Exclusive | NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch would be Mamdanis biggest foe when hes up for reelection: poll

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s NYPD commissioner could be the biggest threat if she runs against him when he’s up for reelection in 2029, a new poll found.Honan Strategy Group found the democratic socialist mayor has the support of 54% of likely voters in a multi-candidate Democratic Party primary – but Tisch runs second with 17% support despite never having indicated she’s seeking to make the jump to politics.The stunning survey comes as Mamdani faces calls to fire Tisch from law enforcement reform activists and fellow members of the Democratic Socialists of America in the aftermath of an ICE shooting in the Bronx.“Jessica Tisch could potentially be a viable contender for mayor,” pollster Bradley Honan said.“I think Mamdani is going to keep Tisch close.”Hizzoner has said he has no plans to cut ties with Tisch, who he kept on from the administration of previous Mayor Eric Adams.

The national DSA and some lefty politicians have called for her job after federal immigration agents shot a Dominican Republic man and alleged gangmember who tried to flee from an arrest in a car with a 5-year-old passenger.Local sanctuary laws prevent city cops from cooperating with ICE in most cases.NYPD officers were not involved in the shooting, but Mamdani has said his administration will investigate the local response including the department’s handling of protests in the wake of the shooting.The Honan poll found Mamdani with strong numbers in a ranked-choice reelection campaign as he comes to the close of his first year in office, despite the surprising numbers from Tisch – who is riding high as most crimes in the city trend downward.The poll also found Mamdani coming out strong in hypothetical head-to-head matchups:He also held a 40-point lead over Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and a 45-point lead over Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.Meanwhile, 73% of Democrats approve of his job performance, including 54% who strongly approve.Two-thirds of Democrats ...