The Great Read: She’s a Billionaire. He’s a Socialist. Can They Get Along?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.
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January 21, 2026, 2:01 p.m. Eastern time

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Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, both wearing dark overcoats, walk to the New York City Police Memorial, surrounded by police officers.

Pool photo by Richard Drew

She’s a Billionaire. He’s a Socialist. Can They Get Along?

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch have little in common. But both their political futures hinge on the safety of the city.

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