Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor in a private ceremony held at the city’s historic, but long-abandoned, Old City Hall subway station.
The oath of office was administered by New York State Attorney General Letitia James at midnight on New Year’s Eve, marking the official start of Mamdani’s term.
The Old City Hall station, located beneath lower Manhattan, has been closed to regular subway service for decades. Opened in 1904 as part of the city’s original subway system, it is celebrated for its architecture and historic significance but is no longer used by daily commuters.
Attorney General James’ role provided formal legal authority to the ceremony. Holding the swearing-in at midnight symbolically aligned the start of Mamdani’s administration with the beginning of the new year.
The mayor’s office oversees city agencies responsible for public safety, transportation, housing, sanitation, and other municipal operations, as well as managing one of the largest municipal budgets in the United States.
Mamdani’s inauguration in a private, nontraditional location marks a departure from previous ceremonies, which typically occur at City Hall or large public venues with media coverage.
No additional details on inaugural events, policy priorities, or administrative appointments were provided. The focus of the ceremony remained on the oath, its timing, and the historic subway setting, rather than public festivities or formal addresses.
