Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:49pm on 23 Oct 2025,Thursday International
The final New York City mayoral debate saw Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa clash fiercely. The 90-minute debate covered housing, Israel-Gaza, and relations with the White House. Mamdani called Cuomo “desperate,” while Cuomo criticised Mamdani’s record. Sliwa attacked both on safety and public services. Past scandals were also discussed, including Cuomo’s sexual harassment cases and Mamdani’s controversial Uganda photo. On federal immigration actions, all agreed NYPD should manage local issues. Mamdani defended his pro-Palestine stance, while Cuomo emphasised Israel support. The debate offered voters a final chance to assess candidates before the November 4 election. (PC: BBC)
