The first debate among the three men running for New York City mayor was marked by heated back-and-forths about crime, qualifications, Israel, affordability – and President Trump.

The Democratic candidate, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, running as an independent, and Republican candidate and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa went after each other again and again Thursday night.

Independent candidate and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, left, speaks during a mayoral debate with Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, center, and Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani on night of Oct. 16, 2025, in New York City. Angelina Katsanis / AP

Just 15 minutes in, Sliwa said "there's high levels of testosterone in this room."

Cuomo tried to position himself as the clear c

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