Overview
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani administered the oath on the steps of City Hall on January 1, 2026.
- In his inaugural address, Levine vowed to act as a fiscal watchdog, strengthen oversight of city agencies, and safeguard retirees’ assets.
- He said the office will press for a budget that reflects the values of working New Yorkers, citing pressures from rent, wages, and childcare costs.
- Levine highlighted the city’s religious and civic diversity, noting the swearing-in of a Muslim mayor, a Christian public advocate, and a Jewish comptroller.
- Moments after the ceremony, he donned tefillin with Rabbi Chanina Sperlin, marking the start of his term with a mitzvah.