'Liberation coming to City Hall': Thousands brave freezing temperatures to welcome Mamdani as New York City mayor

Thousands gathered in New York City for the 2026 inauguration of Zohran Mamdani as the city's first Muslim mayor. In his speech, Mamdani promised to deliver on a left-wing agenda addressing economic frustrations, with allies like Senator Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez also speaking. Many attendees wore Palestinian keffiyehs, viewing the victory as a significant win against Islamophobia and anti-Arab bigotry. The event was framed as a moment of political and cultural significance for the city's diverse communities.