Bronx political candidates squared off in a lively public forum held Wednesday night, May 14, at the Villa Barone Manor in Throgs Neck, drawing dozens of residents eager to hear from contenders in two of the borough’s most closely watched races.

The event, hosted by Bronx Times and Politics NY, was free and open to the public, and streamed live by BronxNet. Sponsored by AARP, the two-part forum gave voters a firsthand look at the leading candidates vying to shape the Bronx’s future.