New York City's De Blasio Isn't Organizing Annual 9/11 Ceremony
MICHAEL HOWARD SAUL
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his administration are taking a backseat role in organizing next week's ceremony commemorating the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacksthe first time City Hall hasn't led the event's planning, officials said.
Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his top aides were in charge of the planning of every 9/11 ceremony since terrorists toppled the Twin Towers 13 years ago. This year, for the first time, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation is calling the shots, according to city and foundation officials. Mr. Bloomberg is the foundation's chairman.
Michael Frazier, a foundation spokesman, said the transition of the ceremony planning from City Hall to the foundation began in 2012, before Mr. de Blasio was elected mayor last year.
http://online.wsj.com/articles/de-blasio-wont-control-9-11-ceremony-1409698429