New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been using his celebrity status to promote his progressive policies in his first 100 days in office. He has been successful in promoting basic municipal services and engaging celebrities in his campaigns. Despite some critics, including Republicans who criticized his criticism of the police department and Israel, he has been able to overcome these issues. His team has highlighted his commitment to everyday tasks, including calling for more snow shovelers and an emergency alert system. He also introduced a bracket-style competition where people could vote on small repairs they want the mayor personally to personally fix in their neighborhoods. Despite criticism, Curtis Sliwa, a Republican who ran against Mamdan, credits him with addressing issues such as street homelessness, public housing, and infrastructure.