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As New York City prepares to mark 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks, Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking new steps to formalize remembrance while strengthening the city’s emergency readiness. Two executive orders will establish September 11 as NYC’s first official Day of Remembrance and Service and update how city agencies prepare to maintain critical operations during emergencies. The annual observance will include a moment of silence while encouraging memorial events, educational programs, volunteerism and community service across the five boroughs. Separately, the city will create a new interagency Continuity and Mission Assurance Team to coordinate emergency planning among key agencies. Together, the initiatives connect the legacy of September 11 with public service, resilience and the city’s responsibility to remain operational during future crises.
Mayor Mamdani to Declare Sept. 11th an Official "Day of Remembrance and Service," Strengthen City Emergency Preparedness
NEW YORK – Today, ahead of the 25th Anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani will sign two Executive Orders to honor the victims, first responders, survivors, City workers and families whose lives were forever changed by the tragedy while strengthening City government’s ability to protect New Yorkers and maintain essential services during emergencies.
“I am honored to establish the City’s first Day of Remembrance and Service on September 11th to remember those we lost on that horrific day and the first responders, families and City workers whose lives were irrevocably changed in the aftermath. Through this Executive Order, we are calling on New Yorkers to honor their memory through service and deep reflection,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “We must also recognize that remembrance carries a responsibility to strengthen our city, protect New Yorkers and ensure that government is prepared to deliver for people no matter the circumstances. 'Never Forget' is not a slogan. It is a commitment that we must carry forward through action. And that is precisely what these two Executive Orders demonstrate.”
The first Executive Order establishes September 11th as an official Citywide Day of Remembrance and Service. It directs the administration to designate time that day for a moment of silence in honor of those who were killed in the attacks and those who suffered health consequences in the years since. City agencies are also encouraged to hold memorial ceremonies, educational programming and other activities to honor those lost, their families and the first responders who answered the call.
The Mayor’s Office will work with NYC Service to promote community service and volunteer opportunities for New Yorkers and encourage City agencies to participate. While similar Days of Remembrance exist at the State and Federal levels, this is the first such action taken by a New York City mayor.
The second Executive Order strengthens and modernizes the City’s Continuity of Operations planning for the first time since 2007, helping ensure that City government can continue delivering essential services and protecting New Yorkers during an emergency.
The Executive Order establishes the City’s first Continuity and Mission Assurance Team (CMAT), a senior interagency body chaired by the Deputy Mayor for Operations and composed of leadership from NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM), the Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI), the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the Office of Management and Budget. The team will meet regularly to strengthen operational preparedness, coordinate continuity planning and ensure City government is ready to deliver for New Yorkers, no matter the circumstances.
“By designating September 11 as a Day of Service and Remembrance, we remember those we lost and carry forward the spirit that defined our City in its darkest hours. Service was the legacy of those who answered the call on September 11, 2001, and those who have died since. The greatest tribute we can pay them is to continue serving one another with compassion, courage and a shared commitment to building a stronger New York,” said New York City Fire Department Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore.
“September 11 is a day to remember the lives we lost, honor the heroes who answered the call, and renew our commitment to serving our communities,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Christina Farrell. “Declaring September 11 an official Day of Remembrance and Service ensures that we carry that legacy of service forward. We are putting that same commitment into action by strengthening our Continuity of Operations Program. It will make sure that the City is prepared to keep essential services available when New Yorkers need them most. Together, these actions reflect what resilience means for New York City: remembering where we have been, supporting each other and preparing for what may come next.”
“25 years ago, we experienced the unimaginable — and New Yorkers and city workers came together to rebuild our city,” said DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei. “On this upcoming Day of Remembrance and Service, we will join the mayor in recommitting to our promise to never forget the sacrifices made that day and the months after, and as a core member of the Continuity and Mission Assurance Team, DCAS stands ready and prepared.”
“As we reflect on the solemn legacy of September 11th and honor those we lost, we are reminded that preparedness is essential to keeping New Yorkers safe,” said Chief Technology Officer and OTI Commissioner Lisa Gelobter. “Technology powers the City’s critical response capabilities, and modernizing our operational preparedness is essential to keeping New Yorkers safe. Through this Executive Order, OTI is deepening our interagency collaboration with agency partners and City Hall to ensure our systems, communications and emergency playbooks are resilient and built for any challenge.
“9/11 is a significant day in New York City history – a day of tremendous loss and tragedy, and also a day when New Yorkers of all backgrounds came forward to serve each other,” said Chief Service Officer Laura Rog. “Over the last 25 years, our city and country have made the commitment to show up for each other even in the darkest, hardest hours. Every act of service by every New Yorker since 2001 has not only honored the first responders, family and friends and recovery workers impacted, but each act has also woven the legacy of service across generations to turn our grief into a spirit of service that carries us forward.”
“On the 25th anniversary of September 11, we remember the brave first responders who answered the call in the face of unspeakable tragedy, participated in rescue and recovery operations and succumbed to illnesses or suffer from illnesses until this very day. We also honor the thousands of victims who lost their lives on that fateful day, and the family and friends who carry their legacy. And we recognize and appreciate the OMB employees who were working on that day and experienced the aftermath,” said Mayor's Office of Management and Budget Director Sherif Soliman. “OMB is proud to partner with other City agencies in order to leverage our expertise and institutional knowledge in support of the Mayor's Continuity of Operations Program, and to ensure that the City's resources are appropriately marshaled to strengthen the city’s emergency preparedness posture and service delivery capabilities.”
Source: New York City Mayor's Office
