jewel-benton ^{Jewel Benton} from New York City

Jewel Benton is a New York City-based multimedia journalist, storyteller, and creator. She is the founder and CEO of So Booking Cool LLC, as well as the newly-appointed Secretary of the New York Association of Black Journalists.

1 post by jewel-benton Author since 2026

February 6, 2026 by jewel-benton in Politics

From Spano's Yonkers to Mamdani’s NYC, Juanita Lewis Builds People Power

After years of successful grassroots campaigns for policies that benefit marginalized New Yorkers, Juanita Lewis has been tapped as an advisor by NYC Mayor Mamdani. Lewis is making waves in NY politics and she's not done with Yonkers.

Spotlight Politics

jewel-benton ^{Jewel Benton} from New York City

From Spano's Yonkers to Mamdani’s NYC, Juanita Lewis Builds People Power

Food Insecurity is Growing in Westchester

Federal Shutdown, Budget Cuts Threaten Local Domestic Violence Program

Hundreds Attend Yonkers 'No Kings' Day of Protest

jewel-benton Jewel Benton from New York City

From Spano's Yonkers to Mamdani’s NYC, Juanita Lewis Builds People Power

Food Insecurity is Growing in Westchester

Federal Shutdown, Budget Cuts Threaten Local Domestic Violence Program

Hundreds Attend Yonkers 'No Kings' Day of Protest

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jewel-benton ^{Jewel Benton} from New York City