Samantha Maldonado

Samantha Maldonado, a senior reporter for THE CITY, dives into the NYC mayoral race and the complexities surrounding it. She analyzes the implications of Eric Adams’s surprise endorsement of Cuomo and Mamdani's unique approach to tackling Islamophobia. The conversation also highlights critical down-ballot races voters should watch during early voting. With concerns about public safety and policy tensions between candidates, Samantha offers insightful takes on the evolving political landscape.

THE CITY's senior reporter Samantha Maldonado and journalist Jordan Gass-Pooré discuss the pollution threats and clean-up efforts at Newtown Creek, one of the country's most polluted waterways. They explore the impact of climate change on the contamination, community activism, and the emotional toll of witnessing severe pollution.