Fire union backs Nicole

A powerful FDNY union backed Rep. Nicole Malliotakis for reelection Tuesday, after sitting out the House race in 2020 — when the Staten Island Republican unseated Democratic freshman Max Rose in the 11th Congressional District.

Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro cited Malliotakis’ role in efforts to provide for 9/11 survivors as key to earning his union’s support.

“She has fought for federal benefits for our membership and she has demonstrated time and time again she walks the walk to benefit NYC’s firefighting community!” Ansbro said.

“Nicole will win in November and we are proud to partner in this effort.”

The UFA represents about 20,000 current and retired FDNY members.

Malliotakis also secured an endorsement earlier this month from the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, which supported Rose in 2020. A GOP poll of the race in July showed Malliotakis ahead of Rose, who is running again, by 15 points.