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NYC Mayor Defends Police Commissioner
Mayor Zohran Mamdani refuses to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist demands.
In brief
Mayor Zohran Mamdani refuses to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist demands. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch even as Democratic Socialists of America call for her removal after an ICE shooting in the Bronx. Originally reported by Fox News.
Mayor Defends Police Commissioner
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he has no plans to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
“Jessica Tisch is the police commissioner. I have no plans to change that”
Commissioner's Record
Tisch reduced crime and corruption in NYC over 10 months with lowest murder and shooting rates.
“the lowest recorded number of murders in our city's history, the lowest recorded number of shootings as well as shooting victims”
Socialist Pressure
Democratic Socialists of America demanded Tisch's removal after ICE shooting in Bronx.
“the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America called for Tisch's removal”
ICE Shooting Details
Oscar Belgal, 28, Dominican national shot after refusing ICE orders during federal immigration operation.
“a 28-year-old Dominican national was shot after allegedly refusing to comply with officers' orders”
Ceremony Honors Fallen
Mamdani and Tisch honored 42 NYPD officers at memorial including 41 who died from 9/11 related illnesses.
“42 fallen NYPD members, including 41 who died from illnesses related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks”
Next Steps
NYPD to review use-of-force policies and strengthen accountability for misconduct.
“directed the NYPD to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices”
The headline
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch even as Democratic Socialists of America call for her removal after an ICE shooting in the Bronx.
