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the Pulitzer Prize
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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Oh, what a year it has been
A look back at 2025 This week’s Press has a different look. It is devoted to a
A PRESS SPECIAL ISSUE
presentation of the
On the following pages, we’re sharing highlights of 2025, but first, Intrepid photographer Gary Jean-Juste braved rain, snow and cold to find out how our neighbors feel about the year to come, here are a few of their thoughts...
stories that people were talking about throughout the past year — from happiness to heartbreak, from frustrations
Kenny Key Mr. Key isn’t making any New Year’s resolutions this year. “I’m just hoping to make it through the year,” he said.
Bertolt and Ruymunda This married couple look forward to taking care of their newborn boy in the coming year. “We have this boy now, so we have to think of him mostly.”
to festivities, from landlordtenant disputes to celebrations of local resources, from protest to pageantry, and don’t forget fire and ICE. And don’t bother looking for What’s On pages or the editorial page, they’ve been preempted, but they will return next week.
Angelo and Tara Ortiz will not be missing the political climate of 2025 and hope that 2026 will be a year of inspiration and to be more present in life, rather than just chasing financial success. “Make more time for friends and family and take care of our bodies”
Mary Anne Connaughton already enjoys a healthy lifestyle with food and exercise but she looks forward to doing more self care. “I really enjoy, taking the time to have a day to myself in the city, going to the museums and trying new things.”
Diana Lopez and Priya Jain want to do things that make them uncomfortable in 2026, like going to therapy and reaching out to family members. “I’m just going to really fight for opportunities and put myself out there, trust myself,” said Priya, right. Ira Bethea “won’t miss 2025 but looks forward to a change in New York City government in 2026.
Mary Hamilton at left, above, wants to do a lot better at following her dreams and live in the positivity. “There’s always somebody out here that we can help. It’s really important if we help each other.” Rachel Brown’s New Year’s resolution is to treat herself better and to be kind to people. “A lot of wonderful things happened to me in 2025 so I’ll cherish those moments instead of missing them,” she said.