The young Mayor promises a new era for NY

Thursday, 08 Jan, 2026
(Photo courtesy: X@NYCMayor)

New York City got its first Indian‐American Mayor on the New Year, with Zohran Mamdani taking the oath of office in a historic ceremony held at a decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. In his first speech as a mayor, the 34‐year‐old Democrat promised “a new era” for Americaʼs largest city.