The 2025 Brooklyn Power 100
Power brokers in New York City’s center of power
The Brooklyn Power 100, which was researched and written by journalist Lon Cohen in partnership with City & State, documents the borough’s reshuffled political hierarchy. The mayoralty, held by a Brooklyn politician for over a decade, could be seized by a contender from another corner of the city. Another high-profile contest is underway for three downstate casino licenses, and the Coney Island bid is in the mix. Meanwhile, a number of local leaders have taken on important new roles, including taking charge at Green-Wood Cemetery, the city’s health department and the NAACP in New York.
23. Carlo Scissura
President and CEO, New York Building Congress
A fixture in Brooklyn’s civic and infrastructure scene, Carlo Scissura has championed long-term investment in transit, housing and energy. As leader of a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway expert panel, he once called to “tear it down” entirely, advocating for a tunnel instead. While new plans lean toward rebuilding the existing structure, Scissura helped elevate the debate. He has also seen priorities including congestion pricing, the new 485-x tax incentive and the Gateway Program move forward. On his watch, the New York Building Congress has swelled to over 500 member organizations and 250,000 affiliated workers.
