<description>&lt;p&gt;New York passed a constitutional amendment in 2014 that expressly prohibits drawing congressional maps "for the purpose of favoring or disfavoring incumbents or other particular candidates or political parties." More than a decade later, Democrats in Albany are switching course and throwing their hat in the nationwide redistricting battle. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Dan Rivoli discuss what gerrymandering New York's map could mean for the balance of power in Congress.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, NY1 hosted two congressional debates this week with less than three weeks to go until Primary Day. Incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman squared off with former City Comptroller Brad Lander. In the open race to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Assembly member Claire Valdez and City Council member Julie Won went head-to-head on the debate stage. The "Off Topic" team breaks down the biggest moments, strongest performances and the issues driving voters to the polls.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Spectrum News NY1

Could New York draw Republicans out of Congress?

JUN 5, 202634 MIN
Off Topic/On Politics

Could New York draw Republicans out of Congress?

JUN 5, 202634 MIN

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New York passed a constitutional amendment in 2014 that expressly prohibits drawing congressional maps "for the purpose of favoring or disfavoring incumbents or other particular candidates or political parties." More than a decade later, Democrats in Albany are switching course and throwing their hat in the nationwide redistricting battle. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Dan Rivoli discuss what gerrymandering New York's map could mean for the balance of power in Congress. Meanwhile, NY1 hosted two congressional debates this week with less than three weeks to go until Primary Day. Incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman squared off with former City Comptroller Brad Lander. In the open race to succeed retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, state Assembly member Claire Valdez and City Council member Julie Won went head-to-head on the debate stage. The "Off Topic" team breaks down the biggest moments, strongest performances and the issues driving voters to the polls.