NYPD Commissioner Apologizes After Brother's Incendiary Remarks Against Jewish Leader
New York City's mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani has received a formal apology from NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch after her brother Benjamin Tisch called him an "enemy" of Jewish people. The remarks were made at a Met Council gala two weeks ago, sparking concerns over the growing tensions between Mamdani and the city's Jewish community.
Benjamin Tisch, who is also CEO of Loews Corporation, criticized Mamdani during his remarks, citing their significant policy differences. As commissioner, Tisch has expressed strong opposition to some of Mamdani's stances on issues such as Israel and bail reform. The rift between the two brothers will be a major test for their working relationship once Mamdani takes office.
The controversy surrounding Benjamin Tisch's comments comes as no surprise, given Mamdani's history of being a vocal critic of Israel and his past defense of the slogan "globalize the intifada." This slogan has been widely criticized by Jewish groups as anti-Semitic. As city's first Muslim mayor-elect, Mamdani faces significant pressure to address these concerns.
The police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, acknowledged the fear felt by the Jewish community, but maintained her commitment to serving all New Yorkers, including those of Jewish faith. Her apology was seen as a conciliatory gesture aimed at easing tensions between her and the incoming mayor-elect.
Tisch had previously hinted at the differences in opinion between herself and Mamdani through an internal email, stating that they do not agree on everything. The police commissioner has also criticized bail reform policies, which Mamdani supports, calling them "dangerous." However, she praises Tisch for rooting out corruption within the department.
The controversy surrounding Benjamin Tisch's comments is another example of the ongoing challenges faced by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in addressing concerns over antisemitism. His response to a protest at an Upper East Side synagogue last month also drew criticism from Jewish groups, who accused him of not taking enough action against hate speech.
Mamdani has vowed to appoint a senior adviser on antisemitism once he takes office and to protect the rights of Jewish New Yorkers. His administration's approach will be crucial in addressing these growing concerns and building trust with the city's diverse communities.
New York City's mayoral-elect Zohran Mamdani has received a formal apology from NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch after her brother Benjamin Tisch called him an "enemy" of Jewish people. The remarks were made at a Met Council gala two weeks ago, sparking concerns over the growing tensions between Mamdani and the city's Jewish community.
Benjamin Tisch, who is also CEO of Loews Corporation, criticized Mamdani during his remarks, citing their significant policy differences. As commissioner, Tisch has expressed strong opposition to some of Mamdani's stances on issues such as Israel and bail reform. The rift between the two brothers will be a major test for their working relationship once Mamdani takes office.
The controversy surrounding Benjamin Tisch's comments comes as no surprise, given Mamdani's history of being a vocal critic of Israel and his past defense of the slogan "globalize the intifada." This slogan has been widely criticized by Jewish groups as anti-Semitic. As city's first Muslim mayor-elect, Mamdani faces significant pressure to address these concerns.
The police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, acknowledged the fear felt by the Jewish community, but maintained her commitment to serving all New Yorkers, including those of Jewish faith. Her apology was seen as a conciliatory gesture aimed at easing tensions between her and the incoming mayor-elect.
Tisch had previously hinted at the differences in opinion between herself and Mamdani through an internal email, stating that they do not agree on everything. The police commissioner has also criticized bail reform policies, which Mamdani supports, calling them "dangerous." However, she praises Tisch for rooting out corruption within the department.
The controversy surrounding Benjamin Tisch's comments is another example of the ongoing challenges faced by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in addressing concerns over antisemitism. His response to a protest at an Upper East Side synagogue last month also drew criticism from Jewish groups, who accused him of not taking enough action against hate speech.
Mamdani has vowed to appoint a senior adviser on antisemitism once he takes office and to protect the rights of Jewish New Yorkers. His administration's approach will be crucial in addressing these growing concerns and building trust with the city's diverse communities.
this whole thing is so weird, like benjamin tisch's brother is a top cop in nyc but he goes off on a rant about zohran being an "enemy" of jewish people? 
doesn't sound right to me... 
i mean, i get that fams can disagree but this is just so public and it's gonna be hard for zohran to earn back trust with the jewish community 
i mean benjamin tisch's comments were super incendiary, no wonder he apologized to zohran - poor guy's gotta deal with all this drama 
anyway, i hope zohran gets a good team around him to help him navigate these issues and build trust with the jewish community 
btw, can u imagine how stressful it must be for his brother jessica tisch to keep her family life separate from her job 
. His brother Benjamin's comments were pretty incendiary, and I'm glad Jessica Tisch is taking responsibility for them by apologizing 
. But let's be real, this controversy is just a symptom of a bigger issue – the fact that people are still spouting hate speech and anti-Semitic rhetoric like it's no big deal 
. Mamdani needs to be prepared to take on all sides of this issue, not just the Jewish community – he owes it to every New Yorker who's feeling marginalized or excluded 
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Can you believe Benjamin Tisch called out his bro Jessica's future BFF Zohran as an "enemy" of Jewish people? 
Anyway, I guess this apology from Jessica is a good start to mend the bridges between her and Zohran...or not? 
. Let's hope Zohran brings some unity and understanding to the table when he takes office 
. As a parent, I want my kids to feel safe and supported in their community, and it seems like there are some concerns around that right now 
. I'm hoping he'll surround himself with good people who can help him find a balance between his values and being a leader for everyone 
. But at the same time, it's clear that there's some serious cultural and ideological divides between him and some segments of the Jewish community 
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), I think we've got to be realistic about these tensions - they're not going away anytime soon. And Mamdani's gonna have to navigate this complex web of expectations and allegiances as he takes office 
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. But hey, maybe this can be an opportunity for growth and understanding? We'll just have to wait and see 
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, but it's about time 
for her brother to keep his thoughts to himself 
. Benjamins comments were super hurtful 
and sparked a lot of anxiety 
on top of everyday life. 
As mayor-elect, Zohran needs to be more careful 
about who he surrounds himself with and what messages he sends out 
. He can't just promise to protect Jewish New Yorkers 
, not just empty promises 
I feel for Zohran, trying to navigate all these issues on day one. The police commissioner's apology was a good start, but it's gonna be tough to build trust when the incoming mayor has already made some pretty inflammatory comments in the past 
. And let's be real, "globalize the intifada" is like, the ultimate red flag 
. but i guess thats politics for u 
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. We need some real leaders who can take on these difficult issues head-on, rather than trying to appease everyone with empty apologies and platitudes 
! The best part was this one tiny truck that had the crispiest, most flavorful Korean BBQ tacos ever 
. I mean, who knew you could put kimchi and bulgogi beef in a taco? 
. But at the same time, his brother Jessica has been pretty clear about her stances on issues that I think are important, like bail reform 
. I don't know if we should be so quick to assume she's biased just because of their family ties 
. Maybe we should just focus on building bridges instead of tearing each other apart 
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. Can't we all just get along? The Tisch brothers are clearly going to have a love-hate relationship, but I gotta wonder if this is just a PR stunt to distract us from real issues. Zohran needs to focus on the big picture, like addressing homelessness and affordable housing. Let's not forget that there are people struggling to find a roof over their heads 
. Can't wait to see how this all plays out 