Three candidates have qualified for tonight's debate - state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa - the founder of crime-fighting volunteer group the Guardian Angels. Mamdani is leading by double digits according to several pre-election polls. Cuomo reignited his campaign as an independent.

On this special edition of Up Close with Bill Ritter, we continue to count down to the New York City mayoral election, which is now less than three weeks away.

The Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in favor of a law passed by Democrats that would align more elections with the presidential race.

New York City mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa debated affordability and public safety while supporters outside voiced contrasting views on experience.

In New York City, all eyes are on the race for mayor as frontrunner and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa are making campaign appearances and headlines regularly.

The New York City mayoral election is a few weeks away! New Yorkers will head to voting locations on Nov. 4 to choose the candidate they want to lead New York City. Here are some other key dates you need to know: Debates The top three New York City mayoral candidates

Barack Obama endorsed Rep. Mikie Sherrill for governor of New Jersey, part of a move to try and boost two high-profile Democrats in key elections next month.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani maintained his commitment to arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if elected New York City mayor, citing international law.