Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens, confirmed earlier reports of his decision in a mayoral debate Wednesday night. He has said in recent months that he’s been impressed by Tisch’s efforts to root out corruption within the New York Police Department’s upper ranks.
“My administration will be relentless in its pursuit of safety and affordability for every New Yorker,” Mamdani said. “Commissioner Tisch took on a broken status quo, ...