New York City's Fire Department Commissioner Robert Tucker has announced his resignation following Zohran Mamdani's recent election victory. Tucker, who is Jewish, cited ideological differences with the incoming mayor and concerns about Mamdani's stance on issues affecting first responders. He expressed disappointment that Mamdani had not condemned a protest at a synagogue quickly enough and noted the lack of communication from the new administration regarding the fire department.

While Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch will remain in her position, Tucker highlighted that neither he nor the department had been contacted by Mamdani's team. The transition comes amid broader political shifts, including a meeting between Mamdani and President Donald Trump, who indicated he would only send the National Guard to New York City if necessary. The meeting between Trump and Mamdani was marked by mutual respect, despite previous public disagreements.