Zohran Mamdani - Page 17

January 1

The road ahead for transit in New York City in 2026 includes fare hikes

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on making buses in the Big Apple "fast and free," but the MTA oversees the bus system, and there will soon be a small fare hike.

January 1

New York City is about to test Mamdani’s progressive economic vision

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's progressive agenda includes city-owned grocery stores, free buses and rent freezes, testing ambitious policies.

January 1

Mamdani sworn in by AG James in private midnight ceremony

Socialist Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor in midnight ceremony at abandoned subway station, symbolizing his vision for working-class New Yorkers.

December 31

Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration

New York City's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani makes history using Quran for swearing-in ceremony. Bernie Sanders to officiate public inauguration at City Hall.

December 31

Mamdani 'accidentally honors' free market with subway station ceremony, Washington Post argues

The Washington Post editorial board criticized NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's subway station inauguration plan, arguing it inadvertently honored capitalism.

December 31

Mamdani picks educator who worked to dismantle Gifted & Talented program as NYC schools chancellor

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expected to name longtime NYC educator Kamar Samuels as schools chancellor, overseeing nation's largest public school system.

December 30

Mamdani taps controversial lawyer who defended al Qaeda terrorist for top role: 'Powerful advocate'

New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Tuesday that he is appointing controversial lawyer Ramzi Kassem, who defended al-Qaeda terrorist Ahmed al-Darbi in court, to a top role.

December 30

AOC to deliver opening remarks at Mamdani's inauguration, Bernie Sanders to administer oath of office

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani's historic inauguration will feature Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.

December 30

Flashback: Inside the political movement that put a socialist in charge of New York City

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is prepared to implement his socialist agenda as New York City's mayor, promising rent freezes and free childcare after his historic victory.

December 29

Socialist wins pile up after GOP’s brutal 2025 off-year election losses

Republicans suffered major losses as socialist and progressive candidates won key races nationwide, from NYC mayor to Minneapolis City Council seats.