Archive · 25 Dec 2025
NYC’s Incoming First Lady Rama Duwaji Prioritizes Art Career
Rama Duwaji, who will be the First Lady of New York City, says she won't stop her job as an artist when her husband becomes mayor.
She wants to use her new role to help other artists who are struggling to be recognized.
She also talked about how it's hard to deal with all the attention and how she cares about political issues like Palestine, Syria, and Sudan.
She and her husband will move to Gracie Mansion, the official mayor's house, but she's not too excited about it.
Rama Duwaji, NYC’s incoming First Lady, plans to continue her career as an illustrator after her husband’s inauguration.
She aims to use her platform to support and highlight emerging artists in New York City.
Duwaji expressed frustration with media coverage focusing on her role as a wife rather than her artistic achievements.
She is deeply engaged with political issues, particularly those related to Palestine, Syria, and Sudan.
The couple will move from Astoria, Queens, to Gracie Mansion, the official mayoral residence.
- Who
- Rama Duwaji, incoming First Lady of New York City
- What
- Her commitment to continuing her art career and using her platform to support artists
- When
- After her husband's inauguration on January 1
- Where
- New York City
- Why
- To continue her artistic pursuits and support emerging artists
- Name
- Rama Duwaji
- Age
- 28
- Occupation
- Illustrator
- Husband
- Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani
- Residence
- Gracie Mansion (upcoming)
- Current Residence
- Astoria, Queens
- Political Focus
- Palestine, Syria, Sudan