Ranking of Influential Figures in Manhattan's Power Circle in the Year 2025
Manhattan Power 100: Shaping the Future of New York City
A diverse group of influential public officials, real estate leaders, health care executives, advocates, and activists have been highlighted in City & State's 2025 Manhattan Power 100 list. This list, researched and written in partnership with journalist Aaron Short, showcases key figures driving Manhattan's political and governmental landscape.
One of the most notable names on the list is Mark Levine, who won the Democratic primary for New York City Comptroller and is expected to win the general election. With a broad coalition including moderate Democrats, Jewish voters, and labor unions like the United Federation of Teachers and 1199SEIU, Levine's platform focuses on using the city's pension system for affordable housing investments.
Three prominent lawyers from Greenberg Traurig, Edward C. Wallace, John L. Mascialino, and Jonathan L. Bing, are also featured for their expertise in government regulatory advice, budget initiatives, land use, and real estate development projects involving major institutions and providers in New York.
Senator José M. Serrano is another influential figure acknowledged for his significant impact on shaping Manhattan's future.
The 2025 Manhattan Power 100 list also reflects the transitional political landscape in Manhattan, with the borough president moving towards becoming the city comptroller, several city council members being term-limited out, and three new contenders having won pivotal primaries. It highlights current City Hall officials leaving their mark, an emerging front-runner for the NYC Council Speaker from Manhattan, and other influential local figures from different sectors contributing to Manhattan's political and governmental fabric.
This list includes figures from various sectors such as politics, real estate, health care, education, and advocacy. Notably, an early front-runner for speaker of the New York City Council is from Manhattan, and three contenders have won primaries to replace the departing council members.
The list does not specify the exact number of public officials included, but it does mention that it features individuals from every corner of Manhattan who hold significant influence. It's worth noting that an interim U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York is currently in place, and some top City Hall officials will remain in their positions until the end of the year.
City & State's Manhattan Power 100 is a comprehensive list of local movers and shakers in New York politics and government, including public officials, real estate titans, health care executives, higher education leaders, and prominent advocates and activists. This list is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the current political dynamics and future direction of Manhattan.
- The list, encompassing figures from various sectors such as politics and general-news, underscores key influential individuals driving Manhattan's political and governmental landscape.
- One of the highlighted individuals, the early front-runner for speaker of the New York City Council, is from Manhattan, demonstrating the significance of politics and general-news figures in shaping Manhattan's future.
