New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol has tendered his resignation, ABC7NY reports. Iscol, who was a carryover from former Mayor Eric Adams’ tenure, will step down from his post effective February 11.
Iscol’s departure sets a tight deadline for Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who now has less than a month to name a replacement for the position. Prior to his resignation, Iscol was praised for his commitment to the city during times of crisis. “It has been an extraordinary honor to serve the people of New York City as Commissioner of Emergency Management and to work alongside such remarkable public servants,” Iscol stated. During his tenure, Iscol played a pivotal role in bolstering the agency’s ability to respond to the city’s emergencies, notably increasing staff retention and filling all executive leadership vacancies, The New York Post has confirmed.
In his farewell message, Iscol highlighted the progress the agency has made in recent years. “Four years ago, we carried nearly 60 vacancies and were still recovering from the pandemic. Today, all executive leadership positions are filled, retention is at its highest, and the team is better prepared to meet the evolving threats facing our city,” Iscol told ABC7NY. He went on to detail the agency’s remarkable capacity to handle approximately 700 emergency responses annually and their commitment to the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations…