US EditionZohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station
Zohran Mamdani is New York City's first Muslim mayor and a democratic socialist focused on affordability, earning 50.8% of the vote and a public inauguration with thousands expected.
- 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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VCU grad Rama Duwaji, Lucy Dacus shine at NYC's mayoral inauguration
RICHMOND, Va. Two people with RVA ties played prominent roles in New York City's mayoral inauguration Thursday as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in.Mamdani, a democrat, campaigned on promises of addressing the cost of living and affordability. He is the city's first Muslim mayor, and the youngest in generations.Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, studied communication arts at VCU. She spent her first year at the art school's campus in Qatar before moving to …
Helena Independent Record
Mamdani begins term as New York mayor
NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics with a promise to transform government on behalf of the city's striving, struggling working class.
While New York City was celebrating the New Year on the surface, its new mayor promised the position at an iconic ceremony. More information. Zohran Mamdani swears as mayor of New York in a private act on the city subway and before the Koran
New Hampshire Union Leader
Mamdani takes reins of New York after historic mayoral win
Zohran Mamdani took office as New York City’s 112th mayor at the stroke of midnight, marking the culmination of his improbable, historic rise to power over the past year.
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as New York City's mayor in an abandoned subway station. He is the first Muslim to hold the post. Mamdani also became the city's first mayor ever to be sworn in using the Quran, writes The Hill.
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