Mamdani: City working with authorities
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to city workers during a Ramadan iftar meal on March 12. Credit: AP/Andres Kudacki
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on X that he had been briefed on the crash late Sunday.
He posted that the NTSB is investigating the incident and that city is in close contact with federal, state, and local authorities.
“I am grateful to our first responders, whose swift actions saved lives,” Mamdani said.
The mayor noted that Air Canada, has set up a hotline for friends and families of affected passengers: 1-800-961-7099.
He said LaGuardia Airport remains closed and the Port Authority has advised travelers to check with their airline for the latest flight information before coming to the airport.
Mamdani was expected to visit the airport Monday afternoon for a briefing with Port Authority executive director Kathryn Garcia.
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