‘This can be the difference between life and death’: Firefighters union condemns Mayor Adams’ FDNY budget cuts

By Dean Moses Posted on December 4, 2023

The Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA), an advocacy organization representing FDNY firefighters decried on Monday Mayor Eric Adams’ budget cuts they say will affect some of the city’s busiest stationhouses.

UFA President Andrew Ansbro didn’t pull any punches when condemning proposed cuts to the FDNY that the mayor said were brought about due to the ongoing migrant crisis. Ansbro charged that the axing of labor could mean the difference between life and death.