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New Yorkers are voting on five ballot questions this Election Day. The fifth question sets a target for the city's "rainy day fund" in its budget. The #NY1OffTopic team breaks all the questions down on this week's episode.

New Yorkers are voting on five ballot questions this Election Day. The third question looks to fast-track street safety projects like bike and bus lanes. The #NY1OffTopic team breaks all the questions down on this week's episode.

Meet Twinkie, an NYPD K-9 who helps the agency's Financial Crimes Task Force sniff out hidden electronics. Twinkie is trained to detect the unique chemical smell on devices like thumb drives and credit cards, and she is only fed by hand as a reward when she successfully finds them. Her handler, Detective James Lilla, says her sharp nose is a game changer for investigators.

Gov. Kathy Hochul told NY1's @bern_hogan in an exclusive interview that she believes Democrats are going to pick up a lot of seats in the midterms. "This is going to be a wave year, but it's going to be an enduring wave. This is not just for these two years, and then it changes back — people have had enough," she said.

In an exclusive interview with NY1's @bern_hogan on the campaign trail, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she's been fighting for New York longer than she's been governor and cares deeply about families. "I'm going to make sure we run through the tape, or I should say, as a Bills fan, running into the end zone, because this is what it's all about: it’s working hard to win over the support of New Yorkers, and we're getting there," she said.

The official 2026 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been selected. It will arrive in the city on Saturday, Nov. 7 after being cut down in West Edmeston, New York — about 30 minutes west of Cooperstown and south of Utica, Rockefeller Center announced. The Norway spruce will be decorated with more than 50,000 lights. The annual lighting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and the tree will remain on display through Jan. 9 of next year.

Gov. Kathy Hochul cast her ballot early in the 2026 general election in Buffalo, the city where she launched her political career. The governor joined voters across New York in heading to the polls ahead of Election Day.

Why vote early? 🗳️ On the first day of early voting in New York City, voters shared why they chose to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.

RT @NY1weather: Sunshine and dry conditions are in store for #NYC Monday. ☀️ @GuyBrownWeather says the warmest temperatures of the week are expected before cooler weather arrives Tuesday. The city’s dry stretch continues, with no rain since Oct. 16.

.@CherylWillsNY1 talks with @HigherHeights Board Chair DeNora Getachew about what’s at stake for Black women in this year’s election. With affordability and opportunity top of mind, Getachew discusses the issues driving voter engagement and the importance of having Black women’s concerns heard by elected leaders. Watch the full “In Focus” interview here:

.@CherylWillsNY1 sits down with @BOENYC Deputy Executive Director Vincent Ignizio to discuss preparations for the upcoming general election. From early voting and election security to the five ballot proposals, Ignizio shares what New Yorkers need to know before heading to the polls. Watch the full “In Focus” interview here:

It’s the first day of early voting in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani cast his ballot at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Early voting runs through Sunday, Nov. 1 and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Today is the first day of Early Voting in New York City. You can head to to find information on your polling location and hours. NY1's @ShannanFerry gives us the details.

President Trump is expected to stump for Republican Mike Collins in Georgia. @errollouis is joined by @joshrobin on “The Big Deal” to take a look at the race.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul in Brooklyn Friday as she campaigns ahead of the start of early voting Saturday. Hochul said her relationship with Mamdani is "a partnership that's going to endure for a long time." "Gone are the days where the the governor of New York and the mayor of New York City are in conflict," she said.

Former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa shared with NY1's @bcuza his experience getting the flu shot alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the two held hands, saying Mamdani asked if they would get the flu shot together "to show bipartianship." "He goes, 'well, hold my hand.' Am I supposed to say no to the mayor and not hold his hand?" Sliwa said. "And let me tell you something: he was squeezing hard, man, because he could see I was trembling a little bit."

Former mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa on "Inside City Hall" described the council passing a bill to phase out the horse carriage industry in the city by June 2028 as "euphoric." "The horses will be free!" Sliwa said. "We talk to the horses, and we're telling them, 'Buddy, just hang on to 2028.'"

If you’ve used the Port Authority Bus Terminal or just been in the area, you may have noticed some changes. Construction is underway on an $11 billion new terminal. Read more:

Is the U.S. Postal Service delivering? We sent more than 200 letters to test the Postal Service's goal of delivering local mail within two business days. 4 in 10 did not meet the service standard. Spectrum News' @reportsbychar shares how New York did on the test and what you need to know if you plan to vote by mail in the midterm election.

Fashion designer Vera Wang shared her advice for aspiring designers in an interview with @shannanferry on “News All Day.” “If you can find your own voice, your own particular viewpoint, that’s something truly unique,” she said.