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Zohran Mamdani

Katie McQue

New Yorkers wait to see if Mamdani can deliver on the dream

He won the hearts and minds of voters, but as the city’s new mayor takes office on New Year’s Day, he will have to charm political allies and opponents alike if he is to make good on his promises

Wed 31 Dec 2025

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Zohran Mamdani fought an insurgent campaign and won

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