Joann Ariola Says Mamdani Is To Blame For Scrapping NYPD Expansion Plan

Joann Ariola Says Mamdani Is To Blame For Scrapping NYPD Expansion Plan

Published: September 17, 2026

Duration: 9:30

Joann Ariola, NYC Councilwoman representing District 32 in Queens, joins Sid to recap yesterday's City Council grilling of NYPD brass over crime increases in parts of the Bronx—with some, including Ariola, blaming Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision to scrap a planned 580-officer expansion for the spike.