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Alyssa Katz

Alyssa Katz

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Executive Editor, THE CITY

New York

Biography

Alyssa Katz is the author of The Influence Machine: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Corporate Capture of American Life (Spiegel & Grau, 2015) and a member of the New York Daily News editorial board. She is also the author of Our Lot: How Real Estate Came to Own Us (Bloomsbury, 2009). Previously, Katz was editor of The New York World, an accountability journalism project at Columbia Journalism School covering city and state government, taught journalism at New York University and the City University of New York, and has written for The American Prospect, The Big Money, Salon, Housing Watch, Mother Jones, The Next American City and other publications. Katz also worked with the Pratt Center for Community Development, an organization that helps community-based organizations in New York City’s low- and moderate-income communities influence city planning and development. Alyssa was editor-in-chief of City Limits, an award-winning magazine investigating the institutions and policies at work in New York City’s neighborhoods. Before covering urban policy, politics and housing, Alyssa was a cultural critic for The Village Voice, The Nation, and Spin. She received her BA from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Katz lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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Total articles 117

  • ‘We Must Fight Trump,’ Comptroller Candidates Agree. Then What?

    By Alyssa Katz Verified, Greg David| THE CITY Verified The two leading candidates to become the next city comptroller agree on what the major challenge will be: fighting Donald Trump and the Republicans who control Washington. “We have to fight back,” said Justin Brannan, City Council member representing Bay Ridge and chair of the finance committee and a key player in budget negotiations. “We have to show that we are going to fight back and we are not just going to take this.

    By Alyssa Katz Verified, Greg David · THE CITY

    Apr. 01, 2025

  • Biden’s Legacy on Immigration

    By Fisayo Okare Verified, Phenix Kim, Claudia Irizarry Aponte Verified, Alyssa Katz Verified| Documented Verified During his four-year tenure, President Joe Biden, living in the White House, would often walk by a painting of a Statue of Liberty upstairs. In 17 minutes on Wednesday night, Biden delivered his final most significant speech to date: his farewell address, centered on the painting. The Statue of Liberty is “an enduring symbol of the soul of our nation… . A nation of immigrants who came to build a better life.

    By Fisayo Okare Verified, Phenix Kim, Claudia Irizarry Aponte Verified, Alyssa Katz Verified · Documented

    Jan. 17, 2025

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THE CITY

The City is a non-profit, nonpartisan digital news organization based in New York City, launched in April 2019. Its mission is to provide impactful reporting that serves the diverse communities across all five boroughs, particularly focusing on underserved areas. The organization engages with local residents through initiatives like the Open Newsroom, which includes listening sessions at libraries and community centers to better understand community needs. The City offers in-depth news coverage and investigative reporting on city agencies, neighborhood stories, and issues affecting New Yorkers. It is led by Editor-in-Chief Richard Kim and Executive Director Nic Dawes, supported by a team of experienced journalists. The organization is funded through foundation and donor contributions, allowing it to prioritize community-driven journalism.

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