Debate drama: Nine candidates face off

Nine candidates for mayor faced off in a two-hour debate on WNBC, co-sponsored by Telemundo and Politco this week. The debate marked the first time Andrew Cuomo was on the stage with his fellow candidates. The mayoral frontrunner withstood the bulk of attacks from his rivals. On the heels of the debate came Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's endorsements for the mayoral race. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Ayana Harry, recap the highlights from Wednesday night’s contest.

After that, the "Off Topic" team turns to another election: the governor’s race next year. Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced he would primary Gov. Kathy Hochul next year — a clear indication of how much their relationship has deteriorated. The team assesses how vulnerable the governor may be next year.

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