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NYPD Commish Jessica Tisch steals show roasting Mamdani, jokes about far left's demands to fire her
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch used humor at the Al Smith Dinner to address calls from far-left groups for her removal by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, joking about her rapport with former President Trump and her job security.
- Tisch, honored with the Happy Warrior Award, highlighted the event’s spirit of unity by noting her unique position as a Jewish police commissioner working under a Muslim mayor and being recognized by the Catholic Church.
- Archbishop Ronald Hicks and former Cardinal Timothy Dolan praised Tisch for her public service and leadership, with Dolan referring to her as “Wonder Woman” and acknowledging her role as NYPD co-chief chaplain.
- The event included notable attendees like actress Lynda Carter, but Mayor Mamdani did not speak or comment on Tisch’s remarks or the controversy surrounding her.
- Tisch and the NYPD faced criticism for their handling of anti-ICE protests following the October 8 shooting of Oscar Belgal by federal agents in the Bronx, which sparked calls for her removal.
