New York Focus

New York Focus unmasks power in the Empire State. As the only nonprofit publication with an emphasis on state-level coverage, we produce deeply reported, investigative stories on the systems, decisions and actors that affect communities throughout New York. While most local accountability coverage is directed at New York City, we keep an eye on Albany — the notoriously corrupt and quietly impactful center of power throughout the state.

Current Position

Location: New York, New York

Beat: Economic development

Position:

Economic development has become a pillar of Governor Kathy Hochul's approach to governance—but the $10 billion handed out each year in corporate subsidies receive startlingly little scrutiny. This reporter investigates these public-private deals. The position involves digging through budget documents; mapping networks of power; and traveling to communities statewide to track whether jobs and benefits promised years ago have materialized.

Reporter: Arabella Saunders