NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist pressure

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he has no plans to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite pressure from his democratic socialist allies. Mamdani cited Tisch’s record in lowering crime and uprooting corruption as reasons for her appointment. The calls for her removal followed an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx.

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani will not fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
• Calls for Tisch’s removal came from the NYC chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
• The DSA’s demand followed an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx.
• Mamdani attributes low murder and shooting rates to his work with Tisch.
• Mamdani and Tisch attended a ceremony honoring fallen NYPD officers.
• The Mayor recently directed the NYPD to review use-of-force policies and announced accountability reforms.