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flag Zohran Mamdani appoints Lillian Bonsignore, an openly gay former EMS chief, as NYC’s next fire commissioner, sparking debate over experience vs. diversity.

flag New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year FDNY veteran and former EMS chief during the pandemic, as the city’s next fire commissioner, making her the first openly gay person and second woman to lead the department. flag The appointment, set for January 2027, has drawn criticism from conservative figures, including Elon Musk, who claimed the lack of frontline firefighting experience could endanger lives. flag Musk’s comments sparked debate over qualifications versus diversity in public safety leadership, though no official details were released about Bonsignore’s specific role or the city’s response to the backlash.

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