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Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa face off in NYC mayoral debate

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New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa tried to blunt Democrat Zohran Mamdani's momentum during a highly contentious first general election debate Thursday evening.

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  1. FOX 5 New York

    NYC mayoral debate: 'What did he just say?' | Live updates (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Democrat Zohran Mamdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa are taking the stage in their second-to-last debate before Election Day. Follow along for live updates and key moments as the debate unfolds.

  2. CBS News

    NYC mayoral debate live updates as Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa face off (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are facing off in their first debate of the 2025 general election tonight before voters head to the polls.

  3. FOX 5 New York

    New York City mayoral debate: How to watch tonight, what to expect (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    The race has narrowed to three major candidates -- Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa -- each vying to convince New Yorkers they’re best suited to lead NYC forward.

  4. Al Jazeera

    What to know about the New York City mayoral debates (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo will face off in two debates ahead of the November 4 election for New York City mayor.

  5. New York Post

    Zohran Mamdani to face barrage of attacks from Andrew Cuomo as NYC mayoral debate gives pols final shot to gain ground (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Democratic nominee and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani will spar with Andrew Cuomo and GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa in the first New York City mayoral debate of the general election on Thursday.

  6. NBC New York

    Live Updates: Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa set for NYC mayoral debate (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa are facing off in the first New York City mayoral...

  7. ABC 7 New York

    NYC mayoral debate with all 3 candidates, Mamdani, Sliwa, and Cuomo, set to be held tonight (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The three candidates hoping to become New York City's next mayor will face off on the debate stage Thursday night.

  8. NBC New York

    NYC mayoral debate preview: What to watch for from Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Heading into the first general election debate, Andrew Cuomo is the decided underdog in the New York City mayor’s race, with Zohran Mamdani the front-runner...

  9. Newsweek

    NYC mayoral debate—how to watch candidates Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa tonight (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa face off in NYC’s first mayoral debate tonight, airing live from 30 Rock.

  10. The Columbian

    Cuomo and Sliwa aim to blunt Mamdani’s momentum in first NYC mayoral debate (opens The Columbian)

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    NEW YORK — The stage is set Thursday for the first debate of the New York City mayoral election, with Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa looking to halt the momentum of Democratic candidate Zohr

  11. Seattle Times

    From bills to berets: Notable moments from NYC’s contentious mayoral debate (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    New York City’s mayoral candidates have duked it out in their first general election debate, with contenders Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa sparring over everything from the Israel-Hamas...

  12. New York Post

    Zohran Mamdani dodges attacks, straight answers — and can’t say how he’ll pay for socialist proposals in heated NYC mayoral debate (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Socialist Zohran Mamdani skirted tough questions and offered few specifics as he smoothly swatted off a barrage of attacks from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo during a heated first general mayoral election debate Thursday.

  13. MyNorthwest

    Photos of the first New York City mayoral debate between Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — New York mayoral candidates faced off in their first debate as voters prepare to choose the next person to lead America’s biggest city.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Five key takeaways from the New York City mayoral debate (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    With a large lead in voter polls, Zohran Mamdani fended off attacks from Andrew Como over Gaza, policing and his resume.

  15. The Guardian

    Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa spar in New York mayoral debate (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The Democratic nominee and the former governor of New York clashed repeatedly, while Sliwa criticized them both

  16. Blaze Media

    Cuomo strikes at Mamdani while Sliwa goes on the attack in fiery debate over NYC mayor's race (opens Blaze Media)

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    Blaze Media's feed description

    Each candidate did what he needed to do in the debate.

  17. WMUR

    Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa face off in NYC mayoral debate (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    New York City mayoral candidates Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa tried to blunt Democrat Zohran Mamdani's momentum during a highly contentious first general election debate Thursday evening.

  18. Gothamist

    Mamdani, Cuomo trade familiar attacks in NYC mayoral debate as Sliwa takes aim at both (opens Gothamist)

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    Gothamist's feed description

    Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo echoed his usual attacks on Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, while Republican Curtis Sliwa said both men would be disastrous mayors.

  19. CBS News

    Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa go on the attack in 1st NYC mayoral debate (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Sparks were flying as Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa squared off on issues and controversies.

  20. New York Post

    Who won the first NYC mayoral debate? Post panelists weigh in (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Socialist upstart candidate Zohran Mamdani entered the first general mayoral election debate as the front-runner and left the same way --despite some strong performances from his rivals, a Post panel of political experts said.

  21. FOX 5 New York

    NYC mayoral debate highlights, key takeaways from Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    On Thursday night, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa sparred during their first general election debate of the NYC mayoral race.

  22. ABC 7 New York

    NYC mayoral debate: Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off | Live Updates (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The three candidates hoping to become New York City's next mayor faced off on the debate stage Thursday night.

  23. Fox News

    Top 5 moments from fiery NYC mayoral debate: 'He literally has never had a job' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Socialist New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced grueling attacks from opponents in the mayoral debate as he leads race by double digits.

  24. Newsweek

    Zohran Mamdani’s chances of winning change after bruising Cuomo debate (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The three candidates clashed over a range of topics including crime, housing, transportation and the recent Gaza ceasefire deal.

  25. NPR

    Candidates in NYC mayoral race face off in contentious first debate (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    All three candidates in New York City's mayoral race faced off Thursday night in their first general election debate, sparring over crime, affordable housing and Israel.

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