Polish Americans across the country hold events and parades to honor Casimir Pulaski, a Polish nobleman and Revolutionary War hero known as the “Father of the American Cavalry.”
But to NYC Mayor Mamdani, a hero of the Revolutionary War is not special enough to warrant distinction.
Mamdani ignored an invitation to attend the Pulaski Day Parade in the city on October 4th. He then tried to cover for the slight by lumping honoring Polish Americans’ contribution to the nation into an upcoming event celebrating the heritage of Eastern Europeans, something many consider a slap in the face because of Poland’s history.
Most Poles identify as Central European and strongly reject any “Eastern European” label — largely because of its historical connection with Soviet communism and the Warsaw Pact.
Adding insult to injury, the socialist mayor then ditched a fresh Gracie Mansion tradition launched by his predecessor Eric Adams — pulling the plug on the annual breakfast reception at Gracie Mansion honoring Polish heritage.
Instead, the Mayor’s Office sent out invites last week for an Eastern European reception on Oct. 22 at Gracie Mansion.
Former Councilman Robert Holden said on X, “Mamdani clearly hates Europeans, especially white New Yorkers. Period. First, he snubbed German-Americans at the Steuben Day Parade.”
“Then Polish-Americans at last week’s Pulaski Day Parade. Now Italian-Americans on Columbus Day..”
“What does that tell you?”
