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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

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

  By Alyssa Katz Verified, Greg David

  Apr. 01, 2025

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  Biden’s Legacy on Immigration

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

  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.