
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim mayor, marked his second day in office by embracing his South Asian heritage through food and music, enjoying Bengali cuisine and dancing to Punjabi beats. He also focused on governance by signing an executive order to establish the Office of Mass Engagement, aiming to increase participation from marginalized communities in city decision-making. The inauguration itself featured diverse cultural performances reflecting his background.
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