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Mamdani Aims to Retain Tisch as Police Commissioner

10/25/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner for New York City mayor, plans to ask Jessica Tisch to remain as police commissioner if elected in November.
The move follows lobbying by influential New Yorkers who support Tisch's leadership.
Mamdani says Tisch has reduced crime and could implement his campaign promises, while he faces skepticism from police unions and criticism from rival Andrew Cuomo, who says Mamdani is anti-police and lenient on crime.

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Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner for New York City mayor, plans to ask Jessica Tisch to remain as police commissioner if elected in November.
The move follows lobbying by influential New Yorkers who support Tisch's leadership.
Mamdani says Tisch has reduced crime and could implement his campaign promises, while he faces skepticism from police unions and criticism from rival Andrew Cuomo, who says Mamdani is anti-police and lenient on crime.