Zohran Mamdani Makes History as NYC’s Youngest and First Muslim Mayor

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Zohran Mamdani just made history — becoming New York City’s first Muslim mayor, its youngest ever, and the ultimate underdog who defeated political heavyweight Andrew Cuomo.  In this 60-second video, we break down how a Ugandan-born, Indian-American immigrant and former housing counselor captured the hearts of over a million New Yorkers with bold promises — from freezing rent and making buses free to delivering universal childcare.  Backed by everyday workers and communities long ignored, Mamdani’s rise signals a massive political shift. His message? This city belongs to you.  Watch till the end to see why this moment is so much more than just a win — it’s a movement. WooGlobe Ref : WGA858721 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00A Muslim, immigrant, hip-hop artist just became the mayor of New York City and crushed a political

00:05dynasty doing it.

00:07Zohran Mamdani has just made history, becoming the youngest and first-ever Muslim mayor of

00:11New York City.

00:13He didn't just win, he toppled a political titan, defeating Andrew Cuomo, a former governor

00:18backed by Donald Trump and billion-dollar donors.

00:21With over a million votes, Mamdani's message rang clear, a New York that's affordable,

00:27diverse, and powered by the people.

00:29He thanked cab drivers, deli owners, and kitchen workers.

00:32People with scarred knuckles and calloused palms.

00:35People who felt unseen, until now.

00:38Born in Uganda, raised in Queens, and a U.S. citizen since just 2018, Mamdani's journey

00:43is nothing short of incredible.

00:46From housing counselor to assemblyman, and now Mayor the 111.

00:50His plans?

00:51Freeze rent, make buses free, deliver universal childcare, and build city-owned supermarkets,

00:58all in one of the world's most expensive cities.

01:01To his critics, he said, I'm young, I'm Muslim, I'm a democratic socialist, and I

01:06won't apologize for any of it.

01:08As supporters chanted, freeze the rent, make buses free.

01:12He closed with one powerful line, this city belongs to you.

01:16New York's future just changed, and Zoran Mamdani is leading the way.

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