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Mamdani's NYPD use-of-force review draws a rebuttal

Mamdani wants a comprehensive review of how the NYPD uses force, and the Post has already answered it; in Kansas, a Democrat leads by two.

On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
Published 11:38 AM ET, Sunday, October 18, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “What Mamdani gets wrong about the NYPD’s use of force”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:38 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
Topics: NYPD, Mamdani.
BBN covered this story before: NYPD Commissioner Tisch roasts Mayor Mamdani at Al Smith Dinner (October 16).

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New York PostWhat Mamdani gets wrong about the NYPD’s use of force

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood Sunday, everybody!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn New York, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced last week that he's directing the police department to conduct a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and practices.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd a New York Post opinion piece this morning says he's got it wrong. The review is a week old.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's what I love, Hank, the review is only a week old and it's already getting reviewed!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a full civic process, and it's moving fast.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe review hasn't reported yet.

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