The candidates remained focused on crime on the campaign trail, while Andrew Yang was criticized by his rivals for comments he made on the debate stage. Source: New York Times
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Candidates Clash Over New York City’s Future in Final Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
The eight contenders jousted over their policies on public safety, homelessness, education and mental illness with less than a week left in the campaign. Source: New York Times
What’s at Stake for the Mayoral Candidates in the Final Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
The two-hour debate on Wednesday will be one of the last opportunities for the candidates to redefine the New York City mayor’s race. Source: New York Times
Top Mayoral Rivals Attack Adams and Clash on Policing and Ethics
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The debaters’ focus on Mr. Adams, centering on questions of his residency, reflected his front-runner status in the race for New York City mayor. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley and the Color Purple
By Gotham Rex on June 10, 2021
The candidate for New York mayor has consciously picked a signature shade. Here’s why. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams Draws Fire for Skipping Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2021
Mr. Adams, a leading candidate for New York City mayor, was accused by his rivals of trying to dodge scrutiny of questions about his residency. Source: New York Times
Crime and Qualifications at Issue in Heated N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
The eight Democratic contenders jousted over the economy, education and the fundamental question of who among them was qualified to run New York City. Source: New York Times
How to Watch Tonight's Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 2, 2021
The second Democratic debate, featuring eight candidates for New York City mayor, takes place Wednesday night from 7 to 9 p.m. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race Tightens Ahead of Crucial In-Person Debate
By Gotham Rex on June 1, 2021
Democratic hopefuls sharpened attack lines as they tried to draw contrasts on critical issues like policing and the city’s economic recovery. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Rivals Trade Insults in Chaotic N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, yelled at each other repeatedly during the free-wheeling virtual debate. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Don't Want Another Virtual Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Democratic candidates are pushing back on plans to have another online debate, saying New Yorkers “deserve and need to see the candidates debate in person.” Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Keep Focus on Crime After a Feisty Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Back on the campaign trail, the leading Democrats traded barbs over their competing visions for public safety. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over Future of New York in First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
The eight Democrats competing to win the June 22 primary presented divergent views on how to lead the city in a sometimes acerbic debate. Source: New York Times
Five Takeaways From the First Debate in the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Andrew Yang behaved, and was attacked, like a front-runner. Maya Wiley came out swinging. And all eight candidates tried to stand out in an awkward virtual debate format. Source: New York Times
Crime and Controversy: Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times