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New York Focus Adds Director of Growth and Climate Reporter

Thanks to the support of our readers, New York Focus is growing!

New York Focus   ·   May 1, 2026
Screenshots of documents the prison system sent in response to New York Focus's public records requests.
New York Focus Is Suing the State Prison Agency

Prison officials have refused to release crucial records on how the agency handles allegations of sexual abuse.

Nick Pinto   ·   March 17, 2026
Meet Our Newest Reporters and Editors

We’re expanding our coverage of education, immigration, and politics.

New York Focus   ·   January 24, 2026
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, seated, holds a document that has been edited to read "New York Focus Quiz!" in front of a background covered in question marks.
Who Ran New York in 2025?

You stuck with us through another rollercoaster year in New York politics. To show our gratitude, we’re giving you a test.

New York Focus   ·   December 31, 2025
Will New York Focus Start Publishing Fact-Checks?

Yes. This claim is accurate.

New York Focus   ·   July 29, 2025
NEW MAYOR, NEW MEDIA: A Democratic Mayoral Candidate Forum

New York Focus and Hell Gate have partnered to host a mayoral candidate forum. Watch it here.

New York Focus   ·   May 14, 2025
How New York Focus Inspected Campaign Finance Disclosures to Find Unnamed Intermediaries

The tricks that we use to cover state government work just as well when looking into city politics.

Alex Arriaga   ·   March 22, 2025