mayoral candidates
New York Mayoral Showdown: Cuomo, Mamdani, and Sliwa Clash in Final Heated Debate
Oct 23, 2025 06:52 pm CST
New York's final mayoral debate turned contentious as frontrunner Zohran Mamdani faced attacks on his experience, Andrew Cuomo defended against sexual harassment allegations, and Curtis Sliwa tried to establish credibility. The candidates sparred over qualifications, immigration enforcement, and their potential approaches to handling former President Trump while addressing key issues facing America's largest city.
Eric Adams Withdraws from NYC Mayoral Race, Setting Stage for Mamdani-Cuomo Showdown
Sep 29, 2025 01:23 pm CST
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has ended his reelection campaign, creating a competitive three-way race between Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Adams cited media speculation and campaign finance issues as reasons for his withdrawal, while delivering a parting criticism of Mamdani's progressive platform. Political analysts suggest the late withdrawal may have minimal impact on the November 4 election outcome.