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Mamdani says he has 'no plans' to fire NYPD Commissioner Tisch
The mayor stood beside the commissioner while honoring fallen officers on Tuesday, as members of his own political camp press him to remove her; a no-plans promise is not a never.
On air: Hank Ledger on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Slippery Mamdani insists he has ‘no plans’ to fire NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:20 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.
- Topics: NYPD, Mamdani.
- BBN covered this story before: Mamdani's NYPD force review draws fire from critics and allies (October 13).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNew York's mayor says he has no plans to fire Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, even as some of his own allies demand it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLola Cruz is outside City Hall tonight.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI'm standing outside City Hall, where Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared today beside Commissioner Tisch to honor fallen officers and said, quote, I have no plans to change that.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentThe phrase is no plans, not never, and the people behind me have noticed.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentI covered twenty years of ceasefires, so I know how a no plans ends. Sir, do you believe him?
Marvin TolliverI believe him the way I believe my landlord when he says no plans to raise the rent. I'm checking the mayor hourly, like the weather.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHourly.
Marvin TolliverHourly. I even set a phone alert. It goes off when someone says plans.
Lola Cruz · Senior Field CorrespondentSo the mayor has no plans, the commissioner has a job, and this gentleman has a schedule. Back to you, Hank.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA man with a plan to watch a man with no plans. Seems fair.
The story so far
- Suspects Found in Basement; Prime Day Golf Deals; DWTS Apology · New York Post
- Juvenile gun arrests skyrocket 19% as NYPD sees gains · New York Post
- NYPD detective gives update after Bronx robbery stabbing · Fox News
- DSA pressures Mamdani to fire NYPD chief after ICE shooting · New York Post
- Mamdani orders NYPD use-of-force review as left presses for more · Gothamist
- Mamdani's NYPD force review draws fire from critics and allies · Newsmax
- Mamdani says he has 'no plans' to fire NYPD Commissioner Tisch (this story)
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