Michael Washburn
Reporter
Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
LATEST
Supporters of Congestion Pricing File Two Lawsuits Against New York Governor
Lawsuits allege Gov. Kathy Hochul violated a 2019 law and of disregarding environmental statutes and citizens’ rights to clean air, respectively
Head of NYPD Watchdog to Step Down
The Civilian Complaint Review Board probes allegations of misconduct against New York police officers.
New York City Council, Mayor Adams Reach Impasse Over Solitary Confinement
Criminal justice reformers and administration officials are sharply at odds over the sequestration of inmates on Rikers Island and at other city jails.
Upstate New York Residents Divided on Disaster Preparedness in Tornadoes’ Aftermath
As they dig themselves out from extensive storm damage, citizens express conflicting views on the emergency response infrastructure protecting them.
Teachers Divided on Hochul’s Plan to Ban Smartphones in New York Schools
The governor sees a mental health and educational crisis and calls for swift action, but others defend students’ access to the free flow of information.
New York’s Public Libraries Avert Budget Cuts, Will Open on Sundays Again
In spite of the city’s economic struggle to accommodate illegal immigrants, its latest forecasts offer grounds for guarded optimism.
Realtors Split as New York City Seeks to Shift Broker Fees to Landlords From Tenants
A new bill will transform the market dynamics in one of the nation’s most sought-after rental markets, but controversy has arisen over what exactly it will do.
Homeless Advocates Divided After Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Public Camping
The high court found that a law targeting homeless encampments doesn’t violate the Eighth Amendment.
Viewers at New York Watch Parties Weigh In on Debate Performances
Reactions were varied at two events in Manhattan.
New Yorkers Select Candidates in Key Congressional Races
Democrat candidates were selected in two swing seats held by Republicans.
