Mayor Mamdani Defies Calls to Exclude | Salt Lake City News

As New York City prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a new memorial wall honoring fallen first responders was unveiled at One Police Plaza — attended by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, NYPD leaders, and victim families. Amid controversy over Mamdani’s Muslim faith and calls from former Mayor Rudy Giuliani for him to be excluded, Governor Kathy Hochul forcefully defended inclusion, calling divisive remarks abhorrent. Mamdani affirmed his attendance, pledging to honor victims and first responders’ courage. With over 2,500 NYC lives lost that day, national figures including VP JD Vance and President Trump will join commemorations — a moment Mamdani says must focus on unity, resilience, and remembering those who suffered and sacrificed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8259b1b22abfdcbc