melissa_bunni_elian-2Melissa Bunni Elian from Yonkers, NY
Melissa Bunni Elian is a multimedia journalist based in Yonkers, N.Y. Her work analyzes culture and interrogates the foundations of structural inequality and other social problems.
Democracy 101
What office is this? What does this person actually do day-to-day? New York State Assembly Member. They write and vote on state laws, help shape the state budget, and direct state funding into the district: schools, hospitals, infrastructure, social services. A big part of the job...
Democracy 101
What office is this? What does this person actually do day-to-day? Westchester County Legislator. They oversee county-level infrastructure and social services — Medicaid, SNAP, child care assistance, homeless services, sewage and sanitation infrastructure, parks, and county bus routes (the Bee-Line system). They sit on legislative...
Democracy 101
What office is this? What does this person actually do day-to-day?
The office in play is a seat on the Westchester County Legislature, representing the 17th District. The seat is currently held by José Alvarado, the longest-tenured legislator, and is not seeking reelection. Legislators represent...
On National Superhero Day, we trace the origin story of Yonkers Comic Con: How a spontaneous classroom moment grew into a free annual event that draws thousands and gives everyday people a space to become the heroes their community needs.
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