Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Is Jackie Gordon the new Long Island?

The congressional candidate is an immigrant and a military veteran. Can she make history in the home of Trump boat parades?

New York City

Personality

Alejandra Caraballo, transgender trailblazer, eyes City Council run

A Q&A with the Brooklyn lawyer and community board member on her campaign for Laurie Cumbo’s seat.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Trump hasn’t drained the swamp. Can Congress?

A new HBO documentary follows three GOP House members fighting money in politics.

New York City

Personality

Jumaane Williams was made for this moment

When New York’s leaders were paralyzed, the public advocate made his voice heard around the world.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Jessica Ramos isn’t sugarcoating anything

The no-nonsense state senator is an outspoken progressive, an adept political operator – and won’t put up with your bullshit.

Health Care (Archived)

Personality

ThriveNYC director reaches out to isolated New Yorkers

A Q&A with Susan Herman on the mental health impact of the coronavirus, her office’s transparency and telemedicine.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

WFP’s new leader for a new age

Sochie Nnaemeka brings an activist edge at the most perilous moment for the Working Families Party.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

Regents chancellor decries proposed education cuts

With budgets in flux, Betty Rosa warns that a normal school opening in the fall might not happen.

MTA

Personality

Sarah Feinberg is focused on the subway’s survival

The New York City Transit chief has hope for the system’s future. The challenge is getting there.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

How does state Sen. Jessica Ramos want to help essential workers?

The Queens lawmaker has proposed a worker bailout fund that would be funded by taxing billionaires.

Interviews & Profiles

Personality

The latest on COVID-19 in Queens

Rep. Grace Meng says her constituents continue to face many challenges, even as the hospitalization rate declines.