Zohran Mamdani Inaugurated as Mayor, Vows Expansive Governance
Eyewitness News ABC7NYJanuary 5, 20262 min2,070 views
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- π― Mayor Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in, vowing to govern expansively and audaciously as a democratic socialist.
- π¬ He pledged to serve all New Yorkers, including those who may distrust his policies.
- π Mamdani highlighted the diverse neighborhoods and cultures within the five boroughs, referencing the unique blend of experiences in New York City.
Inaugural Ceremony and Performances
- ποΈ The afternoon inaugural ceremony followed a private swearing-in at midnight, with crowds gathering outside City Hall in the cold.
- π€ Grammy award winner Lucy Dacus performed "Bread and Roses," a song associated with the labor and women's suffrage movements.
- πΆ Broadway legend Mandy Patinkin performed "Over the Rainbow" with the Staten Island Children's Chorus.
Swearing-In by Mentor and Other Officials
- π€ Mamdani was sworn in by his mentor, Senator Bernie Sanders, who spoke about using decorum to mask agendas of cruelty.
- βοΈ Also sworn in were new City Controller Mark Lavine and Public Advocate Jumanne Williams for his second term.
Diversity, Engagement, and Self-Demand
- π£οΈ Public Advocate Jumanne Williams delivered an emotional speech emphasizing that the city's possibilities, prayers, people, and power come from its diversity.
- π‘ Mayor Mamdani encouraged New Yorkers who haven't supported him or have been turned off by politics to re-engage with their communities.
- πͺ He urged citizens to demand more from city leadership and, importantly, demand more of themselves.
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Zohran MamdaniMayorInaugurationDemocratic SocialistNew York CityCity HallBernie SandersMark LavineJumanne WilliamsPublic AdvocateCity ControllerDiversityCommunity Engagement
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