The mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani, became a target of Islamophobia while trying to keep the focus on the victims of the September 11 attacks, which mark their 25th anniversary. Three days before the commemorative date, conservative politicians gathered with victims' families on the steps of New York City Hall to reiterate the demand that Mamdani not participate in the official memorial ceremony on Friday.
Mamdani, however, had been marking the date for weeks. He met with firefighters at firehouses that suffered severe losses that day, including Ladder 118 in Brooklyn, and Engine 24 and Ladder 5 in SoHo. He also visited Bellevue Hospital to speak with survivors of the attacks, victims' families, and patients suffering from persistent health problems related to the event.
Last week, the mayor published executive orders honoring the victims. The article does not provide complete details about these orders, as it appears to be cut off.
