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Mayor Mamdani pivots on NYPD hiring, shelving plans to expand police ranks just a month after announcing them — a strategic move to balance progressive promises with fiscal realities and police commissioner Tisch’s traditional approach. Despite rising crime concerns, both officials insist current staffing levels of around 34,000 officers can handle public safety effectively, citing budget savings and operational efficiency. Critics see it as a victory for reform advocates, while insiders confirm Tisch endorsed the pause — revealing the mayor’s tightrope walk between political loyalty and practical governance.

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