Mamdani’s Unique Midnight Swearing-In Ceremony

In a symbolic gesture that bridges New York City’s past and future, Zohran Mamdani has chosen to begin his term in a most distinctive fashion. Shortly after the iconic New Year’s Eve ball completes its descent in Times Square and 2024 officially begins, Mamdani will take his oath of office. Rather than opting for the typical government building or public space, he selected a closed subway station as the venue for this intimate ceremony. This unconventional location—a silent testament to the city’s evolving transit history—will host just a small gathering of witnesses as Mamdani formally assumes his responsibilities in the earliest moments of the new year.