Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa Unite on One Key Issue: Keeping NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in Her Job
In a surprise show of unity, mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa have all agreed to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her position if elected. The unlikely consensus has left many scratching their heads, as the three candidates cannot be said to agree on anything else.
Tisch, a 44-year-old heiress to the Loews empire, has been at the helm of the NYPD since November 2024. During her tenure, she has made significant strides in rooting out misconduct and improving public safety, with many crimes plummeting to historic lows under her watch. However, critics argue that Tisch's focus on quality of life enforcement, particularly through the controversial "Q-teams" initiative, has disproportionately targeted low-income communities of color.
Despite these criticisms, experts praise Tisch for putting out what they call a "dumpster fire" within the NYPD, with veteran detective Kirk Burkhalter stating that her biggest accomplishment is stabilizing the department. Peter Moskos, an associate professor at John Jay College, agrees, saying that Tisch's lack of corruption is "huge."
However, not everyone is convinced by Tisch's efforts. Police oversight advocates argue that the Q-team pilot was rolled out without transparency and has led to an increase in minor crimes being charged. Jennvine Wong, a supervising attorney with Legal Aid's Cop Accountability Project, expressed concern over Tisch's decision to clear an officer who shot unarmed Allan Feliz during a traffic stop.
Tisch's commitment to public safety is undeniable, with many high-profile cases, such as the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shootout at a Midtown office building, showcasing her department's effectiveness. Nevertheless, critics will continue to scrutinize Tisch's policies and decisions, ensuring that accountability remains a hallmark of police reform.
As the mayoral candidates prepare for their elections, one thing is clear: keeping Jessica Tisch as NYPD Commissioner has become a point of unity among Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
In a surprise show of unity, mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa have all agreed to keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her position if elected. The unlikely consensus has left many scratching their heads, as the three candidates cannot be said to agree on anything else.
Tisch, a 44-year-old heiress to the Loews empire, has been at the helm of the NYPD since November 2024. During her tenure, she has made significant strides in rooting out misconduct and improving public safety, with many crimes plummeting to historic lows under her watch. However, critics argue that Tisch's focus on quality of life enforcement, particularly through the controversial "Q-teams" initiative, has disproportionately targeted low-income communities of color.
Despite these criticisms, experts praise Tisch for putting out what they call a "dumpster fire" within the NYPD, with veteran detective Kirk Burkhalter stating that her biggest accomplishment is stabilizing the department. Peter Moskos, an associate professor at John Jay College, agrees, saying that Tisch's lack of corruption is "huge."
However, not everyone is convinced by Tisch's efforts. Police oversight advocates argue that the Q-team pilot was rolled out without transparency and has led to an increase in minor crimes being charged. Jennvine Wong, a supervising attorney with Legal Aid's Cop Accountability Project, expressed concern over Tisch's decision to clear an officer who shot unarmed Allan Feliz during a traffic stop.
Tisch's commitment to public safety is undeniable, with many high-profile cases, such as the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the shootout at a Midtown office building, showcasing her department's effectiveness. Nevertheless, critics will continue to scrutinize Tisch's policies and decisions, ensuring that accountability remains a hallmark of police reform.
As the mayoral candidates prepare for their elections, one thing is clear: keeping Jessica Tisch as NYPD Commissioner has become a point of unity among Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa.
... three guys who can't even agree on everything suddenly become best buds over keeping some rich heiress in her job? It's just convenient politics as usual. And what's with the emphasis on public safety when they're more concerned about being friends with a corrupt cop? Tisch has done some okay things, I guess, but that Q-team initiative is still a major red flag 
... and don't even get me started on the Allan Feliz incident 
... it's all just too suspicious.
. i gotta admit, tisch has done some cool stuff 2 reduce crime & improve public safety, especially w/ that q-team initiative... but critics still got beef w/ it cuz it's been targeted at low-income communities of color 
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. can't wait 2 c what happens in the elections 
and it's literally right next to this amazing ice cream shop. They have the most unique flavors, like matcha and black sesame! I'm totally going there for my birthday next month 
. I wonder if Zohran Mamdani would support more outdoor events in NYC or just focus on policing issues... maybe Curtis Sliwa could bring some of his street smarts to the table? 
I gotta say, it's kinda weird that these 3 guys are all on the same page about keeping Tisch in her job despite all the controversy surrounding her initiatives. Like, I get that she's done some good stuff with public safety, but Q-teams being rolled out without transparency is major red flag 
. And what about Allan Feliz's case? Doesn't that deserve more scrutiny? It's like they're trying to sweep everything under the rug... or maybe it's just Tisch who's really good at her job of keeping a clean department? 
Either way, I hope whoever gets elected does a better job of holding Tisch accountable 
. And don't even get me started on how convenient it is that she just happens to be a wealthy heiress with connections 
... Meanwhile, all these "experts" are just praising her for putting out fires and stabilizing the department? Like, what about actually fixing the underlying issues? It's all just PR spin 
. I bet if you really dug into it, Tisch's commitment to public safety would be a total joke 
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. I mean, she's definitely had her ups and downs as commissioner, especially with that Q-team thing... but at least she's trying to clean house, right? 
My friends in school are always talking about how unfair it is when certain groups get targeted by law enforcement... maybe this is a chance for all these candidates to really show us what they're made of 
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But on the other hand, I gotta respect that Jessica Tisch has made some real strides in keeping crime low and rooting out misconduct in the NYPD 
. Like, who doesn't want a safer city, right? 
But at the same time, there's gotta be more to it than just saying all police officers are good guys... we need accountability, people 
. And what about these Q-teams that Tisch introduced? I mean, I get where she's trying to improve public safety, but if it's targeting low-income communities of color... that's a whole different story 
. It's like they're all just trying to present this rosy picture of Tisch being a great commissioner but I'm not buying it 
. But hey, if keeping Tisch around means less "dumpster fires" in the NYPD 
, I guess it's a good thing? The Q-team initiative is still super problematic tho... 
it feels like she's just sweeping stuff under the rug instead of really addressing the issues with policing 
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