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Fierick, H., Fitz-Gibbon, J., & Brown, H. (2026, October 14). Hochul applauds Mamdani’s decision to stick it to the DSA and back NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/us-news/hochul-backs-mamdanis-smart-decision-to-stick-with-nypds-jessica-tisch/
Fierick, Hannah, et al. “Hochul applauds Mamdani’s decision to stick it to the DSA and back NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch.” New York Post, 14 Oct. 2026, https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/us-news/hochul-backs-mamdanis-smart-decision-to-stick-with-nypds-jessica-tisch/.
Fierick, Hannah, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon, and Haley Brown. “Hochul applauds Mamdani’s decision to stick it to the DSA and back NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch.” New York Post, October 14, 2026. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/us-news/hochul-backs-mamdanis-smart-decision-to-stick-with-nypds-jessica-tisch/.
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As of October 14, 2026, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated he has "no plans" to fire NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite pressure from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) following an ICE-related shooting in the Bronx. At a press conference ahead of honoring fallen officers at the New York City Police Memorial, Mamdani emphasized Tisch's record of reducing crime and combating corruption within the NYPD. The city saw its lowest number of murders over the first six months of any year on record under her leadership. Governor Kathy Hochul also supported Mamdani's decision to back Tisch, praising her efforts in driving down crime across New York City.
despite mounting pressure from Hizzoner’s socialist comrades
Last weekend, national DSA leaders demanded that Mamdani fire Tisch and disband two elite NYPD units, calling on the lefty mayor to “use every power available to him to drive ICE out of New York City.”
Hochul broached the controversy during her Tuesday night debate with GOP challenger Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive — citing support for Tisch while dodging a question about her chummy relationship with Mamdani, who is not popular outside of the city.