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THE CITY Appoints Carroll Bogert as CEO of Award-Winning NYC News Nonprofit
Experienced media and nonprofit leader begins role on October 8.THE CITY Welcomes Beth Eisenstaedt as Chief Development Officer
NEW YORK, September 6, 2024 THE CITY, an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the people of New York, today announced Beth Eisenstaedt as its new Chief Development Officer. She joins from Mother Jones/The Center for Investigative Reporting, where she served as Deputy Director of Development, building and stewarding the organization’s portfolio of east coast…
THE CITY Recognized for its Devotion to Investigative Reporting by the Silurians Press Club
The nonprofit newsroom also won in the inaugural category, ‘Best Digital Video’THE CITY Named Finalists in Four Categories for 2024 Deadline Club Awards
NEW YORK – April 9, 2024 – THE CITY, an independent nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the people of New York, is proud to announce that it has been named a finalist in four categories for the 2024 Deadline Club Awards. The categories include Newspaper or Digital Local News Reporting, Digital Innovation, Digital Video Reporting,…
Investigations by THE CITY and Documented into Mayor Eric Adams’ Campaign Financing Receive Honorable Mention in the Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting
The investigation, done in collaboration with nonprofit newsroom Documented, spanned 7 months and raised crucial questions about the integrity of fundraising efforts and exposed potential loopholes in the city’s public matching funds program.
New Series by THE CITY and FAQ NYC Explores Toxic Sites in the Age of Climate Change
Hazard NYC sheds light on the past, present and future of four federal Superfund sites and how climate change could affect clean-up effortsTHE CITY Partners with Open Campus Local Network to Cover Higher Education in New York City
As part of this collaboration, THE CITY will focus on providing coverage of the 25-campus City University of New York (CUNY) system.
THE CITY Expands Investigative Capacity
THE CITY, an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the people of New York, announced today a major expansion of its investigative reporting capacity by filling five new roles.
Nonprofit Newsroom THE CITY Launches First Annual CITY Fest
The annual event celebrates New York City and local journalismScott Klein Joins Nonprofit Newsroom THE CITY as Chief Product Officer
THE CITY, an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the people of New York, today announced Scott Klein as its new Chief Product Officer. He joins from ProPublica, where he served as Deputy Managing Editor and led teams responsible for interactive news, design, and development.
Zainab Shah Joins Nonprofit Newsroom THE CITY as Director of Engagement and Audience
THE CITY, an independent, nonprofit newsroom dedicated to serving the people of New York, is delighted to announce the appointment of Zainab Shah as its new director of engagement and audience.
American Journalism Project Invests $3.15 Million in Three Local, Nonprofit News Organizations
Support will help nonprofits serving New Orleans, New York City and Native communities build sustainable growth models and reach audiences lacking access to quality local newsTHE CITY Launches “How’s New York City Doing?” Pandemic Recovery Tracker
New tool tracks unemployment, subway ridership, return to office and moreTHE CITY Expands with Multiple New Hires and Promotions in Editorial and Development
The nonprofit newsroom also acquires FAQ NYC Podcast as part of its growth strategyTHE CITY Launches “Have I Been Redistricted?” Interactive. Readers Can Search How Political Boundaries Shifted In Their Communities
Redistricting lookup and maps are the latest in a series of tools created by the nonprofit newsroom to provide New Yorkers with useable resources and guidesTHE CITY Wins New York Press Club Awards for Business and Crime Reporting
The nonprofit newsroom wins for its coverage of the city’s economic recovery and NYPD’s misconduct procedures.Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.