NYPD commissioner 'proudly' leads Israel parade as grand marshal; Mamdani breaks tradition, avoids event

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch led the Israel Day parade in New York City as grand marshal, while Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event, breaking a decades-long tradition. Political leaders like Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attended the parade, which drew large crowds despite Mamdani's absence.