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Up Close with Bill Ritter — 143 episodes

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Eyewitness News Town Hall: Measles

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Ray Tierney reflects on the Gilgo Beach murder case

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Republican nominee Bruce Blakeman on New York gubernatorial race

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Assessing the deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport

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New York Rep. Tom Suozzi reacts to war with Iran

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Rep. Gregory Meeks on war with Iran, security concerns in NY

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New York House Rep. Latimer on escalating tensions amid war with Iran

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New Jersey Sen. Kim on Trump's State of the Union

9

What's next after SCOTUS strikes down Trump tariffs

10

Who is Analilia Mejia, Democratic nominee for NJ-11

11

New York Rep. Mike Lawler on deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis

12

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on redistricting war over NY's 11th Congressional district

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One-on-one with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani

14

New York Sen. Gillibrand on Minnesota shooting, Venezuela operation and health care battle

15

The inauguration of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

16

Outgoing NJ Gov. Murphy and FDNY Commissioner Tucker

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Understanding the fight against Alzheimer's disease

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Phil Murphy talks closing of a chapter as NJ governor, his legacy and what's next

19

Eric Adams' exit interview: Mayor reflects on tenure, legacy and future endeavors

20

Dementia: The Caregivers' Journey | Special Eyewitness News Podcast

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Nassau County Executive Blakeman talks possible run for NY governor

22

What lies ahead after longest government shutdown in US history ends

23

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Up Close

24

NJ Governor-elect Sherrill on election victory; NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani makes history

25

Mikie Sherrill calls election victory a 'warning sign' to GOP in Up Close interview

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Countdown to the Election: Candidates for NYC mayor, NJ governor make final case to voters

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Countdown to the Election: Examining 5 key issues shaping the NYC mayor's race

28

Countdown to the Election: Analyzing latest polls in NYC mayoral, NJ governor's races

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The Countdown Election Update: New poll has Mamdani leading Cuomo by double-digits

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Countdown to the Election: Deeper look into early voter turnout in NYC

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Countdown to the election: 6 NYC ballot questions: What do voters need to know

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Up Close: Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani

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What's at stake amid government shutdown

34

Countdown to the Election: Top 7 moments of the week

35

Countdown to the Election: Will Adams' endorsement of Cuomo impact the NYC mayor’s race

36

The Countdown Update: NYC candidates prepare for final debate, Senator Booker talks government shutdown,

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The Countdown election update: Curtis Sliwa remains defiant, while Obama is coming to NJ

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The Countdown: NYC mayoral and NJ gubernatorial race updates

39

Up Close: Independent New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo

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NYC Mayoral Election Update: Candidates Exchange Jabs Before Debate Night

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NYC Mayoral Election Update: Mamdani calls out Trump, Cuomo, Adams dangles endorsement

42

NYC Election Update: Could President Trump's influence play a role in the outcome of the race?

43

NY Congressman Ritchie Torres on government shutdown

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NYC Mayoral Race Update: Candidates react to AG James' indictment

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Final NJ gubernatorial debate between Ciattarelli and Sherrill

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NJ Governor's Race Update: Breaking Down the Key Moments

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NJ Election Update: What to expect from the Final Debate

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NJ Election Update: Analyzing candidates ahead of NJ gubernatorial debate

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Sit down with Republican New York City mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa

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NYC Mayoral Race Update: Candidates clash over opinions on education, NYC's Gifted and Talented program

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NYC Mayoral Election Update: Candidates go airborne with new campaign ads

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NYC Mayoral Race Update: Showdown heats up as Cuomo, Mamdani sharpen attacks

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NYC Mayoral Race Recap: Fallout from Adams dropping out, Trump's words for Mamdani

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Budget showdown in Washington

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Lawler, Gottheimer seek to lower political temperature in wake of Charlie Kirk shooting

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Congressman Suozzi on Charlie Kirk assassination

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Race for NYC Mayor Update: Candidates react to new poll findings with Mamdani holding big lead

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NYC Mayoral Race Update: Mayor Adams fires back at Cuomo and Mamdani

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Jim Walden on why he dropped out of race for New York City mayor

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NYC Mayor's Race Update: Eric Mayor Adams stay in the race?

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Race for NYC Mayor: What's happened with the candidates since the primary

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Special Edition of Up Close: Sen. Cory Booker talks Russia-Ukraine war, President Trump

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Nicole Malliotakis and Adriano Espaillat talk congressional redistricting battle

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Bill Ritter sits down with Gov. Kathy Hochul to reflect on the tragic Midtown shooting

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Up Close for 7/27/25: Lawler on his decision not to run for governor

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Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo make their case in New York City mayoral race

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Mayor Adams takes aim at Cuomo, Mamdani in sit-down with Bill Ritter

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Andrew Cuomo reflects on primary loss and charts different path for November

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Former New York Gov. Paterson, Rep. Malliotakis on NYC mayoral race

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Republican nominee Sliwa on NYC mayoral race; Democrats try to unite behind Mamdani

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Zohran Mamdani makes case for New York City mayor

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Exlusive: One-on-One with Zohran Mamdani after stunning election night

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Who will be New York City's next mayor? Countdown to the primary election

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Election Special: Race for New York City mayor | Vote 2025

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Election Special: The race for governor of New Jersey | Vote 2025

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Outrage over ICE detention of NYC student

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Trump's reshaping of Washington; Newark Mayor Baraka on arrest, NJ governor bid

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Addressing ongoing travel woes and issues at Newark Liberty International Airport

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Mayor Adams talks new budget; sit-down with NYC Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos

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The First 100 Days: Trump's Second Term' on Eyewitness News

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President Trump's 2nd term approval rating so far

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Council Speaker Adams on Trump administration's actions and its impact on New York

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Impacts of Trump's global economic trade war

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Trump announces expansive tariffs on 'Liberation Day'

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US security breach after war plans shared in Trump admin. group chat

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Trump takes action to gut Department of Education

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President Trump's economic war with tariffs

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Politicians on President Trump's presidential address and latest actions

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Breaking down President Donald Trump's 5 weeks in office, current state of NYC mayoral race

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Gov. Hochul decides against removing Mayor Adams

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Impact of President Trump's immigration crackdown

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Democrats respond to Trump's latest actions, controversies from Week 3 of presidency

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Recapping President Trump's 1st week in office, use of executive powers

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Impact of congestion pricing on NYC so far

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How to bring the country together as Trump prepares for 2nd presidential term

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Democrats George Latimer, Laura Gillen share their vision for 2025

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams reflects on the year gone by, what lies ahead

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UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case raises concerns, disturbing debate

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NYC Council Speaker addresses contentious issues; NJ Rep. Sherrill's governor bid

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New NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on challenges ahead; next steps for Dems after Trump win

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Ex-NYPD commissioner weighs in on new pick for top cop; Gottheimer makes case for NJ governor

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Congressman Lawler, Torres weigh in on Trump's win, what it means for both parties

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Anthony D'Esposito, Laura Gillen battle in NY congressional race on Long Island

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Andy Kim, Curtis Bashaw make their case to fill Bob Menendez's Senate seat

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Getting to know NYC's newly appointed deputy mayor

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Republican incumbent LaLota, Democratic challenger Avlon talk NY congressional race

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Former NY Governor discusses the federal indictment of NYC Mayor Eric Adams

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Can Donald Trump win NY? Impact of his Long Island rally on 2024 presidential race

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A sitdown with former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton to discuss NYPD shakeup

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David Banks addresses challenges heading into new school year

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Kamala Harris accepts the Democratic nomination for president

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Mayor Adams talks DNC as Harris-Walz campaign gains momentum

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Analyzing Kamala Harris's choice for running mate Tim Walz

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Congresswoman Mikie Sherill weighs in on presidential election

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The 2024 presidential race is on between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

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Breaking down race for the White House; FDNY commissioner on why she's leaving

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The attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump

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Ex-New York governor weighs in on Biden's campaign woes

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Will NYC schools ban cellphones? Chancellor Banks reflects on academic year

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President Biden announces protections for immigrant spouses, children of US citizens

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Bowman vs. Latimer: The battle for the 16th Congressional District

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Pride 2024 Special: The inside story of Stonewall Inn's revival and a look at NYC's bold equity efforts

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Trump guilty verdict: Analysis, reaction and what it means for the presidential election

124

Cracking down on lithium-ion batteries

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MTA Chairman Janno Lieber defends congestion pricing

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Amid pushback, sponsors of House antisemitism bill defend proposed legislation

127

Going one-on-one: Mayor Adams addresses unrest at NYC college campuses

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Major development in NYC squatter case

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Bail reform and the murder of a New York City police officer : An interview with the Bronx DA

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MTA approves congestion pricing. Here's why the toll could still die.

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Squatter standoffs: Why the problem is more complicated than you think

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The lessons of the COVID-19 lockdown, 4 years later

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Joe Biden's State of the Union report card

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Sworn-in Suozzi talks House of Representatives; Brad Lander dives into NYC's finances

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Nassau County executive defends his ban on transgender athletes in women's sports on what he calls 'common sense, safety and fairness' grounds

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In Conversation with Rev. Al Sharpton

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America's very weird week in politics | Analysis

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Former NYPD top cop Bill Bratton blasts City Council over How Many Stops Act

139

Battle for George Santos' former seat: Tom Suozzi makes his case

140

The Gilgo Beach murders: Behind the headlines

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Eric Adams on NYC's migrant crisis; Iowa caucuses analysis

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Divided Congress is back, facing battles over war funding, immigration crisis

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