New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji  are all smiles as confetti falls during his inauguration ceremony in New York City. Reuters
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NYC Celebrates Millennial Mayor Zohran Mamdani's Inauguration

  • Zohran Mamdani, 34, was inaugurated as New York City's new mayor, vowing an aggressive agenda for affordability and the working class.
  • US Senator Bernie Sanders administered the oath of office during a public ceremony at City Hall, attended by a celebratory block party.
  • Mamdani took the oath on two Qurans and was accompanied by his wife, Rama Duwaji, and parents, Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani.
  • He previously had a private swearing-in on January 1, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
  • Following his inauguration, Mayor Mamdani appointed Mike Flynn to lead the Department of Transportation.

Why It Matters: Zohran Mamdani, NYC's new millennial mayor, begins term with focus on affordability and working class.

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