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

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated on Tuesday that he has no plans to remove NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch from her position, despite pressure from the city's democratic socialist group, the DSA, which wants Tisch fired over an ICE-involved shooting incident in the Bronx. During a ceremony honoring fallen police officers, Mamdani highlighted Tisch’s accomplishments in reducing crime and combating corruption within the NYPD, emphasizing that he supports her leadership. The mayor also directed the NYPD to review its use-of-force policies and announced reforms for improving accountability in cases of misconduct by officers.
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As of October 14, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani insists he has no plans to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite pressure from radical groups following an incident involving ICE. The mayor stated that Tisch's leadership is crucial due to her record in reducing crime and tackling corruption within the NYPD. Crime rates have hit historic lows under Tisch’s tenure, with the fewest number of murders and shootings recorded over the first six months of any year. Mamdani and Tisch appeared together at a police memorial honoring 42 fallen officers, where they showed no signs of tension despite recent political pressures. The incident involving ICE occurred in the Bronx last week, leading to calls from the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) for Tisch's removal and demands that Mamdani ban ICE operations in the city.

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“Both articles discuss NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's stance on keeping NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her position despite pressure from democratic socialists following an ICE-involved shooting incident.”
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“While both articles discuss calls for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's resignation following an ICE shooting, they describe different points in time and responses: Article A reports Avila Chevalier's call for her to step down immediately after the incident, while Article B describes Mayor Mamdani rejecting pressure to fire her a few days later.”
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Sinkewicz, M. (2026, October 14). NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist pressure. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nyc-mayor-zohran-mamdani-wont-fire-nypd-commissioner-jessica-tisch-despite-socialist-pressure

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Mamdani PERSON · 9× Tisch PERSON · 7× NYPD ORG · 6× ICE ORG · 4× Jessica Tisch PERSON · 3× New York City GPE · 3× Bronx GPE · 2× DSA ORG · 2× Zohran Mamdani PERSON · 1× the Democratic Socialists of America ORG · 1×

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Munro said he believes Mamdani supports the police commissioner, noting that crime was down and Tisch was "doing her job." Mamdani and Tisch appeared together Tuesday at the New York City Police Memorial, where they honored 42 fallen NYPD members, including 41 who died from illnesses related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath.
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🔮 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he has "no plans" to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, pushing back against calls from his democratic socialist allies to remove the city's top cop following protests over an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx.
2026-10-14 · Fox News
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he won't fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch despite socialist pressure · assertive framing

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he has "no plans" to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, pushing back against calls from his democratic socialist allies to remove the city's top cop following protests over an ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx. asserted
he → say → Bronx
Ahead of a ceremony Tuesday honoring fallen NYPD officers, Mamdani was asked about Tisch's future as head of the department. asserted
Mamdani → honor → department
I have no plans to change that," Mamdani told reporters. asserted
Mamdani → have → reporters
"The reason that I made the decision to have Jessica Tisch as the police commissioner was because of her record of uprooting corruption from the upper echelons of the NYPD while lowering crime across our city," he continued. asserted
he → make → city
"And over the last 10 months that we've worked together, we have delivered the lowest recorded number of murders in our city's history, the lowest recorded number of shootings as well as shooting victims." asserted
we → work → shootings
The mayor's comments came after the New York City chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) called for Tisch's removal following last week's ICE shooting and demanded that Mamdani use his authority to drive ICE out of New York City. asserted
Mamdani → come → City
The demand followed last week's shooting of Oscar Belgal during a federal immigration operation in the Bronx. asserted
demand → follow → Bronx
According to the Department of Homeland Security, Belgal, a 28-year-old Dominican national, was shot after allegedly refusing to comply with officers' orders during a targeted ICE operation to arrest him. uncertain
Belgal → accord → him
Following the incident, a City Hall spokesperson said Mamdani was reviewing the circumstances surrounding the shooting but had no plans to remove Tisch. asserted
Mamdani → follow → Tisch
Scott Munro, president of the Detectives' Endowment Association — the union representing active and retired NYPD detectives — was also asked by reporters Tuesday about the DSA urging Mamdani to fire Tisch. asserted
DSA → represent → Tisch
Munro said he believes Mamdani supports the police commissioner, noting that crime was down and Tisch was "doing her job." Mamdani and Tisch appeared together Tuesday at the New York City Police Memorial, where they honored 42 fallen NYPD members, including 41 who died from illnesses related to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. asserted
who → say → attacks
The ceremony also honored Detective First Grade Didarul Islam, who was killed in a Midtown Manhattan mass shooting in 2025. asserted
who → honor → 2025
The mayor paid tribute to the fallen officers and their families during the ceremony, which Tisch also attended. asserted
Tisch → pay → which
"While we cannot feel the silence they left behind, we will refuse to let their memory fade," Mamdani said. asserted
Mamdani → feel → silence
Earlier this week, Mamdani directed the NYPD to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices. asserted
Mamdani → direct → policies
He also announced reforms aimed at strengthening accountability when police officers are accused of serious misconduct. asserted
officers → announce → misconduct
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