Zohran Mamdani makes history after being sworn in as 112th mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in Thursday as New York City’s 112th mayor, marking a historic moment as the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of its youngest leaders at age 34. The democratic socialist formally assumed office just after midnight in a private ceremony and later used his public inauguration speech to outline an ambitious, left-leaning vision centered on affordability, public services and expansive government action. New York Attorney General Letitia James administered the oath shortly after the New Year began in the long-closed original City Hall subway station. Mamdani placed his hands on two Qurans: one from his