Watch the Full 2022 New York Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Debate | NBC New York |
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for election to the post after assuming it following Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, faced off Thursday in a final debate with two of her fellow Democrats, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and New York City’s elected public advocate, Jumaane Williams, who are challenging her in the race.
The evening grew tense at times, with a restrained Hochul repeatedly asking Suozzi to stop interrupting her. 0:00 Intro 2:10 Elevator pitch 5:20 Skyrocketing rent 11:05 Lowering taxes 13:02 Cuomo endorsement? 14:06 Voted GOP? 14:20 Guns 21:07 Do you own guns? 21:25 Subway crimes 26:08 Home health aide crisis 28:39 Preparing for severe storms 32:30 School curriculum 36:30 State spending priorities 40:24 Mental health crisis 43:55 Economic vision 46:22 Preparing for next pandemic 49:24 Lt. Gov. picks 53:18 Buffalo Bills deal 54:30 Biggest mistakes you've made 55:35 Lightning round |