Editorial | City Hall makes an NYPD budget blunder

The NYPD has achieved record lows in murders and shootings in 2026 despite a historic low officer roster of 35,000. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch proposed hiring 580 more officers with a $70 million budget, but the final city budget excluded this plan, pleasing progressive lawmakers who oppose expanding the police force. Mayor Zohran Mamdani claims the department can maintain safety without additional hires.