Zohran Mamdani Sworn in as New York City's 112th Mayor in Historic Ceremony
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Zohran Mamdani, 34, became New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor, taking the oath of office in a private midnight ceremony at the decommissioned City Hall subway station.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in a private midnight ceremony held at the decommissioned City Hall subway station. New York Attorney General Letitia James administered the oath, during which Mamdani placed his hand on two Qurans: his grandfather's and a rare 18th or early 19th-century pocket-sized Quran from the New York Public Library's Schomburg Center.
In his remarks, Mamdani highlighted the significance of the venue, describing the old subway station as a "testament to the importance of public transit to the vitality, the health and the legacy of our city." He also announced the appointment of Mike Flynn as the new Department of Transportation commissioner.
A public swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at City Hall, where U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders will administer the oath. The event will be accompanied by a block party celebration in Lower Manhattan's "Canyon of Heroes," featuring music, performances, and interfaith elements.
Mamdani, a Democratic socialist who previously represented Queens' Astoria neighborhood in the State Assembly, is the city's first Muslim mayor and its first of South Asian descent. He has pledged to focus on affordability issues, including proposals for free buses, universal childcare, and rent freezes.
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