Mayor Mamdani plans to attend a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on Friday. Some family members of victims and notable figures have expressed opposition to his attendance. George Pataki and Rudy Giuliani are among those who object to Mayor Mamdani being there.

The ceremony is an annual event held to remember the victims of 9/11. Mayor Mamdani has stated that he will attend despite the criticism.

Further details about the controversy surrounding Mayor Mamdani's attendance are available from the source. The opposition from some family members and public figures has been noted, but the full context of the situation is not fully described here.