In a win for public safety, Mamdani’s breaking yet another core campaign promise
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has decided to abandon a key campaign promise regarding police involvement in mental health calls, which has been viewed positively for public safety. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch confirmed that discussions on this plan have not yet started, indicating a shift in Mamdani's approach. Recent crime statistics show a significant decrease in major crimes in New York City, suggesting that the mayor's decision may be beneficial for the community.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani is breaking a campaign promise related to police handling mental health calls.
- ▪NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated that conversations about the mayor's plan have not commenced.
- ▪Crime rates in New York City have reached record lows for murders and shootings in early 2026.
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Opinion editorial In a win for public safety, Mamdani’s breaking yet another core campaign promise By Post Editorial Board Published June 3, 2026, 6:34 p.m. ET New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during an event for the FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour at American Museum of Natural History. John Jones-Imagn Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Great news: Mayor Zohran Mamdani is breaking another campaign promise, and the city is safer for it. Per NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, “conversations have not yet commenced” on the mayor’s dangerous plan to move actual cops off of working mental-health calls in favor of social workers or other civilians.
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