Zohran Mamdani sworn in after historic midnight ceremony
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New York — Zohran Mamdani took the oath of office just after midnight on January 1, becoming the first Muslim, first South Asian and first African born mayor of the city. The private ceremony at the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, featured Mamdani placing his hand on a Quran; his family attended. He announced Mike Flynn as transportation commissioner and will participate in a public swearing-in at City Hall at 1 p.m., to be led by Senator Bernie Sanders, followed by planned public events. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Mamdani born in Uganda and moved to New York at age seven.
- 2. He secured the Democratic nomination in mid-2025 and won the November 2025 mayoral election.
- 3. His term officially began just after midnight on January 1 with a private oath at Old City Hall station.
- 4. During the private ceremony he placed his hand on a Quran and named Mike Flynn as transportation commissioner.
- 5. A public swearing-in ceremony will follow at City Hall at 1 p.m., led by Senator Bernie Sanders.
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