The biggest city in the US has its first Muslim and first South Asian mayor.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani’s bold, left-wing platform has energised progressives, shaken up his Democratic Party, and drawn harsh criticism from President Donald Trump.
"Today we have spoken in a clear voice: hope is alive," Mamdani told supporters after triumphing in the contest on Wednesday.
The BBC’s North America Correspondent Anthony Zurcher takes a look at who he is, how he got here, and what he hopes to do.
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00:00 – 00:37: Zohran Mamdani’s campaign
00:37 – 01:20: NYC’s first Muslim mayor
01:20 – 01:35: Where is Mamdani from?
01:35 – 01:51: Mamdani’s rap career
01:51 – 02:13: Is Mamdani married?
02:13 – 02:48: What are Mamdani’s plans for New York City?
02:48 – 03:03: Mamdani’s views on Israel/Gaza
03:10 – 03:37: Trump’s reaction to Mamdani
03:37 – 03:59: Can Mamdani run for president?
