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Larisa Ortiz
Larisa Ortiz is a former New York City Planning Commissioner and expert focused on retail, commercial corridors, and downtowns. She is a managing director at Streetsense and a member of the Regional Plan Association’s New York Committee.
January 3, 2026
Eric Schewe
Eric Schewe is a historian and Queens resident. He writes regularly for JSTOR Daily and on Twitter @nychistorybiker.
December 29, 2025
Brittany N. Montgomery
Brittany N. Montgomery is a Public Scholar at the Moynihan Center at City College .
December 22, 2025
Jim Heaney
Jim Heaney is editor and executive director of Investigative Post. He was an investigative reporter with The Buffalo News from 1986 to 2011 and a reporter and editor with The Orlando Sentinel from 1980-86. His coverage over the years has focused on economic development, local and state government, politics, education, housing and transportation, and he … Continued
December 19, 2025
Emma Otheguy
Emma Otheguy is the author of several books for children, including the picture books, “A Sled for Gabo” and “Martina Has Too Many Tías,” and the middle-grade novels “Sofía Acosta Makes a Scene” and “Silver Meadows Summer.” She lives in Astoria.
December 10, 2025
Patrick Cleary
Patrick Cleary is a technology and design professional with a focus on city planning.
December 10, 2025
Julie Won
Julie Won is a City Council Member whose district includes Long Island City, Sunnyside, Astoria, and Woodside. She is a progressive Democrat running for the Congressional seat currently occupied by Rep. Nydia Velazquez, who is retiring.
December 10, 2025
Selvena Brooks-Powers
Selvena Brooks-Powers represents the 31st District in the New York City Council, where she serves as majority whip.
December 10, 2025
Ed Pincar
Ed Pincar is the president of the Fifth Avenue Association. He spent nearly two decades at the New York City Department of Transportation, most recently as Manhattan Borough Commissioner.
December 1, 2025
Maya Landau
Maya is the sole member of the Streetsblog Winter Specialist Class of 2025. She is a high schooler from Brooklyn and the editor of her school’s student newspaper.
November 26, 2025
