Overview

• Hundreds of New Yorkers from Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, Jewish and Christian communities joined in Bryant Park for a multi-faith vigil honoring the four victims.
• Gov. Kathy Hochul highlighted New York’s strict gun laws and urged Congress to close loopholes that allow assault-style rifles to be bought in neighboring states.
• Mayor Eric Adams called for federal legislation to make AR-15–style weapons harder to obtain nationwide.
• NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch mourned the loss of Officer Didarul Islam and her friend Wesley LePatner while confirming ongoing investigations into shooter Shane Tamura’s travel and weapon procurement.
• Memorial flowers will be moved to 345 Park Avenue ahead of victims’ funerals.