Robert Tucker Named New FDNY Commissioner Amid Internal Tensions

Mayor Eric Adams appoints Tucker to lead FDNY after Laura Kavanagh's controversial tenure, promising to address longstanding internal issues.

Tucker, a businessman with deep ties to the FDNY, replaces Kavanagh, the department's first female commissioner.
Kavanagh's tenure was marked by internal strife, including an age discrimination lawsuit and cultural clashes.
Tucker's appointment has received mixed reactions, with some hopeful for a fresh start and others skeptical about his lack of firefighting experience.
Mayor Adams emphasized Tucker's ability to mend internal divisions and improve departmental efficiency.
Union leaders and critics alike will be closely watching Tucker's approach to addressing diversity and discrimination within the FDNY.