Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

U.S. Representative, NY-14

Appears in 1 story

Office: United States representative

Born: October 13, 1989, Parkchester

Party: Democratic Party

Education: Boston University College of Arts and Sciences, Yorktown High School, Boston University

Previous offices: United States representative

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Stories

A democratic socialist breaks through in New York City

Rule Changes

Delivered opening remarks at Mamdani's public inauguration

Zohran Mamdani became New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor on January 1, 2026, at age 34. His early months brought a $1.7 billion child care partnership with Governor Kathy Hochul, a two-year rent freeze and a $28 billion housing plan. His plan to tax the wealthy stalled against Council Speaker Julie Menin and Hochul.

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