Julia Menin is the Speaker of the New York City Council.
In January 2026, Julia Menin was elected Speaker of the New York City Council—a landmark and symbolic event for the city she has served for more than two decades.
Marina Lagunova

RIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORT FOR HALF PRICE • FAIR FARES ELIGIBILITY NOW EXPANDED!
To check your eligibility, visit nyc.gov/fairfares or call 311 for details.
NYC Office of the Mayor • NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL • FAIR FARES NYC

“And freedom is given”
Leah Moses—my beloved teacher, editor, friend, and truly intelligent person—currently works in the office of Assemblyman William Colton, helping many people. But for many years, she worked at the newspaper "R. Reklama."
Marina Lagunova

New York Governor's Proposed Budget
Given the confusing press coverage, I felt it was my duty to travel to Manhattan early this morning for the presentation to hear for myself what Governor Kathy Hochul was proposing.
Marina Lagunova