In pictures: New York celebrates Mamdani's mayoral win

Zohran Mamdani has won the race to lead the largest city in the United States, New York City, capping a heated contest that grabbed the world’s attention.

His victory in the mayoral election on Tuesday marks a historic moment for the city of more than 8.4 million people, an economic and cultural powerhouse with international prominence. Mamdani will be the first Muslim, the first person of South Asian descent and the first person born in Africa to lead the city.

-Reuters

Supporters cheer as New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during his election night watch party at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. — AFP

Supporters of New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrate during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025. — AFP

Supporters attend the election watch party for New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani at the Brooklyn Paramount on November 4, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. — AFP

New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, speaks to the media following casting a vote in the New York City mayoral election, in a park in Astoria, Queens borough of New York City, U.S., November 4, 2025. REUTERS

A Times Square display advertises bets on the New York mayoral race featuring Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, in New York City, U.S., November 4, 2025. REUTERS