Editorial Board

Last Updated: February 2026

About Manhattan Monday

Manhattan Monday is your weekly lens on New York City. We cover Manhattan culture, real estate, dining, nightlife, arts, and the stories that define life in the greatest city in the world.

Our Team

Claudia Fern

Claudia Fern is the culture editor at Manhattan Monday, covering the arts, dining, and social scenes that make New York City pulse. A lifelong New Yorker, her writing captures the energy and grit of the city she loves.

Ben Hargrove

Ben Hargrove is a business and real estate reporter at Manhattan Monday, tracking the deals, developments, and economic forces reshaping New York's skyline. His insider access and analytical depth make him a go-to voice on NYC's commercial landscape.

Renée Clarkson

Renée Clarkson is a community and lifestyle writer at Manhattan Monday, telling the stories of the people and neighborhoods that give New York its soul. Her warm, perceptive writing finds extraordinary moments in everyday city life.

Our Editorial Standards

Independence

Manhattan Monday operates independently, free from political affiliations or corporate interests. Our journalism is guided solely by the public interest and our commitment to truth.

Accuracy

We strive for accuracy in all our reporting. When errors occur, we correct them promptly and transparently.

Fairness

We present multiple perspectives on complex issues and give subjects of our reporting the opportunity to respond.

Transparency

We are open about our journalistic processes and the sources of our information, except when confidentiality is necessary to protect sources or ongoing investigations.

Contact the Editorial Board

For editorial inquiries, story tips, or feedback, please contact us at claudia@manhattanmonday.com.

Corrections Policy

If you believe we have made an error, please contact us immediately. We review all correction requests and update our content when errors are verified.