NEW YORK (WABC) — New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has revealed new details about both his private and public swearing-in ceremonies that will take place on New Year’s Day.
Mamdani says two of his political inspirations will deliver the oaths at the ceremonies: Attorney General Letitia James and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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Private ceremony
At midnight on Jan. 1, Mamdani will take the oath of office, surrounded by just his family.
The ceremony will take place at the Old City Hall Station — a now out-of-commission subway stop that dates back to 1904 and was one of New York’s 28 original subway stations.
Mamdani says the location reflects his commitment to the working people who keep the city running.
“When I take my oath from the station at the dawn of the New Year, I will do so humbled by the opportunity to lead millions of New Yorkers into a new era of opportunity, and honored to carry forward our city’s legacy of greatness,” Mamdani said.
Attorney General Letitia James will swear in Mamdani during the private ceremony at midnight.
Public ceremony
Later, at 1 p.m., Mamdani’s ceremonial swearing-in will take place on the steps of City Hall where Sen. Bernie Sanders will administer the Oath of Office.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will deliver the opening remarks and acclaimed poet Cornelius Eady will read an original poem.
Traditionally, this ceremony is held for 4,000 ticketed guests, but Mamdani is planning a free and public block party on Broadway along the Canyon of Heroes.
The block party will feature dedicated viewing areas for tens of thousands to gather and participate in the ceremony.
Street closures for Inauguration Day
Broadway between Worth Street and Battery Place and Liberty Street between Church Street and Broadway will be closed Thursday for the inauguration at the discretion of the NYPD.
Additional locations:
-Broadway between Morris Street and Stone Street / Whitehall Street
-State Street between Broadway and Pearl Street
-Church Street between Chambers Street and Trinity Street
-Trinity Street between Church Street and Battery Place
-Theatre Alley between Beekman Street and Ann Street
-Liberty Place between Maiden Lane and Liberty Street
-Nassau Street between Spruce Street and Wall Street
-Dutch Street between Fulton Street and John Street
-William Street between Beekman Street and Wall Street
-Gold Street between Frankfort Street and Liberty Street
-Trimble Place between Thomas Street and Duane Street
-Elk Street between Chamber Street and Reade Street
-Worth Street between Lafayette Street and Church Street
-Thomas Street between Church Street and Broadway
-Duane Street between Church Street and Lafayette Street
-Reade Street between Church Street and Center
-Chamber Street between West Broadway and Center Street
-Warren Street between West Broadway and Broadway
-Murray Street between West Broadway and Broadway
-Park Place between West Broadway and Broadway
-Barclay Street between West Broadway and Broadway
-Vesey Street between Church Street and Broadway
-Fulton Street between Church Street and Broadway
-Dey Street between Church Street and Broadway
-Cortlandt Street between Church Street and Broadway
-Cedar Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
-Thames Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
-Rector Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
-Morris Street between Trinity Place and Broadway
-Battery Place between Washington Street and Broadway
-Center Street / Park Row between Chambers Street and Ann Street / Broadway
-Frankfort Street between Park Row and Gold Street
-Spruce Street between Park Row and Gold Street
-Beekman Street between Park Row and Gold Street
-Ann Street between Broadway and Gold Street
-Fulton Street between Broadway and Gold Street
-John Street between Broadway and Gold Street
-Maiden Lane between Broadway and Liberty Street
-Liberty Street between Broadway and Gold Street
-Cedar Street between Broadway and Nassau Street
-Pine Street between Broadway and William Street
-Wall Street between Broadway and Pearl Street
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