As New York prepares to mark 25 years since the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, hundreds of relatives of victims are urging organisers not to allow New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to attend the annual Ground Zero commemoration. The petition, which organisers say has attracted more than 1,100 signatures, including at least 300 relatives of victims.
According to the petition's organisers, over a thousand people have signed the appeal within days of its launch, including at least 300 family members of victims. They argue that the anniversary should remain focused on honouring those who lost their lives rather than becoming overshadowed by political disputes. The petition asks the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to reconsider whether Mamdani's attendance would reflect the spirit of the ceremony.
