Spectrum News NY1 will host a debate among the leading Democratic candidates for mayor this week ahead of the city’s primary elections.
| Site | Subscription Price | Supported Countries |
|---|---|---|
| FuboTV | 5-day free trial, $10–$90/month | USA, Canada, Spain |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/month | USA |
| Fanatiz | €6.99–€10.99/month | Worldwide |
| StreamLocator | 7-day free trial, no credit card required! $9.90/month | Worldwide |
The debate will be held Thursday, June 12. It will air at 7 p.m.
Viewers will also be able to watch for free on Spectrum News NY1’s digital platforms.
The candidates participating in the mayoral debate will be former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, City Comptroller Brad Lander, former City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Brooklyn state Sen. Zellnor Myrie and political newcomer Whitney Tilson.
| Site | Subscription Price | Supported Countries |
|---|---|---|
| FuboTV | 5-day free trial, $10–$90/month | USA, Canada, Spain |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/month | USA |
| Fanatiz | €6.99–€10.99/month | Worldwide |
| StreamLocator | 7-day free trial, no credit card required! $9.90/month | Worldwide |
In a random selection process Thursday morning, NY1 political director Bob Hardt revealed the order in which the candidates will speak, beginning with Stringer, then Myrie, Tilson, Adams, Lander, Mamdani and ending with Cuomo.
Candidates who opted into the city’s public matching funds program and meet eligibility criteria are required to take part in Spectrum News NY1’s debate, according to the city’s Campaign Finance Board.
Spectrum News NY1 is partnering with WNYC/Gothamist, THE CITY, New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law, the Museum of the City of New York, the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY and John Jay College of Criminal Justice to produce and publicize the debates.
How to watch
Spectrum News NY1 will open its website and app for viewers to watch the debate for free. For Spectrum nonsubscribers, download the Spectrum News app, available to Android and iPhone users, then tap “Live” on the menu bar at the bottom of the screen to view the debate.
| Site | Subscription Price | Supported Countries |
|---|---|---|
| FuboTV | 5-day free trial, $10–$90/month | USA, Canada, Spain |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/month | USA |
| Fanatiz | €6.99–€10.99/month | Worldwide |
| StreamLocator | 7-day free trial, no credit card required! $9.90/month | Worldwide |
In addition to watching the debate on the Spectrum News app, viewers can also tune in on the Spectrum News website by clicking here. Click on the “Open Access” link, which will appear shortly before the debate begins.
Early voting will be held from Saturday, June 14 through Sunday, June 22. Election Day for the June primary is Tuesday, June 24.
Visit Spectrum News NY1’s guide for more information on the city’s primary election and follow our live blog for updates on the races.
