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Zohran Mamdani

  • 02 Jan 2026

On 1st January 2026, Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as Mayor of New York City at the historic City Hall subway station, accompanied by his wife Rama Duwaji.

  • The oath of office was administered by Letitia James, with Mamdani pledging to uphold the US Constitution and the laws of New York.
  • The midnight swearing-in follows New York’s long-standing tradition, as mayoral terms officially begin on January 1 to avoid any ambiguity of authority.
  • Mamdani chose the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station to symbolise his commitment to working-class New Yorkers who keep the city running.
  • At 34, Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest, marking a historic political milestone.
  • A self-described democratic socialist, Mamdani campaigned on affordability-focused promises including rent freezes, free public buses and free childcare.