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George Pataki, Rudy Giuliani, some 9/11 families oppose Mamdani's attendance at Friday's WTC ceremony

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Criticism is mounting against Mayor Mamdani's decision to attend a ceremony. George Pataki and Rudy Giuliani are among those opposed to his attendance. Some family members of 9/11 victims also object to his presence.

The ceremony in question is an annual remembrance event. It is scheduled to take place on Friday.

Mayor Mamdani has stated that he will attend the ceremony despite the opposition. For more information on this developing story, further details are available from the source.

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Category: government · Published: September 7, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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George Pataki, Rudy Giuliani, some 9/11 families oppose Mamdani's attendance at Friday's WTC ceremony

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