
Top moments from the NYC mayoral debate: Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa, and Andrew Cuomo clash
Published on: Oct. 17, 2025, 9:53 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The first New York mayoral debate had Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa, and Andrew Cuomo arguing and clashing on jobs, sex work, and city plans. Mamdani defended his policies, Sliwa made wild comments, and Cuomo criticized both. No candidate backed Gov. Hochul. The debate covered funding, parades, and statues, keeping the discussion lively and chaotic. Key focus: mayoral debate, Mamdani, Sliwa, Cuomo, city plans.