Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani, in New York for the Mayoral debate. (AP Photo)

A tense moment in New York City’s final mayoral debate came when Assembly member Zohran Mamdani confronted former Governor Andrew Cuomo over sexual harassment allegations that led to his resignation in 2021. Mamdani directly addressed Cuomo, prompting strong applause and cheers from the audience.

“Mr Cuomo, in 2021, 13 different women who worked in your administration incredibly accused you of sexual harassment. Since then you have spent more than 20 million dollars in taxpayer funds to defend yourself, all while describing these allegations as entirely political,” Mamdani said.

He continued, “You have even gone so far as to legally go af

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