Zohran Mamdani to be Inaugurated as NYC Mayor by Letitia James and Bernie Sanders
The inauguration of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is scheduled for January 1. This two-part ceremony will include a midnight event and a celebratory block party outside City Hall.
Inauguration Details
New York Attorney General Letitia James will administer the oath of office at midnight. She will be accompanied by Mamdani’s family during this intimate ceremony. Later that day, Senator Bernie Sanders will also administer the oath during a public ceremony at City Hall.
Public Celebration
The inauguration will feature a citywide block party, welcoming all New Yorkers to participate. This marks a shift from traditional mayoral inaugurations, which typically included around 4,000 ticketed guests in City Hall Plaza. This year, organizers plan to extend the celebrations beyond the plaza, with large viewing areas along Broadway.
Transition to Office
Mamdani is committed to a diverse transition advisory committee that reflects the city’s demographics. However, he has emphasized there will be no tolerance for antisemitism. On Monday, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) expressed concern regarding 20% of the committee’s members, citing their histories of antisemitic or anti-Israel activities.
- ADL report highlights concerning behaviors among committee members.
- Mamdani swiftly accepted the resignation of one appointee with a history of antisemitic social media posts.
- Mamdani celebrated Hannukah with actor Mandy Patinkin, promoting unity.
In response to the ADL’s findings, Mamdani suggested the organization’s focus is overly broad, urging for a distinction between antisemitism and criticism of the Israeli government.
Support Within the Community
Following these developments, Mamdani appointed Sam Levine as the Commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Levine, who served on the transition committee, expressed confidence in Mamdani’s commitment to serve all New Yorkers, citing his Jewish heritage as part of that assurance.
As Mamdani prepares for his new role, he remains dedicated to fostering inclusion and addressing any pertinent issues within his administration.
