Embattled FDNY boss Laura Kavanagh to resign
over the weekend — was pushed out after she burned too many bridges with rank-and-file Bravest, sources with knowledge of the situation told The Post Monday.
Kavanagh likely remain in the role for longer, as sources said it’s expected that it’ll take Adams several weeks or months to pick a replacement. It’s unclear whether the mayor plans to name an interim commissioner in the meantime. Kavanagh didn’t immediately return a message on Monday. City Hall and FDNY officials sidestepped requests for comment on the reputed ouster, referring The Post to an Adams statement indicating “she could have kept this position for as long as she wanted.”FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s resignation was a face-saving measure after city officials forced her out, sources told The Post.“What she does next is a question for the commissioner,” said Fabien Levy, deputy mayor for communications.
A group of older FDNY leaders detailed those accusations in a scathing age discrimination lawsuit against Kavanagh, contending and her deputies sought to demote, reassign or otherwise sideline older high-ranking firefighters.Jim Walden, an attorney for the chiefs suing Kavanagh, said they were grateful for her coming departure.“Kavanagh disrespected and victimized some of the most decorated heroes serving the FDNY.
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