This week, there was a significant movement in the 2025 city elections, particularly the race for city comptroller. After current fiscal watchdog Brad Lander opened up the field by announcing his bid for mayor, two candidates emerged, Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and City Councilmember Justin Brannan. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is also interested in the job. NY1 political reporters Bobby Cuza, Ayana Harry and political director Bob Hardt discuss the race, as well as The New York Times' decision to stop endorsing candidates in New York.

After that, hundreds of New York Democrats are headed to the Windy City for the Democratic National Convention, including Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul. The "Off Topic" team looks at New York's large presence in Chicago, as well as Wednesday's Harlem rally, which was dubbed "the New York City kickoff to elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz."

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