Thursday night is ruined! Debate for NYC public advocate is off.
Jumaane Williams will not take part in the scheduled public advocate debate because opposing candidates failed to meet the Campaign Finance Board's qualification thresholds.
Candidates for NYC mayor, other city offices to square off in general election debates in October | amNewYork
Televised debates for NYC mayor, comptroller, and public advocate will occur in October; qualifying publicly funded candidates must participate and major outlets will broadcast.
New Yorkers are under the false impression that the taxpayer-funded New York City Campaign Finance Board is leveling the playing field to make voting for Gotham's next mayor and other elected officials fair.