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Mamdani Sworn In As New York City's Mayor

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 11

Center 91%

Right 9%

Sources: 11

60-Second Summary

New York: Zohran Mamdani was sworn in just after midnight on Jan. 1 as mayor of New York City, taking the oath in a private ceremony at the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station. He placed his hand on a Quran administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James and described the moment as the 'honour and the privilege of a lifetime.' The 34-year-old becomes the city's first Muslim, first South Asian and youngest mayor in over a century. A public inauguration by Senator Bernie Sanders followed later the same day. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting additional research.

About this summary

This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 10 original reports from Republic World, The Siasat Daily, Deccan Chronicle, Telangana Today, News18, BERNAMA, Social News XYZ, ODISHA BYTES, INDToday and Zee News.

Timeline of Events

June 2025: Mamdani wins the Democratic primary for New York mayor.
November 2025: Mamdani wins the general election for New York mayor.
Just after midnight Jan. 1: Private swearing-in at Old City Hall subway station, hand on a Quran.
Later Jan. 1: Public inauguration at City Hall administered by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Jan. 1: Mamdani announces Mike Flynn as Department of Transportation commissioner.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 11
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 10

Who Benefited

Zohran Mamdani, his campaign base and communities seeking representation (Muslim, South Asian) gained historic symbolic and political representation from the inauguration.

Who Impacted

The published articles do not report immediate material harm; coverage focuses on historic milestones, ceremonial details and policy pledges rather than documented losses.

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