An online petition urging the mayor to avoid participating in 9/11 remembrance ceremonies has surpassed 100,000 signatures, reflecting growing public dissent over his involvement. The controversy escalates ahead of a Staten Island event honoring fallen firefighters, where tensions are anticipated to rise between supporters and critics of the mayor’s presence. The petition highlights deep divisions over how local leaders should engage with the solemn anniversary of the attacks. With emotions running high, the gathering could become a flashpoint for broader debates on leadership and commemoration.


An online petition calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from 9/11 ceremonies has lodged over 100,000 signatures. At a Staten Island event honoring fallen firefighters, tensions are expected to ...