Inaugural Address by Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani Ushers in a Bold New Era for New York City
On January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first Muslim mayor, delivered a rousing inaugural address outside City Hall after being sworn in by Senator Bernie Sanders.
The speech, addressing a crowd amid a generational shift in leadership, emphasized unity, audacious governance, and a commitment to making the city accessible to all its residents.
Drawing on personal anecdotes, historical references, and policy pledges, Mamdani outlined a vision of inclusive progress, rejecting small ambitions in favor of transformative change…
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