ground zero
Coverage of ground zero in the Nexus archive.
- GOP senators rally behind 9/11 families in push to ban Mamdani from anniversary ceremony: 'He's a disgrace'
Republican senators are backing a petition from 9/11 victim families demanding that Mayor Zohran Mamdani be banned from attending the 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony at Ground Zero. The complaint focuses on claims regarding Mamdani's alleged ties to Islamic extremism, his views on America's place in the world, and accusations of supporting Hamas. Several GOP lawmakers criticized him for these comments during interviews.
- GOP senators rally behind 9/11 families in push to ban Mamdani from anniversary ceremony: 'He's a disgrace'
Families of 9/11 victims have launched a petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be excluded from the Ground Zero anniversary remembrance ceremony. Republican senators supported this effort, citing various concerns regarding Mamdani’s statements and alleged associations with Islamic extremism. Sen. Tim Sheehy accused Mamdani of platforming Islamic extremism and openly supporting Hamas.
- More 9/11 families urge defiant Mamdani to stay home for 25th memorial ceremony: Here are their stories
Tens of thousands have signed a Change.org petition urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to avoid the 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero, with family members of 9/11 victims among the signatories. The petition seeks to exclude Mamdani from the 25th anniversary event.
- 9/11 families’ anti-Mamdani petition: Letters to the Editor — July 29, 2026
A petition from 9/11 families opposes Mayor Mamdani's presence at Ground Zero, citing 2,977 reasons related to the 9/11 attacks.
- Families of 9/11 victims want to ban Mamdani from sacred 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero: ‘unwelcome guest’
A group of 9/11 families has started a petition to ban NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero, citing his alleged long-standing support for terrorism. They argue he is an 'unwelcome guest' at the event honoring the victims of the 2001 attacks.
- Funeral held for retired FDNY deputy chief who dedicated life to 9/11 survivors and families
A funeral was held for James Riches, a retired FDNY deputy chief who spent six months at ground zero searching for his son's body after 9/11. He dedicated his life to supporting 9/11 survivors and their families.
- 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorates 24 years since end of Ground Zero recovery efforts
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum commemorates the 24th anniversary of the end of Ground Zero recovery efforts. Recovery efforts concluded 24 years ago today.
- Rudy Giuliani's primary care provider gives update on his condition
Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being taken off a ventilator and is expected to make a full recovery. He was hospitalized with severe breathing issues after returning from a trip to Paris. His condition had turned critical, but he has shown significant improvement.
- Rudy Giuliani's primary care provider gives update on his condition
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City Mayor, has shown improvement in his condition after being hospitalized with severe breathing issues and is now breathing on his own. His doctor, Dr. Maria Ryan, expects him to make a full recovery. Giuliani's condition had turned critical, but he has since stabilized.