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.