WAMC/Northeast Public Radio and WNYT NewsChannel 13 will host a live debate among the candidate for New York’s 19th Congressional district on October 22 from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, in Albany. All general election candidates are invited to take part. First-term Republican Rep. John Faso, Green Party candidate Steve Greenfield and Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado are confirmed, as is independent candidate Diane Neal.

The debate will be broadcast live over WAMC’s 29 radio frequencies and at wamc.org. WNYT plans to air the debate at 9:30 a.m. on October 27th.

“Voters need information to make informed choices,” WAMC President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock says. “We’re proud to offer this resource to listeners.”

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a regional public radio network serving parts of seven northeastern states. These include New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Jersey, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. Stations and translators are in 29 locations throughout the region. WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is a member of National Public Radio and an affiliate of Public Radio International.