Mr. Mamdani reaffirmed that he would govern New York City as a democratic socialist and assured even those who had not voted for him: “I am your mayor.”

Mamdani's campaign generated enormous enthusiasm from young voters demanding changes but has drawn the ire from skeptics to the right.

Umar Khalid received a handwritten letter from newly elected New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with the words, "We are all thinking of you."

He said he was elected as a democratic socialist and will govern as a democratic socialist. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Zohran Mamdani chose the Old City Hall subway stop, which was decommissioned in the middle of the previous century and is accessible only a few times a year through guided tours, as the site of his swearing-in.

Mr Mamdani took his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop in the city. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Socialist Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office as he placed his hand on the Islamic Quran in a private ceremony.

Zohran Mamdani makes history as NYC's first Muslim and youngest Mayor, promising transformative change for affordability and inclusivity.

His outgoing nature could pose a challenge for the city police officers. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Zohran Mamdani is set to take over as New York mayor at midnight local time, taking his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop, as the city's first Muslim mayor.

“This is truly the honour and the privilege of a lifetime,” Mamdani said