
THE CITY serves the people of New York through independent journalism that holds the powerful to account, deepens democratic participation and helps make sense of the greatest city in the world.
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Team
Leadership
Richard Kim
Editor-in-Chief
Richard is the editor in chief of The CITY, where he sets the editorial vision of the newsroom and oversees day-to-day operations.
Beth Eisenstaedt
Chief Development Officer
Beth is THE CITY’s chief development officer, where she oversees all fundraising strategy and manages donor relationships and communications, helping to strengthen our newsroom and community.
Jessica Lysons
Director of Finance and Administration
Jessica is THE CITY’s director of finance and administration, where she works with leadership to strengthen overall organizational capacity and impact.
Staff
Rosalind Adams
Senior Reporter
Rosalind is an investigative reporter for THE CITY, where she reports on cannabis legalization. More by Rosalind Adams
Claudia Irizarry Aponte
Senior Reporter
Claudia is a senior reporter covering labor and work for THE CITY. More by Claudia Irizarry Aponte
Reuven Blau
Senior Reporter
Reuven is a reporter for THE CITY, with a special focus on criminal justice and the city’s prison system. More by Reuven Blau
Haidee Chu
Senior Reporter
Haidee Chu is a Queens-based reporter for THE CITY. She writes human-interest features and combines data analysis with shoe-leather reporting to document the way public policies and programs impact everyday New Yorkers. More by Haidee Chu
Greg David
Contributor
Greg David is a contributor and Ravitch fiscal and economics reporter at THE CITY. He spent 35 years at Crain’s New York Business as editor, editorial director and a columnist. He is also the director of the business and economics reporting program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY as well as the Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program. More by Greg David
Ben Fractenberg
Visual Producer
Ben is a visual producer for THE CITY, where he brings THE CITY’s stories to life through visual journalism and powerful photo essays. More by Ben Fractenberg
Rosa Goldensohn
Rosa Goldensohn is a contributing writer at THE CITY. She was previously a reporter at Politico New York and Crain’s New York Business and has contributed to The New York Times, where she won the Newswomen’s Club Front Page Award in 2018. More by Rosa Goldensohn
Gwynne Hogan
Senior Reporter
Gwynne Hogan is a senior reporter covering immigration, homelessness, and many things in between. Her coverage of the migrant crisis earned her the Newswomen’s Club of New York’s Journalist of the Year award in 2023. Her reporting on the COVID-19 pandemic forced the New York City officials to admit they were undercounting the dead, and earned her a 2021 Gracie award. Send her tips at ghogan@thecity.nyc. More by Gwynne Hogan
Katie Honan
Senior Reporter
Katie is a reporter for THE CITY and co-host of FAQ NYC podcast. More by Katie Honan
Samantha Maldonado
Senior Reporter
Samantha is a senior reporter for THE CITY, where she covers climate, resiliency, housing and development. More by Samantha Maldonado
Jose Martinez
Senior Reporter
Jose is THE CITY’s transportation reporter, where he covers the latest developments and policies impacting traffic and transit in the city.
Dan Morrison
Executive Editor
Dan Morrison is a former reporter and editor at Newsday, Bloomberg News, Orb Media and USA TODAY. He’s the author of two nonfiction books and has written for outlets including The New York Times, National Geographic and Artforum.
Sophie Mindes
Sophie is THE CITY’s Associate Director of Development, where she is responsible for managing and growing the organization’s institutional funding.
Sam Rabiyah
Sam is a contributing editor to THE CITY working on data and news applications. He previously served as a news applications developer and reporter. More by Sam Rabiyah
Diana Riojas
Diana is THE CITY’s audience manager, where she oversees the newsroom’s social media platforms, engagement work and distribution strategy.
Morgan Sapp
Morgan is THE CITY’s Development Manager, where she supports fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.
Harry Siegel
Senior Editor
Harry Siegel is THE CITY’s senior editor, where he oversees THE CITY’s borough coverage. He’s also the creator and co-host of its FAQ NYC podcast, as well as a columnist at the New York Daily News. More by Harry Siegel
Greg B. Smith
Senior Investigative Reporter
Greg is an award-winning investigative reporter at THE CITY with a special focus on corruption and the city’s public housing system. More by Greg B. Smith
Rachel Holliday Smith
Managing Editor
Rachel is managing editor at THE CITY leading explanatory and service journalism in the newsroom. More by Rachel Holliday Smith
Colophon & Credits
THE CITY is reported, written, edited, designed, photographed, programmed, recorded, promoted, fundraised-for and produced in New York City. Our thanks for the makers who created the following, wherever they work:
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