Mamdani gets cold shoulder from Rep. Espaillat — as NYPD boss Tisch forces smile during awkward appearance
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani got the cold shoulder from Rep. Adriano Espaillat — as Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch forced a smile during an awkward press appearance Friday, body language experts said.
Espaillat — who lost the Democratic primary last month after Mamdani backed his far-left challenger — snubbed the mayor while taking the podium at an NYPD security briefing about the National Dominican Republic Day Parade.
“Thank you, commissioner,” Espaillat said, warmly acknowledging Tisch, who was spotted putting her hand on his shoulder and exchanging a look with the outgoing congressman before the news conference started.
“And thank you to the New York City Police Department. Chief Ramolez, Chief Rivera. I know them both, and I know the great work that they did both in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx,” Espaillat said — while failing to mention Mamdani.
“I started my public service career as president of the 34th precinct community council …