# Families split over whether New York City mayor should attend 9/11 remembrance

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- CNN, 2026-08-08 11:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/08/us/9-11-families-ceremony-mamdani?Date=20260808&Profile=CNN

> Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, families of those killed remain divided over whether the current New York City mayor should attend the annual remembrance. The dispute recalls the mayor’s role at the time as a symbol of America’s grief and resilience. Relatives hold differing views on whether the mayor’s presence at the ceremony is appropriate. The disagreement centers on participation in the yearly memorial, not on the event’s significance.