"Upon being elected New York City's 111th mayor a week ago Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani thanked his supporters for showing that when politics speaks to you without condescension, we can usher in a new era of leadership. Whether you agreed or disagreed with Mamdani's policies, one thing was certain: The way he campaigned for mayor ignited a political passion not seen in this city in more than three decades, as reflected by a turnout of more than 2 million voters."
"The new mayor himself has said repeatedly in a New York Times report, during an Oct. 22 debate, and in a number of press appearances that he would like the current commish, Jessica Tisch to stay on the job. Yet when pressed as recently as Monday as to whether he has spoken with her to make the job offer formal, Mamdani much like the common politician he campaigned not to be has deflected, offering no new clarity on the situation."
Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City's 111th mayor and thanked supporters for showing that politics without condescension can usher in a new era of leadership. His campaign ignited political passion across the city, producing turnout exceeding two million voters. Many voters view him as an antidote to politicians who evade tough questions or offer soundbites without action. A central early transition question concerns leadership of the NYPD. Mamdani has repeatedly expressed a desire to keep Commissioner Jessica Tisch because of her efforts to fight corruption, but he has not formally offered her the post. Tisch declined to comment and said she wants to keep politics out of the conversation. The commissioner serves at the mayor’s pleasure, so the incoming mayor bears responsibility to clarify who will lead the NYPD.
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