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flag Zohran Mamdani appoints Lillian Bonsignore, a pioneering FDNY EMS chief, as next fire commissioner.

flag Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has chosen Lillian Bonsignore, a retired FDNY EMS chief and 31-year veteran, to become the next fire commissioner, succeeding Robert Tucker, who resigned citing ideological differences. flag Bonsignore, the first female 4-star rank holder in the FDNY, led EMS during the pandemic and was involved in 9/11 recovery efforts. flag Her appointment, set for announcement at the FDNY EMS Academy, marks a significant leadership shift as Mamdani prepares to take office January 1. flag Acting commissioner Mark Guerra will continue in the role until the formal swearing-in.

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