NEW YORK: In a historic moment shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day 2026, 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the mayor of New York City, marking the end of a remarkable political ascent that saw him defeat a long-standing Democratic dynasty and even earn praise from President Donald Trump during a […]
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NEW YORK: After several years, New York City’s official mayoral residence, Gracie Mansion, will once again have a first lady. Rama Duwaji, the 28-year-old wife of mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, joined her husband on stage as he celebrated his victory over former governor Andrew Cuomo. Duwaji, a Syrian-American artist and illustrator, moved to the United States
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NEW YORK: On the banks of the Hudson River, in America’s city that never sleeps, a new political face has emerged. Zohran Kwame Mamdani — a Ugandan-born, South Asian politician — has made history as New York City’s first Muslim and youngest mayor in a century. His victory marks a generational shift in the city’s
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