Mamdani Faces Pressure to Retain NYPD Commissioner Tisch

WHO:

CNN - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

CNN - NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch

CNN - Democratic Congressional nominee Darializa Avila Chevalier

NY Post - Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

WHAT:

CNN - Mamdani stated he has “no plans” to change the NYPD Commissioner.

CNN - Mamdani is under pressure from supporters to remove Tisch from her position.

CNN - The DSA has called for Mamdani to remove Tisch following a shooting incident involving federal immigration officers.

CNN - Mamdani is facing questions about his promise to disband the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group.

NY Post - DSA members are increasing calls for Tisch to step down and for the disbandment of the Strategic Response Group.

WHERE:

CNN - The incident involving federal immigration officers occurred in the Bronx.

CNN - Mamdani made his statements during a visit at a senior citizen center in Queens.

WHY:

CNN - The pressure on Mamdani to remove Tisch stems from a shooting incident that led to protests and violent confrontations with police.

CNN - Mamdani cited the city’s record low crime rates and Tisch’s record of uprooting corruption as reasons for retaining her.

HOW:

CNN - Mamdani and Tisch have maintained a working relationship despite their ideological differences, contributing to low crime rates in the city.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 19:08 UTC)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated he has “no plans” to change NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, despite increasing pressure from supporters and the Democratic Socialists of America to remove her following a shooting incident involving federal immigration officers in the Bronx. Mamdani defended Tisch by citing the city’s record low crime rates and her efforts to uproot corruption, while also facing scrutiny over his promise to disband the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group. During a visit to a senior citizen center in Queens, Mamdani emphasized that he and Tisch have maintained a working relationship, which has contributed to the city's low crime rates.