Ben Feuerherd
WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering public safety and policing who provides reporting and analysis on the new Office of Community Safety and NYPD hate-crime reporting changes.
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Feb 5, 2026 • 16min
Inside the NYPD Unit Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wants to Dismantle
Ben Feuerherd, WNYC and Gothamist reporter who covers policing and local policy, gives a clear primer on the NYPD Strategic Response Group. He traces its origin as a counterterror unit and its shift into protest policing. He discusses controversies over weaponry, shortened training, and recent deployments at anti‑ICE demonstrations.
Mar 23, 2026 • 24min
Mayor Mamdani's Office of Community Safety
Ben Feuerherd, WNYC and Gothamist reporter on public safety and policing, discusses Mayor Mamdani's new Office of Community Safety and its narrower scope than a department. He covers plans to expand mental-health responders for 911, how response criteria may change, and the NYPD's revised hate-crime reporting rules and debate over publishing reported versus confirmed figures.
Nov 19, 2025 • 7min
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch Accepts Mamdani’s Job Offer
In this discussion, WNYC reporter Ben Feuerherd dives into NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's decision to stay on with Mayor-elect Mamdani, highlighting her efforts in cleaning up corruption and maintaining low crime rates. The conversation touches on the controversy surrounding her quality-of-life policing amidst criticism from reform groups. Ben also breaks down the legal battle over the Elizabeth Street Garden and announces the opening for Coney Island's Polar Bear Plunge, ensuring listeners stay informed about NYC's vibrant community events.
