Mamdani–Tisch Joint Press Conference Thu May 28 — NYPD Unveils "Most Extensive Security Operation Ever" for Sun May 31 Israel Day on Fifth Parade; Mayor Confirms Skip, Tisch Serves as Grand Marshal

Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch held a joint press conference Thu May 28 announcing NYPD will mount its "most extensive" security operation in the parade's 61-year history for Sunday's Israel Day on Fifth Parade (5th Ave, 62nd–74th, theme "Proud Americans, Proud Zionists"). Mamdani: "While I will not be attending, our administration has been preparing for weeks to ensure the parade is safe… I look forward to this parade occurring seamlessly and peacefully." Tisch will serve as grand marshal in the mayor's absence — first NYC mayoral skip since the parade began in 1964. Organizers project record turnout. Pairs with JNS scoop that Anila Ali's American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (~30 marchers) will march for the first time in the parade's history.

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