{"id":13930,"date":"2026-08-08T17:35:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:35:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/?p=13930"},"modified":"2026-08-08T17:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T14:35:45","slug":"columbia-prof-throws-tantrum-over-boos-as-backlash-grows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfire.gr\/en\/columbia-prof-throws-tantrum-over-boos-as-backlash-grows\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia prof throws tantrum over boos as backlash grows"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces mounting backlash from residents and first responder communities after suffering back-to-back public rejections at local events, raising questions about whether he should attend upcoming 9\/11 commemorations next month.<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to New York Post<\/em>, Mamdani<\/strong> endured his second humiliating public appearance last week when he was loudly booed at a National Night Out event on Staten Island. The gathering, designed to strengthen ties between law enforcement and local communities, saw roughly 3,500 attendees erupt in jeers when the mayor took the stage. He hastily cut his planned remarks to barely a minute before retreating.<\/p>\n

The hostile reception should have come as no surprise to a mayor who has repeatedly attacked law enforcement, labeling police officers as racist and a threat to public safety, and even suggesting the NYPD operates under Israeli control.<\/p>\n

Unwelcome at Funeral Service<\/h2>\n

The Staten Island incident followed another public snub at a Queens funeral for Sgt. Angel Rampersad<\/strong>, who was killed in an Iranian missile and drone attack. Mamdani arrived expecting to deliver remarks, only to be informed by the grieving family that they did not want him speaking at the service.<\/p>\n

The rejection carries particular weight given Mamdani’s record of defending hostile foreign regimes from Venezuela to Cuba, and his effective support for Tehran following President Donald Trump’s airstrikes against the Iranian regime. The fact that this rebuke occurred in multi-ethnic Queens, in a neighborhood he won handily last November, underscores the depth of dissatisfaction with his leadership.<\/p>\n

Rising Hate Crime Concerns<\/h2>\n

The mayor now faces additional criticism for allegedly fueling hatred and contributing to an environment that fosters hate crimes across the city.<\/p>\n

Mamdani’s electoral path to City Hall was fortuitous rather than decisive. He benefited from running against disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary, then faced the easily dismissed Curtis Sliwa<\/strong> in the general election. The result is a mayor with a narrow base of committed supporters but little broader public backing.<\/p>\n

September 11th Dilemma Looms<\/h2>\n

The mayor now confronts a no-win situation with the approaching 9\/11 ceremonies, particularly significant as the 25th anniversary approaches. While skipping the city’s most solemn annual civic event appears impossible for any mayor, Mamdani’s strained relationship with first responders and his controversial positions on Islamist terrorism suggest his presence will be unwelcome at best.<\/p>\n

Families of 9\/11 victims have circulated a petition demanding Mamdani stay away from the ceremonies, collecting more than 40,000 signatures. His past associations with figures like Hasan Piker<\/strong>, who infamously claimed America deserved the September 11th attacks, continue to haunt his public standing.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate Mamdani displays far less charm in private dealings, particularly with those who challenge his views, suggesting his political skills may not extend beyond the social media savvy that helped secure his election. His poor judgment at both the funeral and Staten Island event reveal a politician whose composure fails under pressure.<\/p>\n

City Hall faces mounting pressure to handle the entire 9\/11 commemoration week with restraint and humility. One particularly tone-deaf aide recently suggested the mayor’s attendance would somehow honor the families, a statement that only deepened resentment.<\/p>\n

With much of New York already barely tolerating his leadership, Mamdani would be wise to tread carefully to avoid provoking disturbances on what remains a sacred day for the city.<\/p>\n

With information from New York Post<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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