Democratic Socialism
Mamdani begins NYC mayoralty with early executive orders, reversals of late Adams directives and high-profile appointments
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Zohran K. Mamdani, sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor on January 1, 2026, opened his term with executive actions and a flurry of staffing moves that signaled an early focus on affordability, jail and shelter oversight, and a media-forward governing style.
Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026, marking historic firsts as the city's first Muslim, South Asian, African-born, and millennial leader. The ceremony at City Hall featured speeches from prominent left-leaning figures and emphasized democratic socialist policies amid cold winter weather and mixed public reactions. Attendees celebrated the event while protesters expressed concerns over Mamdani's background.
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Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and immigrant, will be sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor on January 1, 2025, in dual ceremonies highlighting his progressive vision. The midnight oath by Attorney General Letitia James in an abandoned subway station will use historic Qurans, followed by Senator Bernie Sanders administering the oath at City Hall steps. While promising a 'new era,' Mamdani's team blends establishment veterans with radical appointees.