Mayor Mamdani terminates NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda, appoints Edwin Raymond as new sheriff
The mayor has appointed retired police Lt. Edwin Raymond as the new sheriff of NYC.
brooklyn.news12.comHere’s what I found about the latest developments regarding Mamdani and the NYC sheriff role, based on recent reports:
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May 28–29, 2026: Mayor Zohran Mamdani terminated NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda and announced Edwin Raymond, a former NYPD lieutenant, as the new sheriff. The mayor did not publicly specify a reason for Miranda’s firing in the initial statements.[3][5][7]
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Reports indicate the replacement was part of Mamdani’s broader public-safety personnel changes, with Raymond described by the mayor as a principled public servant focused on accountability and public trust. Miranda had previously faced scrutiny over cash seizures during raids of unlicensed weed shops, as well as an investigation into donations-related questions.[7][8][3]
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Additional coverage highlighted reaction from local media and Bill/press briefings tied to the transition, including statements emphasizing safety, effectiveness, and public trust as guiding principles for the new sheriff.[7]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details from each article, verify current status beyond these initial reports, or summarize the key points from the replacement announcement and any follow-up statements. I can also set up a quick timeline of events if that would help. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Mayor Mamdani fires NYC Sheriff, appoints replacement: What To Know[3]
- May 28, 2026: Mamdani terminates NYC Sheriff, Edwin Raymond named as new sheriff[7]
- YouTube coverage confirming Edwin Raymond appointment[5]
- Local coverage reinforcing the firing and replacement context[7]