Mamdani Takes Office as New York City’s 112th Mayor

On New Year’s Day in Lower Manhattan, Zohran Mamdani was ceremonially sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor before a crowd that stretched well beyond expectations. Though the official oath was administered at midnight, the public ceremony drew tens of thousands of people willing to wait in long lines and freezing temperatures to witness the moment. Mamdani took the oath administered by Bernie Sanders, becoming the first New York City mayor sworn in on the Quran. The crowd reflected both enthusiasm and political range, including supporters, skeptics, and even former rival Curtis Sliwa.