Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of New York City

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.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026 in New York, NY.

People attend a block party to mark the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City, at Canyon of Heroes along Broadway, in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani is seen on a screen as he speaks during his public inauguration ceremony followed by a block party at City Hall in New York on Jan. 1, 2026. Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's first Muslim mayor.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall by Thursday Jan. 1, 2026 in New York, NY.

A large screen projects New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as he speaks during his public inauguaration outside City Hall in Manhattan Jan. 1, 2026.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech during his inauguration ceremony in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's mother, Mira Nair, his father, Mahmood Mamdani, and his wife, Rama Duwaji, listen as he speaks during his inauguration ceremony in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife, Rama Duwaji, listens as he speaks during his inauguration ceremony in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall by Thursday Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City. 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.

Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office as he is inaugurated as the Mayor of New York City during a public swearing outside City Hall in Manhattan Jan. 1, 2026. With Mamdani was his wife his wife Rama Diwali. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders administered the oath of office.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, speaks during New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 1, 2026.

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio blows a kiss as he attends New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration Jan. 1, 2026.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James stand together before New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration Jan. 1, 2026.

Mark Levine takes the oath of office for New York City Comptroller outside City Hall in Manhattan Jan. 1, 2026. New York State Attorney General Letitia James administered the oath of office.

New York City Public Advocate Jumanee Williams gets emotional as he speaks during New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's public inauguration ceremony followed by a block party at City Hall in New York on Jan. 1, 2026. Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's first Muslim mayor.

Jumaane Williams takes the oath of office for New York City Public Advocate outside City Hall in Manhattan Jan. 1, 2026.

From left, Rep. Jerry Nadler and Sen. Chuck Schumer attend New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration Jan. 1, 2026.

People gathered across the street from City Hall in Manhattan to listen to and possibly catch a glimpse of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration Jan. 1, 2026.

An attendee records video as Zohran Mamdani takes the oath of office as the Mayor of New York City during a public swearing outside City Hall in Manhattan Jan. 1, 2026.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) attends New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

Lucy Dacus performs during New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

A large screen displays Cornelius Eady as he speaks during New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

Comptroller Mark D. Levine and Mayor Zohran Mamdani hug during the ceremonial inauguration for the new Mamdani administration at City Hall Thursday January 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani has added a "block party" 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.

New Yorkers gather at City Hall for the ceremonial swearing in of Zohran Mamdani as New York City's 112th mayor on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026. Mamdani has added a "block party" to the official inauguration events to allow thousands of New Yorkers to take part.

Thousands attend New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in Manhattan on Jan. 1, 2026.

Performer Mandy Patinkin sings during New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration at City Hall in Manhattan Jan. 1, 2026.

Members of the New York City police and fire departments attend the ceremonial swearing in of Zohran Mamdani as New York CityÕs 112th mayor at City Hall on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026. 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.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, speaks during New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony on Jan. 1, 2026.

(L-R) New York mayor Zohran Mamdani prays next to his wife Rama Duwaji and New York City Public Advocate Jumanee Williams during his public inauguration ceremony followed by a block party at City Hall in New York on Jan. 1, 2026. Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's first Muslim mayor.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji attend his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall by Thursday Jan.1, 2026 in New York City. 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.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Diwali walk out of city hall at the start of his public inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.

Rep. Alexandria Oacsio-Cortez (D-NY) waves to the crowd ahead of Zohran Mamdani 's inauguration as the 112th mayor at City Hall on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026. 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. on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City.

New York Attorney General Letitia James, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Sen. Bernie Sander together before New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration on Jan. 1, 2026.

The stage is set ahead of the ceremonial swearing in of Zohran Mamdani as New York CityÕs 112th mayor at City Hall by Sen. Bernie Sanders (VT-I) on Thursday Jan. 1, 2026. 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.

People attend a block party to mark the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City, at Canyon of Heroes along Broadway, in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

Attendees gather for the inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City.

Attendees gather for the inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City.

Security personnel stand on a balcony on the day of the inauguration ceremony of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Old City Hall Station in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

A band performs during a block party to mark the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City, at Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

People go through security to attend the Inauguration for a New Era Block Party in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026 as Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office. Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's first Muslim mayor.

A guest wears a "Tax the Rich" beanie on the day of Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony at Old City Hall Station in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026.

A person attends the Inauguration for a New Era Block Party in New York City on Jan. 1, 2026 as Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office. Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's first Muslim mayor.

People attend the Inauguration for a New Era Block Party in New York City on Jan.1, 2026 as Mayor Zohran Mamdani takes office. Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn in Thursday to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump. After the clocks struck midnight, bringing in 2026, Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop to begin managing the United States' largest city. He is New York's first Muslim mayor.

People gather to celebrate during a block party to mark the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City, at Canyon of Heroes along Broadway, in New York City on Jan.1, 2026.

A person wears a Mamdani-themed shirt as people gather to celebrate during a block party to mark the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City, at Canyon of Heroes along Broadway, in New York City on Jan.1, 2026.

Supporters celebrate the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new mayor of New York City on Jan.1, 2026.

A large screen displays New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, on the day of Mamdani's inauguration ceremony at Old City Hall Station in Manhattan, New York City on Jan.1, 2026.

A guest holds a program on the day of Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony at Old City Hall Station in Manhattan on Jan.1, 2026.

People celebrate during a block party to mark the inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the new Mayor of New York City, at Canyon of Heroes along Broadway, in New York City on Jan.1, 2026.

Members of the NYPD stand on the roof of New York City Hall for the inauguration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James, left, alongside his wife Rama Duwaji, right, in the former City Hall subway station on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in the former City Hall subway station on January 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.

Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair, center, parents of Zohran Mamdani, watch as he is sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in the former City Hall subway station on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani signs a registry as city clerk Michael McSweeney holds the book after being sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in the former City Hall subway station on Jan.1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani hugs New York Attorney General Letitia James after being sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in the former City Hall subway station on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.

Mahmood Mamdani and Mira Nair, center, parents of Zohran Mamdani, watch as he is sworn in as New York City's 112th mayor in the former City Hall subway station on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City's 112th in the former City Hall subway station on Jan. 1, 2026 in New York City. Mamdani's term as mayor begins immediately in the new year, and a public inauguration will also take place in the afternoon at City Hall.