New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Jessica Tisch will remain police commissioner, ending weeks of speculation and signaling continuity as crime falls and the department faces pressing challenges. In an email to officers, Tisch said she was asked to serve and agreed, calling the job "the greatest privilege of my life." Mamdani praised her for fighting corruption, driving down crime, and standing up for New Yorkers. Democratic leaders including Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul had urged Mamdani to keep her. The unlikely partnership will be closely watched.
Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.
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