Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York Cityβs mayor just after midnight Thursday during a ceremony held at a historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.
Mamdani, a Democrat, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America's biggest city, placing his hand on a centuries-old Quran as he took his oath.
"This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime," Mamdani said in a brief speech.
The private ceremony, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a political ally, took place at the old City Hall station, one of the city's original subway stops that is known for its stunning arched ceilings.
In Mamdani's first remarks as mayor, he said the old subway station was a "testament to the importance of public transit to the vitality, the health and the legacy of our city" as he announced the appointment of his new Department
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