A big win for the people of New York

an act of war and a violation of federal and international law

We will govern without shame and insecurity, making no apology for what we believe. I was elected as a democratic socialist, and I will govern as a democratic socialist.

My administration will also be marked by a city government that will be relentless in its efforts to combat hate and division

My fellow New Yorkers, today begins a new era.

I stand alongside over one million New Yorkers who voted for this day nearly two months ago, and I stand just as resolutely alongside those who did not.

if you are a New Yorker, I am your mayor. Regardless of whether we agree, I will protect you, celebrate with you, mourn alongside you, and never, not for a second, hide from you

Palestinian liberation is at the core of my politics

we must distinguish between antisemitism and criticism of the Israeli government

protecting Jewish New Yorkers is going to be a focus of my administration

That is an issue that we take very seriously