A new NYPD controversy: How will Mamdani respond to a council member's arrest?

This week, Brooklyn City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested during a protest in Bedford-Stuyvesant aimed at stopping the eviction of a woman amid disputed allegations of deed theft. Video of the arrest quickly went viral, and Ossé has since raised concerns about his treatment by police during the incident. Mayor Zohran Mamdani described the footage as "concerning" and said he reached out to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch in response. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza, and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan break down Ossé's arrest and the mayor's reaction. Also this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul discussed her proposal to overhaul New York's auto insurance system, arguing it will help lower costs for drivers. She emphasized she is not ready to make a final budget deal unless her proposed changes are included. The "Off Topic" team weighs in on what the plan could mean for New York drivers.

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A new NYPD controversy: How will Mamdani respond to a council member's arrest? is an episode from Off Topic/On Politics by Misha Zilman.

This episode is 36:03 long.

This episode was published on Apr 24, 2026.

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