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New Yorkers Start to Shift Focus to the Mayoral Election
November 13, 2024
Over the past week, Americans across the nation have had their attention on the presidential election. But New Yorkers now have another election to focus on: the race for Mayor in 2025.
Published on NYCity News Service.
“OMG” Song Has Become a Breakout Anthem for the Mets
October 17, 2024
After the New York Mets lost their first five games in the 2024 season, they pulled off a complete turn around to become one of baseball’s most exciting teams. Many fans credit Jose Iglesias for his song “OMG” for propelling the Mets this season — and it’s become a Mets anthem.
We learned how the combination of athletic performance and teamwork is important to win games, but music and art can also help win games, too.
Published on NYCity News Service.
UNGA's Focus on Climate Solutions
September 30, 2024
A multimedia project shedding light on the impact of pollution on our environment and the role of governance in addressing this issue.
Health Beat Episode #21
July 30, 2024
It's been eight years since the Life Esidimeni tragedy that involved the deaths of more than 140 people in psychiatric facilities throughout the Gauteng Province in South Africa. I worked with the team at Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism to see if psychiatric care has improved in the province, and how this impacts the youth.
Health Beat Episode #20
July 3, 2024
Due to recent budget cuts from the Gauteng Department of Social Development, NGOs throughout the province in South Africa feel the impact. I had the opportunity to collaborate with the team at Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism to explore the challenges faced by one rehabilitation centre that is on the brink of closure.
South Africa's Tobacco Laws
June 12, 2024
The World Health Organization published a new report detailing how the tobacco industry has used wily marketing tactics to hook the next generation of smokers — including with so-called new-generation products like vapes and nicotine pouches.
About Me
Astra Rincón Montañez is a bilingual multimedia journalist with a focus on environmental and international policy. Throughout her career, she has been involved in various projects tackling these critical topics. Her latest endeavors delve into the immigration crisis in New York City, particularly on Venezuelan asylum seekers.
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