NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Mamdani and Giuliani shake hands at 9/11 commemoration
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani shook hands during the 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero, following an earlier public call by Giuliani for Mamdani not to attend.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The interaction marks a public meeting between current and former New York City mayors following prior public disagreement over event attendance.
Key Facts
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and former Mayor Rudy Giuliani shook hands at the 9/11 commemoration ceremony at Ground Zero.
- The handshake occurred after Rudy Giuliani publicly called on Zohran Mamdani not to attend the memorial.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationNewsmax“Media outlet that interviewed Giuliani”OrganizationThe Hill“Publisher of the news article”PersonZohran Mamdani“New York City Mayor”locationWorld Trade Center“Site of the September 11 attacks”locationNew York City“Jurisdiction of the mayors”locationGround Zero“Site of the 9/11 commemoration ceremony”PersonRudy Giuliani“Former New York City Mayor”locationManhattan“Borough where air quality was disputed”PersonKathy Hochul“New York Governor”PersonRamzi Kassem“NYC top legal counsel appointed by Mamdani”