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Kaya Laterman

Kaya Laterman

Kaya Laterman is a long-time news reporter and editor based in Brooklyn. Her most recent bylines can be found in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Kaya started her journalism career as a newswire service reporter in New York City and Tokyo, Japan, covering many beats, including international politics, financial markets, real estate, and most importantly, local news. She is also an adjunct lecturer for several journalism classes in the CUNY system. Her favorite part of covering the city as a journalist is all the delicious global cuisine that can be consumed while on assignment. To pitch news assignments email her at [email protected]

Recent Work by Kaya

Mamdani Encouraged That City Can Fill $7B Budget Gap

Mamdani Encouraged That City Can Fill $7B Budget Gap

After meeting with Albany lawmakers a day earlier, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he felt that the now smaller budget shortfall can be filled.
Brooklyn's Repeated Power Outages Spark Energy Concerns

Brooklyn's Repeated Power Outages Spark Energy Concerns

Power outages across parts of Brooklyn this weekend left many residents questioning whether the borough is prepared for an energy-resilient future.
Brooklyn Filmmaker Raises a Drink to a Historic Brooklyn Dive Bar

Brooklyn Filmmaker Raises a Drink to a Historic Brooklyn Dive Bar

In his namesake documentary, Brooklyn filmmaker Leon Chase captures the colorful staff and rotating cast of oddball patrons during the final months of Hank’s Saloon, a beloved dive bar in Boerum Hill.
Brooklyn Power Outage Affects Thousands

Brooklyn Power Outage Affects Thousands

A large power outage affected close to 2,000 ConEd customers in Park Slope and Boerum Hill on Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday morning, there were over 100 residents and businesses still out of power.
NYC Mayor Sounds The Alarm on a Budget Shortfall

NYC Mayor Sounds The Alarm on a Budget Shortfall

Ahead of the release of the preliminary city budget in February, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a $12 billion shortfall left by the previous administration has renewed his push to tax New York’s highest earners.
Future of Affordable Housing at Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards Tied to Public Incentives

Future of Affordable Housing at Brooklyn's Atlantic Yards Tied to Public Incentives

At a virtual Atlantic Yards workshop, development officials said affordable units would target Brooklynites earning 40% to 130% of area median income, with the number of deeply affordable units depending on available city and state support.
Where is Jose? A Brooklyn Family is Ripped Apart by ICE

Where is Jose? A Brooklyn Family is Ripped Apart by ICE

Jose Manuel De Paz Cruz was heading home to celebrate his step-son’s birthday when he was detained by federal immigration officials in Sunset Park.
Brooklyn Warehouse Catches on Fire

Brooklyn Warehouse Catches on Fire

A warehouse in Red Hook caught on fire Wednesday, destroying many stored goods owned by private companies.
NAACP NY Urges Broader Housing, Childcare Safeguards For Black Communities

NAACP NY Urges Broader Housing, Childcare Safeguards For Black Communities

Officials from the NAACP New York Conference gave an overall good assessment of Governor Kathy Hochul upcoming legislative agenda, but encouraged Albany leaders to bring forth a more nuanced look for housing and childcare proposals.
Huge EV Charging Hub to Land Under Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn

Huge EV Charging Hub to Land Under Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn

The electric vehicle charging lot will have 88 spaces and will likely open by the summer.
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