Mamdani in the debate: Public transportation will be free for all New Yorkers
In the New York City mayoral debate, Zahran Mamdani, the left-wing Democratic candidate, faced off against Andrew Cuomo, the centrist and independent politician, and Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate, at Rockefeller Center.
Polls show Mamdani leading with 46% while Cuomo follows with 33%.
Mamdani, the progressive Democratic candidate, faced questions about his stance on Palestine during the debate and stated he would be the mayor for all New Yorkers. Cuomo, the centrist politician, called him a divisive figure. Mamdani said he would stand against Trump, but Cuomo warned that if Mamdani wins, the real mayor would be Trump.
The main issue of the debate was the cost of living. Mamdani from the progressive wing promised to make buses free. Cuomo, the centrist independent candidate, said this plan would bankrupt the owners. Sliwa, the Republican, suggested that empty public housing units should be given to those in need.
