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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor as he seeks to advance a progressive agenda

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Mamdani campaigned on an ambitious agenda, including universal child care, a free bus system and freezing rent prices for certain rental units in the city.

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  1. Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath

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    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor as he seeks to advance a progressive agenda

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year's Day.

  2. Newsweek

    Zohran Mamdani's popularity as he becomes New York City mayor (opens Newsweek)

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    "New York City voters have never felt better about the man that they elected to lead this city come 2026," said one analyst.

  3. Fox News

    Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will become the first Muslim mayor, using the Quran during his swearing-in ceremony on New Year's Day.

  4. Bangor Daily News

    Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as mayor on a Quran, a first in New York City history (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will take his oath of office on a centuries-old Quran, marking the first time a mayor of New York City has

  5. The Christian Post

    Zohran Mamdani to become first NYC mayor sworn in on Quran: 'Highly symbolic' (opens The Christian Post)

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    The Christian Post's feed description

    New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will take his oath of office on versions of the Quran when he's sworn in as the city's first Muslim mayor.

  6. WHDH Boston

    Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New

  7. KOB 4

    Zohran Mamdani chose a Quran full of symbolism for his mayoral oath (opens KOB 4)

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    Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will make history as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran. He will also be the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor. One of the centuries-old copies of the Quran he'll use was chosen because it reflects the vibrant Musl…

  8. New York Post

    Zohran Mamdani will become first NYC mayor sworn in on Quran when he takes oath of office (opens New York Post)

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    Zohran Mamdani will be the first New York City mayor to be sworn in on a Quran when he takes office at midnight on Jan. 1, officials said.

  9. ABC 30 Fresno

    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway station.

  10. Al Jazeera

    Zohran Mamdani takes oath as New York mayor with historic Quran (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Incoming mayor uses edition symbolising New York City history; to use two family Qurans in public ceremony on Friday.

  11. Bloomberg

    NYC’s Mamdani Made Big Promises. Here Are Challenges He Faces as Mayor (opens Bloomberg)

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    When Zohran Mamdani takes office on Jan. 1 as New York City’s mayor, he will inherit a role that’s described as the second-hardest job in America.

  12. Newsweek

    Zohran Mamdani issues first message as New York City mayor (opens Newsweek)

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    Zohran Mamdani gave his first message to New York City after becoming mayor just after midnight on Thursday.

  13. Salon

    NYC’s Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor (opens Salon)

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    The 34-year-old progressive leader begins his term vowing to tackle housing, transit and affordability challenges

  14. WHDH Boston

    Zohran Mamdani sworn is as New York City mayor - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (WHDH) - A new mayor took charge in New York City just after the ball dropped to mark the beginning of the new

  15. NBC4 Washington

    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor as he seeks to advance a progressive agenda (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Mamdani campaigned on an ambitious agenda, including universal child care, a free bus system and freezing rent prices for certain rental units in the city.

  16. WHDH Boston

    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (WHDH) - A new mayor took charge in New York City just after the ball dropped to mark the beginning of the new

  17. The Brunswick News

    Mamdani takes reins of New York after historic mayoral win (opens The Brunswick News)

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    Zohran Mamdani took office as New York City’s 112th mayor at the stroke of midnight, marking the culmination of his improbable, historic rise to power over the past year. A

  18. CBS News

    NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates inauguration with public swearing-in ceremony, block party (opens CBS News)

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    Zohran Mamdani was sworn in early Thursday as the 112th mayor of New York City. The democratic socialist is the city's first Muslim mayor, as well as one of its youngest ever.

  19. Philadelphia Inquirer

    NYC’s Mamdani sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as New York's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor.

  20. Digital Journal

    Leftist Mamdani begins first day as New York mayor (opens Digital Journal)

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    Zohran Mamdani, the young star of the US left, started his first day as New York mayor on Thursday for a term sure to see him cross swords with President

  21. WSVN Miami

    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway station - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station

  22. NBC News

    Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor as he seeks to advance his progressive agenda (opens NBC News)

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    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani officially became the 111th mayor of the nation’s largest city early Thursday as he seeks to carry out the transformative progressive platform on which he campaigned

  23. ABC 7 New York

    Zohran Mamdani inauguration: The next mayor of NYC | Live updates (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    Zohran Mamdani officially became the next mayor of New York City just after midnight on New Year's Day, but the celebrations don't end there.

  24. The Boston Globe

    Mamdani takes reins of New York City after historic election win (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Zohran Mamdani took office as New York City’s 112th mayor at the stroke of midnight, marking the culmination of his improbable, historic rise to power over the past year.

  25. WDIO Duluth

    Zohran Mamdani officially sworn in on a Quran full of symbolism (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making history not only as the city's first mayor to take the oath of office on a Quran but also as the first Muslim, South Asian, and African-born mayor. One of the centuries-old copies of the Quran was chosen because it reflects the vibrant Muslim com…

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