Bronx candidates talk housing, public safety and casino plan at Throgs Neck forum
Bronx political candidates squared off in a lively public forum held Wednesday night, May 14, at the Villa Barone Manor in Throgs Neck, drawing dozens of residents eager to hear from contenders in two of the borough’s most closely watched races.
The event, hosted by Bronx Times and Politics NY, was free and open to the public, and streamed live by BronxNet. Sponsored by AARP, the two-part forum gave voters a firsthand look at the leading candidates vying to shape the Bronx’s future.
The first half was devoted to the Bronx Borough President Democratic primary, where incumbent Vanessa L. Gibson is competing against Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr. The second forum involved the Democrat candidates vying for the Council District 13 seat, currently held by Republican Kristy Marmorato, who won the district in an upset in 2023.
Moderated by Bronx Times reporter Emily Swanson and Schneps Media Managing Editor Christian Murray, the night opened with Gibson being interviewed in a 30-minute Q&A session, with Salamanca subject to the same Q&A session after.
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