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People shocked by ages of newly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji
- Mamdani, 34, becomes New York City's youngest mayor in over a century, reshaping the city's leadership landscape.
- Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji, 28, is noted as the first Gen Z First Lady of NYC.
- Mamdani celebrated his victory by pledging progressive reforms and addressing living costs for New Yorkers.
- Mamdani targeted national politics directly, challenging Donald Trump and signaling a national-stage stance.
- Trump responded by saying he would contribute only minimal federal funds to NYC if Mamdani took office.
- Mamdani plans an inauguration in January 2026 and has begun assembling a transition team.
- Mamdani's victory comes after a high-profile campaign against Cuomo and Sliwa in a historic election.
- The first lady's Gen Z status marks a historic generational milestone for the city.
- Mamdani pledged to wake up with a singular purpose to improve life for all New Yorkers.
- The election drew strong social media reactions to the mayor's youth and background.
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