New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declared on Tuesday his unwavering support for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, confirming he has no intention of removing her from her post. This announcement came as the mayor faced calls from his democratic socialist allies to dismiss the city's lead law enforcement official, particularly following recent protests related to a federal immigration operation in the Bronx that involved a shooting incident.
During a press interaction ahead of a ceremony dedicated to honoring officers who died in the line of duty, Mayor Mamdani addressed inquiries about Commissioner Tisch's tenure.
Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner. I have no plans to change that.
The mayor elaborated on his decision, stating,
