MNN Hosts First Debate between the Democratic Candidates for NY Lieutenant Governor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Rachel Voorhees, 212-757-2670 ext. 315 or rachelvoorhees@mnn.org

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New York, August 27, 2018 - On Wednesday, August 29 at 10:00 am, Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) is recording  a debate between the Democratic candidates running for Lt. Governor of New York. The debate between Lt. Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, and NYC Councilman Jumaane Williams, will be held at MNN’s 59th Street Studios (537 W. 59th Street).

Host Ben Max, Executive Editor of Gotham Gazette, will ask the candidates a series of questions, covering a wide range of topics of importance to New York voters ahead of primary day

The debate will be cablecast as part of MNN’s Race to Represent initiative on Thursday, August 30 at 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and Sunday, September 2 at 9:00 pm on MNN1 (Spectrum 34 & 1995, RCN 82, FiOS 33) and MNNHD (Spectrum 1993) for Manhattan viewers, and streaming online worldwide at mnn.org. It will also be available for viewing on MNN’s Youtube Channel at 6:00 pm on August 30.  

For more information or to attend the event as a member of the press, please contact Rachel Voorhees from MNN’s marketing team, at rachelvoorhees@mnn.org or 212-757-2670 x315​.

About Manhattan Neighborhood Network

Founded in 1992, Manhattan Neighborhood Network  is Manhattan’s free public-access cable network. Operating seven channels (Community, Lifestyle, Spirit, Culture, HD Community, MNN-FSTV and NYXT.nyc) and reaching over 600,000 cable subscribers in the Manhattan area, MNN is the largest public-access cable network in the nation, with programs airing in more than 40 languages. Find MNN on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and at mnn.org.

In 2012, MNN opened a state-of-the-art community media center at the old Engine Co. 53 Firehouse on East 104th Street in East Harlem. The facility features three HD production studios, including a three-camera studio, as well as editing services and a Youth Media Center. The Firehouse offers classes in English and Spanish and hosts community events throughout the year.

MNN also produces the cable and digital channel NYXT.nyc (pronounced next dot N.Y.C.). Presented in partnership with more than 60 Manhattan community-based organizations, NYXT.nyc shines a spotlight on groups that are working to connect people and build neighborhoods. NYXT.nyc is available on TWC 1992, FiOS 38, and online at nyxt.nyc.

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