Governor Kathy Hochul and her Democratic challenger in the New York City mayoral primary, Curtis Sliwa, are facing off in a heated debate focused on key issues like crime, housing affordability, and the city’s economic recovery. The discussion comes as both candidates vie for voter support ahead of the upcoming election, with Hochul defending her administration’s record while Sliwa pushes for more aggressive policies on public safety and cost-of-living concerns. With New Yorkers grappling with rising crime rates and soaring rents, the debate highlights stark differences in how the two leaders propose addressing the city’s most pressing challenges. Tune in for real-time reactions and policy breakdowns as the candidates clash over solutions for a city at a crossroads.


Live: Hochul and Blakeman debate in New York City  Yahoo