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Jasmine Sheena
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Power Lists
Power of Diversity: New wave of Asian Americans seizing elected office
Taiwanese and Hong Kong immigrants broke through a generation ago. Other groups are now making progress.
- By Jasmine Sheena
News & Politics
Politics
NYC progressives fundraise for India Walton
Three upcoming events aim to help the Buffalo Democratic mayoral candidate build up her warchest.
- By Jasmine Sheena
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Karines Reyes on powering up the NY Hero Act
In a Q&A, the Assembly member talked about how much easier it’s been to work with Gov. Kathy Hochul.
- By Jasmine Sheena
New York City
Politics
DOC pushes improvement plan as Rikers gets worse
As the jail is set to close by 2027, efforts are underway to address living and working conditions at the struggling, understaffed facility.
- By Jasmine Sheena
Personality
Personality
David Paterson on Kathy Hochul’s history-making governorship
The former governor reflects on the lessons he learned in office, and what he would impart to the incoming governor.
- By Zach Williams and Jasmine Sheena
New York State
Politics
Cuomo’s appointees scrutinize their boss
Some of the governor’s top officials are speaking out after the release of the attorney general’s report.
- By Jasmine Sheena
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
A historic 6 Asian American candidates win in City Council primaries
The nominees may bring New York City Council closer than ever to proportionate demographic representation.
- By Jasmine Sheena and Maryam Rahaman
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Judicial nominee stands out on many fronts
City & State spoke with reform advocate Christopher Kang about New York public defender Eunice Lee, who among other things, would be the only Black woman on the Second Circuit if confirmed.
- By Jasmine Sheena
New York State
Politics
3 things to know about Cuomo’s new judicial picks
Both Court of Appeals nominees could prove vital to New York and the governor’s future.
- By Jasmine Sheena
New York State
Politics
COVID Cautious: Quelling New York vaccine hesitancy
Public health experts discuss methods to increase vaccination rates amongst reluctant New Yorkers.
- By Jasmine Sheena
New York City
Personality
Barbara Bowen still wants more for CUNY
A Q&A with the outgoing Professional Staff Congress-CUNY president.
- By Jasmine Sheena
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Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Restoring service and avoiding another Summer of Hell
A Q&A with Tri-State Transportation Campaign Executive Director Renae Reynolds.
- By Jasmine Sheena
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
It’s crowded in the race for the City Council District 7 seat
A diverse set of candidates want to lead the Upper Manhattan district struggling to provide affordable housing.
- By Jasmine Sheena