Bonsignore closes testimony emphasizing partnership and Bronx fire concerns
Bonsignore closes by thanking Chair Ariola, noting she's met with many committee members in their districts, and expressing confidence in achieving gains through partnership, particularly given recent fatal fire trends in the Bronx.
Finally, the third savings initiative identified achieved savings of approximately $800,000 in fiscal year 26 and $2.2 million in fiscal year 27.
And out through renegotiation of our telecommunication contracts.
We achieved this savings by finding efficiencies and reducing
As a mayoral agency, we strive to be good stewards of municipal funding, providing the best possible service to the public and not spending unnecessarily.
With this savings plan, we believe that we've achieved the appropriate balance.
I want to thank Chair Areola for your ongoing assistance and support.
I've now met with many of the members of the Fire and Emergency Management Committee, and I've had a chance to see many of you in your own districts and learn about the different needs and priorities of the neighborhoods you represent.
Our efforts to protect New Yorkers are strengthened when we coordinate with our government partners
and we have the recent upward trend as we have the recent upward trends of fatal fires in the Bronx.
I am encouraged by the passion and enthusiasm of this committee, and I have confidence that we will achieve great gains by working together.
I am pleased that this executive budget provides funding that expands our operations, restores critical personnel who support and carry out those operations.
This budget will enhance the fire department service of the public, both from a regulatory and preventative standpoint, as well as from a critical life-saving emergency standpoint.
We have achieved savings without harming our ability to carry out our mission of protecting life and property.
And we strive to provide the best possible service to the people of New York.
I would be happy to answer any questions you have at this time.
Great, thank you.
We've also been joined by Councilmember, did I say Banks already?
I'll say it again just in case.
De La Rosa, Councilmember Vilas, Jay Sanchez, Ressler, and Maloney.
Did I miss anyone?
Oh, I already mentioned Councilmember Palladino.
Okay, all right.