Overview

• June 4’s debate featured nine Democratic contenders broadcasting live on NBC4 New York and Telemundo47 platforms
• An Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey shows former governor Andrew Cuomo leading with 35 percent support as of May 28
• Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani has risen to 23 percent in recent polling by leveraging social media and small-dollar donations
• Incumbent mayor Eric Adams is running as an independent after renouncing his Democratic affiliation over bribery allegations and skipped the debate
• Candidates used the two-hour forum to present plans on easing housing shortages, boosting public safety and addressing homelessness ahead of the primary