Since queens became a part of new york city in 1898, none of the 23 men who served as the city’s mayor were born in queens or represented the borough in political office On election day, that is likely to change. Zohran mamdani’s stunning rise to power has made history in new york city politics When zohran mamdani is sworn in as new york city’s 111th mayor, he will be the first with such an intimate connection to queens. Democratic mayoral candidate zohran mamdani (r) and his wife, rama duwaji (l), votes at the frank sinatra school of the arts on nov 4, 2025, in the queens borough of new york city
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