The first of two hourlong televised debates between Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Comptroller William C. Thompson Jr. Mr. Thompson is running as a Democrat; Mr. Bloomberg as Republican and independent. City Room live-blogged the debate, sponsored by the city’s Campaign Finance Board and held at El Museo del Barrio in East Harlem. Dominic Carter of NY1 News moderated the debate. Updates are below, in reverse chronological order.
Bloomberg and Thompson Spar in First Mayoral Debate
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