Zohran Mamdani Takes Oath as New York City Mayor

Inauguration Ceremony

• 👏 Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as the Mayor of New York City.
• 🗓️ The oath of office was administered at the stroke of midnight, ushering in the year 2026.
• ⚖️ New York Attorney General Letitia James officiated the swearing-in, guiding Mamdani through the oath.
• 💬 Mamdani expressed that it was the honor and privilege of a lifetime to serve the city.

Symbolic Location

• 🚇 The oath was taken in the Old City Hall subway station, a location chosen for its significance.
• 💡 This setting served as a testament to the importance of public transit for the city's vitality and legacy.

New DOT Commissioner Appointed

• 🤝 Mayor Mamdani announced Mike Flynn as the new Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner.
• 🎯 Flynn was chosen for his experience, fluency in the current landscape, and imaginative vision for the future of transportation.
• 🏗️ Flynn acknowledged his lifelong fascination with the city's subways, bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure.

Vision for NYC Transit

• 🚀 The new administration aims to make New York City's streetscape and public transit the envy of the world.
• ✅ Flynn emphasized the talent of the New York City DOT public servants and their readiness to deliver on ambitious goals.
• 📈 Both leaders are committed to embarking on an administration that will bring about a new era of progress, promise, and prosperity for New York City.