Rewarding the worthy
It's always a pleasure to recognize deserving workers, and it was especially gratifying that, despite their busy schedules, Senator Steve Chen and his senior adviser, Ari Kagan, found time to come and congratulate the Georgian bakery on its 10th anniversary.
Marina Lagunova

A Path Tempered by Fate: The Story of Alec Brooke-Red.
Sometimes you can't help but wonder: what drives people who enter politics? After all, it's a path not only of service but also of constant pressure, open criticism, and often unfair accusations. It's a life under the watchful, sometimes merciless, gaze of society, where every word or action can be twisted.

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