Candidates for District 13 in the East Bronx squared off in an Oct. 21 debate focused on local development, health care, the New York City mayor’s race and federal actions under President Donald Trump.
The debate, hosted by Gary Axelbank of BronxNet and co-sponsored by the nonpartisan League of Women Voters, remained civil between Republican incumbent Kristy Marmorato, Democratic nominee Shirley Aldebol and Unity Party candidate Joel R. Rivera, while highlighting stark differences in how each would operate in the current political climate.
