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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani paid tribute to the 9/11 victims, calling the attacks a "horrific act of terror." He attended the Ground Zero ceremony, despite a petition calling for his exclusion. The 25th anniversary ceremony honored the 2,753 lives lost and those affected by illnesses from toxic air at Ground Zero. Survivors, mourners, and politicians gathered, with family members reading the names of the 2,983 victims.
Six moments of silence were observed, marking the specific times of the attacks. Mamdani emphasized the ongoing impact and the bravery of those who helped during the crisis, urging New Yorkers to live lives worthy of the sacrifices made.
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