Cortez of New York. Mamdani quoted the most famous American socialist, Eugene Debs, in his acceptance speech Tuesday night and talked about doing more for “working people” as opposed to the rich.

Muslim Americans erupted in cheers as Zohran Mamdani secured victory in the riveting race for New York City mayor.

With the victory, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa.

N EW YORK - Moments after he made history as the first Muslim and Asian American mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani dished out a fiery acceptance speech and topped it off with a hit Bollywood soundtrack that boomed through a crowded hall of supporters.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to take the helm of New York City after a race with record voter turnout.

However, they are also hopeful that he moderates his positions or finds roadblocks to achieving some of his aims.