The leading contenders in the New York City mayor’s race launched into full attack mode Wednesday night, during the second of three televised debates.
. The episodes have drawn scrutiny — but no charges — from city, state and federal investigators.
Voters tuning in for the first time saw a glimpse of tensions that have been bubbling up on the campaign trail for weeks. Crime and economic recovery have topped the list of concerns for voters heading into the June 22 primary. And despite their attacks, Yang and Adams are largely aligned on policing strategy. If the election becomes about crime, Adams may have a built-in advantage as a former cop.
Yang raised alarms about the city budget, saying de Blasio has spent too much of New York’s federal stimulus money and set the city up for deep deficits down the road. Adams responded that he is legally prohibited from coordinating with independent spenders, but he accused Stringer ofIn another pointed exchange, Wiley targeted statements by Adams, a former NYPD cop, that. “Isn’t this the wrong message to send our kids?” she said. “Children who see their role models carrying guns may think it’s OK.”
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