Families of 9/11 victims ask Mayor Adams to block Saudi-backed golf tournament
NEW YORK -- Families of some 9/11 victims are calling on New York City leaders to stop another Saudi-backed golf tournament in our area.
The group 9/11 Justice is asking Mayor Eric Adams to rescind approval of the tournament scheduled for October at Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx.
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There's long been speculation the Saudi government may have been involved in planning the attacks on 9/11, which Saudi leaders have denied.
Adams' office says it cannot legally block the tournament from happening.
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