Takeaways from the second general election debate in the NYC mayoral race

"The two tore into each other in strikingly personal terms on their backgrounds, their policy ideas and how each would address antisemitism. Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, meanwhile, reprised his wildcard role as he refuses to bow to a pressure campaign from some Republicans to leave the race. Despite not winning President Donald Trump's endorsement and being mocked at times by the Queens-born president Sliwa said he would work with Trump to protect the city's interests."

"In a pivot from his frequent reference to his time in government, Cuomo sought to put distance between his record as governor and New York City's municipal failures. Notably for someone elected governor three times, Cuomo argued that the city has been getting screwed by the state, and that has to change. But the exchange gave Mamdani an opening to attack Cuomo for his record as governor. The governor doesn't build housing in New York City, Cuomo said in response to a question on housing policy."

Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo engaged in a heated, personal exchange during the second general election debate for New York City mayor, trading accusations about experience, accomplishments and records. Cuomo sought to separate his gubernatorial record from the city's problems and blamed state dynamics, while Mamdani attacked Cuomo's record and questioned his accomplishments. Curtis Sliwa continued to play a disruptive role, refusing calls to leave the race and saying he would work with President Trump despite lacking his endorsement. The candidates clashed over housing, antisemitism and qualifications, with moments that highlighted sharp divisions and aggressive campaigning ahead of Election Day.

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