Public Domain: Portrait of Casimir Pulaski by Jan StykaPolish 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.Per The New York Post: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?”“I call it racism, plain and simple.”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? I call it racism, plain and simple.— Robert Holden (@BobHoldenNYC) October 10, 2026Born in Poland in 1745, Pulaski fought for Polish independence against Russian domination as part of the Confederation of Bar before fleeing to France.He was recruited to America by Benjamin Franklin, arriving in 1777, and wrote to George Washington that he came “where freedom is being defended, to serve it, and to live or die for it.”During the Battle of Brandywine, his cavalry charge helped avert disaster and is credited with saving Washington’s life.He was promoted to brigadier general and organized the Continental Army’s cavalry.During the Siege of Savannah, he was mortally wounded leading a charge and died on October 11, 1779.In 2009, Congress posthumously granted him honorary U.S. citizenship—one of only a handful of people ever so honored.Mamdani also refused to attend Columbus Day parades held in several boroughs, and even posted a photo flipping off a statue of Christopher Columbus.He also passed on the German-American Steuben Parade in September and the Israel Day Parade in May.As The Gateway Pundit reported, he was the first mayor in over 60 years to skip the city’s annual Israel Day Parade. Instead, Mamdani bizarrely rode around the city on a bicycle in a full suit.He also outraged the Jewish community over an offensive video he made satirizing Hanukkah. The post NYC Mayor Mamdani Snubs Yet Another Ethnic Group appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.