Overview
- The newly named committee features public figures including Cynthia Nixon, John Turturro, Kal Penn, The Kid Mero, Colson Whitehead, Ms. Rachel, and Sonny Rollins.
- Members will serve as hosts for the City Hall inauguration and related events announced by the transition team.
- Mamdani will take a private oath at midnight administered by Attorney General Letitia James, followed by a 1 p.m. public swearing-in by Sen. Bernie Sanders.
- A free block party in the Canyon of Heroes runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., requires an RSVP, and is expected to draw thousands alongside roughly 4,000 invited guests at the ceremony.
- The transition continues staffing moves, including the selection of Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner.