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A full archive of my written/digital work since joining NY1 can be found here.

2024 Election Coverage

• The ‘Face’ of the Party: Democrats look to Rep. Jeffries to help lead a comeback after 2024 election
• N.Y. was a rare bright spot for Dems on Election Day; what lessons does it offer as the party regroups?
• ‘Through the finish line’: Rep. Jeffries makes final push in bid to flip U.S. House, become speaker
• In NY-18 matchup, Rep. Pat Ryan looks to hold off challenge from Alison Esposito
• Battleground New York: How voters from Long Island to Syracuse could determine which party controls the U.S. House
• ‘The enthusiasm is tangible’: How Kamala Harris could shake up competitive NY congressional races
• What’s happening politically on Long Island? Control of the US House is on the line
• With sagging polls, could Biden hurt Dems in critical NY House races?
• NY Dem congressional candidates look to turn the tables on immigration, border debate
• Former NY Republican Rep. Susan Molinari backs Harris for president
• John Avlon, Nancy Goroff make their final pitches to voters in Long Island race
• Jamaal Bowman, George Latimer compete for Dem nomination in NY-16

Exclusives + Scoops

• First on NY1: Bowman receives formal endorsement of Jeffries, Dem House leaders
• Obtained First by NY1: Footage of Rep. Bowman pulling a fire alarm on Capitol Hill
• Scoop: DHS sends ‘assessment team’ to NYC to evaluate migrant influx
• First on NY1: Congressional candidate Josh Riley launches new ad, hitting back at Rep. Molinaro on abortion
• First on NY1: Alison Esposito added to NRCC’s Young Guns program
• Scoop: NYC congressional Democrats call for Biden to intervene at Rikers
• First on NY1: Rep. Torres calls for SEC investigation of Rep. Santos
• Exclusive Video: Zeldin says appointing ‘pro-life’ health commissioner for NY state is ‘great idea’

Big Interviews

• WH Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre hopes to inspire LGBTQ+ community in her role
• ‘Judge me by the work’: George Santos talks re-election bid in 1-on-1 with NY1
• ‘Our national security is at stake’: Reps. McCaul, Meeks warn time running out on Israel, Ukraine aid bill
• ‘There’s still a lot of work to be done’: 1-on-1 with White House climate advisor

In-Depth Profiles of Key Leaders on Capitol Hill

• Sen. Chuck Schumer series:
  • Part 1: Chuck Schumer’s path to Senate majority leader
  • Part 2: Why Schumer’s former rival dubs him New York’s ‘Sen. Everything’
  • Part 3: Schumer balances ‘workhorse’ and ‘show horse’ roles as Majority Leader
• Rep. Hakeem Jeffries series:
  • Part 1: Brooklyn roots laid groundwork for Rep. Jeffries
  • Part 2: Inside Hakeem Jeffries’ rise from NYS Assembly to Congress
  • Part 3: Hakeem Jeffries’ push to reform the criminal justice system
  • Part 4: Assessing Jeffries’ leadership style and the potential challenges ahead
• Rep. Elise Stefanik series:
  • Part 1: The inside story on Stefanik’s rise from GOP backbencher to leadership
  • Part 2: Stefanik’s constituents disagree on what her ‘evolution’ means
  • Part 3: VP? Majority whip? After a rapid rise, what’s next for Stefanik?

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries coverage

• Amid calls for Biden to step aside, Jeffries navigates critical leadership moment with speakership on the line
• Rep. Jeffries crisscrosses U.S., campaigning for Dems in tough races
• NY Democrat Hakeem Jeffries seen as frontrunner to replace Pelosi
• ‘Adversity makes you stronger’: Brooklyn’s Hakeem Jeffries poised to become House Democrats’ leader

Rep. George Santos coverage

• Embroiled in scandal, George Santos arrives on Capitol Hill
• Reps. Torres, Goldman file ethics complaint against George Santos
• Rep. Ritchie Torres takes lead role in demanding accountability for Rep. George Santos
• ‘I think it’s just the first domino to fall’: NYers in Congress react to the indictment of Rep. George Santos
• More candidates enter crowded field to take down Rep. George Santos
• Rep. George Santos defiant ahead of potential ouster

Midterms 2022: Key NY Congressional Contests

• DCCC Chair Sean Patrick Maloney, tasked with keeping Dems in control of the House, faces tough campaign back home
• After his special election win gave Democrats hope, Pat Ryan tries to secure full congressional term
• Two openly gay candidates compete in historic congressional race on Long Island
• New York could pave way for GOP takeover in the House

Climate + COP26 Coverage

• ‘Our country has to prove its mettle’: NY lawmakers stress need for climate action ahead of Glasgow summit
• Activists from climate summit frustrated with Washington over stalled investments