Dear Reader,
Today we’re doing something a little different.
Your inbox is probably swamped with organizations asking for your donation on Giving Tuesday. I’m sure many of them are making a great case, too.
But we’re not going to make our case. Why? Because our sustaining members have already done that. So it’s their words, and not ours, that we want to share with you today.
Here’s what our sustaining members said when we asked what inspires them to donate to us each month: "Local reporting is becoming ever more important just as it's also becoming scarcer. THE CITY does local reporting at its best. Its reporters keep me informed on the most important stories and highlight issues and problems that would otherwise go unnoticed. It's invaluable!”
"I like the investigative journalism, keeping government and businesses honest. I really like articles that are sort of ‘how-tos’ for NYC – so much American how-to content is for suburban style living and NYC is just different.”
"I read THE CITY daily. It focuses me on my role as a city dweller. It binds me to you.”
"New York City is such a vast place with so many stories to tell that often get overlooked in other publications. THE CITY delves into topics that are often ignored and really gets to the truth of them.”
"Independent local journalism is essential for a functioning democracy. I’m impressed by your reporting and a fan of the FAQ NYC podcast.”
"Independent journalism at the highest caliber and with a local focus is news nirvana.”
If you rely on THE CITY like our sustaining members do, please consider joining them! Set up a recurring monthly donation today: you’ll sustain our work, help us plan for the future, and join a community of passionate, informed New Yorkers.
Sincerely, | 
