News 12 to Host Five Political Debates in October

The Political Debates Are for Local Elections Across Long Island and Westchester, New York, and New Jersey  

Long Island, New York (October 1, 2024) - News 12, the preeminent hyperlocal news source across the Tri-state area, announced today they will be hosting an additional five political debates for local elections in both New York and New Jersey. Each debate will feature pre-submitted questions from News 12 viewers.  

Details on each of the debates are as follows:  

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) vs. Michale LiPetri Jr. (R, C) in New York’s 3rd Congressional District  

  • The debate will air on Tuesday, October 8 at 9pm ET on News 12 Long Island and will be moderated by News 12’s Rich Barrabi, Host of “Power & Politics” and co-anchor of “Mornings on News 12” in Long Island. Viewers can submit questions here

Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R) vs. Laura Gillen (D) in New York’s 4th Congressional District  

  • The debate will air on Tuesday, October 15 at 9pm ET on News 12 Long Island and will be moderated by News 12’s Rich Barrabi, Host of “Power & Politics” and co-anchor of “Mornings on News 12” in Long Island. Viewers can submit questions here.  

Rep. Mike Lawler (R) vs. Mondaire Jones (D) in New York’s 17th Congressional District  

  • The debate will air on Wednesday, October 16 at 8:30pm ET on News 12 Westchester and will be moderated by News 12’s Tara Rosenblum, Lead Reporter in Westchester.  Viewers can submit questions here.  

Rep. Andy Kim (D) vs. Curtis Bashaw (R) for U.S Senate in New Jersey  

  • The debate will air on Tuesday, October 22 at 8pm ET on News 12 New Jersey and will be moderated by News 12’s Eric Landskroner, Lead Anchor in New Jersey. Viewers can submit questions here

Rep. Nick LaLota (R, C) vs. John Avlon (D) in New York’s 1st Congressional District  

  • The debate will air on Wednesday, October 23 at 8:30pm ET on News 12 Long Island and will be moderated by News 12’s Rich Barrabi, Host of “Power & Politics” and co-anchor of “Mornings on News 12” in Long Island. Viewers can submit questions here

After each debate, viewers can watch a replay of the debates on News12.com and News 12’s YouTube channel. Tune-in to News 12 this election season to stay up to date on the local elections that matter most to you.  

About News 12    

News 12 is the preeminent hyperlocal news source committed to delivering unparalleled coverage for residents across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Connecticut, Hudson Valley, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. Through its focus on best-in-class hyperlocal news, News 12 empowers our neighbors with up-to-the-minute coverage of breaking news, weather updates, traffic reports, community news, and more. News 12 is committed to keeping local communities connected and informed no matter how they consume their news and can be accessed on seven dedicated channels available on local cable TV lineups as well as on streaming apps and platforms such as Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. News 12 New York, News 12’s regional OTT network that showcases top stories and events from across the tri-state area, can be streamed for free on platforms like Optimum Stream, Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV, VIZIO Watch Free+, LG Channels, Tubi, Amazon Fire TV, Sling and more.