Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
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Key Points:
- Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor, becoming the first Muslim, youngest in generations, and first of South Asian and African birth to hold the office in the city’s history.
- His initial oath-taking took place at the historic decommissioned City Hall subway station, with a public ceremony and block party planned later at City Hall and Broadway’s “Canyon of Heroes.”
- Mamdani, a democratic socialist, campaigned on affordability with promises including free childcare, free buses, rent freezes for around 1 million households, and city-run grocery store pilots.
- He faces typical mayoral challenges such as managing city services and infrastructure while also navigating a tense relationship with former President Donald Trump, who
