Schneiderman wants to debate Donovan

State Senator Eric Schneiderman, fresh off his Democratic primary victory for attorney general last night, is already calling for a debate against his opponent, Republican State Island District Attorney Dan Donovan.

Schneiderman wants the debate to focus on cracking down on Wall Street crimes.

This from the Associated Press:

Suggesting that Donovan has proposed relaxing the attorney general's oversight of financial markets, Schneiderman tells The Associated Press he will protect homeowners and consumers "from bad actors" on Wall Street.

He sent a letter to Donovan Wednesday asking for the debate.

Donovan spokeswoman Virginia Lam says they haven't received the letter yet. In campaign statements, Donovan says Wall Street is an important economic generator, and it's important to promote fair markets but not bring cases "simply to get headlines."

Rice holds lead in AG primary...

With 33 percent of precincts reporting, Kathleen Rice holds a fairly safe lead in the race for New York Attorney General.

Rice has 33 percent of the vote as of 10:45 p.m., followed by Eric Schneiderman with 27 percent.

Sean Coffey, Richard Brodsky, and Eric Dinallo have 21, 12 and 7 percent respectively.

This race looks like it's over, so barring dramatic changes Rice will take on Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan in November.