Interview with Chris Sommerfeldt

In this episode of The Perez Notes, Daily News City Hall reporter Chris Sommerfeldt joins Roberto Perez for a deep dive into the shifting landscape of New York City politics.

We break down Jesse Tisch staying on as NYPD Commissioner, how the Mamdani administration is taking shape, and what this means for policing, power, and early governing signals. Chris also examines Mayor Eric Adams’ relationship with the press corps, the 2025 congressional races reshaping New York’s political map, the growing weight of the DSA, and the high-stakes battle for the NYC Council Speakership.

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