alex arriaga
@alexarriaga.bsky.social
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alex arriaga
@alexarriaga.bsky.social
· Dec 11
What New Yorkers Want From Local News
New York Focus traveled across the state to meet with communities about their local news needs.
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So happy to share this @nysfocus.bsky.social report today!
We met with New Yorkers at a library in Albany, a community center in Syracuse, a church basement in Rochester and a town hall in the North Country.
All to ask: what do people want from local news? 📰
nysfocus.com/2024/12/11/w...
We met with New Yorkers at a library in Albany, a community center in Syracuse, a church basement in Rochester and a town hall in the North Country.
All to ask: what do people want from local news? 📰
nysfocus.com/2024/12/11/w...
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New York Focus is seeking a full-time politics reporter to help lead our coverage of New York state politics in a pivotal moment.
You’ll have your work cut out for you in 2026.
nysfocus.com/hiring
You’ll have your work cut out for you in 2026.
nysfocus.com/hiring
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New York's only statewide newsroom dedicated to holding Albany accountable.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
New York Focus is seeking a full-time politics reporter to help lead our coverage of New York state politics in a pivotal moment.
You’ll have your work cut out for you in 2026.
nysfocus.com/hiring
You’ll have your work cut out for you in 2026.
nysfocus.com/hiring
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NEW: A @propublica.org & @frontlinepbs.bsky.social analysis found dozens of cases in recent months which officers deployed "less lethal" weapons in ways that flout the government’s own rules — like aiming at someone’s head, spine or groin and deploying chemical agents near children.
Trump’s Immigration Forces Deploy “Less Lethal” Weapons in Dangerous Ways, Skirting Rules and Maiming Protesters
Civil rights and weapons experts cite the consequences of federal agents’ use of crowd control weapons: religious leaders shot with pepper balls and noxious chemicals. A nurse nearly blinded by tear g...
www.propublica.org
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NEW: A @propublica.org & @frontlinepbs.bsky.social analysis found dozens of cases in recent months which officers deployed "less lethal" weapons in ways that flout the government’s own rules — like aiming at someone’s head, spine or groin and deploying chemical agents near children.
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An officer bungled a teen rape case. The victim was abused again.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
An officer bungled a teen rape case. The victim was abused again.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined for misconduct.
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I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to join the Mamdani Transition Team to work on community safety issues. A New Era for NYC.
November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I'm excited to announce that I have been asked to join the Mamdani Transition Team to work on community safety issues. A New Era for NYC.
John Oliver loves New York Focus
Our reporting on federal cuts to public media was featured on @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver!
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
John Oliver loves New York Focus
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Our reporting on federal cuts to public media was featured on @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver!
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Our reporting on federal cuts to public media was featured on @lastweektonight.com with John Oliver!
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
Because of the congressional cuts, New York public media will lose at least $57 million. 27 media organizations in New York, including 18 public radio and TV stations, count on this funding.
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Read our story: nysfocus.com/2025/07/30/p...
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Read our story: nysfocus.com/2025/07/30/p...
I was talking about my job to my sister, who drives ambulances and saves lives. Today she learned the concept of bluesky
November 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I was talking about my job to my sister, who drives ambulances and saves lives. Today she learned the concept of bluesky
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If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard.
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What Can Mayor-Elect Mamdani Do if Trump Sends National Guards to NYC?
State officials and local activists may be more influential, but the mayor still has a role to play.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
If President Donald Trump makes good on his threats, Zohran Mamdani may become the first New York City mayor forced to navigate an uninvited federal deployment of the National Guard.
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
What can he do as mayor?
nysfocus.com/2025/11/05/d...
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It's @keribla.bsky.social's first story for @propublica.org! But it won't be her last on the Bureau of Prisons.
Do you work for BOP and have tips, documents, or data you can share to paint a fuller picture of what’s going on inside? You should contact Keri.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Do you work for BOP and have tips, documents, or data you can share to paint a fuller picture of what’s going on inside? You should contact Keri.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
As Federal Prisons Run Low on Food and Toilet Paper, Corrections Officers Leave in Droves for ICE
Many of the problems the agency is facing now are not new, but staff and prisoners fear an exodus of officers could make life behind bars even worse.
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
It's @keribla.bsky.social's first story for @propublica.org! But it won't be her last on the Bureau of Prisons.
Do you work for BOP and have tips, documents, or data you can share to paint a fuller picture of what’s going on inside? You should contact Keri.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
Do you work for BOP and have tips, documents, or data you can share to paint a fuller picture of what’s going on inside? You should contact Keri.
www.propublica.org/article/ice-...
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NEW — Today, Cook County became the first county in the U.S. to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income at the county level.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for the program through its FY 2026 budget, which totals $10.12 billion.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for the program through its FY 2026 budget, which totals $10.12 billion.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
Cook County becomes the first county in the US to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income • The TRiiBE
On Thursday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2026 budget, which includes $7.5 million to fund the county’s guaranteed basic income program.
thetriibe.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:47 PM
NEW — Today, Cook County became the first county in the U.S. to establish permanent funding for guaranteed income at the county level.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for the program through its FY 2026 budget, which totals $10.12 billion.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $7.5 million for the program through its FY 2026 budget, which totals $10.12 billion.
thetriibe.com/2025/11/cook...
if you were wondering what happened next, read this Q and A:
November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
if you were wondering what happened next, read this Q and A:
a year ago we were processing trump re-election
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 PM
a year ago we were processing trump re-election
"The Daily" is dethroned as the top show on the Apple charts. 😀
"The Joe Rogan Experience" now occupies the #1 spot 😑
"The Joe Rogan Experience" now occupies the #1 spot 😑
November 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"The Daily" is dethroned as the top show on the Apple charts. 😀
"The Joe Rogan Experience" now occupies the #1 spot 😑
"The Joe Rogan Experience" now occupies the #1 spot 😑
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Outside her district, NYC Councilmember Susan Zhuang is probably best known for getting arrested for biting a cop during a protest against a homeless shelter in her district in 2024.
She has recently found herself more aligned with some of her progressive colleagues, particularly on immigration.
She has recently found herself more aligned with some of her progressive colleagues, particularly on immigration.
Crossing Coalitions on the New York City Council
The conservative Democrat is sounding more like her progressive colleagues as she tries to protect immigrant constituents from the Trump administration.
nysfocus.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Outside her district, NYC Councilmember Susan Zhuang is probably best known for getting arrested for biting a cop during a protest against a homeless shelter in her district in 2024.
She has recently found herself more aligned with some of her progressive colleagues, particularly on immigration.
She has recently found herself more aligned with some of her progressive colleagues, particularly on immigration.
everyone follow @nysfocus.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
everyone follow @nysfocus.bsky.social
Any suggestions?
November 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Any suggestions?
People who CAN retire SHOULD retire. In this economy.
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
People who CAN retire SHOULD retire. In this economy.
really worth watching the video documentary by @floodlightnews.org's Evan Simon
NEW: Few American cities are more vulnerable to sea level rise than New York City.
The coastal community of Edgemere, Queens was among the hardest-hit during Superstorm Sandy. A decade later, residents still wait for promised flood protections.
w/@floodlightnews.org + @theguardian.com
The coastal community of Edgemere, Queens was among the hardest-hit during Superstorm Sandy. A decade later, residents still wait for promised flood protections.
w/@floodlightnews.org + @theguardian.com
‘We Are Forgotten Here’: As NYC Builds Seawalls, This Queens…
A decade after city officials promised to protect Edgemere against floods, residents say the neighborhood remains just as vulnerable.
nysfocus.com
November 18, 2025 at 5:06 PM
really worth watching the video documentary by @floodlightnews.org's Evan Simon
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NEW: Few American cities are more vulnerable to sea level rise than New York City.
The coastal community of Edgemere, Queens was among the hardest-hit during Superstorm Sandy. A decade later, residents still wait for promised flood protections.
w/@floodlightnews.org + @theguardian.com
The coastal community of Edgemere, Queens was among the hardest-hit during Superstorm Sandy. A decade later, residents still wait for promised flood protections.
w/@floodlightnews.org + @theguardian.com
‘We Are Forgotten Here’: As NYC Builds Seawalls, This Queens…
A decade after city officials promised to protect Edgemere against floods, residents say the neighborhood remains just as vulnerable.
nysfocus.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:59 PM
NEW: Few American cities are more vulnerable to sea level rise than New York City.
The coastal community of Edgemere, Queens was among the hardest-hit during Superstorm Sandy. A decade later, residents still wait for promised flood protections.
w/@floodlightnews.org + @theguardian.com
The coastal community of Edgemere, Queens was among the hardest-hit during Superstorm Sandy. A decade later, residents still wait for promised flood protections.
w/@floodlightnews.org + @theguardian.com
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NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
www.lawdork.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 AM
NEW: Gregory Bovino is exactly who E.B. White — author of 'Charlotte's Web' — warned us about.
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
DHS named its North Carolina anti-immigrant effort "Operation Charlotte's Web." In 1940, White wrote of the "smell" that "rises" from those who "adjust to fascism" over freedom.
Tonight, at Law Dork:
I read every @nysfocus.bsky.social story. This one turned my stomach, and I will think about it for a long time.
from @sammysussman.bsky.social in partnership with @nytimes.com:
from @sammysussman.bsky.social in partnership with @nytimes.com:
An Officer Bungled a Teen Rape Case. The Victim Was Abused Again.
The investigator, who did not believe the teen, faced little punishment, illustrating the different ways that officers in New York State are disciplined…
nysfocus.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:15 AM
I read every @nysfocus.bsky.social story. This one turned my stomach, and I will think about it for a long time.
from @sammysussman.bsky.social in partnership with @nytimes.com:
from @sammysussman.bsky.social in partnership with @nytimes.com:
Remember when they cried wolf about shoplifting revenue losses
Hourly Walgreens employees will reportedly no longer receive paid time off for six major holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas, after the pharmacy giant was acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners
Report: Walgreens cuts hourly workers’ pay for 6 major holidays
The hourly employees will only be paid if they work on those holidays.
www.whio.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Remember when they cried wolf about shoplifting revenue losses
My eyes burn
It needs to be emphasized that this paragraph is about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
November 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
My eyes burn