The two candidates looking to lead New York City out of the pandemic are the next mayor bickered on everything from vaccine mandates and public safety to congestion pricing during their first debate Wednesday night.
Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa will meet one more time before voters head to the polls on Nov. 2.
Democratic Strategist Basil Smikle and Republican Consultant Chapin Fay weighed in on how the candidates did during the first debate.