Holly Pretsky
@hollypret.bsky.social
City editor @cityandstateny.bsky.social
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More video of the tank on Lafayette a short while ago outside 26 Federal Plaza, and federal agents making arrests of counter protesters.
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
More video of the tank on Lafayette a short while ago outside 26 Federal Plaza, and federal agents making arrests of counter protesters.
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I joined a team of ecologists wading through the muck of the Carolina coast in search of "ghost forests" killed by rising seas for @science.org. We were guided by a a new map that reveals millions of dead trees standing along the East Coast, marking an overlooked consequence of climate change...
AI reveals vast ‘ghost forests’ along U.S. coast
Machine learning method counts nearly 12 million dead trees, many likely killed by rising seas
www.science.org
October 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I joined a team of ecologists wading through the muck of the Carolina coast in search of "ghost forests" killed by rising seas for @science.org. We were guided by a a new map that reveals millions of dead trees standing along the East Coast, marking an overlooked consequence of climate change...
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Honored to have won an @sciencewriters.org "Science in Society" award for my @newscientist.com story on the Panama Canal's chronic water shortages. It's something the canal's visionary builders never imagined would be possible in one of the rainiest parts of the planet...
IN THE SCIENCE REPORTING CATEGORY:
“Dire straits for the Panama Canal” by science and environmental journalist James Dinneen, for New Scientist
www.newscientist.com...
#SciWriAwards 💚🧪📝[3/n]
“Dire straits for the Panama Canal” by science and environmental journalist James Dinneen, for New Scientist
www.newscientist.com...
#SciWriAwards 💚🧪📝[3/n]
Drought has hit the Panama Canal hard – can it survive climate change?
A severe drought exacerbated by climate change and a lack of updated infrastructure have led to some ships waiting more than a month to cross one of the world's most important waterways
www.newscientist.com
October 1, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Honored to have won an @sciencewriters.org "Science in Society" award for my @newscientist.com story on the Panama Canal's chronic water shortages. It's something the canal's visionary builders never imagined would be possible in one of the rainiest parts of the planet...
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Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Just now, 11 state and city lawmakers were arrested by DHS police on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza after a hour of demanding access to the ICE lock up on the same floor. @thecity.nyc
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June 26, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Focus, No Distractions, and Grind.
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Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is considering a run for state Sen. Jessica Ramos' Senate seat, sources tell @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
González-Rojas considering run for Ramos’ seat
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas had called state Sen. Jessica Ramos’ decision to endorse Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race “disappointing.” Now, she may be looking to replace her.
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June 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas is considering a run for state Sen. Jessica Ramos' Senate seat, sources tell @cityandstateny.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Will Zohran Mamdani run as the WFP candidate in November if he loses tonight's Democratic primary?
Many have assumed he will, but one thing you should know about both Mamdani and DSA is that they won't get involved in unwinnable races: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Many have assumed he will, but one thing you should know about both Mamdani and DSA is that they won't get involved in unwinnable races: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Many expect Zohran Mamdani to take the WFP line if he loses to Cuomo. That’s far from a sure thing
Mamdani could run in the general election as the candidate of the Working Families Party, but he and the Democratic Socialists of America don’t bother with unwinnable races.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Will Zohran Mamdani run as the WFP candidate in November if he loses tonight's Democratic primary?
Many have assumed he will, but one thing you should know about both Mamdani and DSA is that they won't get involved in unwinnable races: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Many have assumed he will, but one thing you should know about both Mamdani and DSA is that they won't get involved in unwinnable races: www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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"Make sure security knows he is not allowed back into this room." - the mayor bars @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social from the briefing room after he asks questions without raising his hand. It's really the only way Chris can get a question in, given how rarely the mayor takes questions from him.
June 17, 2025 at 4:21 PM
"Make sure security knows he is not allowed back into this room." - the mayor bars @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social from the briefing room after he asks questions without raising his hand. It's really the only way Chris can get a question in, given how rarely the mayor takes questions from him.
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Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
June 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Lander just got detained by federal agents as he tried to escort a man out of the courtroom. Lander was taken in an elevator with masked agents, along with one member of his NYPD security detail.
UFT endorsed Stringer in 2021
On class size mandate: Adrienne Adams says she's seen "the effects of too many students crammed in a classroom" btw the teachers union hasn't endorsed in the mayor's race yet so this question is extra loaded
June 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
UFT endorsed Stringer in 2021
Except Whitney Tilson - who is currently hitting Zohran for not wanting more cops in his public safety plan
So far the vibe on stage is definitely let's unite against Andrew Cuomo
We're looking to see whether stronger coalitions or divisions emerge here. Will fellow progressives turn against co-front-runner Zohran Mamdani? Or might we see an OFFICIAL cross endorsement?
June 12, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Except Whitney Tilson - who is currently hitting Zohran for not wanting more cops in his public safety plan
So far the vibe on stage is definitely let's unite against Andrew Cuomo
We're looking to see whether stronger coalitions or divisions emerge here. Will fellow progressives turn against co-front-runner Zohran Mamdani? Or might we see an OFFICIAL cross endorsement?
June 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
So far the vibe on stage is definitely let's unite against Andrew Cuomo
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NYC mayoral debate time! Outside the auditorium, one campaign made itself heard above all others (guess which).
June 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
NYC mayoral debate time! Outside the auditorium, one campaign made itself heard above all others (guess which).
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And we're off!
Democratic mayoral primary debate starts in half an hour! The City is streaming; NY1 is broadcasting and WNYC is carrying it on the radio — www.thecity.nyc/2025/06/01/m...
Watch the Final Primary Debate for NYC Mayor Here on June 12
THE CITY joins NY1 and WNYC as hosts of the “leading contenders” Democratic debate, confronting Andrew Cuomo and other candidates with tough questions.
www.thecity.nyc
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
And we're off!
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Tune in! @katiehonan.bsky.social will be co-moderating.
IN ONE HOUR: We'll be co-hosting the mayoral debate with @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social and @Gothamist.com.
Livestream it here: buff.ly/pFsSDra
Livestream it here: buff.ly/pFsSDra
Watch the Final Primary Debate for NYC Mayor Here on June 12
THE CITY joins NY1 and WNYC as hosts of the “leading contenders” Democratic debate, confronting Andrew Cuomo and other candidates with tough questions.
www.thecity.nyc
June 12, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Tune in! @katiehonan.bsky.social will be co-moderating.
Also criticizes Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro's executive order to put ICE on Rikers
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is already continuing last debate's trend of being the candidate who talks the most about incumbent mayor Eric Adams
June 12, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Also criticizes Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro's executive order to put ICE on Rikers
We're back! 7 candidates onstage for the second and final NYC mayoral Democratic primary debate
June 12, 2025 at 11:05 PM
We're back! 7 candidates onstage for the second and final NYC mayoral Democratic primary debate
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He's leading Democratic Primary contenders in all the polls, but former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is also petitioning to run on an independent ballot line in November called the "Fight and Deliver" line. Their symbol? A pair of boxing gloves. Read more in our upcoming newsletter, The Sprint for City Hall
May 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
He's leading Democratic Primary contenders in all the polls, but former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is also petitioning to run on an independent ballot line in November called the "Fight and Deliver" line. Their symbol? A pair of boxing gloves. Read more in our upcoming newsletter, The Sprint for City Hall
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In case anyone was wondering, here is the vegan applesauce chocolate cake recipe that Gov. Hochul mentioned she makes today
April 30, 2025 at 6:41 PM
In case anyone was wondering, here is the vegan applesauce chocolate cake recipe that Gov. Hochul mentioned she makes today
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Moderate Dems have criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to make some people convicted of violent felonies eligible for early release from prison.
But last year, the state prison system itself proposed making even more people eligible for early release. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
But last year, the state prison system itself proposed making even more people eligible for early release. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
DOCCS wanted people convicted of violent crimes to be eligible for early release
A “program bill” circulated last year would have dramatically expanded eligibility for merit time programs that allow incarcerated people to earn time off of their sentences
www.cityandstateny.com
April 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Moderate Dems have criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal to make some people convicted of violent felonies eligible for early release from prison.
But last year, the state prison system itself proposed making even more people eligible for early release. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
But last year, the state prison system itself proposed making even more people eligible for early release. www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/...
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"He does have an asylum application, and he actually fears the TdA gang and that was part of his fleeing Venezuela. He not only denies being a TdA member, he fears this gang." www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Civil rights attorneys raise the alarm about 3 NY asylum-seekers currently held in a Texas detention facility
Their New York City-based lawyers said they have been denied due process and are in danger of being sent to an El Salvador prison camp.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"He does have an asylum application, and he actually fears the TdA gang and that was part of his fleeing Venezuela. He not only denies being a TdA member, he fears this gang." www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
In City & State, Tech:NYC's Julie Samuels says candidates SHOULD be using latest tech, including ChatGPT: "Harnessing emerging technology is something that we should want our political leaders to do, so long as it’s done in a thoughtful and intentional way."
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
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Opinion: Actually, more mayoral campaigns should use AI
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign was mocked for using ChatGPT, but we should want our leaders to make use of new technologies.
www.cityandstateny.com
April 17, 2025 at 12:22 PM
In City & State, Tech:NYC's Julie Samuels says candidates SHOULD be using latest tech, including ChatGPT: "Harnessing emerging technology is something that we should want our political leaders to do, so long as it’s done in a thoughtful and intentional way."
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
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In his first bid for public matching funds, Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign is denied.
The campaign blames the denial on a technical/software issue, and says they expect to receive the payment next month.
More here w/
@sahalied.bsky.social
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
The campaign blames the denial on a technical/software issue, and says they expect to receive the payment next month.
More here w/
@sahalied.bsky.social
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Andrew Cuomo denied millions in public matching funds for mayoral campaign
The former governor’s campaign won’t receive the funds until next month at the earliest.
www.cityandstateny.com
April 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
In his first bid for public matching funds, Andrew Cuomo's mayoral campaign is denied.
The campaign blames the denial on a technical/software issue, and says they expect to receive the payment next month.
More here w/
@sahalied.bsky.social
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
The campaign blames the denial on a technical/software issue, and says they expect to receive the payment next month.
More here w/
@sahalied.bsky.social
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
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Gov. Hochul is in her (new) Manhattan office to (once again) push her discovery reform rollbacks. She is holding up the budget for the changes, and legislative leaders say she has refused to entertain compromises they've offered
April 14, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Gov. Hochul is in her (new) Manhattan office to (once again) push her discovery reform rollbacks. She is holding up the budget for the changes, and legislative leaders say she has refused to entertain compromises they've offered
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All eyes are on the mayor's race, but another race is starting to take shape behind the scenes for leadership of the New York City Council in 2026.
@hollypret.bsky.social has all the details on how the powerful speaker of the New York City Council is chosen
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
@hollypret.bsky.social has all the details on how the powerful speaker of the New York City Council is chosen
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
Inside the quiet race for New York City's second-most powerful position
The New York City Council speakership goes to whomever can convince around 125 political power brokers, all with opposing interests, that they'll have an ally in City Hall.
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April 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
All eyes are on the mayor's race, but another race is starting to take shape behind the scenes for leadership of the New York City Council in 2026.
@hollypret.bsky.social has all the details on how the powerful speaker of the New York City Council is chosen
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...
@hollypret.bsky.social has all the details on how the powerful speaker of the New York City Council is chosen
www.cityandstateny.com/politics/202...