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xitter.twitterapi.xyz/i/broadcasts/1rGmqpArV… Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make a 9/11-Related Announcement

In just two days, 553 students will walk through the doors of the new John Dewey Annex for their first day of school. And they won’t be alone. This Thursday, 10 new school facilities will open across all five boroughs, adding 4,656 seats to our public schools. That means less overcrowding and more room to learn for New York City kids.

Today, I had the honor of meeting members of the Emergency Service Unit, the most elite tactical team in the NYPD. ESU is called to protect New Yorkers during our gravest emergencies. On September 11th, they answered that call. Of the 23 members of the NYPD who died in the line of duty that day, 14 were from ESU. Three of them — Sergeant Michael Curtin, Detective Joseph Vigiano, and Officer John D’Allara — were from Truck 2, the unit I visited this afternoon. We spoke about the courage that ESU demonstrated in our city’s hour of need, and the indelible legacy left by those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will never forget what Truck 2, the Emergency Service Unit, and the men and women of the NYPD did that day — and do every day — to keep New Yorkers safe.

Yesterday, we celebrated the largest Caribbean community in the country, and one of the most joyful days on New York City’s calendar. For 59 years, J’Ouvert and the West Indian American Day Carnival have been woven into the fabric of our city. The doubles and jerk chicken along the Parkway. The unmistakable melodies of steel pan. The vibrant flags celebrating the incredible diversity of Caribbean heritage. The cheering crowds filling the streets. New York is better because Caribbean New Yorkers call it home. From the first notes of Soca Night to the moment we met on the road, it was an honor to share in this beloved tradition with you.