New York governor debate heats up as Blakeman, Hochul spar over Trump, sanctuary status, ICE shooting

What happened: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman debated Tuesday, clashing over President Donald Trump, sanctuary status, a recent ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx and inflation. Key numbers: Blakeman said his county removed over 2,000 illegal migrants with criminal records; he said utility rates are 70% higher than the national average; Why it matters: The exchange highlighted immigration enforcement and the economy as central issues in the race, with Blakeman tying the shooting to Hochul's sanctuary policies and Hochul saying ICE is out of control.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman debated Tuesday, clashing over President Donald Trump, sanctuary status, a recent ICE-involved shooting in the Bronx and inflation.

The exchange highlighted immigration enforcement and the economy as central issues in the race, with Blakeman tying the shooting to Hochul's sanctuary policies and Hochul saying ICE is out of control.