Mamdani sworn in as New York mayorReuters and AP, NEW YORKZohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor in the first minutes of the new year at the historic, decommissioned City Hall subway station, with his wife, Rama Duwaji, standing by his side. The oath, in which he pledged to support the US constitution and the laws of New York, was administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James. Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of the US’ biggest city, placing his hand on a Koran as he took his oath. Zohran Mamdani, center, is sworn in as mayor of New York at City Hall station in New York yesterday. Mamdani was to be sworn in again, in grander style, in a public ceremony at City Hall at 1pm by US Senator Bernie Sanders, one of the mayor’s political heroes.

Source: Taipei Times January 01, 2026 17:30 UTC