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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

NYPD Arrests 7 at Brooklyn College Protest

NYPD Arrests 7 at Brooklyn College Protest

Seven individuals were arrested and another seven people were given summonses by the police after a pro-Palestinian protest at Brooklyn College intensified Thursday.
Tariffs Threaten Survival of Small Businesses in Brooklyn

Tariffs Threaten Survival of Small Businesses in Brooklyn

The impact from the Trump administration's vast tariff policy could shutter nearly a quarter of all small businesses in Brooklyn, a recent survey from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce found.
Neurodiversity And Inclusion Celebrated at Brooklyn School Campus

Neurodiversity And Inclusion Celebrated at Brooklyn School Campus

About 1,500 students, faculty and staff from three schools in Kensington worked on a mural that celebrated autism, nuerodiversity and inclusion. The official mural unveiling involved artist Kyle Holbrook and hundreds of students marching for acceptance.
Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump’s Early Tenure

Fear And Uncertainty Grip NYC Immigrants Under Trump’s Early Tenure

There are four areas that have had the greatest impact from Trump's immigration policies in his first 100 days: expanded surveillance, enforcement and detention that bypasses due process; attacks on legal immigrants; attacks on organizations that help asylum seekers with essential services; and threats to sanctuary cities. 
Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Enters Race for NYC Mayor

Former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Enters Race for NYC Mayor

After many weeks of speculation, Cuomo entered the mayoral race, saying he is the best candidate to lead the city out of crisis.
NYC Mayor Thanks Justice Department For Instructing Prosecutors to Drop Corruption Case

NYC Mayor Thanks Justice Department For Instructing Prosecutors to Drop Corruption Case

"This has been the most difficult 15 weeks of my life," New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a livestream address on Tuesday. "It's time to move forward."
New York City Mayor Pledges $650M to Help Mentally Ill and Homeless, Build Family-Friendly City

New York City Mayor Pledges $650M to Help Mentally Ill and Homeless, Build Family-Friendly City

In his 2025 State of the City address, the mayor unveiled a plan to build a special facility to house and treat mentally ill New Yorkers currently living on the streets and subways.
Counting Down The Top 10 BK Reader Stories of 2024

Counting Down The Top 10 BK Reader Stories of 2024

Here's a look back at some of your favorite original stories published in BK Reader this year.
Delayed by More Than a Year, Will a Brooklyn Infrastructure Upgrade Ever Get Done?

Delayed by More Than a Year, Will a Brooklyn Infrastructure Upgrade Ever Get Done?

When the state did a zoning override in Prospect Heights two decades ago, residents were promised a new water and sewer system. Twenty years later, they are still waiting.
After Meeting With Border Czar, NYC Mayor Says He's Exploring Ways to Deport Violent Migrants

After Meeting With Border Czar, NYC Mayor Says He's Exploring Ways to Deport Violent Migrants

Tom Homan, the incoming border czar, later told Fox News that the officials discussed bringing federal agents to Rikers Island and police precincts.
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