New York celebrates Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win: This is a victory for the people'

"At an event organized in a beer garden by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the largest socialist group in the country and to which Mamdani belongs, more than 1,000 people had gathered to follow the results. About 100 were standing outside because the venue reached capacity even before the vote count began, and many sought refuge in other bars in the area."

"When the young politician's victory was confirmed, the entire bar rose to its feet, and the collective cheer lasted for more than a minute. Amid applause and tears, those present hugged and jumped for joy. In unison, they began to chant, The name is Mamdani, M-A-M-D-A-N-I, a song that went viral during the campaign about how to spell the next mayor's last name, which so many, including President Donald Trump, have mispronounced in recent months."

Zohran Mamdani voted in Astoria around 8:00 a.m. and was elected New York City's first Muslim mayor and the youngest in recent memory less than 12 hours later. Astoria, a highly diverse neighborhood that Mamdani represented in the State Assembly, erupted with euphoria when results were announced. More than 1,000 supporters gathered at a beer garden event organized by the Democratic Socialists of America, with about 100 people left outside after the venue reached capacity. When victory was confirmed, the crowd cheered, hugged, and chanted a viral spelling song for Mamdani's surname. Supporters framed the win as a victory for people and democratic voting power.

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