As the NYC mayoral race heats up, the first general election debate is set to take place tonight with candidates Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Curtis Sliwa. The debate, starting at 7 p.m., comes at a pivotal moment for the candidates as they aim to sway voters on key issues like affordable housing and tax reforms. Cuomo hopes for a spark to regain momentum, while Mamdani seeks to maintain his lead amidst attacks from his opponents. With the stakes high, both voters and candidates are keenly focused on the outcome of this significant political confrontation in the lead-up to the election.