New York statehouse

Maysoon Khan

Maysoon Khan covers the state government in Albany, New York for The Associated Press. Prior to joining the AP, she reported breaking news for The Boston Globe. She has also worked as a research assistant for the Globe’s Spotlight investigative team. Khan enjoys writing about a variety of subjects, and she is keen on uncovering stories that spark conversation and change. Khan hopes to pursue journalism internationally one day.

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is a global news agency that began 172 years ago as a cooperative of five New York City newspapers. With 263 locations in more than 100 countries, AP provides journalism to roughly 15,000 media outlets around the world. AP sets standards for ethics and excellence, and has won 52 Pulitzer Prizes, including the 2016 gold medal for Public Service for an investigation into labor abuses in the seafood industry, reports that freed more than 2,000 slaves. AP’s seven news bureaus in the northeast U.S. provide vital local and regional news to 378 newsrooms.