Top News Influencers on YouTube in New York (2026)

Discover the top News influencers on YouTube in New York for 2026 and meet the New York journalism YouTubers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right local partners.

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Who Are the Top News Influencers on YouTube in New York?

Explore the top News influencers on YouTube in New York for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover New York YouTubers in the News niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. SAM SMITH

    @samsmithYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Sam Smith's Official YouTube Channel The new album 'Hazel Eyes' out now. http://samsmith.lnk.to/hazeleyes Listen to Sam Smith’s Complete Collection here: https://bio.to/SamSmithPY Stay up to date with Sam Smith music, tours and exclusives here: http://samsmith.world/RegisterID Follow Sam Smith: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@samsmith Instagram http://instagram.com/samsmith Twitter http://twitter.com/samsmith Facebook http://facebook.com/samsmithworld

    Hashtags#samsmith#hazeleyes#constantcompanion
    Mentions
    @lookingforlewys@lookingforlewys
    Followers17.1M
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes816
    Audience quality score50/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States33.7%
    Canada20.7%
    Mexico16.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music32.0%
    Dog Owner9.3%
    DJ9.3%
  2. 2. Feid

    @FeidYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Feid es una de las principales voces de la música latina, redefiniendo el reguetón moderno y el pop urbano para una nueva generación de oyentes. Con siete entradas en el Billboard Hot 100, 25 en el Billboard Global 200 y reconocimientos de los Grammy, Latin Grammy, Billboard y ASCAP, se ha consolidado como uno de los artistas latinos más escuchados del mundo. Su sonido, que fusiona géneros, y colaboraciones con artistas como Bad Bunny, John Summit, J Balvin, Ty Dolla $ign y DJ Premier lo han convertido en una figura clave de la música actual. Además, ha fortalecido su impacto cultural mediante alianzas con marcas como Salomon Sportstyle, YSL Beauty, Stone Island, Airbnb, Oakley, Marvel, Sprite, Funko y Peloton. Su influencia trasciende la música con hitos como ser el primer artista latino en colaborar con los New York Yankees en una gorra oficial y con Pantone para crear el distintivo "Ferxxo Green".

    Hashtags#feid#elclubdelas19flores#sepusofeo#paradixe
    Followers7.3M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes21.2K
    Audience quality score50/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    202020212022202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Mexico36.2%
    United States24.5%
    Argentina14.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography20.3%
    Fashion11.4%
    Blogger8.9%
  3. 3. Eliana Ghen

    @ElianaGhenYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Welcome to my channel!🎬I creat stories✍️that feel real & keep you hooked🪝 My mission is to inspire the world through moving stories that embody universal themes of growth, introspection, and transformation. I am committed to producing long-form content of the highest quality, from acting to editing, with the hope that my stories will encourage you to look within and live an empowering life. Business Inquiries ✉️ Eliana has appeared in Netflix's hit show Cobra Kai, Netlix's Insatiable, NBC's Ordinary Joe, Hulu's Dopesick, Hulu's The Girl from Plainville, among others. Eliana is also a social media influencer for her acting content, and has amassed over 10.4 million followers on TikTok, over 5 million subscribers on Youtube, and over 1 million on Instagram. Eliana was awarded a Webby Award for her work on The TikTok Sitcom. She studied at The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts.

    Hashtags#iphonefilmmaking#shotoniphone#iphonecinematic#iphoneshortfilm
    Mentions
    @AnielaMcG@AnielaMcG
    Followers5M
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes195
    Audience quality score24/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.4%
    India20.6%
    Canada18.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dancer19.8%
    Music12.4%
    Fashion9.9%
  4. 4. Lisa Eldridge

    @LisaEldridgeYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Professional make up artist working with many of the worlds top A-list celebrities, models, magazines, photographers, directors and brands. Visit the 'My World’ section of my website to see my make-up work. I have been collecting and studying vintage makeup for 30 years and wrote a New York Times bestselling book about the history of makeup in 2015. I recently made a beauty history documentary series for the BBC. I only feature products I like or want to try. The products I use in these videos are either purchased by me or sent to me by make up companies to use in my professional capacity as a make up artist for fashion and celebrity photo shoots, red carpet etc. I do not accept payment to endorse product and there is no sponsored content on this channel. Some (not all) of the shopping links are affiliates. I cant guarantee that all of the make-up or skincare I mention here will suit you. I only use products that I personally think are good, having used them on myself and clients.

    Hashtags#lisaeldridge#eyelinertutorial#makeup#nycpopup
    Mentions
    @nilpholan@nilpholan
    Followers2.1M
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes3.7K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States35.9%
    India19.6%
    Canada15.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.2%
    Makeup Artist12.7%
    Blogger10.1%
  5. 5. Alex&Milana

    @AlexMilanaYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Hello everyone) our names are Alex and Milana! Cooking over 10 years in Moscow and New York. All peace and good! )

    Hashtags#вафли#тирамису
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes2.1K
    Audience quality score48/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Russia41.7%
    United States19.1%
    Mexico11.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Food23.2%
    Dog Owner11.6%
    Music10.1%
  6. 6. Your Rich BFF

    @YourRichBFFYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Ex-Wall Street Trader and host of the Networth and Chill podcast helping YOU get RICH! Forbes 30 under 30 (2023), Forbes Top Creators (2022 + 2023), and featured in the New York Times, Bloomberg, CNBC, Wall Street Journal & More! New episodes of Networth and Chill drop every Wednesday here on this channel! Prefer listening to your podcasts? Listen and watch at http://vmpod.co/networth! *** Disclaimer: Nothing on this channel is financial advice. For educational purposes only.

    Hashtags#finance#financemotivation#stockmarket#investing
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate0.03%
    Average likes375
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.7%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States32.7%
    India18.3%
    Canada18.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel14.6%
    Photography13.5%
    Fitness13.5%
  7. 7. Charles Peralo

    @CharlesperaloYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Hey guys, I’m Charles Peralo, your infotainment guy! I’m a guy from New York who on YouTube focuses on 3 things. Shorts-I do videos mainly about the entertainment industry, condensing stories and history into just a minute. Polls/Quizzes-I ask the most random questions in the world as polls and quizzes in the community feed, which sometimes get a lot of love and sometimes get a lot of hate with commenters. And finally the third thing… Figuring it out! Right now, I mainly just do longer versions of the shorts, but kind of looking to do more. Besides that… I’m an avid bicyclist. Working on writing a book called The Endless Sea. Working to launch other channels in animation, finance, food, science and fitness. I hope we have some fun here! Contact 845-807-6849

    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes199
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States30.9%
    Canada17.5%
    India16.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness12.5%
    Photography10.7%
    Dancer10.7%
  8. 8. AdviceWithErin

    @AdviceWithErinYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Your internet big sister giving you all the best career & life advice. New York City | Cabin Build | Career Advice | Film Industry TikTok: @erinmcgoff Instagram: @AdviceWithErin AdviceWithErin.com

    Hashtags#aijobs#futureofwork#careeradvice#advicewitherin
    Followers1.1M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes1K
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States35.0%
    Canada22.0%
    India16.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography18.4%
    Fashion13.2%
    Dog Owner13.2%
  9. 9. Noa Tishby

    @noatishbyYouTubeUnited States, New York

    2x NYTimes best-selling author. Former Special Envoy for Combating Antisemitism. Ari’s mom. 📲 Text me +1 818-408-4344

    Hashtags#noatishby#irannuclearprogramme#israeliranconflict#itwebvideos
    Mentions
    @indiatoday@indiatoday
    Followers1M
    Engagement rate0.02%
    Average likes220
    Audience quality score41/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    20252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States36.4%
    Canada17.2%
    India15.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music15.5%
    Fashion12.1%
    Dog Owner12.1%
  10. 10. Peter Attia MD

    @PeterAttiaMDYouTubeUnited States, New York

    Peter Attia, MD, is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of simultaneously lengthening their lifespan and increasing their healthspan. He is the host of The Drive, one of the most popular podcasts covering the topics of health and medicine. He is also the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Dr. Attia received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine and trained for five years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including resident of the year. Website: https://peterattiamd.com Peter's free newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ Member-only content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (book): https://peterattiamd.com/outlive/ © 2015–2025 PA IP, LLC. All rights reserved.

    Hashtags#371#373
    Followers1M
    Engagement rate0.08%
    Average likes769
    Audience quality score35/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.2%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States34.1%
    Canada20.9%
    Mexico16.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy13.5%
    Fashion12.2%
    Music10.8%

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Who are the top news influencers on YouTube in New York in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top news influencers on YouTube in New York is SAM SMITH with 17.1M followers, followed by Feid and Eliana Ghen. This ranking lists 739 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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How are the top news influencers on YouTube in New York ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for news influencers on YouTube in New York?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.1%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

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