Zohran Mamdani is the new mayor of New York
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old politician and activist, won the mayoral election in New York City, becoming first immigrant і the first Muslim in this position in the history of the city.
Main promises and election programme
During his speech, Mamdani emphasised that New York will remain a city of immigrants - built, driven and, starting tonight, led by an immigrant.
Among his election priorities:
freezing rents for housing with stabilised conditions;
introduction of free public transport;
Increase the minimum hourly wage to 30 USD;
expanding social programmes for low-income families.
Young age and the symbolic meaning of victory
Mamdani's victory is of historical significance - he became the youngest mayor of New York in the last hundred years.
His election symbolises the growing influence of young and progressive political forces in the United States, especially among voters in urban areas with a high proportion of migrants.
Speech after the victory
During his speech, Mamdani said:
«New York will remain a city that builds its future with its own hands - the hands of immigrants. And today this future is led by one of them.».
Before his speech, he humorously addressed the Donald Trump, saying:
«Mr Trump, turn the TV up.».
The phrase provoked laughter and applause among the audience, and Mamdani added that he was looking forward to «a new era of a fair and inclusive city».
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