"Viewing statistics released Wednesday by NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU detail the overwhelming public interest in last week's New York City mayoral debate and the ongoing race for New York City mayor. "This was an energetic, substantive discussion of the issues New Yorkers care about," said Amy Morris, Senior Vice President of News for NBC 4 New York/WNBC and Telemundo 47/WNJU."
"922,663 total viewers were recorded on WNBC (Channel 4) and WNJU (Channel 47) for their broadcasts of the October 16, 2025 debate. This reflects a 95% increase in impressions compared to the station's linear broadcast of the June 16, 2025 primary debate for mayor. 1,457,245 views were recorded on WNBC's and WNJU's digital and streaming platforms, including NBC New York News and Telemundo Noreste. This reflects a 321% increase in impressions compared to the station's streaming broadcast of the June 16, 2025 primary debate for mayor."
WNBC (Channel 4) and WNJU (Channel 47) recorded 922,663 total linear viewers for the October 16, 2025 mayoral debate, a 95% increase over the June 16 primary debate. Digital and streaming platforms captured 1,457,245 views, a 321% increase versus June. Combined linear plus streaming views totaled 2,379,908, a 190% increase compared to the June joint broadcast. Debate-related social posts reached 34.5 million video views, with ten posts surpassing one million views each. Moderators included David Ushery, Melissa Russo, Rosarina Breton and Sally Goldenberg. Sources cited include NSI, NLTV R&F, YouTube, FAST channels and Adobe Analytics.
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