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Story summary
- A bipartisan group led by Councilwoman Joann Ariola urged NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to cut the FDNY budget.
- They note fire crews respond to 700,000 more emergency calls annually.
- They call for funding to renovate deteriorating firehouses with severe structural issues.
- The letter was co-signed by Democratic and Republican council members.
- The fiscal 2027 proposal totals $127 billion with a $5.4 billion deficit, prompting concerns about FDNY cuts.
