Mamdani walks back plan to increase NYPD headcount following DSA pressure
Commissioner Tisch has led three city agencies over the course of her career, and few public servants have a stronger record of finding efficiencies, modernizing operations, and delivering results for New Yorkers even under the most difficult budget conditions. For now, the department is able to police effectively with the budgeted headcount we have, driving crime down month after month. Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
- ▪Commissioner Tisch has led three city agencies over the course of her career, and few public servants have a stronger record of finding efficiencies, modernizing operations, and delivering results for New Yorkers even under the most difficu
- ▪For now, the department is able to police effectively with the budgeted headcount we have, driving crime down month after month.
- ▪Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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Politics Mamdani walks back plan to increase NYPD headcount following DSA pressure The mayor is a self-described Democratic socialist By Alex Nitzberg Fox News Published July 1, 2026 4:03pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for July 1 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! New York City's new budget does not include a potential police department headcount boost authorization that had been on the table, reports indicate.
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