Video: Zohran Mamdani is Sworn in as Mayor of the City of New York.
Just after midnight on January 1st, Zohran Kwame Mamdani will be officially sworn in as the 112th Mayor of the City of New York, by New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
January 1, 2026, just after midnight, Zohran Mamdani was officially sworn in as the 112th Mayor of New York City in a private ceremony held in the historic, decommissioned Old City Hall subway station. The event symbolized the importance of public transit to the city’s vitality.
- New York State Attorney General Letitia James administered the oath of office. Mamdani repeated the oath, pledging to support the U.S. Constitution, New York State Constitution, and New York City Charter, and to faithfully discharge the duties of the mayor’s office.
- Following the oath, Mamdani paid the traditional $9 fee to the city clerk, signed the official book, and the swearing-in was declared official amid congratulations and applause.
In brief remarks, Mayor Mamdani expressed gratitude to attendees, extended Happy New Year wishes to all New Yorkers, and called it “the honor and privilege of a lifetime.”
As his first act as mayor, Mamdani announced the appointment of Mike Flynn as the new Commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT). He praised Flynn’s experience, ambition, and vision for making the city’s streets and public transit “the envy of the world.”
Flynn accepted the role, reflecting on his childhood fascination with NYC’s infrastructure and excitement to work with DOT’s talented staff to deliver ambitious results for New Yorkers.
The ceremony concluded with applause and Mamdani looking forward to beginning his term the next day. This midnight event preceded a larger public inauguration later on January 1, 2026.
Old City Hall Subway Station New York, NY
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