Who’s Next?

An introduction to emerging people who are in the midst of breaking through, and how they are doing it.

50-Year Mortgage & New Ownership Playbook: Space, Flexibility, Digital-Age Buyer

As young adults choose between renting for mobility or buying for brand-building, extended-term loans offer short-term relief but challenge long-term wealth paths, according to Alan Majzner Donald Trump’s proposal for a 50-year mortgage has quickly become a point of discussion across financial media, the real estate sector, and the digital-age creator economy driving social media.…

Zohran Mamdani Progressive Surge: Staten Island Bucks New York City Trend in Historic 2025 Win

Young voters and social media fuel Astoria Assemblyman’s victory over Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, exposing deep borough divides and generational shifts Zohran Mamdani’s historic win in the 2025 New York City mayoral election marked an ideological shift in the city’s political landscape, mostly fueled by generational differences, putting a spotlight on the “forgotten borough,”…

Hugo Sanchez Turns Adversity into Hispanic Ingenuity, Innovation with Moti Chat

Brooklyn entrepreneur built tech platform connecting clients and creators through real-time video and payment after years of personal struggle and resiliency Hugo Sanchez on the surface sounds like many, a story that begins in Puerto Rico and unfolds across Brooklyn, but the interesting part introduces itself and is proving to have staying power where his…

College of Staten Island Student with Cerebral Palsy Inspires Through Resilience and Action

Jacky Zhao advocates beyond physical limitations with commute, involvement on campus and open communication about being born with the neurological disorder At the College of Staten Island (CSI), 30-year-old commuter student, senior Jacky Zhao, represents determination, advocacy, and perseverance. Born with Cerebral Palsy (CP), a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, coordination, and muscle…

Emmanuel Esperance Jr. Champions CSI’s Top Value in Education

Veteran Admissions Officer at The College of Staten Island highlights inclusive approach to student success The College of Staten Island continues to earn national recognition for its exceptional value and commitment to student success – accomplishments that admissions officer Emmanuel Esperance Jr. has personally witnessed firsthand. Esperance Jr., who has dedicated over 25 years to…

WFAN radio hot Keith McPherson (left), Joseph Calabrese (right) at the company’s Charity Softball Game at Richmond County Hospital Ballpark on Staten Island in June 2023.