Overview
- Mamdani becomes the city's first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian origin and first African-born leader, and at 34 the youngest since the late 19th century.
- He was sworn in at the long-closed City Hall subway station with New York Attorney General Letitia James presiding, a venue chosen for symbolism and easier security after campaign threats.
- ABC News reported he took the oath on a secular Qur'an from the New York Public Library collections.
- His platform focused on cost-of-living relief, including a rent freeze, free buses and measures for children.
- He now faces tight budget constraints and state control of taxation, with a delicate relationship expected with the federal administration on immigration and funding.