Both bombastic personalities with sometimes polar opinions on the issues facing the city, Democrat Eric Adams, the current Brooklyn borough president and former NYPD captain, and Republican and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa clashed in the first few minutes of the Wednesday debate.
Bill Thompson and Christine Quinn talk about what 2021 candidates are likely doing and feeling as the campaign enters a critical stretch. And Spectrum political chief Bob Hardt talks about preparations for the first official Democratic debate.
The candidates for governor might never have a debate. But that won’t stop readers from telling us the questions they want to hear answered.
Yes, the debate stunk. Yes, the race has been uninspiring. Yes, it is still your civic duty to vote. So, better listen to Ben and Jarrett to figure out what to make of it all.
Wednesday’s final mayoral debate comes after tumultuous days for the mayor’s campaign and a tragedy for the city.
It is possible that as few as one in every 275 city voters tuned in to this week’s televised debates for the offices of public advocate and comptroller. Those who did turn it on saw exactly what a debate is supposed to show.
Our take as the debate between Michel Faulkner and Scott Stringer played out live.
The Council meetings will cover everything from conflicts of interest to Sandy recovery.
The first general election mayoral debate is unlikely to change the trajectory of the race. But it could map out the options facing the city when it comes to a number of key challenges.
Besides the mayoral debate, arguments over the New Jersey governorship, the statue of Columbus, the 43rd district Council seat and a key development site in Brooklyn are also in the headlines.