As this year’s election season gets underway, New York Republicans gather on Long Island to make their case to an electorate that is predominantly Democratic. NY1’s Zack Fink, Courtney Gross and Juan Manuel Benítez discuss some of the key takeaways from the state’s Republican Convention, where candidates pledged to tackle rising crime, lower taxes, push back against COVID-19 restrictions and reach out to minority communities.

Zack, Courtney and Juan also weigh in on Mayor Eric Adams’ decision to put an end to most indoor vaccination requirements and school mask mandates. But is this what a majority of New Yorkers want?

And, in a bonus episode, Courtney gives an overview of her investigative piece about the city’s homelessness crisis and the efforts to help those who keep falling through the tracks. You can watch the full story here: Losing hope on the streets: A mental health crisis grips the city.

We want to hear from you, especially what you think about the phasing out of some of the city’s COVID-19 restrictions.

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