Alyssa Katz is the editor-in-chief of the Forward. Katz is an award-winning journalist who worked at The City from 2019 to 2026, first as Deputy Editor and then as Executive Editor. In these roles, she managed the investigative reporting team while guiding coverage of labor, housing, politics, government and social services. She led interactive projects and data investigations, including collaborations with ProPublica and The Guardian. Prior to joining The City, Katz served in editorial roles at the New York Daily News, The Village Voice and other publications.
