"The three-way scrum over the course of two hours was defined by repeated entanglements between Mamdani, the Queens Assembly member and Democratic nominee, and Cuomo, the former governor who lost the Democratic primary and is now running as an independent. Sliwa, the Republican nominee, was literally caught between both and, at times, went after either or both candidates; he occasionally muscled his way into the conversation when moderators attempted to get Cuomo or Mamdani to rebut the other's accusations."
"The former governor slammed Mamdani over his lack of executive experience, criticisms of Israel, and his stance on policing, all in an attempt to land a blow that could help Cuomo catch up to the Democratic nominee. This is no job for on-the-job training, Cuomo said, referring to Mamdani, who is 33 and has served in the Assembly for four years. And if you look at the failed mayors, they're ones that had no management experience. Don't do it again."
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa engaged in a heated, two-hour mayoral debate marked by frequent clashes and little agreement. Mamdani and Cuomo repeatedly tangled over executive experience, policing positions, criticisms of Israel and personal matters. Cuomo attacked Mamdani’s age and limited management background to question his readiness; Mamdani emphasized his lived New York City experience and referenced the sexual harassment allegations that led to Cuomo’s resignation. Sliwa positioned himself between the two, accusing both and pressing his own points while complaining about marginalization on stage. Major topics included handling President Trump, responses to the Israel-Hamas war, and public safety.
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