New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa have made a surprising show of unity in their policy stances. Amidst their differences on almost everything else, all three candidates have declared that they would keep NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in her job if elected.
Tisch's appointment as commissioner was met with controversy, particularly given the high-profile corruption allegations within Adams' administration at the time of his hiring. But under her leadership, the department has seen significant reforms aimed at rooting out misconduct and improving policing practices. According to experts, one of Tisch's greatest accomplishments is stabilizing a troubled department that had been plagued by issues.
Her approach includes increasing focus on low-level crimes like panhandling and outdoor drug use, known as "quality of life enforcement." While some have praised this effort for reducing crime rates and improving public safety, others have raised concerns about its effectiveness and the potential impact on marginalized communities. Critics point to instances where Tisch has overruled disciplinary actions against officers accused of wrongdoing, sparking skepticism among some advocates.
Despite these criticisms, many experts credit Tisch with being an effective leader who has given her investigators space to solve complex cases, like the high-profile assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Her leadership on this front has earned praise from law enforcement professionals.
Overall, while differing opinions remain about Tisch's tenure as commissioner, all three mayoral candidates seem to appreciate her commitment to reforming and modernizing the department.
Tisch's appointment as commissioner was met with controversy, particularly given the high-profile corruption allegations within Adams' administration at the time of his hiring. But under her leadership, the department has seen significant reforms aimed at rooting out misconduct and improving policing practices. According to experts, one of Tisch's greatest accomplishments is stabilizing a troubled department that had been plagued by issues.
Her approach includes increasing focus on low-level crimes like panhandling and outdoor drug use, known as "quality of life enforcement." While some have praised this effort for reducing crime rates and improving public safety, others have raised concerns about its effectiveness and the potential impact on marginalized communities. Critics point to instances where Tisch has overruled disciplinary actions against officers accused of wrongdoing, sparking skepticism among some advocates.
Despite these criticisms, many experts credit Tisch with being an effective leader who has given her investigators space to solve complex cases, like the high-profile assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Her leadership on this front has earned praise from law enforcement professionals.
Overall, while differing opinions remain about Tisch's tenure as commissioner, all three mayoral candidates seem to appreciate her commitment to reforming and modernizing the department.
I think it's kinda fishy that Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa are suddenly singing the same tune on keeping Tisch in her job 
. They're all from different parties and have different styles, so I'm not surprised they're trying to appeal to voters who want change 
. But still, it's interesting that they've found common ground on this one issue. Maybe it's a smart move for them, especially with the next election looming 
. Tisch has done some good work in stabilizing the department and cracking down on corruption 
, but we'll have to see how her record holds up under a new administration 
. One thing's for sure, though: NYC voters deserve better transparency about police reform and accountability 
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I'm like SO stoked that these NYC mayoral candidates are finally on the same page about keeping Jessica Tisch as commissioner!!! I mean, it's been a wild ride watching her lead the NYPD through all the corruption stuff and come out the other side with some major reforms. The "quality of life enforcement" thing is still kinda sketchy for me though... 
. And can we talk about how awesome it is that she's given those investigators the space they need to solve some crazy crimes? Like, who else could crack a case involving a high-profile assassination? 
! It's like they're thinking about what's best for the city, not just their own interests. And yeah, Jessica Tisch's approach to policing is a big deal - some people love her focus on low-level crimes, while others think it's too focused on ticketing homeless folks 
. I'm all for reform, but we gotta make sure it doesn't come at the expense of marginalized communities 
. Anyways, I'm curious to see how this plays out in the election - do you guys think Tisch's got a shot? 
But at the same time, I get why some people are skeptical about her approach and its impact on marginalized communities. It's all about finding that balance, you know? As for Tisch herself, I think she's doing a great job as commissioner, even if she has made some questionable decisions. Her track record on solving complex cases is definitely impressive! 
. And let's be real, if Tisch can solve cases like the Brian Thompson assassination, she must be doing something right 
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. But hey, you've gotta give credit where credit is due, right? Tisch's done some good stuff in her tenure, like stabilizing the department and giving investigators space to solve cases. The whole "quality of life enforcement" thing might not be everyone's cup of tea, but at least it's helped with crime rates 
. Just gotta hope she doesn't get too cozy with the cops and start turning a blind eye to misconduct 
. Still, it's nice to see some unity among the candidates, even if they don't all agree on everything 
... I mean, why would these candidates suddenly agree on keeping her in her job? It just doesn't add up. They're all trying to appeal to different crowds, maybe thinking they can win over some votes by agreeing with each other on the one thing that's actually been done correctly under her leadership - reforming the department. But let's be real, they probably only like Tisch because she's kept things relatively stable during their campaign trails. As soon as she's out of the way, I'm sure we'll see a whole new era of chaos and corruption under whoever wins 
And it's cool that the candidates are showing some unity on this front. Maybe they're finally listening to each other for once 
. Anyway, I'm curious to see how the next phase of her tenure plays out. Fingers crossed she keeps up the good work! 
. Fingers crossed whoever wins the mayoral election can build on her progress 
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. Time will tell if Tisch's reforms actually stick and make a real difference in the city 
And yeah some ppl are gonna say she's too lenient but honestly what's the alternative? a bunch of cops getting away with murder? 
anyway it's dope to see all these mayoral candidates coming together on this one thing. maybe we can finally get some real change in that department 
. Let's give Tisch some credit - she's making NYC safer and more livable one step at a time 
. But at the same time, I'm still not sure if "quality of life enforcement" is really effective and doesn't unfairly target certain communities 
. It's a tough one to call