Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York, pledged to 'reinvent' the city and govern 'expansively and audaciously' during his inauguration. He emphasized the need for big government to improve the lives of New Yorkers and vowed to fulfill his campaign promises. Mamdani, the first Muslim and South Asian mayor, took his oath on a Quran, marking a historic moment. His election victory was notable despite opposition from prominent figures, and he aims to set an example for the world.