Three distinct candidates, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani, participated in the debate with three weeks left until Election Day.
The candidates, including Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, took the stage to discuss their platforms.
Curtis Sliwa noted that there was "way too much testosterone" on the stage.
With a dwindling timeline, Andrew Cuomo faces an uphill battle to overcome Zohran Mamdani's double-digit lead in the polls, while Curtis Sliwa trails even further behind.
Zohran Mamdani must maintain his lead without making significant mistakes, as the candidates prepare for the second debate in the general election.
Author's summary: NYC mayoral debate highlights candidate differences.