What’s his deal: A former Assembly member, Manhattan borough president and city comptroller, Stringer certainly has the insider resume to be New York City mayor. He is known as a savvy political operator and a skilled campaigner, as his hefty early fundraising numbers showed.

The Democrats who want to be New York City's next mayor squared off Wednesday in their first debate. Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo's position at the top of the polls going into the event made him the favorite punching bag of the other candidates,

Follow live as nine Democratic candidates running for New York City mayor participate in their first debate ahead of the June 24 primary. The following candidates will appear for the debate, set for 7 p.