New York’s 3rd Congressional District Candidates Clash Over Crime, Migration, Taxes in Debate

The incumbent Democrat and his Republican challenger matched wits and tempers in a lively debate addressing issues of concern to Nassau County and the nation.
New York’s 3rd Congressional District Candidates Clash Over Crime, Migration, Taxes in Debate
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) speaks on the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK—The two candidates in the closely watched congressional race in New York’s Third Congressional District, incumbent Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi and challenger Mike LiPetri, sparred over who is more attuned to the needs and interests of the district’s residents during a debate on the night of Oct. 8.

The debate ran for just under one hour, with each candidate allowed 90 seconds to respond to a question submitted in advance from someone in the district, and a shorter time to rebut what his opponent said.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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