
Samantha Maldonado
Senior reporter for THE CITY, covering climate, resiliency, housing, and development.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 18min
ConEd Wants to Charge You More Money
Samantha Maldonado, a senior reporter for THE CITY specializing in climate and housing, sheds light on ConEd's ambitious plan to raise rates yet again. She breaks down the proposed increase of 11% to 13% and discusses the stark public backlash amid rising living costs in New York. The conversation also touches on the significant pay gap in executive compensation, potential climate legislation impacts, and how rising energy demands from AI data centers may factor into soaring bills. It's an eye-opening look at energy economics!

Feb 13, 2024 • 25min
Episode 331: Hazard NYC: Newtown Creek
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.