Two of the leading Democratic candidates for New York City Comptroller - City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine - in this year's election joined New York Law School (NYLS) and Citizens Budget Commission (CBC) for a debate in front of a live audience at NYLS. The debate was moderated by Max Politics host Ben Max, who is also the program director at NYLS' Center for New York City and State Law, and CBC President Andrew Rein. The candidates are competing, along with others, in the Democratic primary set for June in the race to become the city's next chief fiscal and accountability officer. (In order to qualify for the March 18 debate, candidates had to raise $125,000 by February 15.) - Ep 488

NYC Comptroller Debate Between Justin Brannan & Mark Levine

Democratic candidates Sean Patrick Maloney, Leecia Eve, Tish James and Zephyr Teachout debate how they would address corruption in Albany, stand up to the Trump administration, and fight for the people of New York if elected the next New York Attorney General. The debate, which aired on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and was moderated by Gotham Gazette's Ben Max, was the first televised debate of the race, wherein the four Democrats are seeking the party nomination through the September 13 primary vote.

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NYC Comptroller Debate Between Justin Brannan & Mark Levine

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