Actor Wins $100 at Mamdani Lookalike Contest After NYPD Boots Crowd From Park

Hundreds of people gathered near Washington Square Park in New York City on Sunday, August 30, 2026, to judge a lookalike contest for Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The event, organized by the social media app Sonder to celebrate its city launch, saw nine contestants compete for a $100 prize by mimicking the mayor's appearance and answering a single question about their favorite pizza. The winner, actor and comedian Amadeo Fusca, was chosen by crowd applause. Fusca wore a New York Knicks jersey under a suit and styled his hair and facial hair to match Mamdani's. He told reporters that preparing for the contest made him "sweat bullets," but he was ultimately pleased to participate.