Zohran Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor in Subway Station
- Zohran Mamdani has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of New York City.
- * Historic Firsts: He is the city's first Muslim mayor and the first of South Asian descent.
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Zohran Mamdani has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of New York City.
Key Highlights:
* Historic Firsts: He is the city’s first Muslim mayor and the first of South Asian descent.
* Oath of Office: He took a preliminary oath just after midnight on January 1, 2026, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
* Public Swearing-in: A public ceremony will be held on Thursday at 1 p.m. at City Hall, with U.S.Senator Bernie Sanders administering the oath. CBS News New York will stream it live.
* inauguration Festivity: A block party, dubbed “Inauguration of a New Era,” will take place in Lower Manhattan’s “Canyon of Heroes” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. RSVP is required.
* Early Actions: He referenced the importance of public transit and appointed Mike Flynn as the new department of Transportation commissioner.
* Media Attention: The inauguration is expected to attract significant national and international media coverage.