New York Celebrates Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Win
The city erupts in joy after voters elected the socialist-democratic candidate, who will be the first Muslim mayor of America's most populous city and the youngest in the Big Apple's recent history.
Around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani cast his vote at his polling site in Astoria, Queens, a neighborhood recognized as one of the most diverse not only in New York City, but in the entire United States.
"We are about to make history in our city,"
said the then-Democratic candidate for mayor of the most populous city in the United States. Less than 12 hours later, his prediction was confirmed: New York City erupted with joy after electing its first Muslim mayor and the youngest in recent memory for the Big Apple.
Author's summary: Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election.