Democratic candidates for New York mayor spar over housing, Covid and Trump

The nine candidates faced off on Wednesday in the first of two debates before a primary election later this month

Nine Democratic candidates for New York City mayor faced off on Wednesday evening in the first of two debates ahead of this month's primary election.

Held without a live audience, the two-hour debate focused on issues facing New York City, including housing, affordability, crime, policing, public safety, and how each candidate would handle the Trump administration if elected.