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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

Election Results: Trump Back in The White House, South Brooklyn Tilts Red, NYC Voters Pass Prop 1

Election Results: Trump Back in The White House, South Brooklyn Tilts Red, NYC Voters Pass Prop 1

The race for Assembly District 45 in south Brooklyn is still too close to call.
Adams Talks Citywide Drought, Defends Governor's 'Anti-American' Remarks

Adams Talks Citywide Drought, Defends Governor's 'Anti-American' Remarks

City Hall officials discussed the city's depleted water reservoir system, among other things, at the regular weekly press conference on Monday.
Physicians Grapple With Health Needs of Asylum Seekers in Brooklyn

Physicians Grapple With Health Needs of Asylum Seekers in Brooklyn

With over 200,000 asylum seekers arriving in New York City since October 2022, doctors and health advocates sometimes have one chance to interact with them, physicians say.
Brooklyn Comedian Charlene Kaye Wants Her Mother's Approval

Brooklyn Comedian Charlene Kaye Wants Her Mother's Approval

The Prospect Heights resident is creating some buzz with her one-woman show, "Tiger Daughter: Or, How I Brought My Immigrant Mother Ultimate Shame."
Brooklyn Politicians Sound Off on Mayor's Indictment

Brooklyn Politicians Sound Off on Mayor's Indictment

Politicians on the national stage called for restraint, while local elected officials want the mayor to resign.
City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

City legislators want to study the damaging effects of slavery on Black Americans.
NYPD Commissioner Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

NYPD Commissioner Caban Resigns Amid Federal Investigation

Tom Donlon, a former FBI official, was named as interim commissioner by Mayor Eric Adams.
At Recent Town Hall, Clinton Hill Residents, Pols Decry City's Management of Migrant Shelters

At Recent Town Hall, Clinton Hill Residents, Pols Decry City's Management of Migrant Shelters

At a public meeting on Monday, residents voiced their concerns about the Clinton Hill migrant shelters, including the city's procurement process for securing contracts to provide shelter services.
Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage

Actor Jamie Hector Lifts City Youth to Screen And Stage

The prolific actor, director and writer is raising funds for his arts nonprofit Moving Mountains through a fundraiser and gala on June 11, honoring basketball legend Charles Oakley.
City to Start Evicting Single Adult Migrants Who Hit 30-Day Shelter Limit

City to Start Evicting Single Adult Migrants Who Hit 30-Day Shelter Limit

About 250 single adults currently staying in emergency shelters will likely be forced to leave this week, according to City Hall.
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