Zohran Mamdani: “LaGuardia was closed since the accident until 2pm today.”

“Air Canada has set up a hotline for families and friends of the flight's passengers and I encourage those who are worried about their loved ones to call. That number is 1-800-961. While LaGuardia was closed since the accident until 2pm today. it has since reopened. I want to thank the many New Yorkers and visitors who had their travel plans impacted for their patients and their understanding, as well as those …” (12:55–12:59)

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