Adams vs. Sliwa: How to Watch the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate

[brooklynite]

New York Times

For much of the mayoral campaign that followed Eric Adams’s highly contested Democratic primary victory, most of his focus has been spent on fund-raising, vetting potential administration officials and preparing for his likely transition to the mayoralty.

But for at least one hour, Mr. Adams will be forced to devote some attention to his Republican opponent, Curtis Sliwa, as they go head-to-head on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the first of two official debates among the two leading candidates for mayor of New York City.

Both men say they are friends. But Mr. Adams — who is widely favored to win the Nov. 2 election because Democrats far outnumber Republicans in the city — has largely avoided engaging Mr. Sliwa since the June 22 primary. The debate will be one of the first chances for the public to see the two men together.

Mr. Sliwa, 67, a founder of the Guardian Angels and a radio host, has appeared at places where Mr. Adams was holding a news conference to speak with the gathered reporters and has criticized his opponent’s policies.

[Naio]

1. The only thing I like from Curtis sliwa is that he is an animal lover and he rescue cats

From streets he also has 15 cats living with him in his apartment in nyc. He has to change his political affiliation …I think and became a republican to run for nyc mayor.

[brooklynite]

2. Why do you think he wasn't a Republican in the first place?

He was a Giuliani fan for decades.

[Naio]

3. I just read that somewhere ,maybe Gothamist humm iam not sure

Still I will not vote for him nothing republican .

[BannonsLiver]

4. His apartment probably reeks.

Just like his politics.