Overview
- He took his oath before dawn at a disused subway station with his hand on the Qur'an, then held a public swearing-in at City Hall later in the day.
- After his inaugural address, he signed an executive order to begin advancing his housing agenda.
- He declared a "new era," pledged to use executive power to improve daily life, and promised an all-out effort against high prices.
- His policy program includes a rent-hike freeze, free municipal buses, free childcare, public food stores, and higher taxes on wealthy residents and corporations.
- The 34-year-old progressive Democrat, an Indian-origin immigrant born in Africa, rose from low name recognition to defeat Andrew Cuomo with support built through social media.