Latest news with #NBC4NewYork
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Everything to know about NYC Democratic primary mayor debate — and why Eric Adams won't be participating
The race to City Hall is heating up. Nine Democratic candidates for mayor will take the stage Wednesday night to face off on how to fix the Big Apple's biggest issues. The event, put on by the city's Campaign Finance Board (CFB), will give New Yorkers a thorough look at the candidates in the June 24 primary, their policies and their records. It will be frontrunner Andrew Cuomo's first time sharing the stage with the slew of other hopefuls vying for the party nod. The first Democratic mayoral primary debate is taking place Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at NBC's iconic 30 Rockefeller Center studios. The event, which will be hosted by NBC 4 New York/WNBC, Telemundo 47/WNJU and POLITICO New York, will be filmed and aired live. 'The debates at 30 Rock will be informative, engaging, and help voters make their preferred choices at the ballot box. Our team understands the critical issues facing the city, and we're listening to what New Yorkers want to hear from the candidates,' said Amy Morris, senior vice president of news for NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. The debate will be airing live on WNBC — and there are a couple of ways to watch for free. Viewers can claim a free trial on DIRECTV or Sling TV to access WNBC live if they don't already pay for cable. A packed field of nine candidates will be participating in the debate. Here's a brief overview of the mayoral hopefuls, in order of how they'll be standing on stage, left to right: Adrienne Adams: Speaker of the City Council since 2022 and a member since 2017. She hails from and represents South Jamaica, Queens. She is a progressive Democrat. Brad Lander: The City Comptroller since 2022 and a career pol, Lander is a Brooklynite by way of St. Louis, Missouri. He is a progressive Democrat. Jessica Ramos: Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, Ramos is a state senator representing Queens' 13th District since 2019. She is a pro-labor progressive Democrat. Zellnor Myrie: A Brooklyn state senator since 2019, representing its 20th District in Crown Heights, Myrie is a native of the borough and a progressive, pro-real-estate Democrat. Andrew Cuomo: The former governor of New York, hailing from Queens, is making a comeback bid for mayor. Facing a slew of scandals, he resigned in 2021 after serving for 10 years. He is a conservative Democrat. Whitney Tilson: A former hedge fund manager originally from Connecticut, the Harvard-educated Tilson is a conservative Democrat. Zohran Mamdani: A Queens state Assembly member representing Astoria and Ditmars-Steinway since 2021, Mamdani is a Democratic socialist originally from Uganda, who was raised on the Upper West Side. Michael Blake: A reverend from the South Bronx, Blake served as a state Assemblyman from 2015 to 2021 in The Bronx's 79th District. He is a progressive Democrat. Scott Stringer: The city comptroller from 2014-2022, the longtime pol was born and raised in Harlem. Though Stringer ran a progressive ticket in the 2021 mayoral race, he is a tad more center this go-around. Read more about the candidates here: The 110th mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, will not be on the debate stage. Though he ran as a Democrat in 2021, he withdrew from the Democratic primary this April — opting instead to seek re-election as an independent candidate. Yes! Leading Democratic candidates will have a second, smaller, but just as fiery debate next Thursday, June 12. Ramos and Blake didn't meet the CFB's fundraising requirements to make it to the second round — so Wednesday will be voters' only chance to see them square up against their opponents. WNBC has not yet confirmed if mics will be turned off after candidates' allotted time — like they were in 2024's presidential debate. There won't be a studio audience at this round of debates — with only select guest credentials being provided to campaign staff. MAMDANI vs. CUOMO: Mamdani has been slashing Cuomo's lead in recent polls — though the two candidates are on opposite ends of the Democratic spectrum. Wednesday's debate is likely to see both the conservative-leaning former governor and the socialist Queens Assemblyman go toe to toe on various issues and refute each other's policy proposals. CUOMO GANG-UP: Expect to see a barrage of blows fired at the former governor by all candidates on stage, particularly about his resignation and his handling of the COVID-19 nursing home crisis. ANTI-SEMITISM: With rising antisemitsm in the Big Apple and the conflict in the Gaza Strip, expect this topic to bring up heated points of view from candidates. Keep an eye out specifically for a sparring match between Cuomo, who is staunchly pro-Israel, and Mamdani, who has a history of Palestinian activism and controversial views on the Jewish state. SAFETY and AFFORDABILITY: Two hot-button issues on the ballot right now are safety and affordability — particularly when it comes to housing. Expect to hear a lot of talk about police, subway safety and housing solutions.
NBC News
6 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Andrew Cuomo faces attacks from all sides as New York City Democrats hold a raucous mayoral debate
A casual viewer could be forgiven for mistaking Democrats' first New York City mayoral debate for the roast of Andrew Cuomo. All eight of his primary opponents took turns throwing verbal daggers at the former New York governor on Wednesday evening, who arrived on the debate stage at 30 Rockefeller Plaza with multiple suitcases of baggage to go with his status as the polling frontrunner. Cuomo has consistently led polls of the nine-candidate field, leveraging his name recognition as a longtime public official in New York and the scion of a storied political family. He resigned the governorship in 2021 amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and an investigation into those claims, but he is now attempting a comeback in New York City, where Democratic Mayor Eric Adams is running for re-election as an independent. Cuomo's frontrunner status in the Democratic primary made him a constant target Wednesday night at the debate hosted by NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Politico. When Cuomo sidestepped a question about a 2021 report from New York's state attorney general accusing him of undercounting nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic, his opponents laughed in his face and jeered him. When Cuomo cited 'the state of the Democratic Party' when asked to name his biggest regret in his political career, Adrienne Adams, speaker of the New York City Council, pounced. 'No regrets when it comes to cutting child care?' Adams asked. 'No regrets when it comes to slow walking PPE and vaccinations in the season of COVID to Black and brown communities? Really, no regrets?' And when Cuomo was asked about allegations of sexual harassment and responded by attacking his opponents for calling for the defunding of police, former state Assemblyman Michael Blake turned to the cameras to speak directly to the women of New York. 'Every woman watching tonight. He was just given a chance to actually address the clear claims that were stated and ignored it,' said Blake. Cuomo would later repeat his denial of the allegations that mushroomed into an investigation spearheaded by state Attorney General Letitia James, which found that Cuomo had harassed 11 women and subjected some of them to unwanted touching and groping. Each candidate took a different tack attacking the 67-year-old former governor. His most viable opponent, according to recent polls, is democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who cast Cuomo as bought and paid for by billionaires. 'The difference between myself and Andrew Cuomo is that my campaign is not funded by the very billionaires who put Donald Trump in D.C.,' said the 33-year-old state legislator. After Cuomo dodged difficult questions about his controversies, Mamdani said the frontrunner is 'allergic to any accountability or acknowledgement of a mistake.' Cuomo did not hang back, instead trying to give as good as he was getting when he was attacked. And Mamdani, the youngest candidate on stage, also received his own slew of barbs. After confidently proclaiming 'I am Donald Trump's worst nightmare,' Cuomo replied, 'Donald Trump would go through Mr. Mamdani me like a hot knife through butter.' 'He's been in government 27 minutes. He passed three bills. That's all he's done,' Cuomo said, contrasting his own experience to his opponent, who is less than half of his age. Jessica Ramos got a jab in Mamdani when asked about her own biggest regret. 'I regret not running for mayor in 2021,' said Ramos, a state senator. 'I had been in the Senate for two years. I'd already passed over a dozen bills. I thought I needed more experience, but turns out, you just need to make good videos,' she said, poking fun at Mamdani's social media strategy, which has propelled his candidacy. Issues, including the city's housing crisis and public safety, took a back seat to bickering, which saw debate moderators struggling to control the nine candidates speaking over one another and jousting for airtime ahead of the June 24 primary. In addition to Cuomo and Mamdani, who has burst onto the New York City political scene on a progressive platform, candidates jockeyed for position in the city's unpredictable ranked-choice voting system, which allows voters to choose multiple candidates and rank them on their ballots. The stage also included the current and former city comptrollers, Brad Lander and Scott Springer; state Sens. Ramos and Zellnor Myrie; Blake; and former hedge fund executive Whitney Tilson.
New York Post
6 days ago
- General
- New York Post
Everything to know about NYC Democratic primary mayor debate — and why Eric Adams won't be participating
The race to City Hall is heating up. Nine Democratic candidates for mayor will take the stage Wednesday night to face off on how to fix the Big Apple's biggest issues. The event, put on by the city's Campaign Finance Board (CFB), will give New Yorkers a thorough look at the candidates in the June 24 primary, their policies and their records. 10 Jessica Ramos attends the Pride Kick Off Mayoral Forum in New York City on May 31, 2025. Leonardo Munoz It will be frontrunner Andrew Cuomo's first time sharing the stage with the slew of other hopefuls vying for the party nod. When and where is the debate taking place? The first Democratic mayoral primary debate is taking place Wednesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at NBC's iconic 30 Rockefeller Center studios. The event, which will be hosted by NBC 4 New York/WNBC, Telemundo 47/WNJU and POLITICO New York, will be filmed and aired live. 10 Candidate Adrienne Adams attends the Pride Kick Off Mayoral Forum in New York City on May 31, 2025. Leonardo Munoz 10 Candidate Michael Blake attends the Pride Kick Off Mayoral Forum in New York City on May 31, 2025. Leonardo Munoz 10 Candidate Brad Lander speaks at a Mayoral Forum hosted by Queers for Action on May 31, 2025 in New York City. Andrew Schwartz / 'The debates at 30 Rock will be informative, engaging, and help voters make their preferred choices at the ballot box. Our team understands the critical issues facing the city, and we're listening to what New Yorkers want to hear from the candidates,' said Amy Morris, senior vice president of news for NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. How to watch the debate: The debate will be airing live on WNBC — and there are a couple of ways to watch for free. Viewers can claim a free trial on DIRECTV or Sling TV to access WNBC live if they don't already pay for cable. 10 Former Governor Andrew Cuomo (pictured) is the current frontrunner ahead of Wednesday's debate. Stephen Yang Who is participating? A packed field of nine candidates will be participating in the debate. Here's a brief overview of the mayoral hopefuls, in order of how they'll be standing on stage, left to right: Adrienne Adams : Speaker of the City Council since 2022 and a member since 2017. She hails from and represents South Jamaica, Queens. She is a progressive Democrat. : Speaker of the City Council since 2022 and a member since 2017. She hails from and represents South Jamaica, Queens. She is a progressive Democrat. Brad Lander: The City Comptroller since 2022 and a career pol, Lander is a Brooklynite by way of St. Louis, Missouri. He is a progressive Democrat. The City Comptroller since 2022 and a career pol, Lander is a Brooklynite by way of St. Louis, Missouri. He is a progressive Democrat. Jessica Ramos: Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, Ramos is a state senator representing Queens' 13th District since 2019. She is a pro-labor progressive Democrat. Born and raised in Elmhurst, Queens, Ramos is a state senator representing Queens' 13th District since 2019. She is a pro-labor progressive Democrat. Zellnor Myrie: A Brooklyn state senator since 2019, representing its 20th District in Crown Heights, Myrie is a native of the borough and a progressive, pro-real-estate Democrat. A Brooklyn state senator since 2019, representing its 20th District in Crown Heights, Myrie is a native of the borough and a progressive, pro-real-estate Democrat. Andrew Cuomo : The former governor of New York, hailing from Queens, is making a comeback bid for mayor. Facing a slew of scandals, he resigned in 2021 after serving for 10 years. He is a conservative Democrat. : The former governor of New York, hailing from Queens, is making a comeback bid for mayor. Facing a slew of scandals, he resigned in 2021 after serving for 10 years. He is a conservative Democrat. Whitney Tilson: A former hedge fund manager originally from Connecticut, the Harvard-educated Tilson is a conservative Democrat. A former hedge fund manager originally from Connecticut, the Harvard-educated Tilson is a conservative Democrat. Zohran Mamdani: A Queens state Assembly member representing Astoria and Ditmars-Steinway since 2021, Mamdani is a Democratic socialist originally from Uganda, who was raised on the Upper West Side. A Queens state Assembly member representing Astoria and Ditmars-Steinway since 2021, Mamdani is a Democratic socialist originally from Uganda, who was raised on the Upper West Side. Michael Blake : A reverend from the South Bronx, Blake served as a state Assemblyman from 2015 to 2021 in The Bronx's 79th District. He is a progressive Democrat. : A reverend from the South Bronx, Blake served as a state Assemblyman from 2015 to 2021 in The Bronx's 79th District. He is a progressive Democrat. Scott Stringer: The city comptroller from 2014-2022, the longtime pol was born and raised in Harlem. Though Stringer ran a progressive ticket in the 2021 mayoral race, he is a tad more center this go-around. Read more about the candidates here: 10 Mayor Eric Adams (pictured), will not be attending the debate as he has forfeited the Democratic race to run as an Independent. REUTERS Why isn't Mayor Eric Adams participating? The 110th mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, will not be on the debate stage. Though he ran as a Democrat in 2021, he withdrew from the Democratic primary this April — opting instead to seek re-election as an independent candidate. Will there be another debate? Yes! Leading Democratic candidates will have a second, smaller, but just as fiery debate next Thursday, June 12. Ramos and Blake didn't meet the CFB's fundraising requirements to make it to the second round — so Wednesday will be voters' only chance to see them square up against their opponents. 10 Candidate Zellnor Myrie pictured in an interview. Robert Miller Will there be live mics? WNBC has not yet confirmed if mics will be turned off after candidates' allotted time — like they were in 2024's presidential debate. 10 Candidate Whitney Tilson (left) at The Roosevelt House at Hunter College for a NYC mayoral candidate debate. James Messerschmidt 10 Candidate Scott Stringer speaking at a United Federation of Teachers meeting. Robert Miller Will there be an audience? There won't be a studio audience at this round of debates — with only select guest credentials being provided to campaign staff. 10 Candidate Zohran Mamdani (pictured) is polling in second place behind the former governor. Leonardo Munoz What to look out for: MAMDANI vs. CUOMO : Mamdani has been slashing Cuomo's lead in recent polls — though the two candidates are on opposite ends of the Democratic spectrum. Wednesday's debate is likely to see both the conservative-leaning former governor and the socialist Queens Assemblyman go toe to toe on various issues and refute each other's policy proposals. : Mamdani has been slashing Cuomo's lead in recent polls — though the two candidates are on opposite ends of the Democratic spectrum. Wednesday's debate is likely to see both the conservative-leaning former governor and the socialist Queens Assemblyman go toe to toe on various issues and refute each other's policy proposals. CUOMO GANG-UP : Expect to see a barrage of blows fired at the former governor by all candidates on stage, particularly about his resignation and his handling of the COVID-19 nursing home crisis. : Expect to see a barrage of blows fired at the former governor by all candidates on stage, particularly about his resignation and his handling of the COVID-19 nursing home crisis. ANTI-SEMITISM : With rising antisemitsm in the Big Apple and the conflict in the Gaza Strip, expect this topic to bring up heated points of view from candidates. Keep an eye out specifically for a sparring match between Cuomo, who is staunchly pro-Israel, and Mamdani, who has a history of Palestinian activism and controversial views on the Jewish state. : With rising antisemitsm in the Big Apple and the conflict in the Gaza Strip, expect this topic to bring up heated points of view from candidates. Keep an eye out specifically for a sparring match between Cuomo, who is staunchly pro-Israel, and Mamdani, who has a history of Palestinian activism and controversial views on the Jewish state. SAFETY and AFFORDABILITY: Two hot-button issues on the ballot right now are safety and affordability — particularly when it comes to housing. Expect to hear a lot of talk about police, subway safety and housing solutions.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
NYC's first Democratic mayoral primary debate is tomorrow: Watch details
The Brief The first debate for New York City's Democratic mayoral primary is tomorrow, June 4. In order to qualify for the debate, candidates had to raise and spend $198,300 and be featured on the ballot. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an Independent, will not participate in the debate. NEW YORK CITY - The first debate for New York City's Democratic mayoral primary is tomorrow – here's what you need to know. What You Should Know The debate will be at 7 p.m. tomorrow, June 4, on the platforms of NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47. It will air live on WNBC-TV and across WNBC's and WNJU-TV's streaming and digital platforms, including the NBC 4 New York and Telemundo Noreste streaming channels. SKIP TO:Debate information | Watch parties | Candidates | Upcoming debate | Current front-runner | Primary voting guide The two-hour debate will not have an audience – it will feature one commercial break, one hour in. In order to qualify for the debate, candidates had to raise and spend $198,300 and be featured on the ballot. Candidates were also required to join the city's Matching Funds Program, a program that matches small contributions from NYC residents and allows candidates who participate to receive up to $2,000 in public funds. The next mayoral debate will be at 7 p.m. on June 12 – this debate will only be for leading contenders in the race. The candidates who have not qualified for this debate include Senator Jessica Ramos, Michael Blake, Paperboy Prince and Selma Bartholomew. If you're in the mood for some company, here are a few watch parties for the debate: Make the Road Action Office (Bushwick, Brooklyn) – June 4, 7 p.m. (will be in English and Spanish) The Green Room (Prospect Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn) – June 4, 7 p.m. Macri Park (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) – June 4, 6:30 p.m. Syndicated Brooklyn (Bushwick, Brooklyn) – June 4 and 12, 7 p.m. Sweet Catch (Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn) – June 12, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. C'mon Everybody (Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn) – June 12, 7 p.m. Our Wicked Lady (Bushwick, Brooklyn) – June 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets to watch the second debate (on June 12) in person can be acquired here – the debate will be hosted by Spectrum at Gerald W. Lynch Theater. The candidates who qualified for the debate include: Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo New York City Comptroller Brad Lander Former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani Senator Zellnor Myrie Senator Jessica Ramos Michael Blake Whitney Tilson New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an Independent, will not participate in the debate. Read more about each candidate and watch one-on-one interviews with FOX 5 NYhere. An Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey showed that, as of May 28, Andrew Cuomo is leading NYC's Democratic mayoral primary with 35 percent support, followed by Zohran Mamdani at 23 percent. For more information about voting in the upcoming New York City primary, including important dates and an explanation of ranked choice voting, click here. The Source This article includes reporting from the New York City Campaign Finance Board and the results of an Emerson College Polling survey.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Officials discover ‘significant void' below New Jersey interstate where sinkholes keep opening
A 'significant void' sits just below the pavement of a New Jersey highway that's been beset by random sinkholes over the last few months — and state officials say it may take a while to repair. The New Jersey Department of Transportation has closed Interstate 80's eastbound lanes in the Morris County town of Wharton twice in the last three months after reports that the ground was falling away. In one of those instances, a mammoth sinkhole the size of a four-story building opened up on the highway shoulder in December, closing lanes for nearly four days while workers scrambled to fix it. Now, officials say they've figured out why this keeps happening — a void exists just below the surface of the roadbed near Exit 34, according to NBC 4 New York. 'After finishing the initial testing, the good news is there are no immediate concerns about the stability of I-80 westbound,' Transportation Commissioner Fran O'Connor said, according to The Record. 'The bad news is a significant void was identified underneath the center lane of I-80 eastbound, which will require an extensive and robust repair. It is going to take some time to design a repair that will ensure the long-term integrity and safety of the roadway,' he said. 'It is important that we act now to make lasting repairs, so we don't have to come back any time soon.' At first, state officials said the damage from a Feb. 10 depression — which sank about five inches into the ground — would take around three weeks to fix, CBS News reported. But now state officials don't know how long the work will take, or when the lanes can reopen. Officials added that there are about 135 potential voids in the area, which is laden with abandoned mineshafts. One such collapsed mine caused the big December sinkhole. 'The underground is basically Swiss cheese,' William Kroth, executive director of the Sterling Hill Mining Museum, told PIX11 at the time. Crews are drilling and grouting the ground to stabilize the road, according to NBC. They'll keep working around the clock until the work is finished.
