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Biography

Experienced and award-winning journalist with a demonstrated history of working in reporting, writing and editing. Strong interest in community, environmental and political reporting. Skilled in news writing, feature writing, science writing, reporting, interviewing and copy editing. Has basic experience using Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro), Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Pro Tools, Canva, DataWrapper, WordPress and GitHub. Earned a master's degree in journalism with a concentration in health & science reporting from the CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in journalism & creative writing and political science, and a double minor in environmental sustainability and communications studies from CUNY Baruch College. Completed the Disney College Program from Jan. 2024 through Sept. 2024 as an attractions cast member in the Magic Kingdom.

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Total articles 310

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  Working to connect New Yorkers and improve local governance

  By Amanda Salazar

  Apr. 14, 2025

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