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Megan McGibney

Megan McGibney

Megan McGibney is a multi-generational New Yorker who is originally from Staten Island. She obtained her Masters’ from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism in 2008, and has written for Bklyner, Brooklyn Paper, amNY, City & State NY, Teen Vogue, The 74 Million and others. Aside from journalism, she is also an adjunct English professor at CUNY and Pace University, and has a newsletter on media literacy called, “The Media & Us”.

In her free time, Megan likes reading, trivia, Pilates, trying new dinner recipes, and photographing nature in all its beauty.

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Recent Work by Megan

Four Brooklyn Yeshivas File Federal Discrimination Complaint Against State, City Education Agencies

Four Brooklyn Yeshivas File Federal Discrimination Complaint Against State, City Education Agencies

The complaint sent to the U.S. Department of Education on Jan. 13 said four Brooklyn Yeshivas have endured "targeted and discriminatory treatment" by the New York State Education Department and the city Department of Education.
After a Stroke, Bay Ridge Boutique Owner Seeks Community Support

After a Stroke, Bay Ridge Boutique Owner Seeks Community Support

It was just another late August morning for Dyker Heights resident Lynn Sanders when she suffered a stroke. Her comeback since then has been an uphill climb and the future of her Bay Ridge boutique is up in the air.
New York Education Panel Says No to School ICE Raids

New York Education Panel Says No to School ICE Raids

The Panel for Education Policy passed a resolution noting its commitment to block all federal law enforcement officials from school property.
Brooklyn Writer Pens Book to Spark Big Dreams in Little Readers

Brooklyn Writer Pens Book to Spark Big Dreams in Little Readers

"I'm a Big Fish, Not a Guppy!" by author Fatimah Basir encourages children to keep dreaming and reaching for more.
Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry

Plan to Close Crown Heights School Shelved After Community Outcry

A small Crown Heights School had no idea they were set to close at the end of the school year. They fought back and were granted a postponement.
Brooklyn Navy Yard's Holiday Market Buzzes With Community Spirit

Brooklyn Navy Yard's Holiday Market Buzzes With Community Spirit

The seventh annual Wallabout Wonderland Holiday Market was a hub of joy, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Rights of Brooklyn Residents Will be Protected, Senator Brisport Says

Rights of Brooklyn Residents Will be Protected, Senator Brisport Says

In his State of the District address, State Senator Jabari Brisport said he would push for state laws to protect all New Yorkers from Washington's far-right agenda.
Southeast Brooklyn Veterans Honored During Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration

Southeast Brooklyn Veterans Honored During Veterans Appreciation Day Celebration

"Every day you see a veteran, thank a veteran. Everybody wants to be an American but not everyone wants to fight," said Assemblywoman Jaime R. Williams
War And Economy Drive Votes in Brooklyn’s Russian, Ukrainian Enclaves

War And Economy Drive Votes in Brooklyn’s Russian, Ukrainian Enclaves

There are thousands of Russian and Ukrainian immigrants in south Brooklyn. Their age and when they immigrated to the U.S. will likely sway who they vote for in the presidential election on Tuesday.
Brooklyn’s Palestinian Voters Voice Discontent Over Presidential Candidate Lineup

Brooklyn’s Palestinian Voters Voice Discontent Over Presidential Candidate Lineup

Many Palestinian-Americans say they will not vote at all, or will choose Jill Stein of the Green Party.
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