Gounardes and Bruno go head-to-head in lively debate
A heated debate took place Tuesday between incumbent Democratic State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Vito Bruno, his Republican opponent in the race in the 22nd State Senate District.
The district includes Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend, Gerritsen Beach, Manhattan Beach and Marine Park.
The debate, which was held in the parish hall of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, was hosted by the Dyker Heights Civic Association and moderated by journalist John Alexander.