NEW YORK (PIX11) \u2013 It\u2019s a year of firsts in New York City, with the first day of the new year and a new mayor. Mayor Zohran Mamdani was sworn in on Thursday.<\/p>\n
In doing so, Mayor Mamdani<\/a> becomes the city\u2019s chief executive officer and the head of more than 40 city agencies, and is running the biggest city in the United States.<\/p>\n More Local News <\/a><\/p>\n Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, takes the reins from former Mayor Eric Adams and aims to deliver on his campaign promises.<\/p>\n Some of his campaign ideas included taxing the rich, free bus rides, and free child care.<\/p>\n \u201cBeginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed, but never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try,\u201d Mamdani told a cheering crowd. \u201cTo those who insist that the era of big government is over, hear me when I say this: No longer will City Hall hesitate to use its power to improve New Yorkers\u2019 lives.\u201d<\/p>\n In becoming the new mayor, Mamdani is expected to receive an annual salary of $258,750, according to open data sources<\/a>.<\/p>\n Before taxes, that is approximately:<\/p>\n Mamdani, a former state assemblymember from Queens, previously earned an annual salary of $142,000, according to the data<\/a>.<\/p>\n Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n