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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The candidates stand behind podiums on a stage. Governor Kathy Hochul is on the right talking into a microphone and U.S. representative Lee Zeldin on the left talking into a microphone.

Hochul and Zeldin face off in governor’s debate

The two candidates for New York governor sparred over abortion rights and crime during a televised debate ahead of the November general election.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor October 26, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Rep. Lee Zeldin, the candidates for New York governor, stuck to their campaign talking points in the first and only gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct....