NYC mayoral candidates face off in second general election debate

Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa met for their second general election debate on NY1 on October 22, 2025, three days before early voting began. The debate focused on policing, housing costs, and Cuomo's record as governor. Early voting was set to begin October 25, with Election Day on November 4, making the debate the final major broadcast confrontation before ballots were cast.