Who is Jessica Tisch, the Jewish NYC police commissioner who will serve in Mayor-Elect Mamdani’s administration?
As Zohran Mamdani faces distrust from Jewish voters over his record on Israel and protests, keeping Jessica Tisch sends a message
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Fast Forward Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD
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