Key Facts

• Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City.
• Mamdani is the city's first Muslim mayor.
• He is 34 years old, making him one of the youngest mayors in the city's history.
• Mamdani is known as a democratic socialist.
• He won against Andrew Cuomo, who had support from outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.
• Mamdani's campaign focused on issues like affordability and political corruption.
• President Trump has expressed intentions to target Mamdani's administration, mentioning possible federal funding cuts and federal troop deployments.
• Mamdani's win is seen as part of the Democratic Party's shift towards more progressive politics.