The five main takeaways from the New York City mayoral debate are as follows: Mamdani pressed on his views on Palestinians, with Cuomo attacking him for supporting statehood and calling him a "divisive personality".
Trump was a constant presence throughout the debate, with Sliwa acknowledging that he needs to navigate his relationship with the president. Cuomo framed himself as the only candidate experienced enough to deal with Trump, who is looming large over the city.
Affordability fronted centre stage in the debate, with all candidates offering different proposals to tackle rising costs of living. Mamdani's plan to make buses free was contrasted by Cuomo's proposal to place income limits on people who reside in rent-stabilised apartments.
Cuomo faced renewed scrutiny over his controversies surrounding sexual harassment allegations and investigations into nursing home deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Curtis Sliwa emerged as a force to be reckoned with, using his platform to connect with voters on public safety issues and hammering his opponents.
Trump was a constant presence throughout the debate, with Sliwa acknowledging that he needs to navigate his relationship with the president. Cuomo framed himself as the only candidate experienced enough to deal with Trump, who is looming large over the city.
Affordability fronted centre stage in the debate, with all candidates offering different proposals to tackle rising costs of living. Mamdani's plan to make buses free was contrasted by Cuomo's proposal to place income limits on people who reside in rent-stabilised apartments.
Cuomo faced renewed scrutiny over his controversies surrounding sexual harassment allegations and investigations into nursing home deaths during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Curtis Sliwa emerged as a force to be reckoned with, using his platform to connect with voters on public safety issues and hammering his opponents.