It was a whirlwind of a show for a mayor who’s taken the city by storm.
To set the tone for a more liberal, diverse administration and to establish a party vibe, Mayor de Blasio tapped a globetrotting Brooklyn-based DJ to provide a high-energy soundtrack.
“I think he wanted to do something different,” said DJ M.O.S. “He seems like a very modern guy who wants to shake things up.”
The 34-year-old record-spinner, whose real name is Masud Semple, mixed oldies, new tracks and New York-themed songs like “Empire State of Mind” by Alicia Keys and Jay Z.
“I really just played songs that I love,” DJ M.O.S. said.
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The DJ booth was one of many touches intended to make the ceremony feel intimate, said producer Ronnie Davis.
A camera that filmed the crowd for display on huge video screens and an open-air stage surrounded by seats on all sides made the show special, he said.
“I don’t think there’s ever been a DJ in inauguration history,” Davis said. “We wanted it to be the people’s inauguration, and I hope we did it.”
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De Blasio and his son, Dante, wore outfits from Rothman’s, a men’s clothing store in the Flatiron District.
The new mayor picked a black suit with a red and white striped tie and a black overcoat. Dante, usually seen in T-shirts, wore slacks and a white shirt, but no tie.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and daughter Chiara chose colorful ensembles from New York City-based designer Nanette Lepore. McCray sparkled in Lepore’s purple “Skyscape” coat, which sells for $578, while Chiara sported the designer’s $374 “Destination” coat in leopard print. Lepore gave the mayor a tour of her factory during his campaign.
“Chiara and I are proud to wear this beautiful clothing today, that was made right here,” McCray said.
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The day was also a family affair for City Controller Scott Stringer, who took his oath of office accompanied by his wife, Elyse Buxbaum, and two young sons.
Buxbaum carried baby Miles in a sling and balanced toddler Max on her hip.
Max livened up the scene when he pawed the Bible and made a risky break for the end of the stage.
It was all reminiscent of Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s 1994 inauguration, when his son, Andrew, then 7, made funny faces behind his father.
“He’s not quite ready for a television commercial yet, but we’re working on it,” Stringer quipped.
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Frigid air kept many guests stamping their feet to keep warm, despite the mugs of hot cider they were handed on the way in.
“My legs are simply frozen,” said “Sex and the City” actress Cynthia Nixon.
The weather spurred Rabbi Joseph Potasnik to begin his invocation with a crowd-pleasing joke. “In keeping with the tradition of my people, next time, can we do this in Boca?” he asked.
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Notable no-shows included Rudy Giuliani and ex-City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, on vacation with her wife.
Also absent: failed mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner. But his wife, Huma Abedin, wearing large sunglasses, a dark coat and furry scarf, arrived along with her boss, Hillary Clinton .
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De Blasio spokeswoman Lis Smith was another no-show. Smith has not been seen with de Blasio since the Daily News reported she was dating scandal-scarred former Gov. Eliot Spitzer.
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De Blasio has vowed to make the other boroughs equal partners with Manhattan. Guests noshed on sesame noodles from Queens, cheesecake from Brooklyn, “ballpark pretzels” from the Bronx and pizza and calzones from Staten Island.
With Erin Durkin
