Knicks watch parties at MSG were canceled. Who's at fault?
About this episode
The episode discusses the controversy surrounding canceled Knicks watch parties and features a debate among Democratic candidates for Congress.
While New York is celebrating the Knicks' return to the finals for the first time in decades, controversy over canceled watch parties near Madison Square Garden has sparked a public feud. Knicks owner James Dolan criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch on WFAN, saying they're party poopers and not real fans. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross joins political reporters Bobby Cuza and Dan Rivoli to break down the battle between City Hall and Dolan. After that, NY1 hosted a fiery debate featuring five leading Democratic candidates in Manhattan's 12th Congressional District. With Election Day approaching, the "Off Topic" team looks at the winners, losers and key takeaways from the debate.
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