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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, took office with 50% of the vote and a focus on transit affordability and rent freezes, officials said.
- On January 1, 2026, Zohran Kwame Mamdani was sworn in just after midnight in a private ceremony at Old City Hall Station, decommissioned subway station beneath City Hall Park.
- The subterranean setting highlighted Mamdani's commitment to working people and the subway system, reflecting his affordability agenda including rent freezes, universal childcare and free buses.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James administered Mamdani's oath as he placed his hand on several Qur'ans, including family copies and one lent by the Schomburg Center, with Rama Duwaji present.
- Later on Thursday, a public inauguration at City Hall Plaza will include Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Bernie Sanders, streetside viewing along Broadway, and around 4,000 ticketed guests.
- The transition has already faced controversy, including Catherine Da Costa's resignation, while Zohran Mamdani's affordability agenda needs substantial funding and support from Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State legislature.
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