NYC NOW Evening Roundup: Election Day Eve, Trump Administration to Partially Pay SNAP Benefits, and NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Record
Nov 3, 2025
Ben Feuerherd, a public safety reporter for WNYC, joins the discussion to dive into NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's noteworthy tenure. They explore Tisch's impressive background, including her Harvard education and rapid ascent in city government roles. Ben highlights her efforts that led to declines in crime and corruption. The episode also tackles the political support she receives from all mayoral candidates, with each citing a desire for stability and reform as reasons for their backing. Will she remain after the elections? That's the big question!
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Commuter Votes For Change
- Sidney Martinez says he's voting for Zoran Mamdani because Democrats need change after the last decade.
- He calls Mamdani's platform 'exactly that' and cites a need to change tactics now.
Another Commuter Backs Experience
- Martinez (no relation) plans to vote for Andrew Cuomo because he believes Cuomo has far more experience.
- He says he doesn't know Mamdani and doesn't trust him to have helped residents pass laws for them.
Young Voter Locked Out And Worried
- 19-year-old D'Amelia Gayle says she isn't registered because registration keeps failing or IDs don't work.
- She worries about affordability and choosing between healthy food and rent.