Kathy Hochul and Bruce Blakeman clash in heated New York governor debate
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman faced off in their only televised debate before the 2026 election, sparring over immigration, the economy, antisemitism, and President Donald Trump's influence. The contentious debate featured clashes over sanctuary policies following a recent NYC ICE shooting and concerns about progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani.
