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New York Attorney General Letitia James left, prepares to administer the oath of office to mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as Rama Duwaji, looks on, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in New York.

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January 1, 2026

Zohran Mamdani begins his term as NYC mayor with an historic swearing in

NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most u...

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