Welcome 2026! NYC celebrated in grand fashion with a huge fireworks display in Times Square. Times Square will host two ball drops for the first time. The second celebration took place after midnight to mark the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary.

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as mayor of New York City on January 1, 2026. Here are some highlights from his inauguration speech. #Mamdani #ZohranMamdani #NYC #NewYork #Mayor

The fun part once the celebration is over🥳🎊 #nye2025 #balldrop2025 #timesquare @Times Square NYC

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on what he’ll tackle first in office

Zohran Mamdani officially took the oath of office as the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, becoming the 112th mayor of New York City. In a private ceremony at the abandoned Old City Hall subway station, Mamdani was sworn in by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The 34-year-old democratic socialist, who served in the 36th Assembly District representing the Queens neighborhood of Astoria, is now the city's first Muslim mayor and its first of South Asian descent. #mamdani #nyc #newyork

Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor