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GOP Lawmakers Urge Zohran Mamdani to Skip NYC 9/11 Memorial
Families and activists say Mamdani’s attendance could politicize the 25th anniversary memorial, and organizers say more than 100,000 signatures back the appeal.
- On Friday, 9/11 victim families and activists rallied at City Hall, urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to skip the private Ground Zero memorial service scheduled for later that day.
- Giovanni Galante, whose wife Grace was killed in the 9/11 attacks, gathered more than 100,000 signatures on a petition requesting Mamdani not attend, citing concerns over his ties to the New York City Democratic Socialists.
- Nearly 400 people, including families of 9/11 victims and civil rights activists, rallied outside the New York City Democratic Socialists office questioning party policies. Family members called the Ground Zero ceremony "private."
- Former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Former Gov. George Pataki joined the calls for Mamdani to stay away, while critics pointed to the party's past statements regarding the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack as undermining the anniversary.
- Mamdani called the 9/11 attack "horrific" and said recently released local government records and a declared day of remembrance aim to strengthen New York City and support survivors.
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Uneasiness among attendees lies largely in the mayor's political alliances and recent administrative decisions.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced a hostile reception from some 9/11 families and mourners after attending Friday's 25th anniversary remembrance at Ground Zero despite calls for him to stay away.
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So Much For "Unity": Hateful Republicans Bash Mayor Zohran Mamdani For Attending 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Republicans attack NYC's Muslim mayor for attending 9/11 memorial, but New Yorkers support his presence, rejecting GOP's fear-mongering.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls 9/11 attacks the ‘horrific act of terror’, attends Ground Zero Ceremony despite ban petition
Mayor Zohran Mamdani shared a lengthy video message on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He also joined several politicians, mourners and survivors at the Lower Manhattan event despite calls for a ban.
·New Delhi, India
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right12Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Left, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources lean Left, 36% of the sources lean Right
37% Left
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C 27%
R 36%
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