The final New York City mayoral debate on Wednesday put Zohran Mamdani under fire from both Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, as the three candidates made their last pitches to voters before early voting begins Saturday for the November 4 election.

The two-hour debate covered issues ranging from public safety and housing to education and the city’s relationship with the federal government. Exchanges grew tense as Cuomo and Sliwa repeatedly questioned Mamdani’s readiness for office and challenged his record on policing and Israel.

Throughout the evening, Cuomo, who is running as an Independent, tried to reassert himself as the most experienced candidate in the race, while Sliwa leaned on his reputation as a critic of progressive politics. Democratic mayoral nominee Mamdani stood his ground,

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