Zohran Mamdani’s triumphant night – in pictures

Supporters came together from all over the city to attend Zohran Mamdani’s election night party

The night brought together luminaries including the actor Kal Penn and the film-maker Mira Nair, who is also Mamdani’s mother

One of the night’s big moments came when the former New York governor Andrew Cuomo conceded the race. Cuomo was ahead in the polls for much of the campaign, and news of his concession shocked the room

Supporters of Mamdani embrace each other after Cuomo’s concession, which essentially cemented Mamdani’s victory

There was plenty of Mamdani campaign merch on hand

Cuomo’s concession brought joy and relief to the crowd

People cheer for Andrew Bard Epstein, Mamdani’s communications director. The campaign was a runaway success on social media

While much of the night was focused on Mamdani’s success, supporters booed Andrew Cuomo when he appeared on screen

Elle Bisgaard-Church, Mamdani’s campaign manager, hypes up the crowd before his appearance

Mamdani finally took the stage after midnight

Mamdani supporters cheer as he speaks

Mamdani highlighted his connection with Brad Lander, New York City’s comptroller and fellow candidate, whom he cross-endorsed before the election

Mamdani waves farewell

Mamdani celebrated with his mother, Mira Nair, his wife, Rama Duwaji, and his father, Mahmood Mamdani

Mamdani took time to greet supporters after his victory speech