Represent NYC

Nearly one month ago, five journalists at Annapolis, Maryland's Capital Gazette were killed in a mass shooting by a man with a history of attacking journos for reporting on his criminal behaviors. This week, and what has been a trend for the past several years, media giant TRONC slashed half the...

The 2018 legislative session may be over, but New York’s lawmakers still have much more work to do. Can the New York Democrats and Republicans come together to create lasting change for the city?

On this episode of “Represent NYC,” NY State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli sits down with Assembly Member...

After the rise of the #MeToo movement and the downfall of public figures like NY Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the New York City Council took swift action to protect New Yorkers from the kind of abuse that has affected 81% of women and 43% of men in the U.S.

This Sunday on “Represent NYC,” Co...

Small businesses are closing faster than ever before. As commercial rent continues to rise and online retailers corner the market, it has become increasingly difficult for them to stay afloat.

This Sunday on “Represent NYC,” Community Board 12 Chair Shah Ally talks with State Senator Brian Benjamin...

New York City is the second worst city in the United States when it comes to traffic and congestion will cost the state $100 billion over the next five years.

Fee based pricing plans for Manhattan's high-traffic neighborhoods has been discussed as a solution for over a decade, but legislators can't...

As Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s funding feud continues, urgent projects are falling by the wayside and New York City’s elderly, poor and undocumented citizens are left to fend for themselves.

On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Council Member Keith Powers talks with Bitta Mostafi (NYC Mayor...

Every day it's estimated that approximately 50 thousands  people are detained in jail before they even get a trial, not because they’re guilty, but because they can’t afford to post bail.  The majority of these people are African American or Latino.

On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Manhattan...

Whether they’re fighting for truly affordable housing or saving small businesses, newly-elected NYC Council Members Diana Ayala (East Harlem, South Bronx) and Carlina Rivera (Murray Hill, Gramercy Park, East Village) are starting off strong and going to bat for their constituents.

On this episode...

In his State of the City address, Mayor de Blasio promised to make New York a fair city by reforming the election system, expanding access to education and creating better-paying jobs. Now the question is: can he actually deliver?

On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Gotham Gazette’s Ben Max chats...