Interviews & Profiles
Interviews & Profiles
Lucy Lang on protecting ‘the fabric of democracy’ as state inspector general
New Yorkers may not have heard of her office, but as it marks 40 years, she says they can feel the impact.
DSA
Bernie Sanders spawned unnumbered socialists. NYC-DSA co-chair Gustavo Gordillo was one of them.
A class on “radical Latin American cinema,” climate change concerns and a populist presidential campaign were the recipe that formed the influential New York City leftist.
DSA
NYC-DSA co-Chair Grace Mausser: This is the most important moment for U.S. socialists in a century
The woman who led the DSA to new heights of power is now working on building alliances.
Interviews & Profiles
Here’s why you keep seeing Mamdani’s consumer protection commissioner everywhere
Sam Levine, who moved to the city in June, has had a particularly active start in the Mamdani administration.
Interviews & Profiles
Everyone’s against Rana Abdelhamid. She’s running anyway.
A Q&A with the Assembly candidate running in a special election against the new “establishment.”
Interviews & Profiles
Overcoming leadership challenges and creating nonprofit succession plans
An interview with Family & Children’s Association President and CEO Jeffrey Reynolds.
Personality
Yvonne Armstrong isn’t discouraged by the challenges facing health care workers
An interview with the (relatively) new president of 1199SEIU.
Personality
Can Claire Valdez unite socialists and labor unions?
An interview with the Assembly member running to replace Rep. Nydia Velázquez by building a left-labor coalition.
Interviews & Profiles
The Blue Square Alliance is working to get people off the sidelines in the fight against antisemitism
Adam Katz, president of Robert Kraft’s foundation, shares how he has stitched together a proprietary system of addressing the problem of Jewish hate.
Personality
Chuck Park is focused on protecting immigrant families in his run for Congress
The Queens native is running in the Democratic primary against Rep. Grace Meng.
Personality
To Jordan Wright, the time to engage young voters is now
The incoming president of the Manhattan Young Democrats reflects on this year’s mayoral race and looks to his second year in the Assembly.
Interviews & Profiles
Mark Levine talks Jewish community’s ‘deliberate show of defiance’ following Sydney attack
“We have even more reason to be open and public and out there, celebrating this holiday, celebrating who we are, literally shining a candle in the darkness,” the incoming New York City comptroller said.
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New York City
Exit Interview: Bob Holden is nothing if not outspoken
The New York City Council member says he’s at his best as he leaves office.
New York City
Exit Interview: Joe Borelli has already started his next life as a lobbyist and pundit
The former New York City Council minority leader gives media advice to incoming members.
New York City
Exit Interview: Carlina Rivera is advocating for affordable housing on Mamdani’s transition team
She has returned to grassroots organizing after stepping down early from the New York City Council.
New York State
Exit Interview: Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan became the voice for all New York mayors
The experienced elected official used her post to influence the state Legislature on matters important to local executives.
New York State
Exit Interview: Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh did it his way
The independent elected official bucked the family’s Republican legacy, and that was OK.
New York City
Exit Interview: Francisco Moya achieved his dream of a soccer stadium in Queens
He has also written legislation to help immigrant students and strengthened New York City’s sanctuary protections.
Interviews & Profiles
Exit Interview: Diana Ayala was once homeless. Now she’s deputy speaker of the New York City Council.
The council member for the past eight years represented Council District 8, but she's worked in the district office for two decades.
New York City
Exit Interview: Adrienne Adams on her legacy, accomplishments and mayoral run
She tells the next City Council speaker to keep your eyes on the prize of serving New York City.
