Mamdani will be inaugurated as New York City mayor at midnight: What to know

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New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will begin the new year with his private inauguration ceremony at midnight on Thursday, followed by a public ceremony in the early afternoon.

The socialist will soon take charge of City Hall and succeed current Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped out of the mayoral race before the general election. Adams said he will be joining Mamdani at the public ceremony to ensure a smooth transition of power.

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