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NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) – With the primary election just weeks away, Democratic candidates vying to become New York City's comptroller will come head-to-head in a debate on PIX11 News.
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Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Justin Brannan are both fighting for the important seat, which oversees the city's fiscal management. The city's current comptroller, Brad Lander, is running for mayor, leaving his seat open.
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