Three distinct candidates, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Zohran Mamdani, participated in the debate with only three weeks left until Election Day.
The debate stage was set for the candidates to make their mark, with Curtis Sliwa noting there was "way too much testosterone" present.
Current front-runner Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, holds a double-digit lead in the polls, while independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa face significant deficits.
As the first of two official mayoral debates, all three candidates came out strong, with Mamdani aiming to maintain his lead without faltering.
Curtis Sliwa stated there was "way too much testosterone" on the debate stage.
Author's summary: NYC mayoral debate highlights candidates' differences.