New York celebrates Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral win: ‘This is a victory for the people’

New York Celebrates Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Win

New York City erupted in joy after voters elected Zohran Mamdani, the socialist-democratic candidate, as the first Muslim mayor of America's most populous city and the youngest in the Big Apple's recent history.

Around 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Zohran Mamdani cast his vote at his polling site in Astoria, Queens, a neighborhood recognized as one of the most diverse in the United States.

"We are about to make history in our city,"

said the then-Democratic candidate for mayor. Less than 12 hours later, his prediction was confirmed, marking a significant victory.

Author's summary: Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral election.

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