Symbolism Behind Why Zohran Mamdani Chose a Subway Station for His Swearing-In as New York City Mayor
Zohran Mamdani’s midnight ceremony highlighted public transit as a political and civic symbol for the city New Delhi: Just after midnight on January 1, 2026, Zohran Mamdani took the oath as New York City’s 112th mayor at an unconventional venue—the decommissioned Old City Hall subway station beneath City Hall. Mamdani…