First Openly Gay Commissioner Appointed to NYC Fire Department
Update: 2025-12-27
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New York Citys new mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, has appointed Lillian Bonsignore as the next Fire Department commissioner, making history as the first openly gay and second woman to hold the position. Bonsignore, a former EMS chief, faced criticism from Elon Musk, who argued her EMS experience doesnt equate to fire expertise. Meanwhile, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams named Mark Guerra as interim commissioner until Mamdanis inauguration, ensuring smooth operations over the holidays.
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