Spectrum News NY1 will host a debate on Wednesday, Oct. 24, featuring three candidates vying to become the next mayor of New York City.
Spectrum News NY1’s pre-debate show begins at 6:30 p.m. and the post-debate show ends at 10 p.m.
Viewers will also be able to watch for free on Spectrum News NY1’s digital platforms.
The candidates who will participate in the debate are Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee; “The Guardian Angels” founder Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee; and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent.
Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams announced that he will end his reelection campaign last month.
Spectrum News NY1 is producing the events in partnership with WNYC/Gothamist, THE CITY, New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law, the Museum of the City of New York, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
How to watch
Spectrum News NY1 will open its website and app for viewers to watch the debate for free. For Spectrum nonsubscribers, download the Spectrum News app, available to Android and iPhone users, then tap “Live” on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen to view the debate.
In addition to watching the debate on the Spectrum News app, viewers can also tune in on the Spectrum News website by clicking here. Click on the “Open Access” link, which will appear shortly before the debate begins.
Our live coverage will also be streamed on Spectrum News’ YouTube channel.
Polls are open across the five boroughs from 6 a.m. through 9 p.m. on Election Day.
Visit Spectrum News NY1’s guide for more information on the city’s primary election and follow our live blog for updates on the races.
Early voting starts Saturday, Oct. 25, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4.