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Mayor Zohran Mamdani to Attend 9/11 Memorial Despite Backlash

9/9/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will attend the September 11 memorial at Ground Zero on Friday.
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Governor George Pataki and 9/11 families urged Mamdani to stay away, creating controversy.
Mamdani said his focus is honoring victims and first responders.
He confirmed he will stand by families and first responders as he did last year.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced he will attend the September 11 memorial at Ground Zero on Friday.
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Governor George Pataki and 9/11 families urged Mamdani to stay away, creating controversy.
Mamdani said his focus is honoring victims and first responders.
He confirmed he will stand by families and first responders as he did last year.