Zohran Mamdani Makes History as New York City's Youngest Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, son of filmmaker Mira Nair, has been elected as mayor of New York City, becoming the city's youngest mayor at 34 years old.
Mamdani, a Democrat and self-described democratic socialist, ran a grassroots campaign focused on affordability, housing, and public transit. His platform included measures such as rent freezes, fare-free buses, a higher minimum wage, and greater taxes on the wealthy.
- First Muslim to hold the office
- First South Asian to hold the office
- Youngest mayor in over a century
Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa by a comfortable margin.
Zohran Mamdani sets several historic firsts as the city's youngest mayor.
Author's summary: Zohran Mamdani becomes NYC's youngest mayor.
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