Actress Patricia Heaton has expressed her support for a petition seeking to bar Mayor Mamdani from participating in the 25th anniversary ceremony commemorating the September 11 attacks at Ground Zero. Heaton, who was in New York City during the 2001 terrorist attacks, aligned herself with families of the victims who have raised concerns about Mayor Mamdani’s presence at the event.

The petition, initiated by relatives of those who perished in the attacks, had garnered nearly 45,000 signatures as of Wednesday. Heaton, known for her role in “Everybody Loves Raymond,” shared the petition link with her more than 500,000 followers on the social media platform X, encouraging continued support from the public.

In her post, Heaton included a screenshot of a comment from one family member who lost a brother in the attacks, underscoring the emotional impact and motivations behind the call to exclude Mayor Mamdani. The actor’s involvement has brought increased attention to the petition, which aims to influence the organizers of the upcoming memorial ceremony at the World Trade Center site.

Details regarding the reasons families and Heaton oppose Mayor Mamdani’s participation have not been fully disclosed in public statements. As the anniversary approaches, the debate highlights the sensitivities surrounding the official commemorations and the varied perspectives of those most affected by the tragedy.