New Yorkers Celebrate Historic Win for Zohran Mamdani
Last night, New York City erupted in joy as Zohran Mamdani clinched a historic victory, sending waves of excitement through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and beyond. Inside the Brooklyn Masonic Temple, where a Democratic Socialists of America watch party was in full swing, supporters could barely contain their anticipation. Laughter, nervous chatter, and the pop of pet-nat wines filled the air as everyone waited for the news. By 9:30 p.m., the announcement came: Mamdani had won. The DJ immediately kicked off I Gotta Feeling , and the room exploded with cheers, tears, hugs, and even a little twerking.
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Mamdani, at just 34 years old, will become New York City’s youngest mayor in over a century—and its first Muslim mayor. His victory, built on a clear-eyed focus on affordability and social justice, shocked the political establishment and energized supporters who had been with him since he was polling at just 1%. Party members and volunteers who had devoted years to building progressive campaigns now felt their efforts had paid off. “This just shows that our politics are not radical, that New Yorkers actually think what we believe is sensible,” said Will, a health department worker and longtime DSA member.
Across the boroughs, celebrations were equally spirited. Dance clubs, cafes, bars, and bodegas filled with people waving signs, holding cutouts, and sporting unofficial Mamdani merchandise. Even those unable to vote in the election felt connected to the moment. In Astoria, his home base, local families and residents gathered outside cafes and hookah bars, listening to the results over loudspeakers. Many, like Nisa Ganiestry, had worked tirelessly to secure their citizenship so they could vote. “We couldn’t afford newer space, we couldn’t afford to get groceries, but I am really, really optimistic that he can fix the situation,” she said.
The victory was celebrated as a communal triumph, reflecting years of grassroots activism from movements like Occupy Wall Street and campaigns for Bernie Sanders. It was a night not just of political victory, but of hope and representation. Passing cars honked in celebration, chants of “DSA! DSA!” echoed through the streets, and supporters reflected on what this win meant for the city—and for the possibility of progressive change across the country.
For many, this was more than a political milestone. “Thirty years later, it’s like we won the championship,” said Zayed Chowdhury, reflecting on the journey of the Muslim community in New York. And for countless others, Mamdani’s win was a reminder that persistent, committed activism could truly reshape the future, one neighborhood—and one voter—at a time.
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