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Mamdani: New York's First Muslim Mayor

Zohran Mamdani, a thirty-four-year-old Democrat of South Asian descent, born in Africa, and the youngest mayor in generations, was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of New York City at a historic subway station. He praised public transits role and announced his transportation commissioner. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ran on affordability amid high living costs. He steps into a rebounding city with challenges looming, including potential policy clashes with President Trump. Checkout Solipillow.com

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