Sophie Hurwitz is a Brooklyn-based reporter and fact-checker.

04.15.2024

• Sophie Hurwitz

In Astoria, Queens, an Iftar in Solidarity With Palestine

Last month, socialist NY Assembly member Zohran Mamdani organized a public iftar in his district in Astoria, Queens, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza — a modest attempt to build international solidarity at the most local political level.

11.09.2023

• Sophie Hurwitz

Andrew Cuomo’s Allies Are Trying to Rewrite the History of His Administration’s Misconduct

A new book by Andrew Cuomo’s top aide, Melissa DeRosa, tries to paint the downfall of the New York governor as the product of conspiracy — sweeping aside the administration’s scandalous handling of senior care during COVID.