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Who watches the watch parties?
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch highlighted the department's strained resources due to multiple summer events, including the World Cup, NBA Finals, and city celebrations, while expressing concerns about security risks and overtime costs. Tensions emerged between the police department and Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the scale of public watch parties for the World Cup, with the NYPD emphasizing limited resources and safety priorities.
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