It was the first time the candidates had been in the same room for a debate, as opposed to the earlier ones done virtually, which set up an at-times cacophonous.
Discussion of public safety and recovery from the pandemic mixed with plenty of personal attacks dominated a Wednesday night debate among the eight leading contenders for the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor.
The three leading candidates in the Democratic primary are decidedly supportive of charter schools — a dramatic shift from when Mayor Bill de Blasio was elected eight years ago.