What happens when three New York reporters sit in a (small) room and talk politics? Join the NY1 political team each week for a conversation where no topic is off-limits and everything is on the record.
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NY1’s Errol Louis has been interviewing powerful politicians and cultural icons for years, but it’s when the TV cameras are turned off that things really get interesting. From career highlights, to personal moments, to stories that have never been told, join Errol each week for intimate conversations with the people who are shaping the future of New York and beyond. Listen to "You Decide with Errol Louis" every Wednesday, wherever you listen to podcasts.
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New York City’s favorite morning anchor pulls back the curtain on the biggest stories around the five boroughs – the impactful, fascinating, and extraordinary headlines reported each week by Spectrum News NY1. Through intimate conversations with the newsroom’s expert journalists, Pat Kiernan illuminates what matters to resident New Yorkers and New Yorkers at heart.
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Jacob Kornbluh: A political awakening in the Jewish community
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The Jewish community in New York was devastated by the surprise attacks that took place in Israel on Oct. 7. With over 1.3 million Jewish residents, New York City has the largest Jewish population outside of Israel. As the Israel-Hamas war continues, the rise in hate crimes and antisemitism has had a profound impact on the community. The fallout fr…
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Tuesday’s primary election went pretty much as expected, but the impact and national significance of Westchester County Executive George Latimer's win over two-term incumbent Jamaal Bowman will be measured in the months ahead. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Ayana Harry analyze the contest in Congres…
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Bruce Ratner: Stopping cancer when it’s still curable
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Early detection of cancer remains the single-best way to combat a disease that is the second-leading killer in the world. But many of the resources in the fight against cancer are devoted to relatively ineffective late-stage treatments. Bruce Ratner, known by many New Yorkers for his real estate projects, is entering the cancer battlefield, co-auth…
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Primary preview plus a potential mask ban for straphangers
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Next Tuesday is primary day here in New York City. There are three Congressional primaries and several primaries for State Senate and the Assembly. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and Statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan look at some of the more high-profile races including NY-16 in parts of the Bronx and We…
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Karen DeWitt: Reflecting on a decades-long career covering New York politics
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Karen DeWitt has been covering the statehouse since 1986. She joined the press corps at a time when very few women were in the industry, and quickly became a trusted voice on New York public radio, covering multiple governors, budgets, scandals, a pandemic and more. Recently, she announced that she’d be retiring and stepping down from her role as C…
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Bowman and Latimer clash in NY-16 debate live on NY1
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In a televised debate on NY1, Rep. Jamaal Bowman and his Democratic primary challenger, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, traded policy positions and sharp words just two days before the start of early voting. The Democratic primary in the 16th Congressional District is one of the more hotly contested primary races in our area. NY1 inves…
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Protesting is American as apple pie; it’s right there in the First Amendment. Regardless of what side of the aisle they are on, many Americans at some point in their lives have taken to the streets. Most recently, pro-Palestinian student protesters set up encampments at colleges across the country in a bid to get their universities to divest from c…
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Congestion pricing: Why did Gov. Hochul hit the brakes?
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Almost 50 years in the making, congestion pricing in New York City was dealt a shocking blow this week when Gov. Kathy Hochul “indefinitely” paused the plan to toll people driving into Midtown and lower Manhattan. Hochul’s decision — just weeks before the plan was going into effect — has New Yorkers scratching their heads as to what led to her deci…
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Jackie Bray: Preventing a storm of mass shootings
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Two years after a racially motivated mass shooting killed 10 Black people at a supermarket in Buffalo, Errol spoke with Jackie Bray, the first female commissioner of the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Bray joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss a new task force that was created to prevent mass shootings by leveraging publi…
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After 11 hours of deliberation, 12 men and women found former President Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in his New York City criminal hush-money trial. This is the first time a former president has been convicted of a crime. Sentencing is scheduled for July 11, only four days before the Republican Nationa…
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Michael Waldman: 6 to 3 - How the Supreme Court is dividing America
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From overturning the constitutional right to abortion to loosening long-standing gun laws, the Supreme Court ended one of its most historic and tumultuous terms in 2022. Breaking it all down is legal scholar Michael Waldman, author of “The Supermajority: How the Supreme Court Divided America.” Waldman recently joined NY1’s Errol Louis at Temple Ema…
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A call for help: When a mental health crisis turns deadly
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At the end of March, NYPD officers shot and killed a 19-year-old in Queens who was apparently facing a mental health crisis. The death of Win Rozario once again put scrutiny on how the NYPD handles mental health calls and whether the city’s non-police response program is working. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby C…
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Saying farewell to an NYC legend: A look at Lewis Dodley’s legacy
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After 32 years in the anchor chair, Lewis Dodley announced in early May that he would be retiring from that role. As NY1’s nighttime anchor, he has brought his storytelling and iconic voice to New Yorkers for more than three decades. Through triumphs and tragedies and everything in between, generations of New Yorkers have relied on him each evening…
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‘Gridlock’ Sam Schwartz: 50 years in the making, congestion pricing is fast approaching
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More than 50 years ago, an early form of congestion pricing almost came to New York City when Mayor John Lindsay attempted to charge drivers for crossing the East River bridges into Manhattan. While Lindsay’s push died in court, one of his chief planners, Sam Schwartz, has been stuck in city traffic ever since. “Gridlock Sam” is a former New York C…
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Up and away: Hochul and Adams head overseas
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This week, both Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul broke out their passports. The mayor went to Rome to attend a conference, and the governor went to both Italy and Ireland to speak at conferences. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan discuss Adams’ and Hochul’s intern…
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Live from N.Y.: The life, legacy and near-presidential candidacy of Mario Cuomo
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Building on the success of NY1’s documentary about the career of Mario Cuomo, NY1 and Hunter College’s Roosevelt House held an in-depth discussion about the former governor that was moderated by Errol Louis. Errol’s panelists were Mary Ann Crotty, Cuomo’s former director of state operations; Harold Holzer, a former top aide to Cuomo who now serves …
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Mayor Adams faces potential new primary challenger
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Mayor Eric Adams may be facing a new challenger in next year’s mayoral primary, this time from his home borough of Brooklyn. This week, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie announced he is exploring a bid for mayor in 2025. Myrie is the second potential Democratic challenger Mayor Adams could face, as former city comptroller Scott Stringer also launched an exp…
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Few people have had more of an impact on modern journalism than Jimmy Breslin. Breslin was a Pulitzer Prize Award-winning New York journalist and author who rose to fame in the 1960s, with columns that attracted millions of readers. Breslin displayed an unrivaled mastery at deadline journalism, whether he was covering John Lennon’s murder, the assa…
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Chaos on campus: The NYPD responds to pro-Palestinian protests
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This week, the NYPD descended upon Columbia University, the City College of New York and Fordham University, arresting hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters. The department has faced scrutiny over the move, as the Adams administration points to “outside agitators” being key to organizing the protests. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and …
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Norman Siegel: A lifetime of protecting the First Amendment
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Norman Siegel has been a civil right and civil liberties lawyer in New York City for over 50 years, spending a significant portion of his career defending free speech, often to his own detriment. The pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and colleges across the country have highlighted the topic of free speech. Siegel joined NY1’s Errol L…
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Protests persist at Columbia University, Adams touts city executive budget
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This week, tensions have risen at Columbia University as students continue protesting the Israel-Hamas War. Negotiations between students and faculty to dismantle the encampment that students have set up on campus have been ongoing. Meanwhile, on Wednesday, House Republicans joined Speaker Mike Johnson on campus to call for the resignation of Colum…
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Zephyr Teachout: Protecting kids from online danger
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An increase in teen depression and mental health disorders over the last decade has largely been attributed to the widespread adoption of the smartphone by adolescents. Parents are obsessively worrying about screen time and the effects it could have on their children. One such parent is Zephyr Teachout, attorney, author, political candidate and ass…
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Gov. Hochul announces a state budget deal — what made the cut?
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This week Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she finally “had the parameters of a conceptual agreement” for the $237 billion state budget, claiming that only minor details need to be negotiated. Some lawmakers said they were caught off guard by the announcement. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan and political …
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Basil Seggos: New York’s environmental defender is stepping down
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For more than eight years, Basil Seggos had led the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation, trying to help New York in its transition away from fossil fuels. Now leaving office, Seggos joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss New York’s pivotal 2019 climate law and his own tenure with two different governors. They also spoke about Seggos’ dram…
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It’s go time for Trump’s criminal trial as Adams’ legal woes continue
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For the first time in history, a former president will be sitting in a courtroom next week as a criminal defendant. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Ayana Harry and Kelly Mena weigh in on the upcoming trial of Donald Trump and what we should expect in a Manhattan courtroom in the weeks ahead. They also discuss how t…
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Harry Siegel: A column on subway crime sparks an online attack by the NYPD
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After criticizing police strategy aimed at combatting subway crime, New York Daily News columnist Harry Siegel found himself under attack online by the NYPD. The mayor later defended police brass for going after Siegel and the police commanders doubled down on their harsh words in several interviews, including one with NY1. Siegel joined NY1's Erro…
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The NYPD sparks a not-so-social media fight with a journalist
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This week, Mayor Eric Adams defended top police officials who went on social media repeatedly to attack Daily News columnist Harry Siegel for an op-ed he wrote about subway safety. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena weigh in on the NYPD’s fiery online attacks and the mayor’s defense of their …
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Chris Norwood: A new combat mission against diabetes
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With diabetes continuing to disproportionately affect the poor and people of color, the Bronx nonprofit agency Health People is launching a new campaign against the disease. Chris Norwood, the group’s founder and executive director, joined NY1’s Errol Louis to discuss their new education effort about diabetes as well as what she hopes to get out of…
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This week, a series of shocking acts of violence occurred in the city, including the fatal shooting of a police officer in Queens. Mayor Eric Adams, who ran his 2021 campaign on a public safety message, continues to say crime is down, but as headline-grabbing incidents persist, New Yorkers understandably feel less safe. NY1 investigative reporter C…
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Eric Klinenberg: Following seven lives in ‘the year that changed everything’
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Trying to make sense of one of the most pivotal years in American history, scholar Eric Klinenberg decided to focus on 2020 by using seven New Yorkers as his lens. With social unrest, economic turbulence and a presidential election as his backdrop, Klinenberg tells a story that is still far from finished in his new book, “2020: One City, Seven Peop…
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This week, new details emerged from a sexual assault allegation against New York City Mayor Eric Adams by a former NYPD aide. The woman claims that Adams in 1993 demanded sexual acts in exchange for helping her with her career in the department. The mayor vehemently denied the allegations, saying he doesn’t even recall ever meeting the woman who fi…
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Cannabis at the crossroads — A live discussion
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Recently, NY1’s Errol Louis moderated a panel discussion, hosted by Vital City and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, on New York’s rocky rollout of legalized cannabis — examining what policies and practices are needed to create a viable market moving forward. Louis was joined for the discussion by Rosalind Adams, a reporter a…
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Santos returns while Adams and Hochul are partners in (fighting) crime
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Saying he wants to return to Congress, George Santos sat down with NY1’s Ayana Harry for his first TV interview. The disgraced former lawmaker is targeting a different Long Island district for his comeback, even as he faces a 23-count federal indictment on corruption charges. Ayana is joined by NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza and NY1 statehouse r…
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Elizabeth Holtzman: A pioneer looks back and ahead to our political future
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Few women have had a bigger impact on New York City politics than Elizabeth Holtzman. A Brooklyn native, Holtzman embarked on a political career over 50 years ago. She was an aide to Mayor John Lindsay in the late 60s and then became the youngest woman at the time ever elected to Congress at 31 years old. She was also the Brooklyn district attorney…
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