Mamdani sworn in as New York City's first Muslim mayor

NEW YORK, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- Democrat Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City mayor on Thursday, becoming the first Muslim leader of America's largest city by population with a vow to combat the city's affordability crisis.

In his inauguration ceremony, Mamdani reiterated his campaign promises to make the city more affordable for working people. These include freezing rents, taxing the wealthiest, providing