Zohran Mamdani vs Andrew Cuomo debate: Date, time and how to watch live

The first New York City mayoral general election debate is set for tonight, bringing the city’s top candidates together for a pivotal face-off at 30 Rockefeller Center. Hosted by NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47, and POLITICO New York, the debate promises to set the tone for the race ahead.

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Where and when will the debate take place?

The highly anticipated NYC mayoral general election debate will be held at NBC 4 New York’s studios inside 30 Rockefeller Center. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, and unlike previous debates, there will be no live audience inside the studio, as per a report by NBC New York.

How can viewers tune in live?

The debate will be broadcast live on WNBC-TV and WNJU-TV (Telemundo 47), as well as streamed across both stations’ digital platforms, including the NBC 4 New York and Telemundo Noreste streaming channels. For accessibility, each broadcast includes Spanish translation, sign-language interpretation, and closed captioning, as per a report by NBC New York.

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Who’s participating in the debate?

According to the NYC Campaign Finance Board, the qualified candidates for the October 16 debate are:

• Andrew Cuomo (Independent)
• Zohran Mamdani (Democrat)
• Curtis Sliwa (Republican)

Each candidate will have the opportunity to outline their plans for the city’s future as the general election approaches.

FAQs

When and where can I watch the NYC mayoral debate??

The debate airs live Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m. on NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47.

Who are the candidates in the debate?

Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Curtis Sliwa qualified to take part in the event.