Mamdani sworn in as Mayor of New York

Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist who rose to prominence on a campaign centered on tackling affordability in one of the most expensive cities in the United States, was sworn in early Thursday as New York City’s 112th mayor.

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Zohran Mamdani, Mayor of New York city

At 34, Mamdani makes history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, its first South Asian mayor, and the youngest person to hold the office in more than a century.

"This is truly the honor and the privilege of a lifetime," Mamdani said moments after taking the oath, CNN reported.