Anthony Almojera
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“She knows exactly what we do. She’s one of us.”
Anthony Almojera · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Almojera says Bonsignore, who spent 31 years in FDNY EMS, understands the work of EMS workers.
“Making her commissioner is acknowledging that the Fire Department is mostly EMS,”
Anthony Almojera · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Almojera sees the appointment of Lillian Bonsignore as fire commissioner as an encouraging sign.
“We’re just talking. You know, just talking back and forth.”
Anthony Almojera · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Almojera describes the current state of talks as informal back-and-forth.
“I don’t know why, over the years, many administrations have decided they do not want to value us,”
Anthony Almojera · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Almojera expresses frustration with the city council and successive administrations over EMS valuation.
“We have a tremendous attrition problem. People are leaving,”
Anthony Almojera · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Union leaders say lower wages are driving an exodus of EMS workers.
“Negotiations haven’t formally commenced,”
Anthony Almojera · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-10
Almojera says formal negotiations have not yet commenced with the administration.