Tag: Maya Pope-Chappell

Asthma, Layoff Insurance and Snail Mail Price Hikes

By Collin Orcutt | May 11, 2009 | Clips of the Week, News

Xiomara Martinez-White wrote about the trend of folks purchasing travel insurance with a layoff insurance option. Her piece made Marie Claire. Stop by my office for a look. Mike Reicher helped produce a timely blog post for The Local, written by a merchant who is balancing business with motherhood. Maria Clark informed Daily News readers [...]

Artificial Turf Wars, Merchant Struggles and Smack Mellon

By Collin Orcutt | March 29, 2009 | Clips of the Week, News

March is going out like a lion at the J-School. Here are some more great examples of our reporters’ work: The Mott Haven Herald, our latest effort to cover to journalistically underserved neighborhoods, is off to a strong start. Prof. Stein’s staffers, among them Maria Clark, Lindsay Lazarski and Caroline Linton, contributed to the first [...]

Federal Transit Aid, NYPD Possibly Witholding Evidence and Two Hospitals Close in Queens

By Collin Orcutt | March 9, 2009 | Clips of the Week, News

Packing all we need to do into 24 hours is tough enough, but doing it all 23 is harder. Try to find time, though, to check out some of the latest examples of our reporters’ fine work: The News Service was humming this week: Brian Winkowski and Rima Abdelkader put together a video story about [...]

Valentine's Day Economy, Rising Safe Sales and a Solid Gaming Industry

By Collin Orcutt | February 16, 2009 | Clips of the Week, News

Hope everybody is enjoying the holiday. Here is some good reading and viewing material to help pass the day: Joe Walker and Sophia Tewa showed the value of teamwork, quickly turning around an economy-related Valentine’s Day package. The print portion found a home in am New York, while their broadcast video made the News Service. [...]

Homeless Census, Juvenile Crime Increase and the City Park Mascot Contest

By Collin Orcutt | February 2, 2009 | Clips of the Week, News

It’s been a very productive first week of the new semester. Here are some of the latest fruits of your labor: Sandra Roa spent a night on the cold streets to chronicle the city’s annual homeless census. Her hard work paid off: She helped MSNBC put together an audio slideshow. Nicole Turso wrote a fun [...]

Inauguration Coverage, FDNY cutbacks and New Alumni Bylines

By Collin Orcutt | January 26, 2009 | Clips of the Week, News

Greetings, I’d say welcome back, but I’ve seen just about everyone over the last month, thanks to our great January Academy sessions. For a break, it’s been a very busy time – and here are some of the clips to prove it: Maya Pope-Chappell turned her ticket to the inauguration into a journalistic opportunity. She [...]

Dec. 13 – 19, 2008

By Collin Orcutt | December 21, 2008 | Clips of the Week

Here are some great stories to enjoy over the holidays: Tim Persinko’s article about a rising Brooklyn boxer made the Canarsie Courier. Henry Stewart cites some Brooklyn history to bolster his opinion piece about plans to eliminate the B-37 bus. You’ll find all the reasons he’s against scrapping the line in the Brooklyn Eagle. Linnea [...]

A Brooklyn Boxer, NYC's Best Empanadas and a Youth Marching Band

By Collin Orcutt | December 19, 2008 | Clips of the Week

Here are some great stories to enjoy over the holidays: Tim Persinko’s article about a rising Brooklyn boxer made the Canarsie Courier. Henry Stewart cites some Brooklyn history to bolster his opinion piece about plans to eliminate the B-37 bus. You’ll find all the reasons he’s against scrapping the line in the Brooklyn Eagle. Linnea [...]