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Samantha Maldonado

Samantha Maldonado

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Senior Reporter, THE CITY

New York

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Total articles 3751

  • Sanitation Pauses Fines for Failing to Compost

    By Samantha Maldonado Verified| THE CITY Verified The Adams administration announced Friday it is relaxing its enforcement on violations of a new citywide composting mandate, just weeks after it began issuing fines. Since October, all city residents have been required to separate their food waste and yard trimmings from other trash, and owners of properties with at least four apartments have had to set out bins for curbside collection. The Department of Sanitation began issuing fines for noncompliance on April 1.

    By Samantha Maldonado Verified · THE CITY

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • Brooklyn Food Pantry Loses Federal Migrant Aid Grants - for Feeding Migrants

    By Samantha Maldonado Verified| THE CITY Verified The Trump administration has cancelled more than $1.3 million in federal emergency grants awarded to a Brooklyn food pantry to feed migrants, after advising the nonprofit it was suspected of violating U.S. law by serving food to “illegal aliens.”The move leaves the Campaign Against Hunger — which each year serves 17 million meals to over 1.5 million New Yorkers, including thousands of new arrivals — in a lurch.

    By Samantha Maldonado Verified · THE CITY

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Sanitation Pauses Fines for Failing to Compost

    By Samantha Maldonado Verified| THE CITY Verified The Adams administration announced Friday it is relaxing its enforcement on violations of a new citywide composting mandate, just weeks after it began issuing fines. Since October, all city residents have been required to separate their food waste and yard trimmings from other trash, and owners of properties with at least four apartments have had to set out bins for curbside collection. The Department of Sanitation began issuing fines for noncompliance on April 1.

    By Samantha Maldonado Verified · THE CITY

    Apr. 18, 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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Founded: 2018