NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani says 9/11 memorial service should be about remembrance, not politics
September 3, 2026 / 5:55 PM EDT / CBS New York
TL;DR
- Mayor Mamdani's first 9/11 memorial service as mayor will focus on remembrance of victims and their families.
- He believes the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in 2026 should be a day of solemn remembrance.
- Mamdani supports the release of 9/11-related documents and is allocating $34.2 million for a public online portal.
- He advocates for providing emergency services personnel with the best possible equipment.
- Mamdani believes in keeping the city safe while respecting the rights of its residents, stating that targeting individuals based on religion is unacceptable.
- If credible information about an attack arises, his first action would be to consult with the police commissioner and top brass to assess the threat and ensure safety.