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Stephen Witt

Stephen Witt is an award-winning journalist who has covered New York City since 2001. He is the politics editor-in-chief of Schneps Media and PoliticsNY.

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Manhattan

Levine, BP Brewer, Community Coalition Release Rezoning Plan for Morningside Heights

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City Government

Adams Announces Plan to Create Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and Community Media

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Election

Weprin Proposes Shake Up in Comptroller’s Office

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Legislation & Policy

Mayoral Race: Stringer Plan Promises 200 New Playgrounds

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Opinion

Reporter’s Notebook: The Elected Office Advantage

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Brooklyn

BPL Partners With Schneps Media To Host Brooklyn Election Debates

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Federal Government

Suozzi Ramps Up Pressure to Repeal SALT Cap

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Activism

City Council Candidates Demand Senior Center Reopening Plan

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Queens

Queens Council Candidate Kaur Questioned on Singling Out Israel

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Housing & Homelessness

Op-Ed: A New Deal for NYCHA

By State Sen. Kevin Parker Conversation…
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Election

Reporter’s Notebook: Stringer Coming on Strong

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Election

Donovan Releases Food Policy Platform

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Election

Stringer Gains Traction with WFP Endorsement

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Adams Picks Up FDNY Top Brass Endorsement

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Surrogate Showdown: Paul, Montalbano Endorsements Roll In

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Immigration

Malliotakis Border Visit Reveals Security Risks Amid Humanitarian Crisis

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Election

Wiley Gets Key Endorsement From U.S. Rep. Clarke

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Commentary & Editorial

Reporters Notebook: The Silent Majority in the Mayoral Election

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Immigration

Malliotakis Checks Out Immigration Crisis on Border

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Opinion

Op-Ed: Who Built the Cages, Joe?

By Jackie Shafer and Inna Vernikov Conversation…
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Election

Adams Broadens Mayoral Appeal With Suozzi Endorsement

By Stephen Witt Conversation…
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Opinion

Op-Ed: Hate Will Suffocate Our Democracy

By George Onuorah, City Council Candidate in the 21st District of Queens Conversation…
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Stumpy Wagers Bets On Paying People to Vote 

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Opinion

Op-Ed: Close the Digital Divide Once and for All

By Gloria Alfinez and Rosa Gonzales Conversation…
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