Interviews & Profiles

Interviews & Profiles

Bringing in billions for the state’s education system

A Q&A with former Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee Chair J. Gary Pretlow.

Nonprofits

Serving immigrant, refugee and marginalized communities during Trump 2.0

An interview with Arab American Family Support Center’s Interim Executive Director Mark Foggin.

Personality

Former Gov. David Paterson is at peace with the past

In an extensive Q&A, he talks about his tenure in Albany and about karma that has come to a successor.

Personality

Leading NYU’s charge to make New York a science and tech center ‘second to none’

An interview with Juan de Pablo, executive dean of NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering and the University’s inaugural executive vice president for Global Science and Tech.

Nonprofits

Advocating for workers in the construction industry

An interview with Elizabeth Crowley, president and CEO of the Building Trades Employers’ Association.

Nonprofits

Advocating for workers in the construction industry

An interview with Elizabeth Crowley, president of the Building Trades Employers’ Association

Interviews & Profiles

Brian Benjamin never wanted a pardon from Trump

The former lieutenant governor is finally speaking out now that federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against him.

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Nonprofits

Advancing a long career in child welfare to the next level

An interview with Jennifer March as she joins the New York Foundling.

Interviews & Profiles

Yes, Vickie Paladino is for real

Why the provocative Queens council member could be the future of the Republican Party in New York City

Nonprofits

From veteran to nonprofit housing leader

Jamal C. Robinson weaves his military experience as executive director of IMPACCT Brooklyn, a 60-year old nonprofit affordable housing developer.

Nonprofits

Fighting for New York immigrants as new federal attacks loom

An interview with Murad Awawdeh, president and CEO of New York Immigration Coalition,

Personality

Remembering Jimmy Carter and his New York legacy

The 39th president spent most of his life in Georgia, but he left a mark on New York City, particularly after visiting the blighted South Bronx in 1977.

Interviews & Profiles

Maya Kornberg pitches ‘pragmatic progressivism’ in Brooklyn council race

The Brennan Center fellow is taking on incumbent Council Member Shahana Hanif in what’s poised to be a competitive Democratic primary next year.