Author Archive

Akash Mehta

is editor-in-chief of New York Focus.

New York State
Politics

Progressives slam state Senate Finance secretary pick

The Democratic majority appointed David Friedfel of the Citizens Budget Commission to a key staff position in budget negotiations.

  • By Akash Mehta and Lee Harris

Criminal Justice
Policy

Incarcerated New Yorkers may lose out on stimulus checks

Prisoners have just a week left to claim their stimulus checks. But many say they have not been provided with the paperwork.

  • By Akash Mehta and Sophie Walker