Summary
Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim mayor of New York City. He was sworn in at a historic subway station and highlighted the importance of public transit. A public inauguration ceremony will take place later.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is now the mayor of New York City.
- He is the first Muslim and the youngest mayor in recent generations to lead the city.
- His oath ceremony was held at an old City Hall subway station.
- Mamdani used a Quran for his swearing-in.
- New York Attorney General Letitia James conducted the ceremony.
- A public ceremony is planned at City Hall, with a celebration on Broadway’s “Canyon of Heroes.”
- Mamdani is of South Asian descent and was born in Africa.
- He appointed Mike Flynn as the new Department of Transportation commissioner.
