FDNY says viral video of alleged firefighter bullying abortion advocates not an employee

By Isabel Song Beer

Posted on May 9, 2022

A video circulating on Twitter seemed to show a New York City Fire Department member heckling pro-abortion protestors on May 7, however, FDNY officials have responded, denying that the individual was in any way affiliated with the FDNY.

The video, posted by Joshua Potash on the social media app, depicts a group of men standing on the steps of the Basilica of Old St Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan shouting across the street to protestors. At least one individual appears to be wearing clothing with an FDNY logo.