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Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani discusses public safety plan at Journalism School event

The District 36 Assembly member addressed his public safety plan, which includes the creation of a new Department of Community Safety, in what Vital City’s founder said may have been his first in-depth conversation about the matter thus far.

By Tanel Leigher / Silence ByK Photography

Political journalist Errol Louis and Journalism School students asked Mamdani questions on topics ranging from his potential first day in office to his proposed Department of Community Safety.

By Surina Venkat and Isha Banerjee • September 11, 2025 at 3:42 AM

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