Summary
New York City's Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced that Jessica Tisch will continue as the city's police commissioner. Mamdani, known for his past criticism of the police, stated that he and Tisch share important goals, such as improving public safety.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani, the incoming mayor of New York City, has asked current police commissioner Jessica Tisch to stay in her role.
- Mamdani had previously called to reduce funding for the police but now plans to keep the current number of police officers.
- Mamdani and Tisch have different views on issues like bail reform, which Mamdani supports, but they agree on the need for public safety.
- Tisch has been the police commissioner since last November, during a time of controversies involving the previous city administration.
- Tisch's leadership has been associated with a decrease in some major crimes in the city.
- The decision to keep Tisch as commissioner has received mixed reactions, particularly from Mamdani's supporters who hoped for more changes in the police department.
- Both Mamdani and Tisch have committed to working together despite past disagreements.
