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Rich Mendez
Nonprofits
Personality
The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services marks a milestone of helping New Yorkers
An interview with the 150-year-old nonprofit’s CEO Jeffrey Brenner
- By Rich Mendez, NYN Media
New York City Council
Policy
Jennifer Gutiérrez wants to resurrect the Internet Master Plan
The Brooklyn progressive told City & State she’s not confident in the mayor’s approach to internet access.
- By Rich Mendez
Nonprofits
NYN Media
The Jewish Board of Family and Children Services marks a milestone of helping New Yorkers
An interview with the 150-year-old nonprofit’s CEO Jeffrey Brenner
- By Rich Mendez, NYN Media
New York State
Personality
Ken Jenkins is taking a third run at Westchester County executive
A Q&A on running against George Latimer, working with him and now trying to be his successor.
- By Rich Mendez
New York City
Personality
Building a community-focused arts mecca in Harlem
A Q&A with Sade Lythcott, the CEO of the National Black Theatre.
- By Rich Mendez
New York City
Politics
Toby Ann Stavisky victorious in state Senate reelection over Yiatin Chu
The Queens state senator was on the defense against the prominent education advocate.
- By Rich Mendez
New York State
Politics
A Trump win could complicate conservation efforts for the American eel in New York
Already depleted, the American eel is just one of many species that benefits from environmental federal funding – which could be in jeopardy
- By Rich Mendez
Nonprofits
NYN Media
Dutchess County’s sole nonprofit senior living facility battles for survival
The 150-year-old Vassar-Warner Home will close by Oct. 31, unless it can prove that it has the funding and capacity to stay open.
- By Rich Mendez, NYN Media
News & Politics
Politics
Siena poll shows suburbs leaning toward Harris and Democrats
The results of the latest Siena College state poll show Vice President Kamala Harris has a slight edge over former President Donald Trump outside of New York City – a reversal from last month.
- By Rich Mendez
Heard Around Town
Politics
Eric Adams isn’t pushing people out, but he’s also in charge and he’s ‘going to ask them to leave’
The mayor’s mixed messages on admin departures.
- By Rich Mendez
News & Politics
Politics
Dem Senate candidates have more money to spend than GOP opponents
Across the state, Democratic candidates largely report having more cash on hand than Republicans in the most competitive state Senate elections.
- By Rich Mendez
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News & Politics
Politics
NY elected officials attend Oct. 7 memorial
The event marked one year since the conflict in Israel and Gaza began, and it concluded a day of protests and sorrow in New York.
- By Rich Mendez
News & Politics
Politics
Asked about Trump’s sympathies, Adams said, ‘I welcome support from every American’
The New York City mayor and the former president have both indicated there are political motivations behind the federal indictment.
- By Rich Mendez
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Gillibrand’s new ad has a very moderate vibe
Seems like a statewide candidate is taking a page from the Suozzi playbook.
- By Rich Mendez
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Rafael Salamanca Jr. on why he’s running for Bronx BP
The Bronx City Council member is mounting a primary challenge against incumbent Vanessa Gibson in 2025.
- By Rich Mendez and Holly Pretsky