The eight top Democratic candidates for New York mayor sparred Wednesday night over how to reduce violent crime, fix schools and housing programs and revitalize a city still careening from pandemic-induced economic losses.
"Can you all imagine what we d be facing right now if Mitch McConnell were still the Senate Majority Leader instead of New York s own Chuck Schumer?" Yang said.
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.
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Replay Video UP NEXT Democratic New York mayoral hopefuls clashed Wednesday night in a primary debate as they outlined their plans to respond to a surge in crime. It was the first in-person debate for the eight qualifying Democratic candidates a previous debate had been held virtually. It came 10 days before early primary voting is set to start, on June 12. Progressive candidates collectively distanced themselves from the specifics of their plans to reallocate New York Police Department funds. It s a marked change from the previous debate in May, during which several candidates boasted the amount of money they planned to direct away from the department.