Political strategists Shontell Smith and Chris Coffey joined the show to preview 2025 in New York politics, including analysis of Mayor Eric Adams' 2025 State of the City agenda, the mayor's overall standing and the 2025 mayoral race about to unfold, Governor Kathy Hochul's standing and agenda, dynamics at play in state government as the Albany session begins, and much more. Coffey, a longtime New York political veteran, is the CEO and a Partner of Tusk Strategies and Smith, former counsel and chief of staff to the State Senate majority leader, is also a Partner at Tusk Strategies and head of its New York practice. (Ep 479)

Previewing 2025 in New York Politics, with Shontell Smith & Chris Coffey

Democratic candidates Sean Patrick Maloney, Leecia Eve, Tish James and Zephyr Teachout debate how they would address corruption in Albany, stand up to the Trump administration, and fight for the people of New York if elected the next New York Attorney General. The debate, which aired on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and was moderated by Gotham Gazette's Ben Max, was the first televised debate of the race, wherein the four Democrats are seeking the party nomination through the September 13 primary vote.

Democratic Attorney General Candidate Debate

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Previewing 2025 in New York Politics, with Shontell Smith & Chris Coffey

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