Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Bill Chong on his legacy at the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development
The outgoing commissioner discussed the agency’s new app, its commitment to antiracism and supporting youth through the pandemic.
New York State
Policy
Several NY Reps. defected from their parties to pass $1 trillion infrastructure deal
Four House Republicans and two Democrats from the Empire State were among 19 lawmakers who crossed party lines in historic infrastructure vote.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Real Talk: Late Registration with Kelley Williams
Executive director Kelley Williams of The West Side Commons talks to NYN Media about contract justice, navigating contracts and potential solutions the upcoming administration can take.
Politics
Politics
Who had a better Somos: Letitia James or Gov. Kathy Hochul?
Both 2022 candidates for New York governor made appearances, but state Attorney General Letitia James consistently got there earlier and stayed later, building momentum for her bid.
Power of Diversity
Power Lists
The 2021 Power of Diversity: Women 100
The female leaders evening out the balance of power in New York.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How Karen Persichilli Keogh became secretary to the governor
A 2003 phone call between Kathy Hochul and Hillary Clinton cemented the relationship between the now-governor and her most important hire.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Leader to Leader: David Nocenti
The Executive Director talks to NYN Media about his work at Union Settlement, stepping down and his next steps.
Politics
Politics
The 2021 speaker race comes to Somos, with a 2023 focus
As candidates woo their colleagues, reelection in also on their minds
Politics
Politics
The developing storylines at Somos
A few narratives are emerging from the Democratic conclave in Puerto Rico.
New York City
Politics
It was a good year for electing women to the New York City Council – including Republican women
The New York City Council’s new female majority looks like it’ll include three Republican women, two of whom flipped Democratic seats.
New York State
Politics
New York Democrats process 2021 losses at Somos
Between mojitos, elected officials discussed divergent visions for the Democratic party going into 2022.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Activist lawmakers share in taxi drivers’ victory
Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Yuh-Line Niou broke a 15-day fast this week after the city reached a deal with one of the largest taxi medallion lenders.
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Jihoon Kim appointed as deputy secretary for Human Services and Mental Hygiene
Kim is among many new appointments in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration.
New York State
Politics
Hochul: “I’m not giving a straight answer on that”
Gov. Kathy Hochul dodges, sidesteps and avoids direct questions about hot-topic issues in a one-on-one interview with City & State.
New York City
Politics
Activist lawmakers share in taxi drivers’ victory
Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Yuh-Line Niou broke a 15-day fast this week after the city reached a deal with one of the largest taxi medallion lenders.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
A Q&A with New York City Council Member-elect Linda Lee
The incoming eastern Queens City Council member is not a fan of defunding the police and congestion pricing.
Criminal Justice
Policy
