Crain’s New York names new columnist

Michael Gross has been named a new columnist for Crain’s New York Business, reports Chris O’Shea of FishbowlNY.

O’Shea writes, “His column will appear every other week, and he’ll be covering a variety of subjects, including real estate, finance and politics.

“Gross has written several best-selling books, and has contributed to The New York Times, New York magazine, Esquire, and Vanity Fair.

“Xana Antunes, Editor of Crain’s New York Business, said of Gross, ‘We’re thrilled to offer Michael’s distinctive New York voice to our readers. He brings a refreshing perspective on the highs and lows of the city’s moneyed culture and never fails to call it as he sees it.'”

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