Summary
Zohran Mamdani is being publicly sworn in as the new mayor of New York City at a ceremony outside City Hall. The event includes a block party and remarks from prominent politicians, with Mamdani having been privately sworn in at midnight using a Quran. The public ceremony and festivities are expected to draw thousands of attendees and emphasize the diversity of the city.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani becomes the new mayor of New York City.
- He had a private swearing-in at midnight and a public ceremony will take place at 1 p.m. outside City Hall.
- Senator Bernie Sanders will lead the ceremonial oath, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will give a speech.
- The event includes a block party on Broadway, with about 40,000 people expected.
- Mamdani is the first NYC mayor to use a Quran for the oath, underlining his cultural and religious heritage.
- The ceremony marks a significant moment for the visibility of Muslim communities in NYC politics.
- The inauguration will be broadcast live, providing updates before and during the event.
