Off Topic/On Politics
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Coronavirus in New York: Cuomo and de Blasio Try to Plan for What Comes Next
April 17, 2020 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWith New York shut down for at least another month, NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo's attempts to plan for the future despite a lot of uncertainty from the coronavirus pandemic. We want to hear how you're coping with the coronavirus pandemic: Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Leave a message: 212-379-3440 Email: [email protected] For more information: ny1.com/offtopic ...
Black and Hispanic New Yorkers Are Hit Hardest by the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 10, 2020 05:49 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAs the number of deaths from coronavirus reach record-highs, NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze data that shows the pandemic is disproportionately killing black and Hispanic New Yorkers. Tell us how you're doing, or how you think New York's leaders are doing: Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Email: [email protected] For more information: ny1.com/offtopic For more information on the new coronavirus, head ...
Why Are Some New Yorkers More Vulnerable to Coronavirus?
April 03, 2020 09:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBData released by the de Blasio administration shows that the city's low-income neighborhoods have had higher numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss why this pandemic seems to be hitting the most vulnerable New Yorkers the hardest. Tell us how you're doing, or how you think New York's leaders are doing: Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Email: [email protected] For more ...
Coronavirus in New York: Are We Ready for What Comes Next?
March 27, 2020 04:23 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThe number of coronavirus cases in New York continues to grow exponentially and there are increasing concerns that our health care system won't be able to handle the surge of patients. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss the efforts to increase capacity and get more resources to slow down any further crisis. Tell us how you're doing, or how you think New York's leaders are doing: Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross ...
Cuomo and de Blasio Face a Historic Crisis as Coronavirus Hits New York
March 20, 2020 04:01 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBAs the coronavirus pandemic upends all aspects of life in New York, NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze how Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo have responded to the rapidly growing number of cases. Tell us how you're doing or how you think New York's leaders are doing: On Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Or email: [email protected] For more information: ny1.com/offtopic For more information on the new co...
New York Faces a Growing Crisis Over Coronavirus
March 13, 2020 04:35 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBNew York's top officials face tough choices over schools, transit, cultural institutions, budgets and the economy, and much more — NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo's response to the rapidly growing crisis over the coronavirus. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Email: [email protected] For more information: ny1.com/offtopic For more information on...
Bloomberg's Big Bet Falls Apart
March 06, 2020 05:01 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBMike Bloomberg ended his presidential run after a poor performance on Super Tuesday. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze what happened. They also discuss the arrival of the novel coronavirus in New York and how the city and state have been preparing. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Email: [email protected] For more information: ny1.com/offtopic For more information on the new co...
Harvey Weinstein's Conviction and What It Means for Manhattan's District Attorney
February 28, 2020 05:01 - 27 minutes - 19 MBHarvey Weinstein's case has reshaped the political conversation around sexual assault, but what does it mean for Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance's political future? NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze. They also discuss how Chirlane McCray has changed the role of first lady of New York and whether she is considering a run for Brooklyn borough president. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross ...
Michael Bloomberg Stumbles in His Debate Debut
February 21, 2020 05:01 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMichael Bloomberg made his first appearance on the presidential debate stage. NY1's Zack Fink, Gloria Pazmino, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze his performance. They also discuss the future of a congestion pricing plan for New York City amid concerns that the Trump administration may hold it up. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @GloriaPazmino Email: [email protected] For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Should Renters Pay Brokers' Fees?
February 14, 2020 05:01 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBA surprise ruling by state regulators has put the debate over brokers' fees in the spotlight. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss. They also analyze the escalating tension between Mayor de Blasio and the police unions after an attack on officers in The Bronx. Join the conversation or share your "Most New York Thing of the Week" On Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross Email: [email protected] For more informati...
Bill de Blasio Wants to 'Save Our City'
February 07, 2020 05:01 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn his annual State of the City address, Mayor de Blasio laid out his plans for expanding affordable housing and fighting climate change. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze his plans. They also discuss whether some New Yorkers could soon pay more in property taxes. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
A Bronx Surprise Shakes Up the Race for Mayor of New York
January 31, 2020 05:01 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat's the state of the race for mayor after Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.'s decision to drop out? NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze. They also discuss why Democrats are so divided on charter schools. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Bye, Bye Byford: NYC Transit President Resigns
January 24, 2020 05:09 - 29 minutes - 20 MBWhat does Andy Byford's resignation mean for riders? NY1's Juan Manuel Benitez, Courtney Gross, and Zack Fink analyze the unexpected resignation of the New York City Transit president. They're also joined by Gloria Pazmino to discuss the emotional debate on gentrification sparked by comments from Eric Adams, Brooklyn borough president and candidate for mayor. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross and @GloriaPazmino For more i...
How Does the City Get New Yorkers to Pay Their Subway Fare?
January 17, 2020 05:01 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHow police crack down on fare evasion is under scrutiny. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze State Attorney General Letitia James's investigation into the NYPD's fare evasion policies. They also discuss Mike Bloomberg's bid for president, including his packed Midtown rally and his endorsement by Staten Island Congressman Max Rose. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com...
What Andrew Cuomo Wants to Do For New York in 2020
January 10, 2020 05:01 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAfter Gov. Cuomo gave his annual State of the State address laying out his plans for the year, NY1's Juan Manuel Benitez, Courtney Gross, and Zack Fink analyze his agenda. That includes legalizing marijuana, which New York lawmakers failed to get done last year. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Anti-Semitism in the Heart of New York
January 03, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBNY1’s Zack Fink, Gloria Pazmino and Bob Hardt discuss a wave of anti-Semitic attacks in the New York City area. They also analyze the increased criticism of newly enacted bail reforms in the wake of the incidents. They also look at Governor Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would have legalized e-bikes and e-scooters. Join the Conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews @GloriaPazmino @BobHardt
The Stories That Shaped 2019 in NY, And the Political Battles to Come in 2020
December 20, 2019 05:01 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBNY1’s Zack Fink, Courtney Gross and Juan Manuel Benitez look back on some of the biggest New York political stories of 2019 and discuss what they’ll be looking for in the new year. Join the Conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews @CourtneyCGross @JuanMaBenitez
Why Can't Amazon Quit New York?
December 13, 2019 05:01 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBDebate is renewed over Amazon coming to New York, after the tech giant announced it would lease new office space in Manhattan. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze the debate. They also discuss a push by two Staten Island councilmen to have the borough secede from New York City. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Bloomberg's Big Buck$ Campaign
December 06, 2019 05:01 - 31 minutes - 58 MBMike Bloomberg's bid for president takes shape. NY1's Juan Manuel Benitez, Courtney Gross, and Bob Hardt analyze the former mayor's first few days on the campaign trail. They also discuss a controversial city program that often relocates homeless families outside of the five boroughs, after Newark took New York City to court over it. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @JuanMaBenitez, @Courtneycgross and @bobhardt For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Is Mike Bloomberg's Apology for Stop-and-Frisk Too Little, Too Late?
November 22, 2019 15:28 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBFormer Mayor Mike Bloomberg apologized for stop-and-frisk policing. NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross analyze the move as Bloomberg weighs a run for president. They also discuss public financing of campaigns and the future of third parties in New York as a controversial commission gets close to issuing its recommendations. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
A Churro Vendor Is Put in Handcuffs. Should Something Change?
November 15, 2019 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThere's controversy around a viral video that shows police officers interacting with a woman selling churros in a Brooklyn subway station. NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross analyze police putting her in handcuffs. And they discuss former Mayor Michael Bloomberg once again toying with the idea of running for president. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
New York's Top Cop Steps Down
November 08, 2019 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBNY1's Juan Manuel Benitez, Courtney Gross, and Bob Hardt discuss: The results of Tuesday's election, including how ranked-choice voting will change future city campaigns. The departure of Police Commissioner James O'Neill, and the backlash against Mayor de Blasio's pick for his successor, Chief of Detectives Dermot Shea. "Homeless, Not Nameless:" Courtney's four-part series on the four men killed while sleeping on the street last month. To watch Courtney's series: https://www.ny1.com/n...
BONUS: What New Yorkers Need to Know Before Election Day
November 04, 2019 15:40 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MBIn a special bonus episode, NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross walk through everything you need to know before Tuesday's election. They discuss the five charter revision questions, the race for Public Advocate, and the race for Queens district attorney. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic Don't forget to vote on Nov. 5th
A Councilman Is Accused of Misconduct. Should He Lose His Job?
November 01, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBAndy King, a Bronx City Councilman accused of misconduct, was punished by the City Council. NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross analyze whether the council went far enough in its punishment. They also discuss the push to end the use of solitary confinement in New York. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Bernie Sanders Comes to Town and a Divide Opens Among New York Democrats
October 25, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22.1 MBAfter Bernie Sanders got the endorsement of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other New York Democrats at a rally in Queens, NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross analyze a divide among local Democrats. They also discuss NY1's debates in the races for Public Advocate and Queens district attorney as early voting begins. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
A Historic Vote to Close the Jails on Rikers Island
October 18, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBFour new jails will be opened as part of the plan to close Rikers Island by 2026. NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross analyze the historic vote in the City Council, and they discuss the controversy over a statue of Mother Cabrini. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @Courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Four Homeless Men Are Killed. New York Asks Why.
October 11, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAfter the murder of four homeless men, NY1's Zack Fink, Juan Manuel Benitez, and Courtney Gross analyze policies around homelessness and mental health. They also examine plans to close Rikers Island as the City Council gets ready to take a controversial vote on Thursday. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, and @courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Max Rose's Impeachment Dilemma
October 04, 2019 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBRep. Max Rose has announced his support of an impeachment inquiry into President Trump after months of sitting on the fence. NY1's Zack Fink, Courtney Gross, and Bob Hardt analyze his decision, and they discuss a new experiment that makes one of Manhattan's busiest streets mostly car-free. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews, @courtneycgross, and @bobhardt For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
What's Going on with Rudy Giuliani?
September 27, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBWhat's going on with the former mayor of New York City? NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze Rudy Giuliani's role in the Trump administration's dealings with Ukraine, which has led to an impeachment inquiry by House Democrats. They also discuss plans to divest state and city funds from fossil fuel companies. And they share memories for Grace's final episode of the podcast. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, and @JuanMaBeni...
BONUS: Bill de Blasio Drops Out of the Race for President
September 20, 2019 22:01 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn a special bonus episode of the podcast, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze Mayor de Blasio's departure from the race for president and what he should focus on now that he's back home. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, and @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Warren Comes to Town & The Great License Plate Debate
September 20, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWith Elizabeth Warren making a campaign stop in New York, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze the massive turnout she got in Washington Square Park and why Mayor de Blasio has not been able to get the same response from his own constituents. They also discuss how Gov. Cuomo's plans to charge New Yorkers for a new license plate fell apart. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, and @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/...
New York Takes a Closer Look at Vaping
September 13, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBNY1’s Grace Rauh, Zack Fink and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss the debate over vaping and how far New York should go to regulate the industry. They also analyze Governor Cuomo’s push to combine all primary elections in 2020. Join the Conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh @ZackFinkNews @JuanMaBenitez
New Yorkers Want to Close Rikers Island. Should 4 New Jails Replace it?
September 06, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBAs the plan to close Rikers Island moves into a crucial next phase, NY1’s Grace Rauh, Zack Fink and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze the debate over the 4 new borough-based jails that would replace it. They also discuss whether cyclists should be required to wear helmets and obtain a license after Mayor de Blasio said he is considering the proposals. Join the Conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh @ZackFinkNews @JuanMaBenitez
Could Ending Gifted and Talented Programs Increase Integration in City Schools?
August 30, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBMayor de Blasio has a decision to make about gifted and talented programs in city schools after a panel recommended eliminating them. NY1's Juan Manuel Benitez, Gloria Pazmino, and Bobby Cuza analyze that and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's decision to drop out of the race for president. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @JuanMaBenitez, @bcuza, and @GloriaPazmino For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
NYPD Fires Daniel Pantaleo & the Affordable Housing Crisis Grows Larger
August 23, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBFive years after Eric Garner's death, Daniel Pantaleo has been fired. NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze Police Commissioner James O'Neill's decision to fire the officer. They also discuss the homelessness crisis and whether Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing plan can find any solutions. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, and @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Jeffrey Epstein's Death in a Manhattan Jail Sparks Speculation Around the World
August 16, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBAs questions swirl around Jeffrey Epstein's death in a lower Manhattan jail, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benítez discuss the accused sex trafficker and rapist and the conspiracies surrounding his death. And they analyze how New Yorkers will be affected by the Trump administration's new policy that makes it harder for immigrants here in the country legally to become permanent citizens if they receive government benefits. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gr...
Is New York Leading the Way on Gun Control?
August 09, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBAs the debate plays out around the country after the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez discuss New York's gun control laws. They also analyze the increasingly crowded field of candidates running for Congress in the Bronx. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, and @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
LIVE FROM CHELSEA: Where Does de Blasio's Campaign Go from Here?
August 02, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBIt's the first-ever taping of "Off Topic/On Politics" before a live audience. On tap with NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benítez: Analysis of Mayor de Blasio's performance in the presidential debate and where his campaign goes from here. What does the Queens district attorney's race say about the divide in the Democratic Party? Plus, Lis Smith, Pete Buttigieg's senior communications adviser, discusses how she met the presidential candidate, and her work for the Barack Ob...
Is New York City Falling Apart?
July 26, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBHow did the recent heat wave and rain put increased pressure on the city's aging infrastructure? NY1's Zack Fink, Bob Hardt, and Courtney Gross break it down. They also discuss a new controversy over police restraint after viral videos showed officers being doused with water and pelted with buckets. Come to our first live show on Thursday, August 1! For tickets: ny1.com/offtopic Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @ZackFinkNews @BobHardt @CourtneyCGross
Five Years Later: Has Anything Changed Since Eric Garner’s Death?
July 19, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBFive years after the death of Eric Garner, NY1’s Grace Rauh, Zack Fink and Juan Manuel Benítez analyze the Justice Department’s decision not to bring charges against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo and Mayor de Blasio’s refusal to fire him. They also discuss the Manhattan blackout. Join the Conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh @ZackFinkNews @JuanMaBenitez For More Information: ny1.com/offtopic
Can New York Make its Streets Safer?
July 12, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAs the Queens district attorney primary recount process gets underway, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benítez analyze the shocking turn of events. They also discuss the emotional debate over how to make city streets safer. More than a dozen bicyclists have been killed by vehicles in 2019. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Did Bill de Blasio Stand Out on the Presidential Debate Stage?
June 28, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBWas Mayor de Blasio able to stand out on a crowded debate stage? NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benítez analyze. Zack and Juan are also joined by Bob Hardt to look at the changing dynamic in New York politics after the Queens DA primary. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez, @BobHardt For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
BONUS: Tiffany Cabán Declares Victory and Queens Prepares for Big Changes
June 26, 2019 19:41 - 10 minutes - 7.64 MBHours after Tiffany Cabán declared victory, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benítez analyze the results of the Democratic primary for Queens district attorney and discuss what it means for politics and policy in Queens, New York City, and beyond. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @gracerauh, @JuanMaBenitez, @ZackFinkNews, For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Marijuana Legalization Goes Up in Smoke. What Happens Next?
June 21, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBLegal recreational marijuana isn't coming to New York. NY1's Juan Manuel Benitez, Zack Fink, and Gloria Pazmino discuss why state lawmakers failed to strike a deal, and they break down everything else that happened at the end of the state legislative session. They also analyze the politics around animal rights in New York, including a proposed ban on the sale of foie gras. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @JuanMaBenitez, @ZackFinkNews, @GloriaPazmino For more information...
Rent Rules: A Housing Deal for Millions of New Yorkers
June 14, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBThere's a historic deal to strengthen and expand New York's rent regulations. NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze that and the intense race for Queens district attorney after NY1 held a fiery debate in a race focused on criminal justice reform. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh, @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
A Deadline in Albany: Rent, Marijuana and Everything Else Still Up for Debate
June 07, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBWith days left in the legislative session in Albany, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Courtney Gross discuss what's still being debated: rent regulations, recreational marijuana, driver's licenses for the undocumented, and more. They also discuss if a powerful New York hotel union endorsing Mayor de Blasio's 2020 campaign will give him momentum. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh, @ZackFinkNews, @courtneycgross For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
From Bad to Better: Is the NYC Transit System Showing Signs of Improvement?
May 31, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIs New York starting to feel the effects of a transit turnaround? NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Bob Hardt discuss that, and they analyze the growing momentum around paid time off and a minimum wage for tipped workers. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh, @ZackFinkNews, @bobhardt For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
Is Targeting Trump the Right Tactic?
May 24, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAs he campaigns for the White House, Mayor Bill de Blasio has made President Trump a focus. NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze the decision, as well as the state legislature's move to help Congress get Trump's taxes, and the debate in Albany over allowing undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh, @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
What's the Case for Presidential Candidate Bill de Blasio?
May 17, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBAs Mayor de Blasio enters the 2020 race for president, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze his case and whether his record in New York will help or hurt him on the campaign trail. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh, @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic
BONUS: Mayor Bill de Blasio is Running for President
May 16, 2019 03:32 - 12 minutes - 8.95 MBAs Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to launch a run for president, NY1's Grace Rauh, Zack Fink, and Juan Manuel Benitez analyze what we can expect to see on the campaign trail and what it all means for New Yorkers. Join the conversation on Twitter: #NY1OffTopic or @GraceRauh, @ZackFinkNews, @JuanMaBenitez For more information: ny1.com/offtopic