Mayor Zohran Mamdani waves to supporters at his swearing in ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 1. He was accompanied by his wife Rama Duwaji, who held the Quaran as he was sworn in as the first ever Muslim mayor. ( Photo: Mayor’s Photography Office) New Era Begins at City Hall as Mamdani Sworn into Office A new era began at City Hall as Zohran Mamdani the first Muslim put his hand on a Quoran held by his wife Rama Duwaji and... News 02 Jan 2026 | 06:42