With weeks to go until Election Day, the first mayoral debate of the general election took place at WNBC's studios in 30 Rockefeller Center.
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa met on stage to make their case to voters.
The debate comes after weeks of polling favoring Mamdani as the front-runner, with Cuomo and Sliwa trying to gain ground.
The candidates aimed to convince voters that they are the best suited to lead the city.
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Author's summary: NYC mayoral debate gets personal between Mamdani and Cuomo.