Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City's mayor on the steps of City Hall, with United States Senator Bernie Sanders administering the oath as Mamdani placed his hand on a family Quran. In his inaugural speech, Mamdani promised a 'new era' for the city, pledging to uphold his progressive policies and govern from the left while representing all New Yorkers, including Jewish and Palestinian communities. He emphasized his commitment to inclusivity, mentioning Yiddish speakers, Russian Jewish immigrants, and Palestinian residents, and vowed to transform City Hall's culture to focus on solutions. Mamdani reaffirmed his principles as a democratic socialist, stating he would not abandon his values and expressing hope that his administration would set an example for the world.