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9/11 Hero's Family Rejects Mamdani, Backs Cuomo

9/11/2025

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Terminally-ill 9/11 hero Sal Turturici and his wife Wendi criticized Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his ties to Hasan Piker, who stated “America deserved 9/11.”
They endorsed Mamdani's opponent, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, near Ground Zero.
Wendi deemed Mamdani's association with Piker disqualifying.
The Mamdani campaign accused Cuomo of exploiting Islamophobia.
Polls indicate Cuomo is 22 points behind Mamdani.

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Terminally-ill 9/11 hero Sal Turturici and his wife Wendi criticized Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for his ties to Hasan Piker, who stated “America deserved 9/11.”
They endorsed Mamdani's opponent, ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, near Ground Zero.
Wendi deemed Mamdani's association with Piker disqualifying.
The Mamdani campaign accused Cuomo of exploiting Islamophobia.
Polls indicate Cuomo is 22 points behind Mamdani.