NYPD Commissioner Tisch Apologizes for Brother's Anti-Semitic Remark
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has issued an apology to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after her brother, Benjamin Tisch, sparked controversy by calling him an "enemy" of Jewish people. The remark was made at a Met Council gala two weeks ago, amidst growing concerns about Mamdani's stance on Israel and his past defense of the slogan "globalize the intifada."
Benjamin Tisch, CEO of Loews Corporation, criticized Mamdani, who has been open about his criticism of Israel, saying that he was an enemy of Jewish people. The comment has raised eyebrows among many in the Jewish community, with some accusing Mamdani of normalizing antisemitism.
The apology from Commissioner Tisch comes as a test for her relationship with Mayor-elect Mamdani, who will be the city's first Muslim mayor. Despite their political and policy differences, Commissioner Tisch expressed commitment to being a mayor for all New Yorkers, including Jewish New Yorkers. She acknowledged that she has differences with her incoming boss but emphasized that her goal is to serve the entire community.
The tension between Commissioner Tisch and Mayor-elect Mamdani stems from their differing views on issues such as bail reform, crime rates, and policing practices. Commissioner Tisch has blamed bail reform for rising crime, while Mamdani cites studies refuting this claim. They also disagree on abolishing the gang database, with Mamdani calling it "dangerous" and Commissioner Tisch praising her efforts to root out corruption within the department.
Benjamin Tisch's comments have joined a growing list of criticisms aimed at Mayor-elect Mamdani, who has faced allegations of antisemitism and questions about how he will protect Jewish New Yorkers. Last month, he was criticized for his response to a protest over an Upper East Side synagogue that rents space to a group helping Jews relocate to Israel, including the West Bank.
In response to these concerns, Mayor-elect Mamdani has vowed to appoint a senior adviser on antisemitism and has emphasized the need for greater dialogue between law enforcement and the Jewish community. His commitment to being a mayor for all New Yorkers, including Jewish New Yorkers, appears to be genuine, but the road ahead will be challenging.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has issued an apology to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after her brother, Benjamin Tisch, sparked controversy by calling him an "enemy" of Jewish people. The remark was made at a Met Council gala two weeks ago, amidst growing concerns about Mamdani's stance on Israel and his past defense of the slogan "globalize the intifada."
Benjamin Tisch, CEO of Loews Corporation, criticized Mamdani, who has been open about his criticism of Israel, saying that he was an enemy of Jewish people. The comment has raised eyebrows among many in the Jewish community, with some accusing Mamdani of normalizing antisemitism.
The apology from Commissioner Tisch comes as a test for her relationship with Mayor-elect Mamdani, who will be the city's first Muslim mayor. Despite their political and policy differences, Commissioner Tisch expressed commitment to being a mayor for all New Yorkers, including Jewish New Yorkers. She acknowledged that she has differences with her incoming boss but emphasized that her goal is to serve the entire community.
The tension between Commissioner Tisch and Mayor-elect Mamdani stems from their differing views on issues such as bail reform, crime rates, and policing practices. Commissioner Tisch has blamed bail reform for rising crime, while Mamdani cites studies refuting this claim. They also disagree on abolishing the gang database, with Mamdani calling it "dangerous" and Commissioner Tisch praising her efforts to root out corruption within the department.
Benjamin Tisch's comments have joined a growing list of criticisms aimed at Mayor-elect Mamdani, who has faced allegations of antisemitism and questions about how he will protect Jewish New Yorkers. Last month, he was criticized for his response to a protest over an Upper East Side synagogue that rents space to a group helping Jews relocate to Israel, including the West Bank.
In response to these concerns, Mayor-elect Mamdani has vowed to appoint a senior adviser on antisemitism and has emphasized the need for greater dialogue between law enforcement and the Jewish community. His commitment to being a mayor for all New Yorkers, including Jewish New Yorkers, appears to be genuine, but the road ahead will be challenging.
this is just another example of rich folks trying to buy influence with their money. benjamin tisch thinks he can just make a snide comment about zohran mamdani's jewish background and then his sister comes out and apologizes for it? like, get over yourself benjamins 
. and let's be real, commsioner tisch is only saying sorry because she knows she has to if she wants to keep her job and maintain a relationship with her brother. the real issue here is the fact that mamdani is being criticized for being jewish in a city where being jewish is often tied to privilege 
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. Like, can't we just have an open conversation without throwing around hurtful labels? Anti-Semitism is a serious issue, but labeling someone an 'enemy' is not the way to address it. It's like, Benjamin Tisch's comment was more about his own biases than trying to start a meaningful discussion.
The thing that really gets me is that Benjamin Tisch thinks Mamdani is some kinda enemy just 'cause he's got different views on Israel... like what's wrong with questioning authority? 
And now Commissioner Tisch is apologizin' for her bro, but we all know she was the one who let him get away with that nasty comment in the first place 
. I mean, I feel bad for Mamdani, he deserves better than some rich dude's opinion of him... maybe it's time to call out the haters and show 'em that you can disagree without bein' a hater 
. But at the same time, I think it's also important for people to reflect on their own words and actions and consider how they might be impacting others. We need more empathy and understanding in our conversations, especially when we're discussing sensitive topics like this.
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Her brother's comment was super hurtful & it's awesome she's speaking up & standing with Mayor-elect Mamdani 
These types of situations are really awkward & will be hard for her & the city to navigate, but hopefully she can help bring ppl together instead of driving them apart 
I'm not surprised about this whole situation 
. The NYPD's own statistics show a 35% increase in anti-Semitic incidents between 2019 and 2022 
. Meanwhile, according to the Pew Research Center, only 27% of Jewish New Yorkers trust their local government 
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. Let's hope Commissioner Tisch and Mayor-elect Mamdani can work together to address these concerns 
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... I mean, it's not like Benjamin Tisch expected his comment to blow up in his sister's face or anything 
. I get why he said what he did - he's just super passionate about Israel and thinks Zohran Mamdani is being way too harsh on the Jewish community 
. And let's be real, this whole thing is gonna make her relationship with Mayor-elect Mamdani super interesting to watch 
... will they be able to work together despite their policy disagreements? Only time'll tell 
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. I think Commissioner Tisch's apology shows she's taking responsibility for her brother's comments and wants to make it clear that not everyone in her family shares his views. It's a big step forward, especially given the tension between them on policy issues.
. It shows he's committed to creating a safe space for Jewish New Yorkers and addressing their concerns head-on.
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. on the other hand, benji's got some major skeletons in his closet too - has anyone looked into his company's dealings with israel? 
. Like, can't they just agree on one thing? 
That they'll still serve the whole city even if they disagree on stuff? 
. i get why mamdani has critics tho, his stance on israel is super polarizing and some ppl are worried about him being a pro for jews in the city. but at the end of the day, he's all about being inclusive & making sure every newyorker feels welcome