NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

New York, New York

Novi Zhukovsky is a Staff Reporter of The New York Sun.

Ms. Zhukovsky studied economics and government at Dartmouth College.

Latest Articles

Reality star Spencer Pratt, who is running for mayor of Los Angeles, posted a campaign ad Wednesday on X attacking his rival, Council Member Nithya Raman. — Via X

Spencer Pratt Trades Barbs With L.A. Mayoral Rival After Filming Viral Campaign Ad Outside Her Home

The reality TV stars’ ad, which has amassed more than 10 million views, targets Council Member Nithya Raman’s ‘$3 million Mansion.’

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|May 1, 2026|

Politics

Streamer Hasan Piker, left, and Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan take a selfie on April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. — AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

House Bill Calls Out Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for Fueling Hatred of Jews

Lawler and Gottheimer single out the Twitch streamer and podcaster for trafficking in antisemitism from opposite ends of the spectrum.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 30, 2026|

Politics

‘Democrats Should Take This Seriously’: Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Goes Viral With Campaign Ad Targeting L.A.’s Political Class

The ‘Hills’ star, who lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fires, is running for mayor.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 30, 2026|

National

New York City Council candidate Carl Wilson takes a selfie with his partner and parents on April 29, 2026, after his first-place finish in Tuesday’s voting. — Carl Wilson via X

New York City Special Election Checks Mamdani’s Electoral Sway — But Will It Help Override His Buffer Zone Veto?

The candidate backed by Council Speaker Julie Menin prevailed, but his shifting stance on the buffer zone bill clouds the path to an override.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 29, 2026|

Politics

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, center, Governor Kathy Hochul, left, and City Council speaker Julie Menin, right, attend the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade, March 1, 2026, in New York. — AP/Heather Khalifa

Mayor Mamdani and Council Speaker Menin Square Off in Manhattan Special Election

The race to succeed Erik Bottcher has drawn the city’s two most powerful officials to endorse opposing candidates.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 29, 2026|

Politics

The Australian Hellenic Choir performs at the City Recital Hall at Sydney, Australia, on Friday, March 22, 2024. — Via X

Bondi Benefit Concert Canceled as Greek Choir Refuses To Sing With Jewish Group

The Australian Hellenic Choir cited ‘political objections’ to sharing a stage with the Sydney Jewish Choral Society at a fundraiser for victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 28, 2026|

Foreign

New York City's mayoral candidate meets with members of the Ahronim Faction of the Satmar Hasidic Community at Brooklyn on November 2, 2025. — Zohran Mamdani via X

While Satmar Hasidic Community Blasts Mamdani’s School Safety Veto, Critics Say They Have Only Themselves To Blame

The veto highlights schisms within the powerful Williamsburg voting bloc over the community’s relationship with the anti-Zionist mayor.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 28, 2026|

Politics

Protesters outside the Park East Synagogue at New York City. — Rabbi Poupko/X.com

New York City Council Speaker Eyes Override of Mamdani’s Buffer School Zone Veto

The mayor’s decision to veto the bill drew a strong rebuke from leading Jewish organizations.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 24, 2026|

Politics

The LGBTQ social networking platform Grindr marks its debut on the New York Stock Exchange at New York City on November 18, 2022. — Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Grindr’s Party Is the Hottest Ticket at D.C. Media’s Big Weekend

Grindr’s Georgetown blowout is the latest sign of an unlikely alliance between the gay community and the Trump White House.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 23, 2026|

National

Jack Schlossberg’s Campaign Sees Mounting Staff Turnover

A field director and operations chief are reportedly among those to depart the 12th District frontrunner’s team.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 22, 2026|

Politics

Lox & Loaded aims to bring firearms training programs, educational initiatives, and outreach events to the Jewish community. — Via Lox & Loaded

‘Lox & Loaded’: NRA Teams Up With Jewish Gun Club To Combat Rising Antisemitism

The partnership, to be announced this week, will bring firearms training and outreach to Jewish communities as antisemitic killings reach a 30-year high.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 18, 2026|

National

Jack Schlossberg Leads in New Poll as ‘Love Story’ Stokes Camelot Fever

A new poll confirms JFK’s grandson’s lead in the crowded Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District.

By NOVI ZHUKOVSKY

|Apr 17, 2026|

Politics