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Personality

Ari Kagan’s exit interview: ‘I’m staying in the Republican Party.’

The outgoing New York City Council member said he has already had many job offers for his next stop.

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In an exit interview, Marjorie Velázquez doesn’t regret Bruckner Boulevard rezoning vote

The outgoing New York City Council member got a lot done in a short time, including permanent outdoor dining.

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Taking on a philanthropic legacy

Julia Bator leads The J.M. Kaplan Fund as its new executive director

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Demystifying New York City’s foster care landscape

Ronald Richter, CEO of the JCCA and former commissioner of the Administration of Children’s Services weighs in on criticism towards New York City’s child welfare systems.

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Helping small businesses thrive in the Bronx

An interview with Rob Walsh, president of the Bronx Economic Development Corporation

Personality

Personality

Steve Bellone on how Republicans took over on Long Island

The centrist Democrat will step down as Suffolk County executive at the end of this year. He’s throwing support behind Tom Suozzi and George Latimer on the way out.

Personality

Personality

Ensuring continuity for migrant students in New York City schools

As a former teacher, New York City Council Member Rita Joseph knows a thing or two about how to best support students.

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Acacia Network builds on a legacy of Latino pioneers

The Bronx-based organization has preserved and continued the work of activists, community leaders and other nonprofits since it was founded nearly two decades ago.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Mike Lawler responds to George Santos’ expulsion

Lawler represents a district bordering Santos’ and tried unsuccessfully to get him kicked out of Congress last month. Now, he’s looking ahead to a post-Santos future.

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Personality

How George Santos infiltrated the Nassau County GOP

A new book “The Fabulist” explores the “Very American Legend” of the grifter who is now a household name.

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Personality

Jerry Nadler’s outgoing chief of staff reflects on polarization, Israel and governing in the ‘Twitter age’

Amy Rutkin has worked in Congress for nearly 25 years. She says she used to have productive relationships with House Republicans’ staffers. That has changed.

Personality

Personality

Sue Serino is buzzing with ideas to improve Dutchess County

A Q&A with the former state senator on making the transition from lawmaker to executive.

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Manhattan’s Meatpacking District emerges a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood

Jeffrey LeFrancois, the business improvement district’s executive director, discusses his work on the historic area’s pedestrian-first streetscapes and its resiliency after COVID-19.

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Personality

‘Of course’ NYC schools Chancellor David Banks is concerned about the challenge of educating asylum-seeking children

The chancellor also brushed aside censorship concerns about recent guidance sent to teachers in advance of a walkout in support of Gaza, saying “we’re not trying to silence anybody.”

Personality

Personality

Anne Williams-Isom on life at the center of the storm

She has helped children and families thrive her whole career. The influx of migrants is like no challenge she has faced before.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Nydia Velázquez: ‘I have never supported a war resolution’

The New York took a break from Somos to talk about the reverberations of the Israel-Hamas war.