For Zohran Mamdani, the appointment seals one of the most consequential decisions of his nascent administration and provides further insight into the progressive's looming stewardship of City Hall.

The incoming democratic socialist mayor will retain the popular police commissioner from the Adams administration.

The comments came after White House Border Czar Tom Homan said that federal officers would return to New York City.

Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner who has overseen a drop in violent crime under outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, has agreed to remain in the post under newly elected Zohran Mamdani, who recently apologized for his past criticisms of the department.

While surrounded by members of the media, New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, center, helps to serve meals at at POTS, a Bronx nonprofit that provides food assistance, in New York, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Her statement that she would remain in her post eased concerns of business leaders that her departure would upend the city’s efforts to drive down crime.

Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects at the non-partisan Tax Foundation, voiced opposition to Mamdani's proposed tax hike, saying the policy risks a gradual erosion in the high-earner tax base and revenue losses that would accumulate over time.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s first big proposal is a bold plan to raise taxes on the city's highest earners by pushing for a two-percentage-point tax increase on income above $1 million.