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Off Topic/On Politics

Hosted by Spectrum News NY1 · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes

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What happens when three New York reporters sit in a (small) room and talk politics? Join the NY1 political team each week for a conversation where no topic is off-limits and everything is on the record.​

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We dug into Mamdani's new housing plan. Here's what we learned

May 29, 202632m

This week Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his "Block by Block" housing initiative, a sweeping plan to build 200,000 new affordable, rent-stabilized units and preserve another 200,000 existing units over the next decade. H

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The fight to become the face of New York City in Washington

May 22, 202637m

Several closely contested congressional races are developing across New York before next month's primaries. District 7 in Brooklyn and Queens has emerged as a focal point following Nydia Velázquez's announcement that she

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Did Mamdani actually solve New York City's budget crisis?

May 14, 202627m

This week, Mayor Mamdani unveiled his executive budget, turning a projected multibillion-dollar deficit into a balanced plan without major service cuts, a property tax hike, or tapping a rainy-day fund. The plan relies l

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Hochul says there's a budget deal; Albany says not so fast

May 8, 202635m

This morning, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced there was a "general agreement" between her office and Albany legislators on a $268 billion state budget. The spending plan includes auto insurance reforms, immigration protectio

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Mamdani, Menin unite around tax plan as Hochul shoots them down

May 1, 202635m

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin appeared to set aside their differences to advance a new budget solution: scaling back a lucrative tax credit used by wealthy business owners to help c

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A new NYPD controversy: How will Mamdani respond to a council member's arrest?

Apr 24, 202636m

This week, Brooklyn City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested during a protest in Bedford-Stuyvesant aimed at stopping the eviction of a woman amid disputed allegations of deed theft. Video of the arrest quickly went vir

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Will Mamdani's city-run grocery stores work?

Apr 17, 202632m

Last weekend, during his 100-day address, Mayor Zohran Mamdani finally shared new details on one of his signature campaign promises: city-run grocery stores. The first location is expected to open next year, with additio

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Mamdani milestone: Inside the mayor's first 100 days

Apr 10, 202641m

One hundred days is a big milestone for any new administration — and Friday marks Zohran Mamdani's 100th day as mayor of New York City. So how is it going for him so far? How much has he accomplished in that short time p

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Mamdani vs. City Council: The budget dance turns tense

Apr 3, 202631m

This week, early tensions emerged between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin after the Council released its response to the administration's plan to close a $5.4 billion budget shortfall. The Counc

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Taco Bell, Dunkin' and damage control at City Hall

Mar 27, 202630m

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines with a YouTube livestream showing him eating Taco Bell and Dunkin', part of a "mukbang"-style push to spotlight enforcement actions against franchise owners accused of viola

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Is Mamdani's new Office of Community Safety enough?

Mar 20, 202631m

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani took a step toward reshaping how the city handles people having mental health crises, creating an Office of Community Safety, aimed at shifting some 911 calls away from the police departme

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Bombs near Gracie Mansion: Another test for Mamdani

Mar 13, 202632m

Over the weekend, a far-right provocateur organized an "anti-Islam" protest outside Gracie Mansion, the residence of New York City's first Muslim mayor. During the demonstration, two counter-protesters allegedly threw im

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Can Mamdani and Hochul deliver free 2-year-old child care without taxing the wealthy?

Mar 6, 202630m

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul continued their joint push for universal child care, announcing initial seats for 2-year-olds rolling out this fall in neighborhoods across four boroughs, excluding S

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A Mamdani and Trump reunion

Feb 27, 202628m

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani returned to the Oval Office for the second time, meeting with President Donald Trump and emerging with major wins. The mayor secured federal support for a large housing project and helped

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Property tax hike or tax on the wealthy? Breaking down Mamdani's budget proposal

Feb 20, 202631m

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his first preliminary budget this week, creating some controversy as he revealed that it includes a proposal to raise property taxes on millions of city homeowners if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn

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The battle for New York: Hochul and Blakeman head to general election

Feb 13, 202630m

This week, New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado suspended his campaign for governor after struggling to lock in support from key progressive leaders. Meanwhile, on the Republican side, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman

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Mamdani endorses Hochul but Brooklyn's party causes confusion

Feb 5, 202630m

This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul selected former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her pick for lieutenant governor ahead of the Democratic State Convention. But the move sparked discontent from the leader of the Brookl

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Can Mamdani get NYC out of a budget deficit?

Jan 30, 202632m

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani told New Yorkers the city is facing a staggering $12 billion budget deficit, a shortfall he says he inherited from former Mayor Eric Adams. The news has sparked sharp reactions across the

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Trouble in Democratic paradise? Mamdani and Hochul square off over taxes

Jan 23, 202634m

This week, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her $260 billion state budget, which proposes a major expansion of free child care and does not raise taxes. But that tax decision may mark the first public disagreement between Mayo

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Is Gov. Hochul ordering off Mamdani's menu to get reelected?

Jan 16, 202630m

Gov. Kathy Hochul this week delivered her State of the State address, offering a window into her vision and priorities for 2026 — a crucial election year. The speech focused on several major themes, including affordabili

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