general following the March 7 booing incident. FDNY Chief Laura Kavanagh, the first woman to hold the position, has been dealing with problems related to behavior on the part […]
FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh rips firefighters in texts to NY AG Letitia James: ‘I can’t fix them’
FDNY Chief Laura Kavanagh wants to “improve” the behavior of her department’s mostly male officers, but she’s not sure how to douse the flames of their discontent. Kavanagh, who has clashed with many of her male subordinates since being appointed New York City’s first female fire chief in 2022, made the candid admission, apologizing to […]
FDNY commissioner Laura Kavanagh jeered at NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade after call to ‘hunt down’ NY AG Letitia James hecklers
New York City Fire Chief Laura Kavanaugh announced that she would be holding the city’s annual St. Video shows he was heckled at the Patrick’s Day Parade. “Shit,” one demonstrator yelled at Kavanaugh as he marched in front of Trump Tower on Fifth Avenue on Saturday. According to a video obtained by Fox News. “Firefighters […]
FDNY chief John Hodges takes fall after The Post exposes Laura Kavanagh declaring department will ‘hunt down’ NY AG Letitia James hecklers
The FDNY’s top chief explains how Director Laura Kavanaugh plans to “go after” the firefighters and other employees who brutally booed New York State Attorney General Letitia James at the department’s promotion ceremony. He is criticizing the Post’s report that exposed Taka. In an email to battalion commanders on Tuesday, Chief John Hodges retracted a […]
More boos for FDNY Commish Laura Kavanagh after apology for rowdy promotion ceremony
Firefighters in the Big Apple are currently booing Fire Chief Laura Kavanaugh after New York State Attorney Letitia James apologized for being jeered by pro-Trump attendees at an FDNY promotion ceremony. Mr. Kavanaugh visited the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn on Sunday and said he was disappointed that Mr. James was subjected to boos and […]