Nic Dawes
Executive Director
Nic is THE CITY’s executive director, responsible for growing the organization’s reach, impact and strategy as well for revenue and business operations.
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 istration
Jessica is THE CITY’s director of finance and istration, where she works with leadership to strengthen overall organizational capacity and impact.
Senior Reporter
Rosalind is an investigative reporter for THE CITY, where she reports on cannabis legalization. More by Rosalind Adams
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
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
Reporter
Jonathan is THE CITY’s Bronx reporter, where he covers the latest news out of the city’s northernmost borough. More by Jonathan Custodio
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
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
Brittney George
Executive Assistant
Brittney is an executive assistant with THE CITY, where she s the leadership team, board of directors, and operations.
Deputy Editor
Hasani Gittens is a founding deputy editor of THE CITY, where he has overseen coverage of beats ranging from transit to incarceration, and juvenile justice to public service journalism. More by Hasani Gittens
Senior Reporter
Yoav is a senior reporter for THE CITY, where he covers NYC government, politics and the police department. More by Yoav Gonen
Martin Gottlieb
Martin Gottlieb is THE CITY’s senior editor for investigations.
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 it they were undercounting the dead, and earned her a 2021 Gracie award. Send her tips at [email protected].
More by Gwynne Hogan
Senior Reporter
Katie is a reporter for THE CITY and co-host of FAQ NYC podcast. More by Katie Honan
Executive Editor
Alyssa is executive editor with THE CITY, where she leads high-impact ability reporting on New York City, including investigations, data projects, and economic coverage. More by Alyssa Katz
Senior Reporter
Samantha is a senior reporter for THE CITY, where she covers climate, resiliency, housing and development. More by Samantha Maldonado
Senior Reporter
Jose is THE CITY’s transportation reporter, where he covers the latest developments and policies impacting traffic and transit in the city. More by Jose Martinez
Diana Riojas
Audience Manager, Engagement and Distribution
Diana is THE CITY’s audience manager, where she oversees the newsroom’s social media platforms, engagement work and distribution strategy.
Morgan Sapp
Development Manager
Morgan is THE CITY’s Development Manager, where she s fundraising initiatives and donor engagement.
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
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
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