Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo sparred in the final New York mayoral debate, trading barbs over housing policy, trust, and experience as early voting begins this weekend. New York City assemblyman Zohran Mamdani was accused of fanning the flames of antisemitism by rivals,

The mayoral hopeful also spoke out in support of "those Muslims in this city who do not have the luxury of being the Democratic nominee."

The knives came out during Wednesday night's second and final New York City mayoral debate.

The candidates faced off in a final mayoral debate at LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens.

The New York City mayoral election will be held on November 4, where Mamdani will face independent candidate Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

Curtis Sliwa, the Republican nominee for New York City mayor, has resigned from his post as a radio host over a spat with colleagues about whether he should quit the race.