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Rachel Holliday Smith
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Associate Editor, THE CITY
New York
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Biography
Managing editor at THE CITY, leading explanatory and service journalism. Experienced newsroom pro with experience in TV, radio and digital-first publishing.
Local News , Immigration
no marketing and PR, just news and facts
Content
By Rachel Holliday Smith Verified| THE CITY Verified This article is adapted from our April 3 edition of RANKED CHOICES, THE CITY’s weekly election newsletter. Click here to sign up. Dear New Yorkers,Whew, we’re off to the races now!In case you hadn’t heard: Mayor Eric Adams will not run as a Democrat this year, opting to skip the June primary altogether and run as an independent candidate in November. He dropped that news this morning — less than 24 hours after his federal corruption charges dropped. It’s big news in the local political world.
By Greg Smith Verified, Rachel Holliday Smith Verified| THE CITY Verified Up until Feb. 10, Mayor Eric Adams was running for re-election while preparing for a federal corruption trial set to begin in April. All that changed when Emil Bove, acting Deputy Attorney General in the Trump Justice Department, ordered Manhattan federal prosecutors to dismiss all the pending charges against Adams.
Company Info
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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Founded: 2018