Summary
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa are participating in a debate for the New York City mayoral race. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, leads in the polls, while Cuomo runs as an independent after previously being governor. The debate is significant as it features well-known candidates in a high-profile race.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor by nearly 13 points.
- Andrew Cuomo, a former New York governor, is running as an independent in the mayoral race.
- Curtis Sliwa is the Republican candidate in heavily Democratic New York City.
- The current mayor, Eric Adams, left the race following scandals and legal issues.
- President Trump criticized Mamdani, threatening to cut federal funding if he wins.
- Mamdani is known for his progressive policies, like free bus service and city grocery stores.
- The debate will be televised live from Rockefeller Plaza.
- Neither Mamdani nor Cuomo have received endorsements from major Democratic leaders in New York.
