Watch Cynthia Nixon And Andrew Cuomo Debate At These BK Bars

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK -- Brooklynites will head toward the bars Wednesday night to watch Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon face off in the only planned gubernatorial debate before the primary in September.

The governor and his Democratic challenger are slated to battle it out at Hofstra University in front of moderators WCBS-TV anchor Maurice DuBois and political correspondent Marcia Kramer and a live audience, beginning at 7 p.m.

City dwellers don't have to trek out to Long Island to watch the debate go down. CBS will broadcast the event on cable, at CBSNewYork.com and on the network's Facebook page.

And, for those who prefer a rowdier political experience, a slew of debate parties are happening across the city. Here's where to watch in Brooklyn:

Syndicated

What: The debate will be broadcast in the bar area, there's no admission cost and wine will go for $20-a-bottle.

Where: 40 Bogart St. in Bushwick

When: Get there early: it's first come, first served and almost 300 people have said they're going on Facebook.

Brooklyn Firefly

What: Watch the debate eat, drink, and with your Bay Ridge neighbors. The bar is asking people to RSVP on Facebook, FYI.

Where: 7003 Third Ave. in Bay Ridge

When: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Hinterlands Bar

What: State Senate candidate Blake Morris, who is currently battling District 17 incumbent Simcha Felder, is hosting his own watch party.

Where: 739 Church Ave. in Kensington

When: 6:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.

Freddy's Bar And Backroom

What: The Central Brooklyn Independent Democrats are hosting this party to support their candidate, Cynthia Nixon.

Where: 627 Fifth Ave. in South Slope

When: The party starts at debate time, 7 p.m.

Precious Metal

What: Here's the more low-key Bushwick option.

Where: 143 Troutman St. in Bushwick

When: Whenever you feel like it.

C'mon Everybody

What: C'mon over to watch the debate with $3 Tecates and $2 off all other beers, well drinks and specialty cocktails. There's no cover, but limited seating.

Where: 325 Franklin Ave. in Bed-Stuy

When: They'll start serving debate specials at 6 p.m.

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