Last Sunday, President Joe Biden rocked everyone's weekend when he announced that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Since then, Harris has secured enough support from delegates to become the presumptive democratic nominee for president. How quick was the New York delegation to throw its support behind the brand new candidate? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Kelly Mena and New York political director Bob Hardt discuss the second ‘where were you when….’ weekend in a row, and how a switch at the top of the ticket could affect races here in New York.

After that, Mayor Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission released its final ballot proposals, which come a mere two months after the commission was initially established. Through the release of these proposals, the mayor has knocked off a Council’s proposal on this November’s ballot which would have curtailed the mayor’s power. The “Off Topic” team looks at yet another conflict brewing inside city hall.

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Thousands of Republicans from across the country gathered in Milwaukee this week for the Republican National Convention. That included hundreds of New Yorkers looking to expand the party’s influence in the Empire State. So could Donald Trump win New York? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and New York political director Bob Hardt discuss if there’s Republican momentum in the state, and the appearances of New York GOP members like Lee Zeldin and Elise Stefanik at the convention.

After that, money talks. This week was a crucial fundraising deadline for candidates looking to run for mayor next year. Early figures show Adams will have some challengers in the June primary. Scott Stringer, Zellnor Myrie and Brad Lander have all raised serious cash. The “Off Topic” team looks at what might be a very crowded and competitive primary race in 2025.

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It’s been two weeks since President Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in a debate against Republican challenger Donald Trump. As the fallout from that night continues, where do New York Democrats stand? NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Washington Correspondent Kevin Frey discuss New York lawmakers’ level of commitment to the president and the national implications of their wavering status.

After that, Mayor Eric Adams is talking trash again. The mayor rolled out the city’s first official trash bin, dubbed the "NYC Bin.” “Buildings with one to nine residential units will be required to use secure bins of 55 gallons or less for trash set-out starting Nov. 12 of this year and start using special new trash bins in 2026. Spectrum New York political director Bob Hardt joins the “Off Topic” team to discuss the benefits and downsides of the new initiative, which aims to move toward a “safer, faster and cleaner collection.” And fewer rats.

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