This week, Mayor Eric Adams announced in a nearly nine-minute video that he was dropping his struggling reelection bid. While some were surprised, others saw it as inevitable. What does his exit mean for the rest of the field and how are the remaining candidates pivoting? The team also looks at how this move shapes Adams’ legacy. NY1’s investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena break down the latest from the campaign trail.

Later, the federal government shutdown continues with no end in sight, as the Trump administration looks to strip New York of billions in transportation funding. What impact will this have on the Empire State? The "Off Topic" team digs into the president’s decision to withhold funds and what it means for New Yorkers.

This week, NY1 presented a special podcast event — “New York Decides: Live from Chelsea”, featuring a crossover episode of its political podcasts “Off Topic/On Politics” and “You Decide.” Hosted by Errol Louis, Courtney Gross and Bobby Cuza, the discussion centered on the latest developments in the New York City mayoral campaign, including the stunning announcement by Mayor Eric Adams that he’s dropping out of the race.

The program also featured interviews with Emmy Award–winning actress and activist Cynthia Nixon and J.C. Polanco, a professor of law and former president of the New York City Board of Elections — who had very different takes on Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani. Rounding out the evening, Spectrum News New York political director Bob Hardt joined the panel to provide historical perspective on this year’s race.

This week, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa leveled bribery accusations against rival Andrew Cuomo, while Mayor Eric Adams surprised many by repeatedly weighing in on the city’s transgender bathroom policy. NY1’s investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan break down what it all means for the closing stretch of the campaign.

Meanwhile, another high-stakes competition is playing out this fall: the race for three state-issued gaming licenses. Proposals for three Manhattan-based casinos have been rejected, but bids in Yonkers and Queens are advancing. The "Off Topic" team looks at the logistical challenges and neighborhood implications of placing casinos in these locations.