Summary
Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City's mayor, becoming the city's first Muslim leader. On his first day, he signed executive orders to address housing issues and maintained the Office to Combat Antisemitism. Mamdani emphasized his commitment to governing as a Democratic socialist.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York City and is the city's first Muslim mayor.
- He took the oath of office using a historic Quran and was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
- Mamdani signed executive orders targeting the housing crisis in NYC.
- He reversed several executive orders from former Mayor Eric Adams following Adams' legal issues.
- Mamdani reaffirmed the importance of the Office to Combat Antisemitism.
- He is committed to his principles as a Democratic socialist and plans to govern "expansively and audaciously."
- Mamdani is the first NYC mayor of South Asian descent and was born in Africa.
- Photos from the inauguration ceremony included appearances by Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
