US EditionOcasio-Cortez touts ‘new era for New York City’ at Mamdani inauguration
Mamdani, 34, NYC's first Muslim and youngest mayor, began his term with transit and childcare reforms funded by proposed millionaire and corporate tax hikes.
- Shortly after midnight Wednesday, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in at the abandoned City Hall subway station, with State Attorney General Letitia James administering the oath as his wife Rama Duwaji and parents Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair looked on.
- By choosing the old City Hall subway station, Mamdani highlighted public transit's central role in the city and framed it alongside streetscape as core administration priorities.
- Amid the subterranean oath, Mamdani announced Mike Flynn, Transportation Commissioner pick, at the station steps, previewing transit priorities within his broader affordability agenda.
- Funding questions persist because state tax authority and Gov. Kathy Hochul oppose new taxes on millionaires, while outgoing Mayor Eric Adams made appointments this month to block Mamdani's rent-freeze pledge.
- A public inauguration Thursday on the City Hall steps will draw supporters in the streets and feature Vermont senator Bernie Sanders swearing in Mamdani.
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Ocasio-Cortez touts ‘new era for New York City’ at Mamdani inauguration
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) touted a “new era for New York City” Thursday at the inauguration of fellow progressive New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “This ascent marks a new era for New York City, led by a historic new mayor in Zohran Mamdani, guided by his dedication to a working class that makes our beautiful city run,” Ocasio-Cortez said…
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Conservative AngleNew York City Holds Inauguration Ceremony for New Mayor Mamdani
New York City holds an inauguration ceremony for new Mayor Zohran Mamdani at 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 1, after he was sworn in officially in the early morning of the same day. ...
New year, new mayor
Happy New Year, readers, and welcome to 2026! We wish you all the best in a year that holds new promise for change — some of which is already underway.In an early-morning ceremony in the historic 1904 subway station under City Hall, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in today by New York State Attorney General Letitia James as the new mayor of New York City. Mayor Mamdani offers a new vision for the city he will lead. Can his leadership — like his campaig…
The Failed Mamdani Mayoralty
It isn't looking good, folks. Gotta admit the NYT editorial board had a point when they published this. Chuck's moved a bit. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who didn't endorse Zohran Mamdani for mayor, is expected to attend his inauguration at City Hall set to start shortly, per a source. Schumer will be seated on the dais with other top pols.— Chris Sommerfeldt (@c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social) January 1, 2026 at 5:27 PM
BREAKING: Mamdani promises new era of 'collectivism' for NYC in ominous inauguration speech
"I was elected as a Democratic socialist, and I will govern as a Democratic socialist," Mamdani said. "We will replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism. If our campaign demonstrated that the people of New York yearn for solidarity, then let this government…
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