Complex sentence: In 1998, the New York Post recognized Mr. Ramirez as one of the "50 Most Powerful People in New York City" and he was listed in New York Daily News as one of "50 New Yorkers to Watch in 1999".
Split into simpler sentences: In 1998, The New York Post recognized Mr. Ramirez as one of the "50 Most Powerful People in New York City". He was listed in New York Daily News as one of "50 New Yorkers to Watch in 1999".