Thursday, January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor: Live updates

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Thu Jan 1 2026

 
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji wave after his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026 in New York, NY. Mamdani has added a Òblock partyÓ to the official inauguration events to allow thousands of New Yorkers to take part. Mamdani was officially sworn in at midnight by New York Attorney General Letitia James at the Old City Hall subway station in a private ceremony.

The 34-year-old democratic socialist's swearing in and block party highlight his previously improbable rise to become the city's 112th mayor.

Zohran Mamdani and Rama Duwaji (right) at his swearing in at Old City Hall Station on Jan. 1, 2026.
 

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Rama Duwaji looks at New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani during his New Year's Day inauguration ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1, 2026.
 

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