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Zohran Mamdani makes history as first Muslim American elected mayor of New York City

Zohran Mamdani has won the election to lead New York City in a historic win, according to the Associated Press projection late Tuesday.

Zohran Mamdani has won the race to lead New York City, emerging victorious in a historic win as the largest city in the United States. The Associated Press projected his victory late on Tuesday after polls closed in a heated contest. Details of his platform and policies are not available yet as he takes office, but this election marks a significant shift for the city.

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