New York mayoral candidates face off in heated debate

Election Overview - The New York City mayoral race features Democratic nominee Zoron Mandani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Slua [1] - Zoron Mandani currently holds a double-digit lead in the polls [1] - The election has national implications, with mentions of Trump and potential resistance to a national administration [4][5] Key Campaign Themes - Public safety and affordability are main themes [3] - Cuomo highlights rent reduction, crime reduction, education score improvement, and job creation as goals [3] - Mandani emphasizes affordability issues for New Yorkers [4] Candidate Challenges - Cuomo faces questions about sexual harassment allegations and nursing home death reporting during the pandemic [5][6] - Mandani's experience is questioned, particularly regarding managing a $115 billion budget and 300,000 people [7][8] Ethics and Integrity - A Quinnipiac poll indicated Mannani was considered the more ethical candidate compared to Cuomo [10] - Integrity is presented as a key differentiator for Mannani [9]