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NEW YORK CITY - Zohran Mamdani is hosting what his team calls the "Inauguration of a New Era," a public swearing-in ceremony and citywide celebration on Thursday afternoon.
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Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Quran as he took his oath.
The private ceremony, administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, took place at the old City Hall station, one of the city’s original subway stops that is known for its stunning arched ceilings.
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City just after midnight Thursday, taking the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. FOX 5 NY's Jessica Formoso has the latest details.
In Mamdani's first remarks as mayor, he said the old subway station was a "testament to the importance of public transit to the vitality, the health and the legacy of our city" as he announced the appointment of his new Department of Transportation commissioner, Mike Flynn.
NYC mayor inauguration
What we know:
The event will feature a formal ceremony on the steps of City Hall, followed by a large block party along Broadway in the historic Canyon of Heroes. Tens of thousands of people are expected, with designated viewing areas allowing the public to watch and participate.
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The expanded celebration marks a departure from tradition. Past mayoral inaugurations were typically limited to about 4,000 ticketed guests inside City Hall Plaza.
For the first time, the public will also be invited to gather along Broadway for a citywide block party, a move organizers say is designed to make the inauguration accessible to all New Yorkers.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will deliver opening remarks, while Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders will deliver the oath of office.
What time is the inauguration?
Local perspective:
The swearing-in ceremony begins at 1 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to arrive between 11 a.m. and noon for the best viewing spots.
Where to watch Mamdani inauguration
What you can do:
Tickets are not required, but RSVPs are required to attend in person or watch online. New Yorkers must register in advance to attend the in-person inauguration block party and or to watch the ceremony via the free livestream.
Registration for the in-person block party covers you and your household, with no need to register each person individually. Those who RSVP for the livestream will receive a viewing link on the day of the ceremony.
Where to watch
- Liberty Street and Church Street
- Liberty Street and Nassau Street
Additional viewing options
Mamdani's transition team will also host a separate viewing block party near City Hall Plaza, featuring large jumbotrons for live, in-person viewing. Registration is required for this event as well and, as with the main block party, covers you and your household.
NYC street closures
Big picture view:
The following streets will be closed at the discretion of the NYPD:
Location(s):
- Broadway between Worth Street and Battery Place
- Liberty Street between Church Street and Broadway
Additional Locations:
- Broadway between Morris Street and Stone Street / Whitehall Street
- State Street between Broadway and Pearl Street
- Church Street between Chambers Street and Trinity Street
- Trinity Street between Church Street and Battery Place
- Theatre Alley between Beekman Street and Ann Street
- Liberty Place between Maiden Lane and Liberty Street
- Nassau Street between Spruce Street and Wall Street
- Dutch Street between Fulton Street and John Street
- William Street between Beekman Street and Wall Street
- Gold Street between Frankfort Street and Liberty Street
- Trimble Place between Thomas Street and Duane Street
- Elk Street between Chamber Street and Reade Street
- Worth Street between Lafayette Street and Church Street
- Thomas Street between Church Street and Broadway
- Duane Street between Church Street and Lafayette Street
- Reade Street between Church Street and Center
- Chamber Street between West Broadway and Center Street
- Warren Street between West Broadway and Broadway
- Murray Street between West Broadway and Broadway
- Park Place between West Broadway and Broadway
- Barclay Street between West Broadway and Broadway
- Vesey Street between Church Street and Broadway
- Fulton Street between Church Street and Broadway
- Dey Street between Church Street and Broadway
- Cortlandt Street between Church Street and Broadway
- Cedar Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
- Thames Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
- Rector Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
- Morris Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
- Battery Place between Washington Street and Broadway
- Center Street / Park Row between Chambers Street and Ann Street / Broadway
- Frankfort Street between Park Row and Gold Street
- Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street
- Beekman Street between Park Row and Gold Street
- Ann Street between Broadway and Gold Street
- Fulton Street between Broadway and Gold Street
- John Street between Broadway and Gold Street
- Maiden Lane between Broadway and Liberty Street
- Liberty Street between Broadway and Gold Street
- Cedar Street between Broadway and Nassau Street
- Pine Street between Broadway and William Street
- Wall Street between Broadway and Pearl Street
The Source: This report is based on information from Zohran Mamdani's transition team, as well as the New York Transit Museum and the Associated Press.